Organisational girl

I'm feeling rather lazy today. I'm in bed, watching Gilmore Girls, surfing the internet. I've seen on other blogs how people organise their desks and craft work areas. I love the use of clipboards and I have just had a thought that I'll get some lovely ones off Etsy to set up in my next year house for my personal organisation. I mentioned earlier about writing up lists for cleaning and cooking and exercise and homework. I think this is an even better way to keep things organised. I'll be super organisational girl! Like a superhero. I also want a letter holder. I've been wanting one for so long but have never stumbled upon the right one. I'll keep looking on Etsy and something will turn up.

A lovely day

I have had a lovely day today. Dad and I cleaned up my old room in the shed [very refreshing] and I filled 2 huge garbage bags full. There are lots of clothes to donate and old bags and things to get rid of. Dad also put some shelves up in my new room in the shed and it's looking much more organised. We went for a walk with Katie, then I got ready and took up all the darkroom equipment to Holly's for her and Ruben to use. We hung out and had cups of tea, talked about Sydney/Melbourne and crafts. It's always great seeing her. I got my Union Jack bedspread in the mail. Also the Gaiam. Time to get fit! I love living over in the shed. It's great.

A night with Emma

I'm sitting in my new room after a lovely evening out at Emma's. I met her house mates, a lovely gay couple [Andrew and Josh], and had a tour of their huge house in Moonah. They have so many laughs it's great! I wish I lived with Emma. Andrew made cannelloni for dinner then we went to Cold Rock for ice cream. I had rainbow with Skittles. It was great. Next time I'm going to have cookies and cream with Oreo's. I couldn't decide which to get but after thinking it through and trying to figure out which taste I was really wanting I decided I didn't feel like chocolate, especially if it were watery. It wouldn't be though. I'm glad I made a choice. Emma couldn't choose last time and left with nothing. We looked at Tamaxxx pictures for tattoos but the ones I like might be around $600! I don't have that much to spend. Emma mentioned she might put it on a credit card and pay it back, kinda like a lay-by! That would work. I want to get my surname done first, once I get the perfect font [which seems more and more impossible], and I think that might only be around $100. Still expensive but less so in one go. I have always said I'll never get a credit card but if it's specifically for this one day it might be okay. It's a lot to pay in one go. Lay-by via credit card seems like the way to go. Apparently tattoo artists can tattoo in watercolours. I'm not sure what that means exactly but as the pictures are watercolour it seems appropriate. Got to look into that. Emma is going to ask her tattoo artist if they can do that picture. I'm still not 100% sure I'll get them done. I want to, but it's irreversible. Once I get my wrist one, which I 100% know I want, I'll be further in the direction of a 100% for the others. I'm wondering if the top of arms are the right place. I like the idea of back of neck around the shoulder line but then I wouldn't be able to see it. Arms sounds good. Not legs, not tummy, maybe back, no none of those areas actually. Arms it is. Forearms yes, one day, near the elbow crease. I am still in love with Katie's hearts. Sigh. Lots of thinking. Glad I've got lots of time. Now to bed to get warm and watch TV!

Moving rooms

I am in the middle of moving rooms but it's raining and cold so it's a bit hard to see clearly [in my mind] about what to take over. There are a lot of little things to deal with, papers and whatnot, but it's hard with the rain. It comes and goes so hopefully it goes more often than not.

Tamaxxx

I'm going over to Emma's tonight for dinner [spaghetti bolognaise] at her new house to discuss Tamaxxx tattoos! I think we might end up getting one, maybe two, of the same. I'm going to take all the pictures I have saved onto my laptop for her to check out. I find most of them irrelevant and too cluttered but there might be something in there she likes. There are two that stand out for me -- the one I posted last night and

I really like this one too. It doesn't have any life-meaning for me as yet but I guess it's about reaching for the stars [and moon], or getting some help along the way. It's very sweet. They both are. I wonder what Emma has in mind.

