This week’s photo challenge of the Daily Post is about ‘anticipation’ which can be an act someone is looking forward to, especially pleasurable expectations. Anticipation could mean different things. It is important to have them in order to work towards something or to experience something. However, anticipation could also mean different standards or things that are expected from someone or something.
Sitting at the edge of the earth – Northern Ireland
There were many things this year that I was looking forward to, such as different trips or concerts. Three of my most favourite concerts this year were Slaves (US), Bring Me The Horizon and Breaking Benjamin.
Slaves (US) – Cologne, Germany
Bring Me The Horizon – Mannheim, Germany
Breaking Benjamin – London, England
This was a further thing I was looking forward to:
Graduation
For the next year, I’m looking forward to many different things such as going to another Slaves (US) and Deaf Havana concerts, as well as visiting many different and beautiful places where I will have a special time.
Music is something very special, personal and affects our feelings, the mood and helps us to express ourselves. Hence, it is something that should not be missed during this time of the year! Music adds something mystical and festive to the Christmas time. There are many Christmas carols all over the world and are played on the radio, at home, on television or in all the shopping malls, trying to bring those Christmassy vibes.
The first Christmas carols were written and composed between the 11th and 14th century by Christians to celebrate the Nativity. Today’s Christmassy folk songs originated between the 18th and 19th century and there are new songs every year. With the time, the original meaning of the songs changed and they are less focussed on the Nativity nowadays. They are more used for commerce and consume than symbolising the actual ‘reason’ of the Christmas time. Songs as ‘Last Christmas’, ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘The Power of Love’ or many more are now played on the radio in eternal loops annoying each and every one listening. Older songs slowly pass into oblivion.
One of the oldest and most famous traditional Christmas songs all over the world is ‘Silent night’ (= Stille Nacht; Douce Nuit; Noche de Paz). This song is translated into around 300 languages. The Austrian priest and poet wrote the lyrics in 1816. Two years later, on the 24th December 1818, he asked the organist Franz Gruber to compose the musical part for two solo singers, a choir and guitar. In 1825, the organ builder Karl Mauracher took the notes of the song with him to Tirol and the ‘Tiroler Sängertruppen’ carried it into the world from there. Many different very famous artists covered the song and translated it into their language.
Three of my favourite Christmas songs are ‘It’s Christmas time’ (Band aid 1984), Happy Xmas (War is over)’ (John Lennon, 1971) and ‘Mary Xmas Everybody’ (Slade, 1973). Another great son is ‘O Holy Night’ performed by the King’s Choir from Cambridge.
Band Aid was a band project founded by Bob Geldorf and Midge Ure with the aim to collect money for the victims of the hunger crisis in Ethiopia. Some of the supporters and members of the original Band Aid members on 1984 were Bono (U2), Paul McCartney, George Michael, Duran Duran and many more. John Lennon’s song ‘Happy Xmas’ originated 1971 as protest song against the Vietnam War. The lyrics are set to the English ballad ‘Skewball’ and it’s UK release was delayed for one year. However, the song reached number four in the UK and has since become a Christmas standard. ‘Marry Xmas Everybody’ was written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, singer and bassist of the British rock band ‘Slade’. The song was the bands sixth and las number one Song in the UK Single Charts and stayed in the charts for nearly three months. According to an interview with the Daily Mail, Noddy Holder stated that they decided to write a Christmas song that reflects the British family Christmas at that time. Economically the country had many problems and the people in general were unhappy with their situation. Hence, they, as well as the band themselves, need something to cheer them up. That’s how the line ’Look to the future now, it’s only just begun’ originated. After Jim and Noddy wrote the song as acoustic version, the drummer of the band was injured in a car accident which lead to him remaining in a coma for almost a week. After his recovery, the band was able to finally record the song.
As this post is a music related one, I created a Christmas playlist on Spotify where I’ll add upto 24 songs that I think should not be missed for the Christmas time 🙂 Just look for ‘aspecialtime_blog’ and ‘Christmas in music’.
Abbey Road, London – A very historic place for the Beetles and music history
There are many really beautiful Christmas songs that make the Christmas time a special time and remind us all that there are also other people that are not as lucky as we might be, suffering from war, political crises, hunger, illnesses or other misfortune. The carols are a reminder of how lucky we are, they cheer us up and try to bring joy and peace to everyone.
