I'm in the middle of a relationship breakup at the moment & the big move is likely to be next week, so it was a big lift when something nice happened to me last night.
I was at my regular Open Mike night & went up with a bloke I know who is a pretty decent & competent guitarist, and one of the regular drummers - you know, the usual mix.
Anyway, I had a good (female) friend in the audience who was seeing me play bass for the first time ever, so I probably turned it on a bit.
Now I'm known to a be a 'busy' bassist anyway, so I was doing plenty of filling in and it all seemed to go splendidly, at least I was pleased with my own performance.
Later, one of the respected 'elders' came over & tapped me on the shoulder & told me how much he'd enjoyed my playing that night.
And it gave me a big smile.
And a warm glow.
Isn't it marvellous what a kind word can do for you?
G.