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2009 in a nutshell

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:37:46 GMT

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Made a jumper/sweater

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes, for the most part. I wanted to feel better about myself by the end of the year and this I have begun to do. What I did not do was get my websites in order - that is this year's resolution.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, several people actually. Welcome to David, Eve, Caitlin and I'm pretty sure I missing new wee ones.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Unfortunately yes. My darling Auntie Eve in August, my Uncle Jim in July.

5. What countries did you visit?
France

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
To have reached my weight loss goal and have a viable business. Also, to find a partner.

7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
15 August - Auntie Eve's passing, the day before my birthday
31 July - Emma and Jamie's wedding
1 October - the day my brain clicked into weight loss mode

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
To lose 1 stone before Christmas. I lost 1.5 pounds more than the one stone goal.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Ending the year feeling like parts of my life including my flat, some friendships and my lovelife is completely out of control and not where I want them to be.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just the usual allergies and had two sinus infections.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Got my hair cut - best thing I ever did. Also, my membership to Weight Watchers.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Mine in some cases, parents - had a good year with them

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
fc at work ('favourite colleague' - ie. not), sometimes my boss

14. Where did most of your money go?
rent, groceries, bills, life

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My weight loss
possibilities

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"I Want to Know What Love Is"

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or sadder? Happier
ii. Thinner or fatter? Thinner and long may it last
iii. Richer or poorer? Richer, but not by much

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
work on websites

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating junk food. Just sitting around

20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I will be in Auchtermuchty with my Scottish friend family, staying with the newlyweds at Christmas and the parentals at New Years.

21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
No.

23. How many one-night stands?
1, but it was a two-night stand.

24. What was your favorite TV program?
West Wing.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes, but it more that I despise her. Last year I just disliked her.

26. What was the best book you read?
I read so many that it's hard to say. I really can't think of one - but I was introduced to The Time Travellers Wife and that was great!

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Adam Lambert. He's amazing.

28. What did you want and get?
Lose one stone by Christmas

29. What did you want and not get?
To get my websites up

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Vicky, Christina, Barcelona - not because it was the best, I just saw a lot of shite this year apparently.

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had friends over, which was fun until I got the phone call from Mom about Auntie

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
To have found a partner

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Just trying to keep up with weight loss. Also, finding my own style has been very fun.

34. What kept you sane?
Time alone, time with friends

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
John Cusack

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
The election of Barack Obama.

37. Who did you miss?
My best friend. Shu lives in Pitsburgh, also my parents at times.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
Kirsty, although I knew her last year, but we became friends this year.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
I need to shut up at work and look after myself. Also, I might be wrong about how people feel about me.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"It's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know love at all."

Update with a vengeance stolen from E_Hal

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:33:59 GMT

You know how sometimes people on your friendslist post about stuff going on in their life, and all of a sudden you think "Wait a minute? Since when were they working THERE? Since when were they dating HIM/HER?" And then you wonder how you could have missed all that seemingly pretty standard information, but somehow you feel too ashamed to ask for clarification because it seems like info you should already know? It happens to all of us sometimes.

Please copy the topics below, erase my answers and put yours in their place, and then post it in your journal! Please elaborate on the questions that would benefit from elaboration. One-word answers seldom help anyone out.

NAME: Andrea Ellen Nichol

AGE: 43

LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

OCCUPATION: Academic Administrator, Stewart's Melville College

PARTNER: Working on it.

KIDS: No. And not likely to be. I'm okay with that. I can love other people's kids so perhaps I'll get some when I get a partner. We'll see.

PARENTS:
Tom Nichol, Diesel Engineer, was in the navy for years then worked for BC Ferries
Kae Nichol, Legal Assistant
Both are retired and quite elderly, but we are in touch weekly or biweekly

SIBLINGS:
Craig - he and I are complete opposites. Completely. I love him, but I don't always like him. It's complicated.

PETS: None at the moment. I still miss my doggies. But someday I will have dogs. Please note the plural.

