APRIL PLAYLIST 🎧 + MONTHLY LIFE UPDATE ✍🏼
It seems like I keep postponing these posts even though they are the engine that make me keep going. But today, April 18th, I came to the public library. I took 10 different books to devour next month and sat with my computer and my April playlist to write. Time instantly stopped. And I feel free and happy.
I’ve been busier than usual (I mean since 2020) It seems like we are all waking up from our forced lethargy and now we need to run again for our lives.
But I feel like something has changed. In me and in every other person I talk to about this topic. It seems like the Pandemic did something to our brains.
It forced us to stop, we all know that, but it also made us reflect. One of the major topics I’ve been discussing with people is disatisfaction.
Because, let’s be honest, we are not as happy as we can be in our every day lives. Even me, super cheerful optimistic Sílvia, could be much more happier.
But I’m not talking about happiness, which is a wider concept that encapsulates many other things. I’m talking about satisfaction.
Why am I bringing this up. I’m not too satisfied right now and we only care about our own life, am I right? I’m just kidding, but in a way our own difficulties and joys become an excuse to feel better and make others feel seen. That’s why I’m telling you all these things.
If you ask me why, I wouldn’t have the words to describe it. I would need a couple of sentences at least to make you understand.
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I love working, and I’ve been doing so in an exhaustive manner lately. I’m recording a music video. And we put a lot of effort when we do so.
I am happy I am doing this project, but I feel like some patterns are repeating themselves and I’ve changed. Some stuff remains the same, and that makes me unsatisfied.
When you work so much on your own healing and growth, sometimes you forget that the world goes even slower than you. Which is snail speed.
But March, which was the month that put the load on my back was a very positive one. Because life is like that. Right now, it is about the duality.
When I am coaching, I often compare any situation with this sentence: “When you lost someone you love, don’t you remember you had some happy moments right after that person left?”
I mean, you grieve, yes. But you also eat, breathe, cuddle your furry friends, go for a walk, and even have a laugh with a friend. Because, even when it hurts, you are capable of feeling love, joy and satisfaction.
The thing is, don’t let grief take the wheel.
The same happens with other emotions. Burn-out can be coexisting with happiness.
March was a bit of both worlds. Too much work, for sure. But that also means a lot of social interactions, some food and many different days.
Being as I am and living the life I live, it’s always difficult for me to keep a routine. Even the shortest one, but I keep on trying even though.
Let’s start now with the fun part of March. I attended some events. Food events.
Going to events again makes me hopeful. Things become more “normal”. We need those interactions, at least I do.
Everybody talks about being an introvert nowadays. Although I have many moments when I need my alone time (like when I’m writing these posts) I enjoy being surrounded by people. Watching their faces, talking to them. I love people.
Those events were fun, and foodful (new word for you, courtesy of Sílvia)
At the beginning of March I attended Biocultura, to which I was invited by the organisation and got some great food gifted (the lovely #Influlife)
Last time Biocultura was around in town was a week before the first lockdown. For me, going back seemed like a closure for that long cycle of prohibitions and isolation.
I enjoyed my time there, and of course, the following week enjoying all the presents and all the food that I bought.
I loved how nice everyone was with me, not only from the organisation, but also from the different stands and how much I learned about brands I knew and some that were new to me.
They made an “Influencer Encounter” and I could meet some other creatives from Galicia that were invited.
The best thing, I finally tried Veggie Pita food. Two years ago, when I attended the last Biocultura, I saw the food truck but they were closed. I said…next time. And two years later, I tried their food. The woman attending me was so nice I was tempted to hug her. The sauce in the vegan enchiladas was very similar to my vegan cheesy sauces…nooch all over the place. A 10/10 🙂
I enjoyed sharing those moments with other people, usually I am touring and don’t have the chance to go to these kind of events, but lately touring is not as common for musicians.
Even though people seem to think that everything is ok in the music business right now…it’s actually not. At least not for most of us.
The second event I attended was “De Tapas x Galicia”. I was so glad I was invited. I took Carlos with me in order to record some videos, I hope I can find the time to upload one short edition of my experience. We had so much fun.
I was glad to see one of the tapas that we’ve already tried in Ourense during our tour in November. We loved it so much I was convinced they were going to be our winner.
But then, I tried the lovely vegetarian tapa from Coruña. I know I was born in Coruña but I wasn’t biased at all. It was my winner. Definitely. Why? Because I love leeks in any shape or form. And I am nuts for requeixo e mel (cottage cheese and honey) but if you put it all together I am speechless.
I must say I enjoyed all of them and I gave them all very good grades. It’s just the leek made my night. I’m surely planning a visit to his restaurant Intenso soon.
I enjoyed seeing Juan again, our former drummer (before I started playing drums) We talked about what we’ve been doing and our future projects. He’s a multidimensional being like me, we do many different things and we are both very optimistic. It’s always nice to reconnect with nice people. Even if you don’t work together in the moment.
Oh, and did I tell you? I probably had Covid in March too. I’m OK and it was very mild. The first day my head was aching so much it made it almost impossible for me not to take anything for the pain. I usually let my fever run off naturally, but this time I had to take paracetamol just because my head was screaming at me.
But I could stand it for almost 24 hours which made it easier to get rid of it and feel better sooner. I’m comparing with other people’s experiences and my own a couple of years ago when I’m 99.9% sure I got it too.
Appart from that minor incident on the road, I also talked with some beautiful women that are making a Podcast and wanted me for one of their episodes. I know them both through music and I’ve shared many moments in my life. They are awesome and I am so honoured they wanted me to be part of their project. I had a great time talking to them.
Apart from all these things, which are many… I made some sketches, found some old ones and connected with nature. Oh, and I wrote last months post too, in case you haven’t read it yet.
There’s time for everything. Of course.
I don’t promise anything, but I will try my best to write next month’s post as soon as possible. Preferably before the month ends. But…I know it’s gonna be tough. There’s still so much work to do and so few people doing it (50% or more is me…) 😁
I chose this life and I am grateful for every bit of it. Even the difficult parts must be there for me to learn and make me stronger. I’m going to become Schwarzenegger one day 😂
As always, have fun and keep fooding. Talk to you soon, my lovely people! Thanks for being here 💙
