Rachel completes her first mini triathlon (300m swim, 10k ride & 2k run), while Ryan’s friends Matt wins his sprint triathlon (750m swim, 20k ride and 5k run) and Ryan & Jamie complete the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k cycle and 10k run). Check out 113 Tiathlon Melaka. Continue reading Vlog: Triathlon in Melaka
Can a musical performer be a psychological therapist? I guess that’s the question I’m asking myself as I make my application for further studies, and start work on my fourth album. Continue reading Performers as therapists
Sitting in Malaysia, it’s difficult to articulate to anyone what it feels like to have been out of your home country for two months.
On the one hand, there are the big things associated with moving to a new land – the culture shock, the economic system and how you have to adjust to the way life is ordered in that place. These are the big things that I planned for prior to moving and travelling.
Then there are the little things.
In the back of my mind I have had the lyrics of U2’s All That You Can’t Leave Behind on repeat, and in particular, the words of the song Walk On. Continue reading Little things in the suitcase
Adam’s birthday celebrations included a visit to Avani Goldcoast Resort and Ten Pin Bowling, plus there was an epic cycle ride around Semenyih Reservoir. Continue reading Vlog: Beach Holiday in Malaysia
Ryan took part in his first cricket game in 20-something years, plus there’s training for the triathlon and the ubiquitous food update. Continue reading Vlog: Cricket, Training and Food
I had to pause and take a step backwards when I heard myself shouting at my kids. There’s a constant mess in our home, and we’re having to pick up stuff after them all the time. Some might say that’s normal. It wasn’t the mess – it was my reaction. I realised my “tank” was empty. We’d moved country. We’d flatted our finances. And amidst all that stressful drain, I hadn’t been topping up. Continue reading Filling the tank with quiet
Turning 41 and celebrating in Kuala Lumpur exploring the sights and sounds with the family. Continue reading Vlog: Birthday in Kuala Lumpur
Out of curiosity for SEO and the concept itself, I googled it. I had no idea of the amount of websites that will quiz you and then give you the results. Here’s what landed my way: Continue reading What’s the soundtrack to your life right now?
The YouTube version of the Great Deep podcast interview with Neil Breytenbach. Continue reading The Great Deep Vlogcast: Neil Breytenbach – Songwriting
The Fourty-Seventh episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series reflects on the life of Barry Meintjies. Continue reading #47 – Tribute To Barry Meintjies