This year is nearly over. Hence, many people start thinking about their new year’s resolutions for the following year. This week’s photo challenge also animates to think about new horizons and possible resolutions or goals for the coming year. However, I was never a person who made a list with resolutions for a whole year. This does not mean that I do not have goals – no. I definitely know what I want, do set goals and try to do my best to archive them.
With the time, there might be changes that also affect goals or the path we go along. Hence, sometimes some resolutions set at the beginning of the year might also change. It is important to know what you yourself want and how you want to archive it. Sometimes, there might be the need of setting another additional goal to be able to archive the previous one. There are loads of ways and possibilities to reach them, you just have to find the one way that suites you most. And if there’s an obstacle in your way it might take a while to pass it but it is not impossible, especially if you are curious and excited for new things.
One thing I’m always thinking of regarding ‘new year’s resolutions’ or a ‘new horizon’ is <<provehito in altum>> (Jared Leto) which means ‘launch forth into the deep’ and widen your horizon to try something unexpected or new. It is important to challenge and improve yourself. There are many things that want to be discovered along your way providing a special time.
As this is meant to be photo challenge, here are some pictures that symbolise all those challenges, goals, opportunities, obstacles, difficult paths, decisions and possible challenges:
Set goals and widen your horizon
Challenging path (Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland)
The way to the top is never easy (Skellig Michael, Ireland)
A long road ahead (Ring of Kerry, Ireland)
Exciting way at the edge of the Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland
View towards the unknown (Beara Peninsula, Ireland)
Provehito in altum (Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland)
I hope you all had a great 2nd Advent today! As I already wrote last week there are many things that should not be missed during this time of the year. The Christmas time is full of traditions and rites – this week’s tradition that makes the Christmas time even more special are Christmas cookies.
The tradition originates way before the birth of Christi when the Celts had the tradition of celebrating midwinter in the night of the 21st of December to the 22nd of December which was the longest night of the year. People believed that during that night their homes would be haunted by ghosts and daemons. In order to save and defend themselves, they thought they had to sacrifice some of their animals. However, as they wanted to save their animals, they started baking little figures made of dough in the shape of animals which were then sacrificed instead of the real ones. The little flat breads were made of grounded corn mixed with honey and baked on a hot stone.
Many years later, the Christians copied this tradition but changed the meaning. They mainly baked little Christmas breads and also some Christmas cookies in shape of animals to save their own animals – just like the Celts. However, the first cookies as we know them today are told to be made in medieval monasteries where they had the needed availabilities of getting oriental spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom and ginger. Furthermore, the religious background and traditions of the Nativity were reason enough for the festive bakery. One of the Christian legends how today’s Christmas cookies originated is that the shepherds who were on their way to the Nativity forgot to take their breads out of the oven before leaving. However, when they came back there was a lovely sweet smell in the air instead of the scent of burned bread. As they broke the bread into small pieces to try and share it, they tasted something heavenly sweet and called the sacred pastry heavenly bread which ever since was made to remember the night of the Nativity.
Nowadays, the Christmas cookies are something that I think should not be missed during this time of the year. Preparing them together with the family or friends is always a special time and brings the Christmas vibes. In some countries there is also the tradition to prepare a little plate with cookies and milk for Santa Clause when he comes to bring the presents. Some people also hang their cookies as decoration on their Christmas trees. This tradition originates from the legend of Saint Nikolaus who helped poor people and donated three golden apples to a father so he could save his daughters. After the years the apples and Christmas cookies, which were something special for the people of that time, were used as decoration.
Traditional German Christmas cookiesBaking them makes the house smell heavenly 🙂
This week there was another weekly photo challenge of The Daily Post that I wanted to participate. The theme this week was ‘relax‘ which I think is very important to do 😀
We all live in a fast-paced consumption society where everyone wants to be the first, best, biggest, loudest, fastest, prettiest, most outstanding or extreme. Hence, there is a continuouse competition, not only within the business environment but also between each individual in their privat lives or on social media. Therefore, it is even more important to take some time, step back, take a deep breath and RELAX.
For me there are many possible ways to relax and take a break. The first things that are most relaxing for me are my hobbies, family and friends. I listen to some music, make music myself with the piano or go to concerts.