CLOSE FRIENDS: I have lots and lots of good friends, who I love very much. However, there are some particularly fab friends who I can't live without - in no particular order (to avoid offence):

Susan L (aka Shu) - She is the coolest lady I've ever met. She is honest, trustworthy and I know where I stand with her completely. She has seen me through some of the most difficult times of my life and I love her unconditionally. She accepts me totally for who I am. Very rare and very precious to me as I am all too aware of my shortcomings.

Debbie S - my cousin, who is more like a sister to me. I love her to bits and admire her very much. She has seen me through some interesting times and of course is familiar with my family etc. We've had the same experiences.

Emma H-F - I know she doesn't feel the same (I know she loves me, but I'm not one of her 'can't do without friends'), but I can't live without her. She probably doesn't know that - well she does now, but it's time she did maybe. I think of her as a sister and her family is my family. They may not feel the same way, but that's how I feel and it's nice even if it's not true for them.

Anne H-M - E's mom is very special to me. I can't live without her either. She and I are two peas in a pod and we have a fabulous time together. I love her to bits and would be lost without her.

Kirsy H - she won't know this, but more and more I just can't do without her either. A wonderful lady to whom I can say anything about myself and she accepts me for who I am. That is so rare!

Kate A-W - Another fabulous woman in my life. We don't see each other as much as I would like, but my love and respect for her doesn't waver....ever. She is a lot stronger than she thinks, but I see it and I can't help but admire her for it. She is also a sister - not sure if she knows that either.

3-5 THINGS GOING ON IN MY LIFE:
1. Christmas: I am knitting furiously, but in quite good shape
2. Dating: might have one with a cutie pie tomorrow night
3. Work: which is absolutely whacko busy and no respite in sight.
4. Weight loss: doing absolutely fabulous - a total of 11.5 pounds lost so far
5. Writing: just put in a query for an article I want to do for a magazine and also just getting back into writing. Some irons in the fire

Updating on the weight thing

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:59:45 GMT

Okay, here is the latest update regarding my health and weight loss.

I wasn't able to go and get weighed last Wed as I had to work at the boarding house Wed instead of Thursday. So, I kinda took liberties. Very bad. Thinking I have two whole weeks to get myself down. Sigh. Wasn't feeling too good about it. Got on the scales hoping like hell that I stayed the same and hadn't gone backwards.

In two weeks I LOST 3.5 pounds. Hoooooorrrrrrrraaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!

In total, I have lost 11.5 pounds, which for British folk is 2.5 pounds away from a full stone. For my Auzzie friends that's almost 6 kilos.

Feeling pretty fab today.

Update on the weight thing

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:21:21 GMT

Okay, so I've been at Weight Watchers for three weeks now and this is what I've accomplished:

This past week I lost 2.5 pounds which makes it a total of 7 pound now - for those of you in Britain that's a half a stone. I got my first '7' sticker at the meeting last night.

My waist is 2 inches smaller
My bust is one inch smaller
My hips are 1/2 inch smaller

I am now one size down on the top half of my body and almost one size down the lower half of my body.

I am totally okay with these changes.

(Okay, I'm bloody thrilled, but trying to keep cool)

This weekend is Halloween with a party and a weekend with friends. I did very well during Thanksgiving so I just have to plan my weekend also and take whatever is needed. It's a gorgeous day so I think I'll go for a walk.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:52:58 GMT

For anyone who might be interested, I lost another 2 pounds as of last night. Very happy about it.

hot date 3

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:48:51 GMT

Unfortunately a complete waste of time and energy. Back to the drawing board. On to the next.

A lovely sweater

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:30:59 GMT

I found a pattern for a lovely sweater/jumper on twistcollective.com. By the way, it's a nummy site. This is the link for this lovely, vibrant fabulous piece of clothing.

http://twistcollective.com/collection/index.php/component/content/article/60-winter-2008-patterns/141-gytha-by-jennifer-appleby

It is aptly called 'Gytha'.

Bought it right away and will hopefully knit it soon.

Hot Date

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:24:52 GMT

I have what is most definitely a hot date on Friday after work. This man makes my toes curl in a very good way. Can't wait.

