Writing creatively is a funny old past time. Sometimes you never know if the inspiration is going to last, or whether the effort is worth all the pain.
Last month I put my stumpy fingers forward, hammered a keyboard to death, and churned out a script for this year’s British Short Screenplay Competition, my fourth consecutive attempt at this prestigious competition run by Kaos Films. Unfortunately, last year’s entry only got as far as the first round, a drop from the previous two years second round slots. That was the start, I guess, of the stresses and strains of the mad, mad world of a global corporation taking a toll on my creativity. Why oh why, did they have to come along and “acquire” one of the nicest, friendliest companies I have ever had the privilege to work for?
Anyhow, I was convinced this year would be a non-starter for the annual Kaos/ BSSC challenge, but having the sheer audacity to take a giant leap of faith, changing my employment status, my determination to create was soon restored. This year’s entry was posted with only a few days to the final deadline, and to celebrate, I bought myself a brilliant pair of 4" diamante sandals. Now that’s high, considering they’re only a size 3! The heels are absolutely gorgeous and worthy of a place in any trophy cabinet. In fact, they're so delicate, and fine, you could pick your nose with them. Sadly, there’s no impending occasion to wear these wonderful sandals, but have had a wee totter around the house. Before anyone says anything, no names mentioned, I did manage to walk more than two steps, and no, they didn't crack under the weight of my incredible arse, either.
When times are tough, you still got to reward yourself. And I did!
Last month I put my stumpy fingers forward, hammered a keyboard to death, and churned out a script for this year’s British Short Screenplay Competition, my fourth consecutive attempt at this prestigious competition run by Kaos Films. Unfortunately, last year’s entry only got as far as the first round, a drop from the previous two years second round slots. That was the start, I guess, of the stresses and strains of the mad, mad world of a global corporation taking a toll on my creativity. Why oh why, did they have to come along and “acquire” one of the nicest, friendliest companies I have ever had the privilege to work for?
Anyhow, I was convinced this year would be a non-starter for the annual Kaos/ BSSC challenge, but having the sheer audacity to take a giant leap of faith, changing my employment status, my determination to create was soon restored. This year’s entry was posted with only a few days to the final deadline, and to celebrate, I bought myself a brilliant pair of 4" diamante sandals. Now that’s high, considering they’re only a size 3! The heels are absolutely gorgeous and worthy of a place in any trophy cabinet. In fact, they're so delicate, and fine, you could pick your nose with them. Sadly, there’s no impending occasion to wear these wonderful sandals, but have had a wee totter around the house. Before anyone says anything, no names mentioned, I did manage to walk more than two steps, and no, they didn't crack under the weight of my incredible arse, either.
When times are tough, you still got to reward yourself. And I did!
So when do we get to see a picture of those magnificent diamante sandals.
ReplyDeleteSize three? I’ve seen bigger dangling in car windows.
ReplyDelete‘In fact, they're so delicate, and fine, you could pick your nose with them.’
And that was a selling point? Somehow I don’t think it’s enough to give Miss Moll shoe-envy.
‘Sadly, there’s no impending occasion to wear these wonderful sandals, but have had a wee totter around the house.’
Not to mention stagger, tumble and sprawl.
‘Before anyone says anything, no names mentioned…’
(He whistles, innocently)
‘I did manage to walk more than two steps, and no, they didn't crack under the weight of my incredible arse, either.’
What an image. I’ll be having nightmares.
I've seen those shoes and can confirm they're very sparkly. They're memorable - fortunately, otherwise they could easily get left behind ...
ReplyDeleteNow that was a close shave. Just as well I had the beef bourguignon and was thinking about tooth picks.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Tina. Haven't figured out how to get pictures from my phone onto my laptop, yet, and I don't have a camera, either
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