I realised last week that I had missed the SOLC on Tuesday so this, once again is a double catch up. Life seems to have taken off over the last few weeks. 
Lots of exciting writing news first. Last month I decided to focus on poetry and getting back onto the local circuit after a 15 year break! The past fortnight has seen a lot of forward movement;
- I had my first writing job confirmed and start working in January on this project with the objective of having a bigger role in 2014.
- I attended my first Stanza meeting (Poetry Society), spent a fantastic, relaxed evening with poets and received some great feedback on my material.
- I went to a seminar at the weekend led by Margaret Silf. A wonderfully inspiring day which gave me time to focus on some deep questions, take lots of notes and be inspired to write a collection of poetry. (My next project!)
- This evening I received my first invitation to perform at a Poetry Event being held tomorrow night. EXCITED!
Work News
After a month of chasing paperwork and references the agencies I signed up to in September are now live, all I have to do is wait for the call.
- I have had three interviews.
- Obtained a position locally (one day a week).
- Managed to gain work through contacts.
- Been booked for two extra days this month.
‘Money will flow’… it was a huge risk but so far (on happiness stakes at least) has paid off.
On Life
- I met Mr G for a lunch date (love meeting him from the office!)
- We went to a Swedish furniture store to eat hotdogs and buy furniture for the house.
- Mr G and I went to the theatre (a belated birthday present/ date) we saw ‘Elynside Fields’ written by the writer in residence Nick Wilkes. It was a great production and an enjoyable (and nowadays with the mortgages) a rare night out!
- We planted lots of seeds in our garden, bought a few weeks ago.
- Had lots to sort out with my car (recall issue and tax etc.) and
- the apartment/ estate agents.
- Met up with an old friend I haven’t seen properly in years and discovered the secret and wonderful world of coffee mornings.
- Mr G and I met up with my cousin in a local village for the annual Scarecrow Festival.
This is a great local event and always a fun day out. This year’s theme was ‘The Best of British.’
I will try to read your slices tomorrow. I should have time in between sorting the apartment, banking, shopping and preparing for my first poetry event.
awritersfountain 
What a fun recap of your slices. Good luck in your writing adventures.
Ruth
Thanks Ruth,,,, loving every day of this adventure! Who needs a map!
Your current times seems to rustle with productivity, excitement and fun. That is what came through to me.
Thanks – they certainly do – I took a huge leap of faith not knowing what the land looked like on the other side but the grass is green and the sky is abundant with colour! I believe I am currently enjoying the limitless possibilities that come from following your bliss! Long may the good times roll!
Congrats for,getting back into poetry. It sounds like your weeks have been exciting.
Thanks – I believe poetry came and found me again, it was inside all along, I think. Feels good to be back in the circuit though, like slipping into a comfy big jumper on a cold winter night!