soooo many things were happening all at the same time here, and because i haven't written in a while, i don't know just where to start. in about an hour, i need to leave for my volunteer job in the city centre, so i'll make this pretty quick. let's tackle it all one tiny bullet at a time....
- we're moving! yep, we were busy with viewing appointments for the new house. summer is almost here, and we're hoping we're nicely settled already for when the weather turns lovely. in ireland, a lovely weather is a very relative term by the way.
- i got invited for an assessment with a company that i applied for last month. it was held last saturday morning, with the rain and strong wind beating the crap out of me as i walk the few hundred meters to the building entrance. i was relieved to find out i wasn't the only one who arrived drenched and shivering, not to mention ruined hair. in ten days time, you'll hear me either cry my eyes out or sing my heart out.
- i've been sewing like caarrrrzzzzyyyyyyy! when the creative bug hits, kj had to wait for his dinner at past eight in the evening. i've made him a new lunch bag, a fabric envelope for my documents, three wristlets/pouch bags, and a card holder for me.
i got a new working desk! one thing i love about the estate where we live, is the online forum where residents share information, tips, advice, virtually everything under the sun. we also have this Buy/Sell section, but usually, people just give away unwanted stuffs to anyone who would want them. i found this unused beech effect desk advertised, and i thought it's perfect for my crafting room. the owner, bless his heart, even delivered it to my house and i got it assembled in 30 minutes!
my bloggy friends - the sisters and health and wellness champs - glenville and mai, opened their etsy shop selling life amulets in bottles. using only natural ingredients and pure essential oils, their products would make great mates for your wrists and linens. my Relaxation bottle arrived yesterday, and yes i've been busy spritzing my worries away! they have 6 lovely therapeutic scents to suit your different moods. glenville also opened her paper atelier shop with etsy, selling gocco printed notecards in yummy colors and papers. yay for handmade!
- speaking of etsy shops, another bloggy friend, teeni of vaguetarian tea room, now sells her crocheted barefoot sandals in her altered tastes shop. i've purchased a pair from her before as a present to a friend in the philippines who dreamt of a beach wedding. teeni makes dainty crocheted sandals, very unique and a true eye candy!
- and oh, a final say on etsy shops, BIG thanks to everyone who purchased on my wee little handmade shop. the ring of the till is the sweetest sound of all, and the biggest inspiration for me to go on. every little sale is music to my ears, and i feel blessed to have friends who go that far to say they love and support me. *sniff* thank you guys!
i bought my favorite print from theblackapple, and i'm so in love with it. i can't wait to frame and hang it! this print is titled As Long as I Have You, and i love it that the couple in the drawing resembles me and kj. him with his dark-rimmed glasses and brown hair, and her with those large brown eyes and black hair.
i can't get enough of my home sweet home decor by the way, it's a rustic print on a wood block from laura ashley home.
- i finished my Dutch course with Rosetta Stone earlier this month, and now it's kj learning filipino through rosetta stone's online course. it's hilarious to hear him struggling with the words, but thanks to the interactive system, in less than a week, he's counting in filipino now, identifies colors, and knows a few verbs and nouns. fantastic!
ok then, i guess these are all for today. i'll catch up with your blogs tomorrow! thanks everyone for your sweet comments on my previous post. i'm still loving that song.
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