Friday 24 February 2017

Celebrate the small things, 24 February

Right, let's take a look back over February and see what's been achieved on the work front. Hm, nothing in particular to celebrate, except that's another month successfully survived as a freelance. There isn't anything that would tempt me back into a 'proper' job - not even the prospect of paid holidays. I'm happy to trade the occasional meagre month for all the freedom.

I've entered three writing competitions this month; and submitted a letter to a magazine, which has been accepted for publication, and the same magazine has expressed an interest in an idea for a feature; but on the down side I've had a womag rejection. Hey ho.

I'm celebrating the success of a friend's operation. She had something done under local anaesthetic and texted me shortly afterwards to say all was well and that she'd used her yoga breathing to keep herself calm - so calm, in fact, that she fell asleep!

This evening I'm off to an evening of love poetry with the Fellowship of Professional and Amateur Artists, with John Clare tucked under my arm.

Have a good weekend, folks.

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6 comments:

  1. Congratulations on getting your letter accepted and the magazine's interest in your doing a feature. That's awesome. I'm glad your friend came out of surgery okay. Have a great weekend! Eva

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  2. I have a bit of minor surgery on Monday. Deep breathing sounds like a plan, but I doubt I'll fall asleep. The anesthesia will be local only.

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  3. I'm totally with you on the "proper job" thing. Ugh. Yay for your writing subs, the accepted letter, and the interest in a feature. Awesome!! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Thanks, everyone for taking the time to comment.

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  5. Pleased the freelancing is working out for you, Julia - you seem to be doing well so far!

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    1. Thanks, Rosemary. I do seem to be getting the hang of it!

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