Mundane, and I Love It.

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Ella

I've mentioned here that when I was younger I had big ambitions. I grew up wanting to become the next Madonna, or the star of a west end musical. Sure I dreamed about being adored by men and proposed to, but I never dreamed about marriage and children. In fact as a young adult I lived up to my ambition of escaping the 'ordinary'. I studied dance, then circus and my husband and I worked as a circus Read More.

Circus Festival part two.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ella

As you know we are spending this week at a circus festival. Super Kid has started reception class, as this is only his second week we have been driving him to school each day. Luckily the circus festival is only a 30 min drive from school. Unfortunately I have been arriving at school muddy, hungover and slightly smelly. This is not the first impression I would have planned for the teachers and other Read More.

Circus Festival part one. Three children and a leaking motorhome.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ella

As you know before I had my children I was a circus artist. Despite no longer performing I still love practising circus skills. I am also definitely still part of a small community who in many ways have become like family. One of the highlights of my circus families calender is the Bristol Circus Convention. It is in September at the end of the summer season. Performers attend for a holiday,and Read More.