Thanksgiving

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:43:39 GMT

I had a fabulous weekend this past weekend. Was up in Auchtermuchty with Emma/Jamie for the weekend. It was great to see them both. We just had a nice dinner on Friday night, chatted then went to sleep. Saturday we spent most of it cooking, hanging out, then some friends came over and we had a lovely dinner. As it is Thanksgiving today, technically, Emma and Jamie made a turkey and we had a full feast. It was great. Guests were fun and good to chat with . Met one of Emma's friends from work. He was nice. Also, our friend Rob was there. All in all, it was a really nice weekend. Restful, relaxing. Rob was kind enough to drive me home yesterday too which was lovely. No bus. I can use my ticket over Halloween weekend when I go up to visit A and R.

In other news, I have met another Graham online. We have been having novel-length emails back and forth all day. I have done some work, but not as much as I would like. That's okay. There isn't really much to do. I'll get back to it in a moment. We are going to meet next Monday for lunch. This one makes my toes curl...at least on email so we'll see how it goes.

Birthday wishes

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:24:39 GMT

Happy birthday catalyst75

Life List and loss

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:57:00 GMT

A couple of decades ago, as part of a course I was taking, I composed a life list of things I wanted to do during my life. Some of these were possible, like get my degree, some were challenging, like move to a foreign country and some were downright not ever going to happen (marrying John Cusack isn't in the cards as I don't think we'll ever meet, nor do I want to marry a smoker anymore), but it was an interesting exercise in seeing what I really wanted to do and pushing the envelope to see what dreams I had.

One thing on this life list was to dance with Patrick Swayze. I knew that was an impossible one, but it was always a dream.

Godspeed Mr Swayze.

Finally an update

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:37:22 GMT

Just haven't felt in the mood to share since Auntie Eve died. It's been very hard for me; she was like a parent to me and I will miss her terribly. I don't remember a time in my life when she wasn't there.

The final decision is that she died of a heart attack, so I think it was very quick. I am glad she died that way rather than of cancer or something else that takes time.

She has been cremated and I think the family will bury her in Manitoba - Lac du Bonnet - where we have a family plot already. My oldest brother is buried there, together with my Nana and Pere and great Granny and my Uncle Hugh. She will be in good company. I may go to Manitoba for that as it will not happen til spring. I also plan to be in Victoria/Vancouver next summer so lots of Canada time coming up. I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Otherwise, I am very frustrated about things at work. The new system has us all going a bit crazy and I am still bothered by bonehead type tasks that can wait. Everyone wants everything right now and no one quite understands what they are making me do when they request something. For example, one of my bosses sent me a document and asked for 10 colour copies. It took him two seconds to send it to me. I had to get out of my computer in the office, go to another computer upstairs in the school (one that prints in colour), log in there, bring up the document print it out. It's too expensive to print it out so I had to go over to Technology and make copies of it. He probably thought it would take me a minute. Yeah right. that's the kind of stuff they are all asking for these days and I am very frustrated.

Today, my timetable boss, I, came to me to ask me to put in a bunch of P7 French class lists so that the teachers could run off set lists. They had to give me set lists in order to put into the system - duh. I questionned it and they said they needed to be able to print off photos of the boys so they know who is who. WTF? Why am I doing primary work in the first place when I work in the secondary school? Such a bloody waste of time. I'm not even going to look at it until next week. I have reports and Little Red Books to get out first.

I work at the boarding house tonight which hopefully will go well. I am so tired. My downstairs neighbours decided to have a party last night. I got home from knitting to find a full-blown hootenanny going on downstairs. Lovely. Needless to say I am knackered today and feel myself reeling just a bit from tiredness.

All in all, life is a challenge just now, but I won't give up. I am just feeling it hard to deal with and I want to tell people at work to get lost.

Discussion in the staff room

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:58:14 GMT

Dr. S: What is that green blob on your desk?

