Making tracks

I’m back down in Newmarket and feeling lonely without my girlfriend. We parted this morning as she went to work, which was better because it meant she wasn’t alone after I’d gone.

The journey down wasn’t too bad as it wasn’t a Sunday (when I usually seem to travel) so I got back to dad’s house before 3pm. It helped that I left earlier, of course.

The weather has been a bit mental today and couldn’t seem to decide whether to be sunny or rainy. I got a good blast of both extremes.

My new cap is good for travelling on trains as it means I don’t get exposed to too much sun. No fainting this time.

I had a curry when I got in, a nice Beef Madras from Iceland. Dad hasn’t stocked up the fridge much but he is sticking to a healthier diet and avoiding ready meals and junk food.

I should do the same really.

I brought my recording gear down and did a test run earlier. I’ll record a basic “template” track of me running through each song on acoustic guitar and singing in my speaking voice then I’ll record a separate guitar only track and a separate proper vocal track. After I get all the songs recorded I’ll take the recording gear up to my girlfriend’s and do the electric guitar and bass parts. Not sure about percussion though, I could do with borrowing a drum kit and teaching myself some simple beats.

I just want a cuddle from my girlfriend. I wonder when we’ll see each other next. We have such a good time when we’re alone together. I hope this distance will shorten soon.