Here I am...

Progress

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:24:18 +0100

For once I actually did something that I set out to do at the start of the day. Although, rather shamefully, I have been so engrossed in creating that I haven't yet changed out of my pyjamas (as I write, its 9.20pm)!

I made a lovely bag out of tea towels, and these glorious masterpieces. I'm SO excited!

And this piccie is just for M

A day of creating

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:21:34 +0100

I have the creating urge at the moment. I want to make things! I may have accidentally spent an awful lot of money on fabric last week in order to get on witht he making.

Last night I made a little coin purse (wool on the outside, lined with blue stripes) and some malteser fudge. Today I am planning to make tote bags out of tea towels and handbags to match my coin purse.

School finishes next Tuesday for the summer and I am planning to get started on making lots of Christmas presents (I know its ridiculously early but I need something to keep me busy over the hols). I'll post pictures when they're ready.

Stranded

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:46:23 +0100

Today is a bit of a busy day at work so I am hiding in my office and hoping that noone wants me to do anything. I am tired, rundown and am aching all over.

On a brighter note (for me, not the people involved), something happened at work that made me laugh this morning (although, it probably was a bit mean to laugh).

Two senior colleagues took the yr10 Leisure \& Tourism group to Dublin for the day yesterday. Unfortunately, there were computer glitches meaning that all flights back were cancelled, so they got to spend the night in the airport with a class of not-the-best-behaved boys and flew back at 6 this morning. What a nightmare for them (but slightly entertaining for the rest of us and very exciting for the kids on the trip!).

On yet another brighter note - we picked up the new car last night. Its pretty and shiny and goes really fast. I want to go and play in it and drive around but really should do some work. Nearly the end of term now though...

Life

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:43:24 +0100

Life has been very busy and I haven't managed to find time to post.

I could have told you about the crazy aquatone instructor, the day spend drinking pink sparkly and watching tennis on TV, the car that wouldn't work, the new car that we're getting next week, the crazy day at work I had today.

But instead, all I'm going to tell you about is my Nana. She died today. I'm torn between feeling very upset and feeling relieved. She has been in a home for years (she suffered from dementia) and has been deteriorating rapidly. Last time I saw her she had no idea who I was. I'm sad because I loved her (obviously) and because it leaves my dad on his own (apart from his wife and rowdy kids). He was an only child. His dad died years ago and he has no other living relatives. I want to go and give him a big hug but I can't because he's not there.

A special present

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:04:37 +0100

I've just been brought a present, for the first time ever, by the special kitty. He ran into the lounge with a small, very dead bird in his mouth. He then proceeded to bat the bird around until we scooped it up in a bag and put it out with the rubbish.

He (the kitty) is now wandering around the house wailing.

I'm secretly quite proud. I never thought he'd have the guts to touch an animal let alone bring one in the house. (Those that have met special kitty will understand!).

On a sideline, I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I want to shut myself away and hide.

Smug

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:32:28 +0100

I finally hemmed the dress that I have been making and wore it today. Someone asked if Id bought it at Monsoon. I was able to say 'No. I mad eit myself'.

I feel very smug.

Not so sure

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:04:07 +0100

I'm not so sure about the new hair and new TV gadgety-thing today.

I slept on the hair and ended up with it sticking in all directions. Tried to smooth it out as best as possible but not sure how successful it was. We'll see what happens after I've washed it and tried to style it myself.

I usually check the weather on teletext before getting dress in the morning to make sure I wear temperature-appropriate clothing. Tried to this morning. Teletest didn't work. Neither did the red button. So I waited for the local new at 6.55. They gave me BBC London. Bearing in mind that I now live in Birmingham, this wasn't altogether helpful. I had to resort to opening the curtains and looking out the window.

I have new hair and new TV gadgety thing...

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:02:54 +0100

... and I am happy with both!

Nothing to say

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:46:24 +0100

I had lots of exciting, witty and thoughtful anecdotes planned for you today but a most dull and boring morning has sucked the life out of my creativity. Instead, I give you... bullet points. Its all I can maage at the moment in time (oh how I hate boring pointless days at work).
* Getting Sky TV (or some equivalent) installed today which means that we can record programs onto some box-thing and watch them later. Yipee!
* Having my hair cut later. Am a bit nervous after my last encounter with a hairdresser in Birmingham (how I miss the wonderous Nic who was my hairdresser in London). Yipee/uh-oh.
* My parents are making an unexpected visit at the weekend (along with my sister and most of her belongings which are living with us while she goes travelling). Yipee!
* The garden is looking good after a large donation of plants from a colleague. But not looking so good cos I had to plant them in random places as the soil was too hard to dig anywhere else. Also found lots of plants that where hidden amongst grass and weeds (such as a rose and other yet unidentified planys with pretty flowers).
* Have got the sewing bug and am desperate to start on the next project. There are two hinderances. What will I make? And how will I make it without spending lots of money (trying to save for the rewiring and a car)?
* Went to see Sex and the CIty last night with some girl-friends. Was lots of fun.

Ooops. Need to go. I hear the bell for the end of lunchtime and I need to go and shout at the latecomers. Wouldn't do to be late myself now would it?

A dress and a banshee

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:26:24 +0100

I spent a happy few hours today sewing the dress that I have been working on for the past few weeks. Its not quite finished - need to sew the straps to the back and do the hem. But it is SO exciting I had to show you:

The black bit is not part of the dress (its there so I am not exposing my underwear on the internet). It especially exciting because I can never find a long dress that is long enough for me. That is the main reason I wanted to make one for myself. It has taken quite a few hours (days even) of concentration but only cost a total of about �8.50.

In other news, I just did the quiz that Jack the Lass mentioned. Mr WF is described as 'banshee-like' and I am described as 'fuzzy to the touch'. Heehee.
Jack mentions on her blog