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Hey everyone, it's been ages, I know, but we really have been going all out to promote our new video. It was a tough time, Gerald was up all hours of the night, every night, I told him to slow down , but he didn't listen and now he has come up with an abscess in his mouth, the size of a golf ball! I don't know how he walks around in so much agony, I wouldn't have even let it go that far!!
Beyond Your dreams has had a fantastic response , we have had a few dozen TV stations in the USA request it for broadcast, I'm sure you all know that we submitted it to a few in the UK as well, including MTV, but we are still waiting to hear back from them. It seem that people are a lot more open to electronic  music in the States, it seems to be bigger over there. We also got on a lot of Internet TV stations , including Moon1 TV in France. So generally, we are pleased with the result that we had, a lot more people are aware of Cling and it has upped our profile loads and of course given us more credibility as a band. lets face it, if we had a lot of ££££££'s to hire a good PR firm, I'm sure you would see it in more prominent places,money talks.
All is well in the Cling household, Princess Cocolina is a s spoilt as ever, after over a year she has decided that she likes her smart basket after all and she curls up in there every night now, She is so plump that she takes up the whole basket!
My sister's house in Chicago caught fire and burnt down. It was a faulty humidifier. Fortunately no-one was living in the house at the time, but still, it must be a terrible thing to have to sort out. I was very shocked when it happened and now I feel quite paranoid about fires.
We finally had our conifers trimmed. Typical English workmen, all they did was complain about what a hard job it was and how much they'd under quoted us, what a cheek, they got really good money for half a day's work, they were so lazy anyway, kept stopping to rest every 10 mins! Anyway the result is that we have a lot more sunshine in the garden so it was worth putting up with all their moaning!

Hi everyone, it's now been a week since we put the video for Beyond your Dreams online and the response has been phenomenal, the best ever, everyone seems to like it, I don't think we've had many critical comments at all,  which is amazing really as you always get a few that really slate you off. So basically we are over the moon that it all turned out so well.
A big thanks to Matt and all the crew at LondonMusicVideo.com. not only are they a great bunch of people, but they truly deliver the results that they promise, a rare commodity. Thanks guys, love you .....
So now we have something good, you can imagine we are going all out to promote it, Gerald will work himself to the bone and become even thinner and I don't know what will happen to me!
If by any chance you haven't seen our new video, check it out and see for yourself! Beyond your Dreams Video
Ciao for now, Beautiful people!!!

The last couple of days have been amazing, so beautifully hot and sunny, it seems as if everything was waiting for the sun as all the flowers in the garden have suddenly blossomed. Even my yoga room/study was warm yesterday, normally it is the most freezing room in the house. I ended up getting sunburnt in patches l, as obviously it has been a very long time since my skin has seen the sun and I was absolutely lily white! If the weather is like this when we go to Cornwall we are going to have the best time ever!
 Anyway, we took my Mum out for afternoon tea at this old rambling church in the countryside near where we live . They have resorted to serving tea on a Sunday to try and raise money to do repairs on the church. It was lovely actually, we sat outside under a tree next to the gravestones, with a magnificent view of the hills and fields, and it was so peaceful and quiet. Quite  a few people started to show up after that, Gerald and I were the youngest by far, some of the old dears looked on their last legs, but they were very sweet and typically English, one nice old lady even commented that my dress was very pretty. Oh yes and I made some off the cuff remark that they should mow the lawns and I was quickly put in my place and told that the church gardens were a wild flower sanctuary, hence the uncultivated look.
 Gerald and I secretly returned there tonight on our way out to dinner, we sat in contemplation as the sun was fading from the sky, there was a lovely energy all around us, don't know if I'd ever go there in the dead of night under a full moon  though!