Tamaxxx

I was thinking in the car on the way home that one day I might have to get a tattoo on each shoulder/top-of-arm. I like this for one of them --

Tamaxxx is a great artist, whoever they are. They are so hard to track down and find out much about them. Maybe that's their point. I think I'd choose another from this lovely artist. The picture above is one I've thought about in tattoo terms before but wondered if it was too dark. I don't think so now. To me it encompasses my hopeful move to Sydney. I know I'll be scared and a bit lonely but that's no reason not to take the journey. In fact it's more reason to do it. This picture is perfect! I just wonder if it will transfer to a tattoo that well as it seems like water paint with its blotchy effect. I love the idea of having such a wonderful and bright tattoo but something contained in a border. It would be a reminder to myself to be brave and experience all life has to offer. Sitting back is not an option. I might have to take this to a tattoo parlour and get a quote. After reading several Tattoo Tuesday posts over at Sometimes Sweet I've come to learn that with something of this complexity, getting the right tattoo artist is a priority. It is with you for life, after all, unless you're rich and want to get it removed. I would be very happy with this one. I'm sure it would take a while and cost a fair bit but it'd be worth it. I like the idea of having tattoos.

Acceptance 1

I got offered a place at Deakin Uni, Melbourne! I'm not hugely excited about it because I want to hear from my number 1 choice, Sydney, but it's nice that I have my backup sorted. I was thinking about it last night while trying to get to sleep. Melbourne would be good in the way that I have friends there and a room already partly sorted with Amy, but it doesn't match all the benefits I'd get from going to Sydney -- living alone and finally getting organised, a more prestigious Uni and a better course, my own adventure not following the crowds, and great weather. Sydney is my choice. I just have to wait a while longer till I find out if they will have me. Eek!

Maritime + presents success

The Maritime was good today. I'm looking forward to going back each week and learning something new. Being able to add a new "task" to my resume. I love updating my resume. I've now, as of a brainwave last night while trying to sleep, divided my work history into State sections. I've worked in Queensland, the rest are in Tasmania, but as of next year there will be a new State to write under. I'm a bit of a resume nerd!

Tonight I ordered the 2 posters for George and the same 2 for me. I saved 5% and all up is was around $80 including postage. Not too bad. Roughly $20 each, which is the most I'd expect to pay, and they are great little posters. Not too little. I'll probably get G one of the books as well. And some for me too.

I spent part of the evening helping my sister with her application to Dotti. Some of the questions were a bit hard but we got it done. Detailed application process! Dinner was good. I like it when we all eat together, which is rare because Sarah doesn't live here anymore. It feels like childhood and like we're connecting.

I'm glad I didn't have to work tonight. Sarah and I got some Magners Irish Cider for our pre-dinner drinks. It's not a habit we're in but I felt like it and so did she. It was nice. Got a little tipsy.

The lists for those working on Christmas Eve and/or New Years Eve came out at work recently. I'm rostered on for Christmas Eve so I'll get to go to Emma's New Years Eve party! I think that will be fun. I'm hoping Emma will come with me to my sister's party, or Andi if not Emma, so I'll have someone to hang with. I know some of Sarah's friends but not enough to feel comfortable hanging with them for the whole night ...

I didn't sleep much last night. I'm feeling tired now. Being up late doesn't help for a huge working day now does it!

I have lots of presents to get from Habitat. It has everything! Getting them now seems sensible to me. I've never been this organised with presents! I'm so proud of myself. I'm not going to go broke this year. I'm sad I'm dipping into my wonderful savings though. I'll top it up on Wednesday. It'll look much prettier then.

I should finish up on here and get some sleep! Up at 930am to get ready for work. I hope I sleep better tonight.

Christmas presents

This year I'm starting early for Christmas presents. Last year I started too late and spent all my savings and by the New Year I was broke and sad. I'm not going to make that mistake again!

I have just found Georgie's Christmas and birthday presents on-line. The SARK posters were hard to track down in the beginning but today I just did a Google search and there they were. I'm getting 2 for George, and 2 for me. Her birthday is in early December so I'll give her one then and one for Christmas. She got me a SARK book for my birthday or for Christmas one year and they are fabulous. She has one poster but I think she, and I, need more. They are a great find and have wonderful messages. I'm going to get some more of her books too. I was thinking of getting G a book as well as the poster but it all depends on the price range. $50 is the limit this year for Christmas presents so I'll stick to that. I don't want to be poor.

I know what I'm getting my brother. I know what I'm getting my sister for her birthday but not for Christmas. Mum will want some books and I might get dad a vegetable garden book from the ABC shop. He usually puts up good lists for us to go off.

Anyway, I'm off to volunteer at the Maritime again. Then hopefully it's just straight home for a Margate dinner, unless I'm needed at work. Dom cut his hand badly last night so it depends on him. So yes, heading out the door now!