Sing it, sister!

Growing up, the vast majority of my time outside of school was spent doing one of two things - playing sport, and performing.  I miss a lot of the things that were once my day-to-day life, like playing, coaching and umpiring netball, playing tennis, being able to run... but my biggest regret is losing music from my life.

I've always been a musical girl.  I was lucky, I had a reasonable amount of talent that meant that it came easily to me.  I was never one for practicing (which I'm sure is responsible for the majority of my violin teacher's grey hair!), and it never took me long to teach myself a new instrument.  But as my hands don't work the way they once did, the concertos and sonatas that once flowed from my fingertips simply don't happen when my hands hover above the keyboard.

The only thing that I haven't lost (this week the exception) is my voice.  One's voice is such a distinctive instrument - each and every one is unique, irrespective of the fact that they may be interpreting the same piece of music.  It's portable, and you never leave home without it - and is a great way to relax, relieve stress and vent frustration!

When I saw this film trailer the other day it got me very excited... there are so many things about it that I love.  Firstly, anything that uses "No Diggity" in the soundtrack is a winner in my book.  I also adore Rebel Wilson (you may have seen her in Bridesmaids, or if you're an Aussie, in Fat Pizza), so that was a win too.  Add to that the very funny (and seemingly very musically talented) Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow, and there's a lot about this movie that makes me want to camp out and wait for it to open!

Ultimately, this - and all the musically-influenced television we have at the moment, including The Voice and Glee - reminded me just how much I missed music.  Pity my neighbours - there will be a lot more singing coming from this house once my laryngitis leaves me alone!  Given this time next week I'll be in an arena with a few thousand other music lovers at Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball, I get the distinct feeling my love of music and performing is going to be rekindled in a big way!