July - I Heart Songwriting Club Retreat!
Photo Credit: I Heart Songwriting Club (used with permission) July began just like many other months but a change was coming. I did a couple of open mics at Banshees, where there was an easy feel through my songs and a new level of encouragement. Highlight of the month was being accepted to attend the I Heart Songwriting Club / Wild Mountain Songs Retreat, held on the edge of the Border Ranges National Park . What an amazing experience! I was one of nine songwriters in attendance. During the weekend I collaborated with six of those other attendees, writing five different full songs. I threw myself into the projects - supporting the other writers with music and lyrics. We created some awesome songs together. It was a special way to celebrate another birthday and such a beautiful space to spend time. There was a koala outside my window one night, glow worms beside the road each evening ... and I saw a mini glider. All the food ...