It was a toughie.
I don't mind saying that the reason why it was a toughie was because I hadn't put the work in....That and the fact that it was a hard crowd.(I need to blame them at least a little bit!)
After the last show, in february, I had a really interesting conversation with Colin from Colin and Fergus about putting in the effort.  We were talking about some people on the circuit who work their asses off.  Never turn down gigs, always looking at ways of improving their acts and in the end it's paid off.  We realised that this was the way to go - It can only be the way to go.  Putting effort in will result in rewards at the end and basically, I had not put enough effort into the last show as I should have.
I was resting on my laurels...(Actually I don't think I know what laurels are so I don't know why I said that!!)
The february show had been so brilliant that in my head I thought this one would just naturally follow on from that.  Also, with regards to the opening section - which I like to treat as a warm up for my acts - I was relying on people who had seen the show before. Joking about things that they would know eg.  I'm a crap singer and I don't let my husband touch me in public! I know that I have to write for people who have seen it before aswell as newcomers but I guess I erred more on the side of an audience who knew us and to my surprise, it was mainly filled this month with virgins!!  Great but surprising!
Also, I was an act down which I thought would be ok but I need to remember that 3 acts should only be used in desperate times - Always strive for 4!!  I've got a lot to get on with for next month to make it a good un but I seem to be overwhelmed by other factors at the moment.  I am in the middle of jury duty that has gone on longer thatn anticipated and has been far more distressing than I thought.  I'm not allowed to talk about it but basically the fact that I have to decide what determines someone's life is a pressure I could do without.  Also, the marathon training was going really well until my practice half marathon last sunday which was great but I hurt my knee and now I'm worried about it recurring in the real thing.  All this and I have to come up with a hilarious show once a month - What have I put myself up for?
As per usual, I am thinking and worring and procrastinating when all I need to do is bloody well get on with it!!
Oh I'm boring myself....I'm off for an hour and a half run in a gale with a pulled muscle in my back..Pah!!!  Think of me!!
Love
Moaning matt's little sister xxx

Ps.  I've added the last shows photos so you can view them on the right - All the carb eating I've been doing for the marathon seems to have gone to my face! x