Mallory Knox concert at Kasbah in CoventryMaking music always relaxes
I also go for a run or to the horse stable which is always relaxing as well.
How cute is that foal lying on the green gras at the Irish National Stud?
However, sometimes one day off or escaping the stress for a few hour is not enough. Holidays are the best way to leave everything behind and escape. Especially the sea or coast has something calming and relaxing… I absolutely love it there and always have a special time. Having a walk, watching the sunset or just listening to the sound of the water and waves 🙂
Northsea and the Dutch coastIrish SeaCoast in Norther IrelandCalm before the storm in Northern IrelandBreaking waves in IrelandNorthern Irish coast
A couple of days ago I went to Stuttgart to see The Cure who are currently touring in Europe. After a longer break, they decided to go back on the road, not with a new album, but with a mix of their hits, favourites, rarities and maybe almost forgotten songs.
Founded in 1976 as ‘Malice’ and renamed into ‘The Cure’ in 1978, the British band from Crawley is famous for its belongingness to genres such as new wave, dark wave and gothic rock. In their early years, the members were Robert Smith (Guitar, Vocals), Michael Dempsey (Bass), Laurence Tolhurst (Drums) and Paul Thomson (Guitar, Keyboard). However, with the years the members changed and the most recent ones are Robert Smith, Simon Gallup (Bass, Keyboard), Reeves Gabrels (Guitar), Roger O’Donnell (Keys) and Jason Cooper (Drums). Within their career of now 38 years The Cure has released 13 albums which are ‘Three Imaginary Boys’ (1979), ‘Seventeen Seconds’ (1980), ‘Faith’ (1981), ‘Pornography’ (1982), ‘The Top’ (1984), ‘The Head on the Door’ (1985), ‘Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me’ (1987), ‘Disintegration’ (1989), ‘Wish’ (1992), ‘Wild Mood Swings’ (1996), ‘Bloodflowers’ (2000), ‘The Cure’ (2004) and ‘4:13 Dream’ 2008. With this amount of songs from different genre phases, it was not a surprise that the concert last over two hours and the set list changes with every concert a little bit so they can go through nearly most of their songs
One of the round 30 concerts in 17 European countries was the concert in Stuttgart, which took place in the Schleyerhalle and lasted for around 2 hours and 45 minutes – the longest concert I have ever been to so far. The time did not include the supporting act at the beginning! The band was extremely motivated and performed a great show. They played songs for fans of all the different genres and worked their way towards the classics in the end. Even though Robert Smith apologised for him being sick and not able to use his full vocal range, I would not have noticed that without him telling! They all were extremely motivated and everyone could hear, see and feel how much they enjoyed being on stage. I also liked that they had a connection with their fans and animated them successfully to dance, clap or sing along as soon as they entered the stage. Overall, the average age was between 35 years and 55 years, I would say, which would fit with the age group that grew up with their music. Hence, the people standing right in front of the stage were standing and moving but the people in the seating area remained seating which was very strange in my eyes. For me the seating area does not say ‘you have to remain seated’ – no! It is an area where people have more space around them and won’t be squeezed or pushed that much. Maybe that’s a German thing… I had that with another concert in Germany as well and was hugely surprised 😀 However, the venue was told to be sold out. According to the Stuttgarter Zeitung, this meant that around 12,000 people have attended the concert.
Great lighting and atmosphere during the concert
The Cure on stage having fun
Great light show for The Cure – getting the vibes
The Cure on stage
Magical vibes
Spot on the crowd
Simon Gallup had a lot of fun and energy
Robert Smith enjoying the stage
Great light show
The Cure having fun on stage
Colourful show and a great performance
The Cure having a blast
Great atmosphere
Supporting act was the Scottish Post-Rock band ‘The Twilight Sad’ who consist of James Graham (vocals), Andy MacFarlane (guitar, accordion) and Mark Devine (drums). They were founded in 2003 nearby Glasgow and released their debut album ‘Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters’ in 2007 via FatCat Records. Further albums are ‘Forget The Night Ahead’ (2009), ‘No One Can Ever Know’ (2012) and ‘Nobody Wants to Be Here & Nobody Wants to Go Home’ (2014), all released via FatCat Records. The musical style was quite dark, deep and created a spooky-magical atmosphere and created the vibes for the upcoming main act. The crowd was banned by their music and animated to sing along.
