Second draft...

So for the first time ever, I willingly submitted a first draft of my novel (the first 20 pages) for some harsh peer evaluation by my writer friend, Alycia. I'm always afraid that when I hear criticism about my work, I will feel offended or protective of it, because that's how I feel things will be taken if I critique something. That didn't turn out to be the case, and after taking her gentle suggestions to heart, I am starting on draft numero dos. I'm liking it better already!