Ten Things I’m Loving

* Learning to make glass beads – a couple of weekends ago I did a workshop on how to hand craft glass beads. It was run by my mothers mentor (Pelican), Rhiannon, at Autumn Gathering. See the post below for a picture of my two attempts… It was so much fun, and I think I rather like the thought of making my own beads for jewellery making, because I’m not so fond of commercial ones. It’s why I stopped beading in the first place; the low quality and high price of beads and materials. Materials like tiger tail wire and good crimps etc, I’m quite willing to pay for, but beads… they sell the crappest, lowest quality junk and expect us not to notice. So yes, Venetian glass beads!

* Being cooked for – I got home from a big weekend away and Boy cooked for me. I wasn’t even allowed in the kitchen, he asked a few questions from the door and then closed it again ^_^ I was charged with going into the lounge and watching something while I waited. Awesome! (He made a bolognese style pasta bake, garlic bread and a simple salad. Impressed!)

* Being inspired to create – I’ve come to the conclusion that I really do need to see other peoples creations and enthusiasm to spark my own. This is not to say that I copy other peoples stuff, I think it’s more of a competitive streak. Or I tend to get into an ‘if they can do it, surely I can have a crack’ kind of mood. Most of the time I’m frightened to attempt something new, because I think that people more skilled will look down on me as childish and silly. This is why sometimes I have problems learning things =P But after this weekend, I feel like I’m itching to create and make wonderful things and learn!

* Camping – A la Medieval. There really is nothing like it. Getting up in the morning with the rest of the campsite and organising breakfasts for god knows how many people… Staying up late in front of the fire because it’s really frigging cold, but drinking lots to keep you completely toasty… Soup, and delicious roast meats, and coffee and hot tea…

* Nandos. Seriously.

* Running Wiv Little Scissorz.

* Accidentally absorbing the accents of people around me…

* Pie. Mini apple and berry pie. With ice cream. Yeahhh.

* Skating/ice skating – super fun.

* Listening to music I haven’t listened to in ages – I played some original My Chemical Romance this morning and realised I’m still completely in love with the music and it’s still relevant. Yeah I know – emo =3

X…Cheshire Kittin…X

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