The Twilight Sad supporting The Cure
The acoustic at the venue was really good. Everything sounded clear and the different instruments could be recognised by listening more closely, which I think is very important. With their experience, they obviously knew what they were doing. Furthermore, the light show was great. It suited the deep and dark atmosphere perfectly and underlined the vibes of the songs. The venue was opened in 1983 and is mainly used for concerts or sports events. Until 2006 the arena was rebuilt and modernised which increased the number of possible seats or standing places.
The concert was really great and I could feel the passion, vigour and energy all the bands had performing their songs. It was a great experience and a special time for me seeing one of the bands I seemed to really like as a very little child – as I always pulled their CD’s out of the shelves 😀
The Christmas time is just around the corner and there are many things that make this time of the year special. As I saw this week’s topic of The Daily Post which asks for things that make this time of the year special I thought I would post a Christmas related topic every week at the advents day that makes this time of the year special and is also special for me.
Starting with the first advent today this time of the year would not be special without all the CHRISTMAS MARKETS that just have opened recently. Originally, Christmas markets originated during the 14th century in Germany. Their main purpose was to provide the villagers with all necessities they would need for the cebrations during the winter and Christmas time. Therefore, different guilds such as craftsmen, basket makers, toy makers or confectioners were allowed to build a stall at the market place in the city centre to sell their products and creations. As not only the craftsmen got profits out of this markets but also the villagers, the tradition continued and was carried to other cities and countries as well.
Nowadays, the meaning of Christmas markets has changed a little bit, being the place where people can gather together buying lovely Christmas presents, eating and drinking Christmassy treats and getting the Christmas vibes. Most of the time a really huge and beautifully decorated Christmas tree marks the middle of the Christmas market and is surrounded by many stalls where visitors can find local specials, roasted almonds, chestnuts, gingerbreads, German Bratwurst or hot beverages such as mulled wine and punch to warm themselves in the freezing cold. Other things that are sold on the markets are Christmas decoration, jewellery, candle, crib figures for the nativity scene and many other Christmassy things. Such a nativity scenery is always a stable part of the markets as well as visits of Santa Clause who brings gifts to the children. Sometimes, there is also an ice skating area provided where people all ages try not to fall to harsh and show their talents.
With the time, the tradition also reached other countries around the world such as for example England. However, it was very interesting seeing that these market mainly focus on food and beverages such as German Bratwurst, puddings, mulled wine and beer. The German origin still can be fund as the products kept their German names. Hence, some of the stall sell ‘Glühwein’, ‘Bratwurst’, ‘Schokofrüchte’, ‘Schwarzwälder-Kirschtorte’ or ‘Brezeln’. Of cause, the music played is international and the atmosphere is also great, anywhere in the world.
For me, Christmas markets are definitely something that should not be missing during the Christmas time as they kind of mark the beginning of this time of the year and create the Christmassy atmosphere. I always have a special time visiting Christmas markets and it would not be a real Christmas without them for me.
Here are some pictures of Christmas markets I have been to in the last few years:
Christmas market in Birmingham, UKGerman Christmas market BirminghamSparkling lights and Christmas vibes in BirminghamPretty stalls in BirminghamChristmas decoration in BirminghamChristmas decoration to buyWay too crowded Christmas market in York, UKChristmas market in Manchester, UKPretty lights in ManchesterChristmas pyramid – part of every Christmas market. Here: ManchesterLoads of puddings and sweetsChristmassy live music in ManchesterChristmas market Edinburgh, UKEdinburgh Christmas market – view from the bridgeCrowded market in EdinburghMany stalls and great weather in EdinburghSmall Christmas market in Coventry, UKSparkling lights in CoventryChristmas lights in CoventryChristmas market London, UKSparkling lights in LondonChristmas market London looking a little bit like the German Oktoberfest rather than a typical Christmas marketGerman Christmas market in Karlsruhe, GermanyShining lights at the Christmas
This week I thought I should also participate in a weekly photo challenge of The Daily Post. This week’s theme is magic and I think it is a really great topic. Magic can be many different things and is unique for each and everyone. It could be an atmosphere that is magical or some vibes and moments, or maybe something more ‘obvious’ such as wizardry as Harry Potter and his friends have shown.
