Sophia took her grading on Saturday, and got her red belt. Super proud of her!

Had a fantastic time performing my Irish myth last night. I had a few hiccoughs with the words, a little bit stilted in places. But apart from that it went great ( Read more... )

The decision letter came for my PIP claim. I got the enhanced care component, but not the mobility ( Read more... )

Last Saturday the Orwell society had their 80th anniversary of the publication of The Road To Wigan Pier at the new annex to Sunshine House. It was a good morning. We met Richard Blair, George Orwell's son. My writing group (but without me) put together a decent 'scrapbook' of playscript/ poetry/ prose. Simon was asked to play George Orwell, and ( Read more... )

It's more important to begin with inclusive warmth than dramatic flair. I need to make my audience feel comfortable with this weird 'Jackanory' thing they've gotten themselves into ( Read more... )

I have been working on this project now for several months. I have a script that I'm happy with. I have relevant props. Julie is altering my red dress for me, so I will soon have a costume. She's also going to sort out music and sound effects ( Read more... )

As much as I hate the whole system of disability benefit claiming, my PIP assessment today went well. I spent an hour and a half regurgitating what was already on my form. The assessor was professional and understanding and actually seemed to believe what I was saying, and wrote it all down. The purpose of the meeting seemed to be to determine what ( Read more... )

Life stuff will be possibly updated later, especially spending time/ bonding with mu mum, and the annoyance of Sophia being unable to grade on the day of Mischa's party. That aside, I need to update on health stuff ( Read more... )

Went to see Chirine El Ansary at Rich Mix on Friday. Traveled down on Weds by coach. My mum has come back with me ( Read more... )

I did the most awesome thing!! So buzzed. My poetry, with a band jamming behind me. They asked me what sort of thing I was reading. I took an old draft (I think 1st draft) of my piece I'm working on for the New Writers project, the bardic story of Aoife - told my way, so that it links in with the Monsoon novel that's half written. We kind of wanted ( Read more... )