another year, came to an end.

we say it each year,

'this year went quick'

and we justify this by saying

'time flies when you are having fun'

we remember the memories, good or bad.

they are what make it great.

in the past twelve months i,

commenced a visual merchandising course

interned at SPOOK magazine

jumped on the iphone wagon

stopped drinking coffee

attended a ghost tour

was too kind

held a housewarming seven months after we moved in

started up a new blog

told someone my secrets

saw bright eyes live

lived without a television

visited the vienna art & design exhibition

added a gladstone bag to my collection

got brand new front teeth

moved into a house by myself

learnt how to bake carrot cake from scratch

attended my graduation, and received my degree

mastered the manual settings on my camera

turned twenty one

lived with a bird and a dog

created various amazing friendships

became a regular buying bento boxes

sent maxie away

designed various displays for spotlight

travelled to halls gap for a family reunion

grew my fringe out

these past few weeks,

i have been swimming in to do lists.

continuously re writing them.

and then, again.

something so small makes me fell productive.

how i love procrastination.

to add to the procrastination,

i have been reading back through my old, old blog.

when our house was never vacant,

and the bed in the couch was hard.

there were no stairs to climb,

and university was fun.

reminiscence, what a joy.

tomorrow marks the second day i will be at SPOOK.

yes, i did get the job.

i will post up my work once it is complete.

daylight savings, hello.

the seasons change,

people change.

i guess we just have to embrace.

it is what we are meant to do.

i will post something new soon.

meanwhile, you can view this.

hello, self portrait. 2011

there has been nothing but good news this week.
i do hope it lasts.

piece by piece the magic will be happening.
some has already begun.
it is a slow process.
i am juggling a number of things at the moment.

enjoy the sun.

this is my favourite wall in my bedroom.

something magical will be happening here soon.

watch this space.

what i discovered this week:

- you cannot help somebody, if they are not willing to help themselves.
- the never ending cycle of street art.
- tea with no milk and no sugar, is quite alright.
- tafe has made special friendships form.
- wearing a fur tail is quite the trend.
- a pair of mens italian suede laceup shoes for ten dollars.
- a zine/comic/illustration studio at ngv.
- purchasing books make me content.
- but watching my bank account drain away does not.
- how much i really do love psychology.
- a stunning lad on the train.
- paper lanterns hung high above the laneway.
- a frame for my ghostpatrol print. finally.
- t2 has left chadstone.
- compliments all round if you wear ridiculous amounts of brooches.
- there is not enough time in the day.
- how to properly use the manual setting on my slr.

thirty three ways to stay creative

1. make lists
2. carry a notebook everywhere
3. try free writing
4. get away from the computer
5. be otherworldly
6. quit beating yourself up
7. take breaks
8. sing in the shower
9. drink coffee/tea
10. know your roots
11. listen to new music
12. be open
13. surround yourself with creative people
14. get feedback
15. collaborate
16. don't give up
17. practice practice practice
18. allow yourself to make mistakes
19. go somewhere new
20. watch foreign films
21. count your blessings
22. get lots of rest
23. take risks
24. break the rules
25. do more of what makes you happy
26. don't force it
27. read a page of the dictionary
28. create a framework
29. stop trying to be someone else's perfect
30. got an idea? write it down
31. clean your workspace
32. have fun
33. finish something

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odd numbers are much more attractive.

in the past few days i:

- have been 'sew in love'.
- held a house warming.
- drank too much wine.
- met the possum that lives in the ceiling above my bedroom.
- purchased a heater.
- baked a delicious chocolate cake.
- laughed until my cheeks hurt.
- 'liked' everything.

this has been my weekend.

this is how i spending my nights. how cosy.