For me, there are many magical moments that occur during trips, while being around friends, or listening to music at concerts and festivals. There is always something that gives me goosebumps or lets me shiver. So here are some examples what magic means to me expressed in pictures that I took while having a special time.
The wild Irish Sea
Skellig Michael
Rain, clouds, and sunshine at the Beara Peninsula
Lighthouse in Northern Ireland with a beautiful rainbow in the background
Great sunset on a campsite in Wales
Breathtaking view on top of Mount Snowdon in Wales
Seeing Linkin Park in London who are one of my favourite bands
Two days ago, I went to a smaller music venue in Karlsruhe called Substage. The main band playing there was Being As An Ocean from Alpine, California. I only knew the band roughly before, but I always like to go to smaller concerts with bands that might not be as famous yet and let me surprise. As always so far it was definitely worth it!
The first band of the in total four bands of this evening was ‘Casey’, an Alternative band from South Wales that was founded in 2015 by Adam, Liam, May, Toby and Tom. Their show was simple and self-expressive. It was all about the music which was really enjoyable. In September 2016 they released their debut album ‘Love Is Not Enough’ via Hassle Records.
After around half an hour the next band started their sound check on stage. Capsize was the second band of the evening. With their Post Hardcore vibes, this band definitely heavier than the first one and let the crowd know what they might could expect later in the evening.
The third band was a German band called Burning Down Alaska founded 2012 in Recklinghausen. With Kassim Auale (Vocals) as the newest member, the band also consists of Tobias Rische (Vocals), Dario Sanchez (Guitar), Julian Englisch (Bass) and Marvin Bruckwilder (Guitar). They already released their debut album ‘Values & Virtues’ in 2015 via Redfield Records. With their new singer they mix clear vocals with screamed verses which might be classified as New Wave Hardcore. Musically, their style was melancholic, dark with anthem like choruses. The newest song ‘Blossom’ is the first recorded song with their new singer. They were one of my favourites of this evening.
Finally, after nearly one and a half hours, the actual main band of the evening entered the stage. Being As An Ocean are a Melodic Hardcore or Post Hardcore band from California (USA) and was founded in 2012. The actual members consist of Joel Quartuccio (Shouting), Michael McGough (clear vocals, rhythm guitar), Tyler Ross (backing vocals, lead guitar) and Ralph Sica (Bass). Up today, the band released three albums which are ‘Dear G-d’ in 2012 (InVogue Records), ‘How We Both Wondrously Perish’ in 2014 (Impericon Records – Europa) and the self-titled album ‘Being As An Ocean’ in 2015 (InVogue Records). In 2016 the band released a new single called ‘Dissolved’ after being signed by Equal Vision Records. Musically, the mix shouts with clear vocals and keep harsh Hardcore riffs in the back. The shouts are more spoken giving the songs a unique touch compared to other Hardcore bands.
Joel Quartuccio of Being As An Ocean joining the crowd
Joel Quartuccio surfing the crowd
Spot on for Burning Down Alaska
Joel Quartuccio of Being As An Ocean
The crowd was motivated from the beginning and sung along, jumped ran in circle pits and some surfed the crowd. It was a great atmosphere and everyone seemed to enjoy the different bands. With the end of the first band, the fans already started to ask for ‘one more song’ which is something I haven’t seen at concerts before but thought was really great. There was also a huge interaction between the bands and the fans. The supporting acts mainly communicated on the stage. However, Joel Quartuccio enjoyed being part of the crowd himself as he went down the stage and walked through the crowd, sung standing in circle-pits and let him carry back on stage as he surfed the crowd. This was also a highlight for the fans as the band was down to earth and close for everyone.
The club organises different live-music events from all kinds of national and international acts or genres, but mainly different types of Rock and Metal, as well as Hip Hop, Pop and electronic music. Furthermore, as the support of local musicians is very important for them, they also offer cooperation, seminars and competitions. It is a smaller venue that might fit between 500 and 1000 visitors which seemed to be sold out this evening according to one of the singers of Burning Down Alaska. Additionally, there was a bar, cloakroom, space for band merchandise, a small area with table and chairs and toilets. In my opinion, the venue was very good and suitable. Furthermore, the sound and acoustic were really great. They took their time for all of the four bands with the sound check to optimise everything. The light show was very good and suitable as well. It was not too much and underlined the atmosphere of each song that was played.
