Friday 8 April 2016

Twelve drummers drumming

Well, it was thirteen, actually, in the drumming circle I attended last night. I know it sounds a bit hippy and to be honest it was - when we went around the room introducing ourselves, one woman described herself as a witch! - but it was a great fun. There was a nominal leader, but there was no pressure to be in time with anyone else. I didn't experience any trance state or euphoria, but there's nothing like hitting some really hard to relieve tension!  So my first celebration for today is making new friends.

Elsewhere this week, I met a lovely local author who wants me to read a children's book she self-published a few years ago, with a view to doing something with it. As coincidence would have it, another writer has contacted me about a similar project.

Finally, I received a £25 National Garden Gift Voucher through the post. There was no note with it, but the sender seems to be a media company, so I can only assume it is a reward for a letter I sent to Gardener's World magazine. I'll go and have a look in WHSmith.

Have a lovely weekend, folks.

Celebrate the Small Things  is a blog hop. Visit Lexa's Blog for the rules, and then post every Friday about something you're grateful  for that week. Originated by VikLit) and co-hosted by L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge and Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog.  

8 comments:

  1. A drumming circle — that sounds like fun. And I had to laugh about the hitting something hard for stress relief comment. I totally agree. Good luck with the book projects and have fun spending that voucher!

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    1. Thank you, Lori. I'm tempted to put the money towards a garden ornament.

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  2. You're so adventurous. I never do anything new or as interesting as going to a drumming circle. I hope the authors contacting you don't have awful books. Yay for the gift certificate! I hope you enjoy shopping with it and enjoy your weekend too! :)

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    1. I'm not really that adventurous, but I do try to yes to new experiences - as long as they don't involve flying.

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  3. I wouldn't worry who the garden voucher came from - just enjoy spending it :-)

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  4. Love the idea of the drumming as I find any kind of music inspiring and meaningful. Enjoy spending your voucher!

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    1. Do give it a go if you get the chance, Rosemary.

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