Me: It is a mango. See. (lifts it and flourishes it)

Dr. S: I had no idea what it was. I thought it was something you had for decoration, but it is so smooth and round (he is laughing)

Me: I feel so much more calm when I stroke my mango (strokes it lovingly)

(the entire office killing themselves laughing)

Wow, needed a full-on belly laugh like that.

She's gone

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:04:33 GMT

Mom called me tonight in the middle of my birthday party to tell me that my darling Auntie Eve was found dead in her flat this morning. I can't tell you how heartbroken I am. It hasn't quite hit yet and everyone was very supportive. I did cry a bit, but managed to salvage a bit until about 5 minutes ago or so when everyone left. Now I can just feel bad. I don't really know what to do.

I still can't believe it. These are the days when I wish I had a partner to lean on. I feel even more alone than usual. I don't know if I will go to Canada for funeral etc. It's just so unreal.

I have also decided not to bother with birthday parties anymore as people don't come and don't let me know about it. Didn't put RSVP on the invite, but I bet people just simply forgot about it. Great to know I am so forgetable. Like I haven't been feeling that way for quite awhile anyway.

The people who did come to my birthday party were great and we had fun. Can't help but feel a sting about those who didn't and especially those who didn't let me know. Just trying to be friends people. Doing the best I can with what I got, which just now isn't much. Apparently less than perfect isn't good enough.

Oh fuck. Whatever. Too upset to care, too upset not to care. My emotions are all over the place. It just hurts and I am tired of death. It was only two or so weeks ago since Mom had to phone and tell me about Uncle Jim. I didn't know him, but still another family death.

Wave farewell to the flush

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:20:27 GMT

A deep gloom was cast over all at Casa Andrea this week as we had to say farewell to the fabulous waving flush of my delightful white porcelein throne. Oh fair and lovely chair that provides such gracious relief. How shall we ever say farewell and well met when the graceful wave is replaced by a silver dot in the wall?

No, I've not gone mad. I got home from Muchty on Tuesday night to find my loo broken. One of the things I liked so much about my flat (yes, I like such silly details) was that in order to flush the toilet, you just had to wave your hand in front of three turquoise squares in the wall. Like magic it all went away and one left my loo thinking 'very cool!' I have made due with a bucket of water making it flush until this morning.

Not now. Sigh. It was broken beyond repair so my landlords contacted the company and they were saying next week sometime. H and A knew I had a party going on on Saturday so they contrived to get a new system in today. Now the flusher is a big round silver thing in the wall. Pretty, but not as cool.

So wags away the world!

Total bummer. All my fun down the toilet. The porcelein god now needs to be touched to make it flush.

(giggling) Okay I'll stop now. Nice to feel goofy about something again.

Lots more to post, but after my birthday weekend. I'll learn how to do cuts then too.

Wow, lots to tell

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:39:21 GMT

This past weekend was Emma's hen do. It was a hell of a good time! I really enjoyed it. I went up to St. Andrews on the Saturday morning and met with Kate and Mary. We got sorted out then made our way up to C's for the brunch. It was nice to see a whole bunch of people I hadn't seen for awhile. We then went to the cinema and had a private room to see Cabaret with Liza Minelli. The theme was Cabaret so everyone (except four of us) were dressed up like Liza Minelli in the movie, which meant hot pants (shorts for those of you in Britain), skimpy tops, heavy makeup etc. Everyone looked great - I admit I felt over-dressed, but wasn't up to putting anything together as I had been so busy with work and sewing.

The film was good. Then we went to a pub and played a bit of pool and just chatted etc. I had forgotten about what a student pub the Raisin is - gah. Sticky tables and smelly! But the company was good so it was okay.

Then we were back to C's for an Ann Summer presentation (like The Love Shop in Vic). I bought a pretty black lacy thing. Emma asked me to try on the French Maid's outfit which I did. Oooh la la. It was kind of fun. Then we had pizza for dinner. After pizza, K, M and I left and went back to her place. I went to bed around midnight - stayed at my friend A's - thanks so much, Andrew!!

Next day we had breakkie, then hung around getting wee B ready to go off for her holiday with granny and grandpa. After she left, we watched St. Trinnian's then I caught my bus for home.

