I’m off driving tonight. That is providing I get home in time.
I’m really actually enjoying thr driving, much more than I ever believed I would, or could.
This blogging thing gets a bit addictive after a while doesn’t it? Well, at least until you run out of stuff to say!
I’m trying to think of some kind of theme for my blogging. I’m sure you guys don’t want to constantly read about my day to day life! I’d like to put some regular posts up about my jewellery making, and hopefully some pictures too. I might even run a giveaway at some point. Maybe after I’ve made sarah’s red sparkly necklace I’ll do a blog giveaway on the next piece I fuse.
Any suggestions of things to blog about? Being “in social media” I feel I should have a list of things to talk about, but sadly, im lacking that.
Recently at work we had to change our email signatures, to bring them on brand. But one of the things I miss is my little quotes. I used to find inspirational sayings and quotes and have them as part of my email signature. I even had a few comments about them. I think the one that got the most comment was one of the Obama ones. I think it was the one about hope. I’ll have to dig it out. I’ve also kind of become a bit of a quote collector, at one point I even started a book, just somewhere to put the ones that really inspired me. That fell by the wayside. And people share quotes with me. My boss came into work one day and said the girl behind the desk at his hotel (he spends part of the week here, but lives in another part of the country) printed out a quote for him most stays
So this last Christmas my lovely dave got me a glass fusing kit. Since I’ve been making jewellery one of the things I’ve really wanted to do is make my own beads. This doesn’t quite do that, but it is a great starting point and this weekend we had a go…
I’ve made my very own pendant, and it is beautiful! I’m really pleased with it, and once I get the hang if it properly it’s going to take my jewellery making to a whole new level! I’m so excited and very grateful to my lovely dave.
It’s all done in the microwave and is really quite clever. The fusing itself doesn’t take long, thr most time consuming bit is waiting for it to anneal, it’s like cooking yorkshire puddings, you mustn’t open the door during that process!
And now, the reveal! Somewhere in this blog entry should be a picture of my first pendant!
I am seriously rubbish at this blogging malarkey. You’d think or someone who worked in the industry I do I’d be better. But alas, apparently this is another thing I start and forget to continue with!!
It’s so weird, it’s not that I think I have all these profound thoughts that should be written about for all the world to see, but I do feel that blogging is something i should do more of.
But no more empty promises of more blogging, or more interesting blogs, I’ll just keep trying!
So, an update in the world of me!
I survived the first week back after thr Christmas break. Woohoo. Go me! I love Christmas time, and had an extra lovely time this year and it made going back even harder.
I passed my theory test just before Christmas. In theory I’m allowed to drive! I also had a driving lesson on snowy ground. I’ve never been more scared in all my life, but it was actually not the worst lesson I’ve had. I was rather proud of myself actually!
I’m back on the eating healthy/not buying lunch/walking to and from work thing I do periodically. But I feel pretty good for it. Partly, I’m doing these things because I need to be healthy, partly it’s possibly the best way to get through January without going into my ovedraft.
I’m in the middle of waiting for something. I can’t go into huge detail, it’s worky stuff, so as you guys know, I do need to be careful with what gets said online, as soon as I can say anything I will.
Erm… I can’t really think of anything else for now, but will try again soon. I promise.
Yes, I know. Before you say anything I’m rubbish!
Now, I originally wrote this in the car the other day and somehow managed to lose the whole flipping thing!!
It’s been crazy in the last month. I’ve started my new job. I now work in marketing, as a digital marketing consultant. It sounds a bit posh, but some of it is quite similar, but also lots more!
I’ve done 4 pampered chef parties, which I’m really really enjoying! Got 6 more lined up! I’ve got a training session this week too.
I’ve booked my first driving lesson for Tuesday! Exciting. Scary. All sorts of random thoughts on that one!!
Hrm. What else? I’ll have to get back to you on that one!
Before I start, I guess I should apologise for leaving you all in the lurch about the job thing… I still can’t give any more details, but will do as soon as is humanly possible. For anyone that knows me in real life, they will understand quite how bloody difficult keeping a secret is!
In other news… I have decided to be a pampered chef consultant! I love their products, have been to about 4 parties and held 2 of my own. So, when the announcements were made and our friend suggested I could do this as a way to supplement my income I thought quite seriously – I’m aiming to use the money I earn to pay for driving lessons!
So i’m very very excited! I have my training tonight, and I have my first party next week – Tuesday night. So if anyone is in the Norwich area and fancies a party… I’m your gal!
So, update on the job front.. Application in process for one of the jobs I have primacy for and interview next Thursday for total change of department.
I’m sorry I can’t be more specific, this whole blogging thing is difficult especially with added crypticness. (it is also difficult writing it on my phone without my glasses on, but that’s another story!)
So at the moment I’ll be glad to get to the end of next week!!
Other stuff, going back to mum and dads this weekend, it’s always nice to catch up! Sam is having a Bon voyage party for her friend, so we are going to show our faces!
I finished my first of 100 books this week too, harvest by tess gerritsen. Only 99 to go!
I spent the weekend keeping my hands and mind busy…
I have been asked to blog more frequently, so here I am, trying to blog more!
Its been a bit crazy the last week or so, and sadly not in a crazy good way. Some stuff is going on at work. As part of a restructure, at the moment, my job isn’t carrying on. This doesn’t necessarily mean redundancy, but it is a possiblity. I’m scared, and angry and trying to get my head round all of this stuff and make big decisions.
Other than that, things are going well, Dave and I have both just celebrated birthdays, his in a much less drunken manner than mine! I have to tell you, 10 bacardi jelly shots (I’m not allowed vodka, it makes me cry!) makes for an interesting evening!
I’ve been missing people lots recently. I miss my fambly, and I miss my friends. I want to reach out and grab people as much as possible, but that could get me arrested! No, seriously, I’m acutely aware of the distances between myself and other people at the moment… Tom, Sarah – when are you coming to visit!?!?
I’ve updated my 101 a bit, a few more things going on now, nearly finished my first book of 100, although, thinking I might change it to 101 books, in keeping with the theme!
Well, I think this constitutes a blog entry, I’ll write more when I can, and keep you updated on the J O B situation.
one of the best (among many!!) presents for Christmas was from the fabulous T…
She bought me a starbucks card! It’s fab!!! And like the perfect B present!
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