Yuk, I’ve had a nasty bit of cold/sickness that won’t go away and keeps me up at night. I missed two days of work and I’ve pretty much accomplished nothing during the last week. I did manage to get out of bed for a bit yesterday to do some thrift shopping and then overindulged in gourmet pizza and a cheese platter.
June 6, 2009
perfect day
Despite the wet, dreary weather, today really was a perfect day. I slept in late, had lunch at the world’s best bakery (I had a very yummy roast pumpkin, pancetta and blue cheese tart), browsed a antique store (and found vintage 60’s porn), wandered around the botanical garden in the rain, and then spent the afternoon playing cards and sipping Cherry Max with my hubby.
Now I’m home, browsing the web, and getting more and more excited about my dressmaking class. The class is going to teach how to sew from a pattern, but I’m also hoping to use these skills to re-work vintage clothes. I’ve always loved shopping at op shops, where I often find beautiful patterns, fabrics and pieces that just aren’t … qute right. I’d love to have the sewing skills to make new things out of old things. I’ve recently very inspired by the glamourai, which is a fashion blog but I’m more inspired by the selfmade jewllery, and forest bound, for the beautiful bags made by vintage materials.
June 4, 2009
hibernating
I’m still hiding from the cold and not really doing much except for watching lots of MasterChef Australia and downloading music. (Itunes free single of the week is Passion Pit’s Moth’s Wing – it’s worth listening to!)
This weekend should be good though, Friday night I’m going out for dinner and then a theatre show compliments of work, and then Monday is a public holiday. Unfortunately, it is suppose to be cold and rainy all weekend, but this could lead to a nice cozy pub day on Sunday?
May 30, 2009
the darkness
Due to a bit of hemisphere hopping, I havne’t had to suffer through a winter since 2007 … which has made me soft! I think I might be suffering a bit of SAD – I can deal with the cold but not the darkness. I’m pretty low energy at the moment and I’m spending most of my non-work time sleeping, so excuse my lack of blog posts lately.
To try and combat this I’ve signed up for an adult education class that I’m really excited about – dressmaking! The class meets on Wednesday nights so I figure it will give me something to look forward too and help me get through the week.
On a completely unrelated but happy note, I bought some gorgeous vintage boots on ebay. Fashion is the only thing I like about winter – boots, layers, scarves and coats 
So here is my own little bit of shoe porn:
May 19, 2009
offer accepted!
I can’t believe it! There were 5 offers made but they accepted ours!
Hopefully there are no problems with the building inspection and/or finance.
I had an incredibly long day at work today, so that’s all I can be bothered to write for now!
May 14, 2009
waiting
We found a unit and have a put an offer in, but unfortunately the vendor is selling via a set sale so we won’t know if our offer has been accepted until next Monday at the earliest.
I’m also another year older – 28! I guess birthdays are a time for reflection. When I look back over my life I’m very happy with all that I’ve done. Sometimes I can’t even believe it has been my life! Having said that, I’m very restless at the moment.
May 7, 2009
making plans
“And your still probably working at a 9 to 5 pace
I wonder how bad that tastes”
Yeah, to be honest it tastes like crap. I’ve been feeling very thoughtful lately. I finally have a “good” job – it isn’t very stressful, I have a lot of freedom and I’m paid well. But … I think it is time to start thinking about the long term and to start thinking about what I really want to do “when I grow up”. Surely it can be this…
On another note, I think I may have decided against buying land … it just seemed like too big of a project for me. For now, I’m keeping my eye out for a nice unit. Since I’m still in saving mode, I’m sticking to virtual shopping and I’ve just discovered Chie Mihara and I’m completely in love. or lust?
May 2, 2009
alone
“A man can be himself only so long as he is alone.” – Arthur Schopenhauer
And a woman as well?
When I was 18 I lived alone in a little studio apartment and it was one of the happiest times that I can remember. Lonely, yes – but at the same time I felt I had a strong sense of self and identity. Since getting married (nearly 5 years ago) it is amazing how little time I spend alone. I feel distinctly aware of this tonight – my husband away is camping and I’ve got the house to myself.
Tonight I’m writing, reading and listening to a beautiful, live Bon Iver concert courtesy of NPR. I’m also reflecting … who is the person that I want to be? what makes me happy?
April 1, 2009
quiet lately
I’ve been very good with my money lately because I’ve found an affordable block of land in a decent location. In order to reduce temptation I’ve been a bit of a hermit, I’ve only been leaving the house to go to work and to get groceries – nothing exciting! To occupy myself I’ve been doing a lot of virtual shopping, browsing other people’s closets on Chictopia, and discovering new music via some awesome free podcasts (NPR: Live Concerts from All Songs Considered & KEXP Song of the Day).
