Five Lines

Off the back of the post I published almost 24 hours ago, I ran across this 'Blog Every Day in May' (or BEDM hereafter) idea.  Seeing as I had just fought through a fortnight of just having no luck when faced with the blank page (ah yes, the blank page... the only natural predator the writer has), regardless of what sort of ideas I may have happened upon, so I'm willing to give this a whirl.  I will push through!

The point of this venture for myself, is to get as much practice as possible.  I still enjoy writing (which is why I get so disappointed when I can't), and while the weekly update format has been working out, I'm willing to give this a place in my schedule.  Maybe it'll open newer creative paths in my mind, and it wouldn't hurt to start new habits in making personal content.  I always write of myself, and not to an audience per se; I'm certainly unfamiliar with having to tailor content specifically, unlike every student of English Literature EVER.  You can find out more about the project here, and discover other people who are taking the plunge.  I might even get to sort my typing out, the spelling for which has become a little lacklustre in the intervening fortnight.

Anyway, here follows myself, in five lines.  I won't include a photo in the post, because two photographs that I am proud of are on my blog page anyway: The Organ front of Derby Cathedral, where I served for 10 years with a choral education I am proud of to this day, even surrounded by budding opera students, elects of collegiate choirs and Choir School choristers.  The other photo is of myself playing the beautifully voiced organ in the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, in Salle, Norfolk.  Built in 1912, it is a midget gem in an Arts and Crafts style case from the once great Norfolk Organ Builders: Norman and Beard.


My name is Paul-Ethan Bright, but I tell people to call me 'Peb'.  I don't like being called 'Paul'.  I'm a Choral Scholar who hardly ever listens to choirs, and I play Bach's 'Cello suites on the Tenor Banjo.  I used to be an Organ Scholar before I came to Truro.  I'm going to get my first tattoo this year, once I've finally decided what to get and where it'll go.  I often describe myself as a failing writer, but that's only because I don't get paid for it!  Some of my closest friends are miles away from me, but I will always make them feel welcome.


Okay.  I think I'm happy with that.  It's very difficult for me to describe myself, as I never really think about me, and am still fascinated that the reflection in the mirror is in fact, my own self.  I hope you'll join me as I stick to the schedule.  I'll be writing and posting my own original material as well, so do keep tuning in.  I'll be using the #BEDM tag for each one of these, even though it'll be just as easy to go to the 'May' part of the archive thru the sidebar.  I'll sign off with one of my favourite Jewish writer's catchphrases.

That's all.  For now.