getting back to basics

A night out WAS needed so Rach, Sam and I decided to head to town, unfortunately Sam couldn't make it, so it was just us two..the bride and bridesmaid to be..don't worry she doesn't get hitched till next May it's gonna be round fast though!

One thing Rachel did mention about the wedding is that she wants me to pick the dresses for all her bridesmaids, 4 to be exact, well 3 bridesmaids and a flower girl. So am searching NOW! She goes to Norfolk next Saturday for a week, so we've arranged a day bridesmaid shopping when she comes home. At least she's decided the colour so that's a job done!

She has only a few things sorted for sure, she said she'd booked the make up for the day for all her girls, not sure if there's a trial involved, there usually is. I'm so excited and it's not my wedding!!!

It's complete!

Well after 7 solid days work (less than I thought)....Viola!

Life is Good..

Life couldn't be better at the moment. Commissions are rolling in (good karma or one of those things) I'll never know..Work in general has actually improved these past couple of weeks. I'll be honest before America I never really looked forward to going. I just used to sit there with my head down, hardly talking to anyone besides customers..not good. However I've made new friends, Michelle, Rachel and Elaine aka Podiatrist, Lighting and Beautician! They're a great bunch..talking to them breaks the day up and I look forward to getting work done...besides that Elaine is pretty new to the Mill so her business draws big business so I'm feeding off her. And she's already painted my nails!

I'm making more money here than where I was before they moved me. It almost makes me wish I hadn't have complained!

The good times are here at last.. (I've actually got a waiting list for commissions!!!!)

LG Viewty aka my new phone!

Check out this beauty, or should I say viewty..my new phone (in black of course). I've been overdue one for a looong time. I might trade in the old one, but want to keep my old number. I can't believe I'm actually up on technology now, I never used to be..but now I'm running my own business I thought it's only fitting I look the business woman!

MJJ

For Michael.... Rest in peace, your music will live forever in our hearts (I'm officially paying tribute to the true king of pop by producing a series of drawings) Will be posted here..watch this space!

I want to go to Scarborough fair!

Groovy Gran and Grandaughter !....

Geez I can't believe it's been 2 whole weeks since we got back from the states, feels like longer..the week after we came home I dissapeared off to Scarborough with my Grandparents while they were away. They took a short break (away from all those grandkid and dog sitting!) I drove there all alone, much to mum's worry and my excitement..what a thrill, dad sent me text messages with which roads to follow and off I went, didn't get lost once! I have to say I really enjoy driving here, there and everywhere, I must get it from my dad as my mum's a nervous driver, don't think she's travelled further than Manchester in the car and she's been driving for some 20 odd years!!

I'd be lying if I said I'd driven the whole way, Grandad decided to meet me at Clifton Moor, just outside York city, we had a coffee and a bite in the supermarket there then headed off to Bridlington, very nice sea-side resort I even managed to drag Gran on one of those simulator rides..very very funny to hear her screaming ' oh bloody hell Luce!' several times!

At night we walked down to Scarborough town, had great fun on the penny slot machine which both me and Gran won a pair of sunglasses, Grandad claimed we'd paid for the sunglasses with all the 2p coins we'd put in, we were determined to win them!

I stayed there till the following morning, drove to Filey, spent an hour or two there then headed back toward Clifton Mill for lunch, then home..... ahh I want to go to Scarborough again..planning now

The sunshine state... part II

Some pictures from our stay in that wonderful city....

The Sunshine state..part I

I'm back!!!!! Much to disappointment and relief..firstly I want to say what a fab time we had with Lois, Cassie and those super duper kiddos Thomas and Lucy, little sweethearts and what characters! They really entertained us, and I think we did likewise. It was so good to see Lois again, what a precious friend she is..we both felt part of the family with her and her fantastic granddaughter and great grandkids.

Secondly it is nice to be home but at the same time a huge disappointment. Work has been a nightmare and a real ballache to say the least. During our last few days at Marina Del Rey I received an e-mail from the receptionist at the mill telling me that the general manager had moved my stall as my neighbouring tenant was expanding, no polite notice, communication or courtesy...zip!! I am absolutely blazing and disgusted with the people that run this place, that isn't how you run a business and when they moved me they just dumped everything so my poor Dad had to sort things out as best he could, the lighting is crap, there are hazzards everywhere and there is no where near enough space to display everything. As it happens I've written a rather strong worded e-mail to the director and general manager about my situation and let them know that I am not happy at all!

All I can do now is dream of that good ol' city of amazment and wonder, Los Angeles...until next year!......*big big sigh*