I’m not always good at communicating what is on my mind, does anyone else have this problem? Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person who feels this way and I know that it simply can’t be the case. I only seem capable of channeling one emotion at a time (otherwise I feel like I’m going to self-combust) and then there is the issue of most communication these days is online. Whether it is blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Emails, chatting clients – and you can use all the emoticons you like, but you can’t really read the emotion someone intends.

That being said, right now I would like to express my appreciation to my followers here, but also to my friends who are a part of my real life – those I meet up with and see with some level of frequency. I know I’m not always the greatest friend, and that I have my issues, but I do appreciate each and every one of you. You each bring something different to my life and that makes it interesting, and sometimes I do undervalue you and I always feel dreadful when I realise later or it is pointed out to me. I am trying to be a better person and I know I have a lot of growing up to do! I have trouble putting these things into words when I see you all, and I know this still probably isn’t very good, but I needed to say it somehow.

To my dear followers – thank you ♥ I’m working on some special things for you all right now, that I do hope you will love.

I’m not very good at expressing it – but I want you to know that you are all stars in my eyes ♥

First thing I did this morning was open my windows and let in the lovely cool breeze before climbing back into bed and loving the cool air on my face and the sound of gentle rain. The storms yesterday mostly missed me – we didn’t get epic hail, but the thunderstorms were unreal. I actually felt a little like a frightened child, and I love storms!

I wish today was a day where I could stay home and relax, search for new artistic inspiration etc. It’s not one of those days though – at least tomorrow is a public holiday though! I fully intend on going to bed early tonight and sleeping in tomorrow!

Hope you’re all having lovely weekends ♥

xx

I went to see Alice in Wonderland last night with a group of friends and while there appeared to be mixed feelings among them as to what they thought of it – I can safely say that I absolutely loved it. I fully intend on seeing it again.

I’m in a fair bit of pain at the moment. I fell off an exercise ball backwards at work the other day, and landed on the corner of some wooden stairs. Ouch! My back is just one big bruise at the moment and it hurts to move.

by Anna Gay

by Bev

by Susy Morris

Hope you’re having a lovely week! We’re expecting rain tomorrow and I can’t wait!

Work wraps up for two weeks, in three and a half weeks. I’m waiting with eager anticipation.

I received some mail from her the other night: she had sent me a little apron as an early birthday present – it has little cupcakes and tea cups on it!!! So appropriate for me ^-^ I am really looking forward to wearing it ♥

You should all check out her shop on Etsy, and keep an eye out for her!

xx

by Polly Farthing

Dear Autumn,

Sometimes I love you, sometimes I don’t. Finally the days are starting to cool and I can start wearing my beautiful long coats again. However it is also the time when apparently I gain in years, and I really do wish I could remain a child forever.

The colours you offer us are rich and warm, great for creative endeavours and inspiration!

Have a great one, all!

xx Lola

So I made note in my previous entry, that I had removed everything from my flickr account? Just thought I would come and update you on what is actually there for your viewing pleasure! There will be more over the next week ♥

by Irwin Barbé

Dear Summer,

For once, I’m almost sad to see you go. I have no doubt that I will create many more wonderful memories with my friends through the other seasons, but summer seems to be the time I get to see them more. Lazy summer days lounging around on the sand at our favourite beach, and attempts at climbing onto an inflatable swan (fondly known as Ostrich) out in the ocean.

Looking forward to more fun times when you return in 9 months – until then? Bring on the months where I am much more creatively inspired!

Thank-you,
Lola

Also, recently, Liss of Daydream Lily tweeted about a pretty blog, and I have to say it is a bit of a new blog crush for me: Petticoats and High Heels. You should visit it ♥

Please Note:

You have my apologies – any posts with my photography in them (sans those of the last few days), no longer have the photographs available – I cleaned out my flickr as I was desperately dissatisfied with it. So, sorry! My flickr has new photos on it though, and I’m rebuilding what I had there so that it is (hopefully) neater and better tagged etc. Of course, new posts with my work will follow ^-^

Just a Minute in February

Reading

Still reading Through the Looking Glass. To be honest, I haven’t done a great deal of reading lately, which is disappointing. I really need to make more time for it. Especially as that is one of my 200 goals for 10 years.

Listening

I have some friends who recommended a lot of music to me, and I certainly intend on listening to as much of it as I can. To start with, I have been listening to a lot more Opeth, and Dream Theater. I’ve also been listening to Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Frank Zappa, Alice in Chains, Björk, Breaking Benjamin, Butterfly Boucher, Fleetwood Mac, and the usuals: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Apocalyptica, Evanescence, Lisa Mitchell, and Kate Miller-Heidke.

Wanting

Aside from some sleep, at the moment I would really appreciate more time to blog, and to read the blogs of others. Also to just work on other creative projects I have. I feel that at the moment, I just have no time whatsoever to be myself and have me time. Working full time sucks – but it’s good to be getting some money! I also want to be more thorough when I update my blog – I know that if items of mine were to be posted elsewhere, I would want sufficient credit. I’ve been thinking about it, and typing “click for source” really isn’t sufficient enough – these people deserve more credit and for their name to be given a fair mention. Please remind me of this, if I do it again.

Making

Actually, I’m going to be making a few sensory items for work soon. I work at a school for children who have autism, and one of the students in my class is very much so into the sensory work. I’ll be making her a sensory board to walk on, and a sensory alphabet so we can start working on that.

Outside of this, I’m knitting myself two scarves ready for winter. They are both fluffy, and one is brown, the other is pink.

Loving

My friends, good music, jasmine tea, chai tea, pretty blogs, and the cooler weather that is steadily starting to roll in. Hopefully there aren’t too many hot days left – they are the reason I don’t like Summer. At least it’s almost Autumn now.

Promising

To update more frequently with better content, that is credited properly. Also promising to make March awesome.

Drinking

Lots of vanilla chai tea, and lots of jasmine tea. I’m also drinking a lot of water, and too much coke. I need to cut the last one out, it isn’t helping weightloss at all!

Hope you have all had a fabulous February!