We were late in leaving as there were about 20 French school kids who got on the bus and they didn't hurry in getting their luggage under the bus. The ride was quite noisy also, but we managed. I was happy to get home.

I had a mellow day yesterday at work. Got quite a bit done last night.

On a sad note, I spoke with Mom last night and she told me my Uncle Jim died last Thursday night. I've never met Uncle Jim, and I know my father wasn't close to this brother so everyone is taking it in stride. I am in charge of ordering some flowers today for Aunt Sue however. They are from Mom and Dad only. I am contemplating sending a card to my Aunt even though we've never met. Anyone want to weigh in on this. Should I send her a card even though I've not met her or my Uncle? I just feel family is family and a card is an innocuous way to give a bit of comfort.

Changes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:23:34 GMT

Gotta make some changes in my life. Serious, life changes.

My friend, Ali, who I went to Paris with has got me on a site called Plenty of Fish. She is pretty determined that both she and I find someone and soon. Sigh. Hate the whole internet dating thing, but I'm willing to try. They have something you can sign up for to go on a date. So if you want one on Friday, you can sign up and go. Kinda cool. We'll see. this weekend I'm up to Muchty for the weekend.

Must get back to my exercising. Feeling very mouldy these days. I've organised myself and will sort that out soon.

Need to get back into wearing my contact lenses. I kind of lost the plot with that and I'm wanting to sort it out again. Glasses are easier many days, but it's stupid of me not to try again.

Either sewing or knitting tonight. Eeenie meeenie miny mo....

It's been so hot and muggy all day today. Now it's chucking it down! That will cool things off.

Death of two Icons

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:42:37 GMT

I was gob-smacked to hear of the death of Michael Jackson. For those of you who call him a monster - well that's your opinion. He was aquitted and whether or not I believe that was the right decision, it doesn't matter. No one can deny he was fantastically talented.

For myself, I will remember the amazing pleasure I got in his music. I remember the first time I saw Thriller on MTV. My friends and I got together to see it at Fiona's house and were amazed by it. He was a legend and a very talented man. I can't not dance to his music and some of it was very beautiful. I don't choose to focus on the negatives - the man is dead. He was a son, a brother and a father. I choose to focus on the good. I will be chair dancing this morning - Real Radio is playing his music all morning.

The other one is Farrah Fawcett. I watched Charlie's Angels when I was younger and loved it. The program might have been fluff, but it was one, together with the Bionic Woman that presented women as being strong. Otherwise they were all housewives who stayed at home and let the men do all the scary stuff. I also saw her do the movie The Burning Bed and Small Sacrifices. She was amazing!

Being misunderstood

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:30:07 GMT

I really shouldn't ever reply to lj posts that are politically/socially/morally sensitive because apparently I can't express myself properly or people can't read properly. Not sure which.

This has happened once before and when I read what the replies said and then re-read my email, I thought 'didn't you read what I wrote? or did you just make it up as you went along' It's happened again so I don't think I'll reply any more.

In other news, I have been sick all week with a sinus infection. Lovely. I'm at work today (Saturday) just to get up to speed for my own peace of mind.

Any news?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:18:31 GMT

Anyone heard how Isabelle/Shannon is doing? Has she had her baby? She was supposed to be induced last Wednesday and I've heard nothing. Just a bit worried so if anyone has heard could they post something. thanks.

Can't believe it

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:16:27 GMT

I am amazed that I will be saying this for the first time since arriving in Scotland over two year ago.

Whew it's a hot day out there - almost too hot. My light linen trousers and light top are too much to wear in this weather.

What is this country and what have they done to Scotland?

Notice left on windshield

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:23 GMT

GJ - one of my bosses, the one I really like, just came into the office to say he'd been waiting for four years to get a nasty note on his windshield while he was at the girls' school. Apparently the parking guys up there are nazis about the parking. He finally got one today. It said, "Are there no spaces up the back?"

Now, maybe I'm a bit too North American, but wouldn't a comedian have a great time with that phraseology?

I laughed so hard I choked. Nice way to end the day. I'm away in five minutes.

