Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Misery Guts

I've been pretty down in the dumps for a few days and I've been trying to talk it out and write it out and figure out what is making me feel so sad.
A big part is the fact that Mum is leaving in a few weeks and even though this is the third time she has gone it never gets easier.
We had a lovely weekend and came home from work today to a spotless house thanks to Mum. Tom made the comment that our house is only clean when Mum comes to visit.
It is very appreciated and we both love having her stay.






Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Don leaving

Well Don is leaving Australia today and I have about a month left..it is a funny time...a time of transition..I have mixed feelings this trip. I am looking forward to going back to Canada in a way to my friends...not many yet but some!!! and I have a little home over there so I can play more...move the furniture around and make a new shower curtain..exciting stuff like that....but of course it means leaving my kids and my close friends here which I find difficult and sad. So for me this time is for seeing the people I love and spending nice time with them and taking it easy as emotions can make me pretty tired.

This morning I feel quite positive and happy so that is a good start...

Monday, April 12, 2010

Suitcase Rummage

On Sunday mum and I dragged our suitcases full of junk, fold up chairs, umbrella and esky full of food to King George Square and set up for the Suitcase Rummage Sale. I sold lots of old things from when I was little, lots of dolls and books.
Mum was selling her handmade handbags and aprons, she didn't do to well unfortunately. It was more a trash and treasure sale than a handmade goodies market.
I had a great day hanging out with Mum and Alex, I scored a couple of cute goodies and met lots of awesome people.
I met Tess of A Beautiful Calamity - Tumblr to the right, who I've been following online for awhile and seen lots of her writing for fourthousand. Very weird once I figured that out.
Laura had a stall and did really well selling her artwork and vintage fabric.

It was such a great day and I would definitely go again/have a stall again.




Wednesday, April 7, 2010

OH MY GOD

I came across Sharon Montrose's work and I cannot stop looking at it.
Seriously the most beautiful animal photography!
I NEED a print from her Etsy shop but I cannot decide. The baby Basset Hound is looking pretty adorable.







When do I get to become an animal photographer??

Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter Weekend

The past 4 days have been exactly what I needed. I saw a lot of friends, saw Mum and Don, spend a lot of lovely time with Tom and was very creative.
I had a couple of off moments and spent most of Monday morning in a foul mood but Tom was very lovely and just patiently waited for me to get out of my bad mood.

We ate a lot of good food and I realised that's one thing that I really struggle with working full time, finding the time to make good food. I love having the time to prepare a breakfast of smoked salmon, edam cheese, vine ripened tomatoes and a pot of coffee and eat it slowly. I hate having to scoff down a piece of toast while I straighten my hair and make sure I have my work pass in my handbag.

I spent some time on Sarah's painting. I really enjoy painting people. I was working on the skin tone and spent hours Saturday night trying to get the right shades. Her legs aren't quite the right shade but the shadowing is quite good and I'm proud of how natural her legs are looking. This stuff is hard I promise!

I'm not looking forward to going back to work but I am looking forward to working for Laura again and getting into work that I actually find interesting and challenging. I think this is going to be a really good period at work.

Happy Easter!