All in all, it was a really great evening with awesome music, great and talented bands and it was a special time.
With an elevation of over 1,085m over sea level, Snowdon is not only the highest mountain in Wales but also the highest point in Britain outside the Scottish Highlands. The welsh mountain is located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd and has been designated as a national nature reserve due to its rare flora and fauna.
Despite the slightly scary meaning of the mountain’s Welsh name ‘Yr Wyddfa’ (grave, tumulus or barrow) it is a very popular travel destination among hikers and tourists, especially the peak of the mountain itself. The name might come from the legend of Rhitta Gawr who was a giant that hold curt in Snowdonia and fought against the kings Nyniaw and Peibaw. As trophy for his victory Rhitta Gawr took their beards and fashioned them into a cape for himself. As the 26 kings of Britain assembled their armies to fight against the giant he overwhelmed them and used their beards to expand his cape that should protect him from the cold. Later on, Rhitta demanded the beard of the red-eyed giant Cernyw who was slayed by King Arthur. The king marched furiously up Snowdonia to fight Rhitta in a duel where he conquered the giant. Afterwards, he commanded that a cairn should be built over the dead body which now forms Rhita’s Carin (Gwyddfa Rhudda) which became Yr Wyddfa over the time. The Old English name Snowdon stands for ‘Snow Hill’.
The rocks forming mount Snowdon were produced by volcanos in the second of six palaeozoic Eras, the Ordovician Period. Later, glaciation sculptured the massif pyramidal peak of Snowdon, the arêtes of Crib Goch (knife-edged arête in the Snowdonia National park around 923 metres above sea level) and the Y Lliwedd (mountain connected to Snowdon with around 898 metres above sea level). This area, especially the cliffs facing Snowdon which include Clogwyn Du’r Arddu (around 700 metres above sea level meaning ‘Arthur’s Cliff’ od ‘Cliff of the Black Bear’), are very well known for rock climbing. In 1953 Edmund Hillary used the mountains there to train for his climb of the Mount Everest. Today, the peak of Snowdon can be reached by either a number of well-known paths or the Snowdon Mountain Railway which opened in 1896 and carries tourists 7.6km up the hill to the peak café and back. It is the only rack and pinion mountain railway in the UK and therefore, after 100 years of operation, a tourist attraction. It can be chosen between a ride with either the steam or diesel locomotives.
When we arrived in Llanberis where both the walking path and the railway to the summit of Snowdon started the weather was changing back and forth between sunshine and clouds. Hence, we decided to take the steam train up the hill and walk down depending on the weather. As many people wanted to try the tourist attraction we had to wait around an hour until our train would depart. Meanwhile, we went to the railway museum and walked around the small village. When we finally started the journey, unfortunately, the peak was wrapped in clouds and disappeared in all the fog. However, we were extremely lucky. After the arrival at the café, we decided to climb up a few stairs to see the summit cairn which was built in 1819. The wind was extreme and it was freezing cold. I still can’t get why some people went up there in summer dresses and sandals.
Slate industry in SnowdoniaStarting point at the mountain railway stationHalfway up the hillTop of the mountain
After a few minutes up there the clouds cleared and we were able to enjoy the stunning view all over the British isle.
The foggy veil is slowly liftingLandscape peaking through the cloudsSunshine between the cloudsThe landscape is nearly completely unveiledFirst glimpse of the landscapeCafé at the peakPanorama from the peakThe clouds moved on and allowed a view all over WalesStunning view!Sunshine at the top of the worldGreat viewShortly before leaving the peak the clouds came back
As it was quite windy the joy about the clear sight didn’t last long and the peak was hidden in the clouds soon again. However, we decided to take the footpath down the hill to enjoy the landscape and nature.
Starting the journey back down the hillFollowing the railroadLong way aheadThe sky cleared a little bit againDid you find the locomotive?Halfway downShining water in the valleySunshine and nearly back in the valleyNearly thereSo many different shades of greenView over the valleyWaterfall at the end of the journeyBack in the village and the end of the journey
Arriving in Llanberis I was nearly defrosted and it definitely was a special time and view.
A Special Time Creative 