It's all good

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:23:50 GMT

I will boldly say that so far it's been all good! It's nice to have days that are positive in many respects. Despite the fact I made a rather significant mistake on a document sent out to parents today, I have accomplished quite a bit. Good things that have happened today:

I now have a team for the staff quiz night on 8 May - we should have a jolly good time! It will, for the most part, be all of the SFL group, of which I am a new member having taken on the work for the dept recently. That should be a fun night!

I work at the boarding house tonight, which is a double-edged sword really. The last thing I want to do is not be at home tonight, but they are always fun, there is always drama and I always get hugs. What could be better?

I have something like 20-25 people coming on Saturday and I am starting to get excited. I hope I have enough food. I hope I have enough wine. Whatever. It is a gathering of friends so sure to be fun.

I finished putting away any spare boxes that were in the hallway last night. The house is starting to look like a house.

My favourite brown trousers are way too big and I am binning them after wearing them today. I got another pair the other day that have elastic in the waist so they should last a little longer.

My House of Elliot series 3 arrived today. I can't really see much until tomorrow night, but it is cool to have.

ER tonight has Dr. Carter on it. Can't wait.

Work is going quite well. Everything is being done on time, and despite the one mistake, properly.

We have the windows open at work and it smells nice.

Mom gave me some money for my housewarming and I think it's time to get a new coat. Maybe a green one! I have never bought a coat (ie. not a jacket, but a coat) that was in a colour different than black, or beige. Time to spice it up a little.

I lost 2 more pounds.

My computer is very cool! I can't wait to be online. I will look into that tomorrow.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. I am getting excited about sewing again too. Thanks to HOuse of Elliot. For anyone who doesn't know about this series, it is about two sisters during the 20s who lose their father and have to fend for themselves. They have made their own clothes for ages so they begin a fashion house. Very cool series.

Right, back to work.

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:17:34 GMT

Well, I feel a bit better today. Wow, haven't had a headache like that ever! I just wanted to cry it hurt so badly. My eyes weren't working well at all and when I looked at the wee bit of work I attempted on Friday, it was just as well I went home.

I went home at 12:30 or so, popped by the doctor, then to fill a prescription, then home and went to bed and I was asleep before my head hit the pillow. I dimly remember the phone ringing twice, but wild horses couldn't have dragged me out of bed. I got up around 5:00 or so and made some dinner and took it easy for the rest of the weekend. The only people I saw were the shopkeepers when I went to the shops for my veggies and groceries. Otherwise, I pottered around and just sorted things out here. I saw State of Play and it was a very good movie.

Next Saturday is my housewarming party. Invites have gone out etc. and I think I'll have a few people show up. Would you believe that I have never given a housewarming before in my life? Birthday parties, yes. Oscar parties, yes. Not housewarming. I have no idea if I am getting it right but I hope it will be mellow and relaxing. It's an open house from 2:00 pm - 8:00pm. People can come and stay as long as they like - for most, it doesn't matter if they stay past 8:00pm. I haven't really met my neighbours yet - I invited the people across the way to come - not sure if they will and my landlords have said they will come so that's good. I am not sure who from work, but we'll see what happens. If I have to drink all my wine myself that's okay too ;)

Sewing is slow but sure. I have some ideas for some designs I want to play with. Saw a gorgeous blouse on House of Elliot that I will simply have to make in dupioni silk. Lovely. I also want to make a full slip for my dress for Emma's wedding. Pin tucks are very big with me these days - so delicate and pretty. I want to use my embroidery skills too, but we'll see how it goes.

^%$£& sinus headaches

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:13:47 GMT

I am suffering from a sinus headache... from hell. I woke up with it and I've not been able to shake it. I took my allergy meds, paracetamol (British version of Tylenol), and a decongestant. Nothing yet. I have spent some time also doing pressure point stuff. No joy. My eyes are really bad too. From the middle of my chest to the top of my head I am hurting. Not much fun. If there are spelling errors in this, it's because I can't see straight.

I think I'll go home early today if I can.