I surrender.

I was told on the weekend that I need to update my blog. So, here is my update.



Life has been pretty challenging for many people over the last month - half the country is burning and half the country is flooded. People in the southern states have had record high temperatures and are facing severe water restrictions. A man threw his little girl off a bridge, shocking us all, some people calling for his death - others calling for more help for clearly broken, sick people who explode in horrendous, unfathomable ways. Reading headlines over the past few weeks, many of us have felt horrified, helpless and incredibly sad.

Meanwhile, somehow, my life continued on its own little path (as I guess it does for all) - I spent New Years with someone I love, have had visitors from across the world bring smiles and laughter into my living room. I dressed up as a sheriff when my nephew turned four and drank Moet with my best friend in a nice hotel after a great wedding with friends. I spent a week performing a brilliantly clever and funny show to sellout audiences of friends and family, marvelled at the wonder and sexiness of La Clique, cheered and hurrahed for my mates new sketch show, felt more special than ever on the most commercial of days, yahoo'ed Rockwiz at the Bowl and landed a few more gigs.

In times of distress, it feels unjustified, inappropriate even to laugh or celebrate. I cannot help but think though, that in these times, its actually even more important to find something to give hope or optimism. I can not begin to imagine how devastating it is for the families of the deceased or the survivors left with nothing. I can however, be ever so grateful to have what I have, be able to help where I can and look forward to better days.

Everyday I am reminded of all the good in the world, even when it feels so dark. I am lucky. So very very lucky.