It's been a tough week to get through, apart from having this nasty cold, which I'm sure you're all sick of hearing about !! On Monday I got a rancid email to say that I had flunked one of my exams, this put me on a downer as I have had distinctions in most of the other subjects, so it kind of demotivated me. In fact I avoided going to study at all this week, Gerald said I was too ill to go anyway, but it's going to be hard, mentally, to go back tomorrow and sort everything out. I will have to sit the damn exam again as well.
The next thing was the video, after waiting for so long we finally saw a version. Unfortunately we weren't quite happy with it so more work has to be done, which means waiting even longer now. Honestly, I get quite despondent at times, I think, "what is the point of it all?" I can understand why so many give up. If it wasn't for the fact that I believe in our music and know that it deserves to be heard, I would probably have reached the final straw by now. Something good must be around the corner ...
I'm finally getting better and so looking forward to singing and running and yoga again !!

Having one of those weeks where everything goes pear shaped,still, mustn't grumble, there is always someone worse off than you are! Yesterday I just collapsed on the sofa in the afternoon and didn't really stop coughing until the early hours of this morning,  it was terrible, I was even too scared to fall asleep in case I choked! Gerald is keeping his distance from me, can't say I blame him, it's not a pleasant thing!
Sometimes it's only the sheer will to succeed that keeps me going . It's nothing logical or sane really, but I've sacrificed too much to give up over yet another setback or disappointment. And this week has had a couple, it must be said. Being the eternal optimist, I believe that there is nothing in this world that can't be sorted out, it's just a question of having some patience... and some faith... and some courage.
I've talked myself into feeling better already, excuse me whilst I zoom out the door, I have a very early morning call tomorrow, I love getting up at the crack of dawn, it reminds me of  when I used to go to meditation classes!

Imagine my horror to wake up the other day  coughing and spluttering, with a sore throat , this has developed into a nasty cold, very frustrating as I can't sing or run. I'm trying to take advantage of the situation by resting a lot and catching up on other things that don't really require a lot of exertion. What a pain, but nothing can be done, just have to wait for it to go away. Just mooching around really, it doesn't help that Coco keeps waking me up after a few hours sleep, typical cat, she gets us all up then goes back to sleep herself a little while later!!
Went and voted the other day, I don't understand why everything has to be made so complicated, to me the person with the most votes should win, keep it simple. All this palaver  just starts to get on your nerves in the end.
Can anyone solve an enigma? We have a garden bench and no matter where we move it to in the garden, it always ends up full of bird poo, is it a magnet or something? Any solution will be considered.
Saw a lovely little island in a travel brochure, that I would really love to visit. It seems to be the only way that we are going to get some sunshine. I believe that pesky ash is back again and loads of flights have been cancelled.
Hope you all have a great weekend xxx

Watched Paranormal Activity last night, didn't get a chance to watch it at the movies, I found it really scary actually, considering I believe in all that stuff.
Reminds me of our house in Bulawayo, there was just something about that house that I didn't like. I couldn't stand to be alone in there, even in the daytime sometimes I would feel a presence there, that was quite uncomfortable. The worst times were at night, the feeling of something being there always grew stronger, I would always be very afraid if I woke in the middle of the night, I would cower under the bed sheets, as if they could offer me protection.
Shortly before my Dad died, when he was very ill, I was awoken suddenly one night and I was frozen with fear as I looked out and I saw people in robes carrying a coffin past my bedroom window, (my parents room was adjacent to mine) I know I wasn't dreaming as I got up and put the light on and called for my mum.
We continued to live there even after my dad had passed on, my mum took on an extra job in the evenings and no matter how hard I tried  I would always end up sitting outside on the front porch with the light on and the pets to keep me company. I would wait there till she came home, I just couldn't bear to be inside.
My mum continued to live there even after I moved away from home and when I went back to visit I wasn't so bothered by anything, except for the odd reminder now and again.
Well, I could go on ...

