So we have the Good News Thread where we celebrate each other's wins (no matter big or small). On a similar note, I want a thread to share our highlight of the day. In my journal, I always write one highlight of each day and it helps me find something good even when I'm feeling sad. Like the good news thread, it can be big or it can be small. The other day, my highlight was singing in my car on my way home from work.
Let me know what your highlight is.
My highlight today (18/09/2021) was my nephew's fifth birthday party (where I met Spiderman!)
My highlight is the profound sense of gratitude I feel to just be here. Three years ago, I wasn't sure if my family and I would safely cope with the pandemic from our tiny studio apartment in Manhattan. My daughter and husband were in high risk groups and for that matter, so was I. It was mayhem in Manhattan. As I look out my window, feel the spring breezes, hear the birds, see the trees and the spectacular sky, my heart is full. This is bliss.
I made a career change that was scary at first but it's been incredibly rewarding. It's heavily focused on community building and promoting local artists and businesses in my hometown. My current project is coordinating an art show and helping emerging artists showcase their work. I am LOVING it! I also got some poetry accepted to Kelp Journal's The Wave. Wooohooo!
My highlight is remembering I have my sight, I was blind from a car accident for a while. Everyday I’m grateful to have it back so I can take in life’s beauty, and although I write about dark things (as well as love I may add) as I suffer with Bipolar. I’m still very grateful to have my vision, everyday it reminds me how lucky I am. And that I’m able to see to write poetry and lyrics which I enjoy so much and write as a therapy and a way of expressing my emotions.
R.
After two months of getting lost in work (day job), I have found my way back to the COVE. I really need to make daily visits, as the COVE is soul food. My day job pays the bills, and it can be demanding, but when I am old and gray and sitting in my rocker, I won't be saying, "I wish I spent more time on the day job" . Nope, and I don't want to say "I wish I spent more time in the COVE". It's up to me, but at least I can see a path forward. For that I am grateful!
I got accepted to be a reader for a poetry journal. It's voluntary but I'm super excited for it!
I bought a new car today!
My highlight of the day is that I've got my first proper poetry gig! It's not a paid gig but I'm happy somebody wants to listen to my work. 3 x 15 minute sets, so I better get memorising them poems! My new friend Michael who organises my usual open mic has organised it and asked me to participate. Probably a 2nd gig in the summer. First one is 24th April! It's in the White Swan pub in Hebden Bridge. I'm sure I'll have a few friends supporting me. I'm excited and a bit scared! I've bought my own mic so I'll be able to record professional recordings for the Poetry Cove Radio now!
17 months clean of my very toxic/self destructive coping mechanism!
Yesterday I got booked for my first fiverr gig beta reading someone’s poem. It came with mixed feelings of excitement and oh god, at a time when the Cove has never been busier behind the scenes!
Anyway spent the day beta reading and typing up my report and am chuffed to have gotten a 5* review and $20 ($15 for the service and a $5 tip.)
Keep chasing your dreams, it IS possible to do what you love and make money doing it!
Grayston Unity open mic went really well with my new poems. Thanks for all your help and encouragement guys! Really helps me to feel confident about my poetry, especially when trying to get them over in a busy pub!
I lost my tablet and haven't been accessing the cove for awhile. Fixed up my password to reconnect a week or so ago. Am feeling relaxed and inspired on this public holiday my highlight for today. May be able to work up a
Saw an old friend today who I'd somehow lost touch with, (don't know how that's possible nowadays but). I knew he lost his mum a few months ago, and he's kind of on his own. I saw him and he looked great, starting a new computer programming course and seeming positive.
For me this is the highlight so far today.
I need to get myself to a workshop. I am waint on a paycheck so that I can sign up for a Poetry Cove class. I love the energy I find when surrounded by other poets. I am eager to learn, to explore, and ultimately to grow. Sending my best to all.
@Bendy and @Marc beat me to the punch with this one, but I hosted my first poetry workshop since my early Bachelor's degree studies, and I'm very excited to boast how well it went. Also, thank you to @Masie as well for attending, don't think I forgot you too. Everyone's poems were absolutely amazing and it was great getting to know all of your, and hear all your different writing styles. Definitely was an enlightening and fortuitous day for me. Thank you to everyone for taking it easy on me as well. I know my host skills are a tad rusty hehe.
Went to my first Poetry Workshop.
Was alot of fun.
And have some clarity on what I want to work on.
Also the vibe help out ALOT!!!!!!!
It's awesome to actually meet poets that isn't you and a notebook page.
Glad I miss church for this,as I could not afford miss on my first poetry workshop.
I already miss out on alot of things.
Glad I didn't miss out on this one and would love to attend another one,if there's one happening in upcoming months.
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Loving it @Rob Edwards ! The views and fedora:
A short walk to Ladstone Rock
Having a walk around Howarth
I can see a Bronte Sonnet coming on!
Sooo cool! I bet that was absolutely magical! I loved the original Mary Poppins and certain parts of Mary Poppins Returns.
Just got done seeing Mary Poppins the musical! It was super nostalgic!