Today I had to attend the award ceremony as I was commended as one of the Foyles Young Poets of the year. For me, this as an amazing achievement and a great big step into the writing world. This took place in the Royal Festival Hall in London. During the ceremony we had snacks and refreshments and then all took our seats whilst the organisers of the competition spoke. Famous poets Imitiaz Dharker and Glenn Maxwell (who were the judges of the competition) also spoke about what we had achieved. The top 15 winners of the competition then read out their winning poems which were so excellent and inspiring. I was given prizes including a Foyles bag with various poetry books, posters and other treats inside. Altogether it was a brilliant day. Unforunately I won't be able to enter the competition again next year as I'll be eighteen by then but this whole thing has definately inspired my writing and gave me confidence to enter more competitions.
I also just want to apologise for not blogging more recently. I have just started my first job (the one I mentioned in the latter post) and have been completely exhausted. I haven't even found the energy to write either lately which is really getting to me. I get up early, work all day, come home and sleep. And any couple of hours where I do find myself awake I try to use to spend time with my poor neglected boyfriend. Once I get used to working and am less tired I will definately be working more on my writing and updating my blog more.
