"Some folks are entertained by listening to somebody beating a drum" - I don't blame them. I'm in a drumming circle myself. It's great to see the enthusiasm of some of musicians from other countries. They seem so much less inhibited than Britons - sometimes they get up and dance spontaneously. They are so more connected with their roots than we are.

Well, I've enrolled for some more storytelling workshops. Looks like the best way for me to learn is by going to as many workshops as possible, particularly residential ones. One of them in the autumn is a 17-day one to celebrate Halloween. That should bring me on a bit... Hopefully these will not only improve my performing skills but also build up my confidence so that I become more resilient to criticism.