We are on the home stretch of our new departmental website launch at work. I’ve got the links fixed from the link checker and now only two things need to be done. Continuity patrol just in case some pages don’t conform to the status quo of HR’s and such. And review by the Executive Committee and staff for content only. That ought to keep me busy for the two weeks I will have after the review to fix it all. But before those two weeks?

I get a week off. 9 glorious days of living in the moment. *satisfied sigh* Two days with my sweetie at his place and then the rest at my place mostly. I will visit him on Tuesday evening (we live 30 miles apart and don’t see each other daily, usually weekly) but then I won’t see him until my vacation is over as he will be camping with some friends the following weekend. The rest of that time? Completely unscheduled. YES.

9 wonderful days. PutterPutterPutter. SleepSleepSleep. WhateverWhateverWhatever.

I do have some plans of course. Things I want to do. Projects I want to plan and get into production.

I have been voraciously reading books on polymer clay sculpture and other uses. Tons of books and Internet surfing. The stuff I’ve found knocks my socks off. I had no idea that it could be used for something seriously classy. And I’m raring to go make some stuff that I can give as Yule prezzies, sell at our local pagan fairs, and donate to my fundraising charity. I mean, wow, check some of this stuff out.

Luann Udell
Desiree
Forest Rogers

Wow, really just WOW

I’ve been playing with clay for a few weeks and have discovered some things to do and not to do, mostly just getting used to the medium.  I woke up this morning with some designs just popping out of my head.  After percolating their designs for about a month, I awoke seeing exactly how to take what I love and make it my own.  YES.

I plan on sewing up a medieval tunic (cut out and embroidered just needs to be built) to wear to a local SCA event September 22nd, Emprise of the Black Lion, where I am running the Arts and Sciences tournament and display.  I have 6 entrants and 6 more displays.  Yipee!  I might not sew it though as I have some things already made I can wear.  We’ll see what I feel like. Machine sewing isn’t my favorite.

The List
Some good reading
Blackberries to pick
Work on Wheel of the Year felt embroidery project
Work on pouches and other items for Gaia’s Temple Fundraiser at Samhain
Take some glorious naps
Stay up late
Wake up when I feel like it
Hang out with Miss Mitty and make sure she gets the extra loving she deserves
Design a tunic or two for ritual use
Take stock and inventory both inside and out

Not one of those things is a must or a should.  All of it is fun fun fun

What is not on the list is daily computer usage so the blog will be somewhat silent unless I really have something I must get out of my system.  One wonders how I will keep up to date with the blogs I read regularly.  Email will not be reliable.  Have a wonderful long weekend and enjoy the last of the summer.