Well, it's been a long time and I'm sorry!! We do still exist and the blog is still going! Two weeks ago we filmed the video for Beyond Your Dreams, it was such a surreal and amazing day! We worked with a great bunch of people as well and it was all done in a professional manner, but that didn't stop us from having a laugh. Now we are still waiting, they say that patience cures everything and it sure has wiped the smile off my face, how much longer is what I want to know!!
We did have some lovely weather for a little while, it really felt like summer was almost through the door, but for some reason it's turned all chilly and nasty again, even my mum is saying that she's fed up of it. I'm fed up of her being stubborn that's for sure. About three weeks ago she wrenched her knee whilst walking and despite me begging her to rest and go to the doctor , she continued to ignore my advice and it gradually got worse, to the point now where she can barely walk at all. It was only when the old bats at the church told her to go and see the doctor that she conceded. I didn't say anything, I was forced to sellotape my mouth for at least she is going to go now.
Gerald has locked himself in the studio ever since he got Ableton Live. He is busy working on our live set and it sounds mighty fine so far. It is a big step forward for us and very exciting.
I have plenty of things to keep me occupied as well believe me , it is hard to catch a quiet moment. I would rather it be this way though, it's better than sitting around doing nothing!!

This is Princess Cocolina Chanel Linxen, I'm sure you will agree that she is a very pretty cat indeed and ever so spoilt.
Today I can't concentrate on anything as I have to take her to the vet in the morning to have her teeth cleaned. Not only does she have to have anaesthetic, I have to starve her for 12 hours before, this is not easy with such a portly creature, she just loves her roast chicken legs fronm Tesco! I can't bear to see her look so accusingly at me as if I am being cruel.
I hope she will be ok tomorrow xxx

Morning, it's a bit chilly, just after we all stopped wearing our winter coats, then Scotland got covered in snow and we are feeling the after- effects. I have a few days to rest and gather my thoughts, put things into perspective and get stronger. Not because of the weather but because we have both been working really hard and sometimes you just need to chill out. It's like diving for pearls in the ocean, sometimes you've just got to surface and breathe.
It's Gerald's birthday over the weekend and it would be lovely to get out of London, but we are scheduled to film our video as well, so we can't go very far. I would love to go to a spa and just have massages and treatments all day, but my birthday is only in July!
I have to write an exam today, I am not looking forward to it, especially since I think I fluffed the last one. I will have to overcome my trepidation, it's no use dwelling on the past after all. Apart from that, the day is mine to make the most of.

Great news folks, our Live Versions Cd/ Download is now available on iTunes, eMusic and all other major download sites:

We are also scheduled to film the video for Beyond your Dreams this week which will be a perfect accompaniment for the Cd.

Working hard on our live set, this is one thing that we felt needed a lot of improvement. Gerald now has an Akai APC 40 performance controller, which we will use to make our set live, in the true sense of the word. It has opened up endless possibilities for some exciting performances!

We are also working on new material, we have three very unusual songs that we would like to share with you.

Thanks for all your encouragement and support folks!
Best Wishes
Cling xxxx

I am slowly coming to learn the importance of being kind to yourself and looking after yourself and not necessarily from a perspective of vanity. For example you might think that I look after myself as I go running and do yoga etc etc, but quite often I skip meals and then end up with headaches. Gerald once pointed out to me that I wouldn't let anyone I cared about go off to work without eating, so why do it to myself? So yesterday I conducted an experiment. The simple act of going for a coffee and a piece of cake in the middle of my studies set about a snowball of good feelings. So I decided to be kinder to me from now on and attract better things.

The night before last, Gerald choked in his sleep and it was the scariest thing ever, partly because we were fast asleep and it was pitch black. I was running around in the dark trying to switch the light on, fortunately Gerald started to breathe again otherwise it could have turned nasty, but we were both a bit shocked by the experience, so was Coco who took ages to get back on the bed with us again.
Anyway yesterday I took advantage of the sunny weather and spent the most part of the morning in the garden, there is a hope of spring in the air now. My mum is off to Madeira in a couple of weeks , I hope it is alright thereafter all those landslides.
Someone was talking the other day of those people who used to walk around with sandwich boards that said "The end of the world is nigh", you never see them anymore, is that because we are close now to the end? With all the natural disasters and global unrest it seems that way, the prophecies are coming true.
Gotta go, just burnt my hot cross buns on the toaster!!