It hasn’t even been half a year since the birth of my site but I’m already thinking of a major overhaul.  I’ll still have the blog so I can continue my natterings – unfortunate for all visitors, I know.    However, the focal point of this site will be jewellery so there won’t be any pages dedication to bakery or music – that’s not saying there won’t be blog entries on them.  I know it seems like I’m pigeon-holing myself but I really want to be able to showcase my designs and makings.  Any non-related jewellery pages will just seem pointless and somewhat redundant.

I’ll start by attempting to design a better layout, hopefully give a more professional look to this site.

Phew! I mentioned in my previous post, Exhibitions that today was the family-friends viewing day. I didn’t think I’d be there, seeing as I had work and people who I really wanted to come couldn’t. I did end up going though, with my sister and my mum – my manager came as well. Unfortunately my best friend couldn’t make it (admittedly her invitation was very last minute), neither my brother nor dad. To be truthful I didn’t want to go because I’m not into award ceremonies or exhibitions.

‘Twas a good evening, it’s strange seeing my stuff on display, with my name next to each piece. Had to call for time off work just to finish my pieces for this but I’m making up for lost work time on Saturday.

A lot of people arrived, I really didn’t expect that many to turn up. Great atmosphere though and there was an amazing pianist. Who – not that it’s relevant – gave me a smile. There was a self-serving catering and free wine, orange juice and all that jazz. I would have pictures but trying to go above everyone else to take them would have been too much hassle, and even then I’d have probably got the back of their heads, hah. Being a short cake sucks sometimes.

Speaking of photos I’ll probably take them tomorrow since it’s my shift of greeting visitors. If that fails then I’ll try on Friday where I’m at uni. from 12pm until 2pm. If all fails then I’m sure the uni. will take pictures.

As for me…well I won’t have any jewellery bits to talk about until later this year when I start the higher level. Don’t know what things I’ll blabber about but I’ll find something.

Oh yes, and much thanks goes to Roger Moore who neatened up the setting, I was over the moon about my brooch. Although I can’t seem to get the finish perfect. Thank you!

[edit on 12.06 @ 15:55] No pictures available as cameras are prohibited. [/edit]

I “officially” finish uni. today and have to wait eagerly for my results, which won’t come through until September! Cross fingers for three distinctions.

If I still need to finish off old projects then I can do that next Monday and/or Tuesday so that’s why officially is put in quotation marks.

I’m still to get my fine jewellery brooch back and I have to have that back today. Eep, I’m anxious about that and shall go to see him. I’ve been waiting weeks to see the end product. Hopefully I’ll get that back before the exhibition works, it’s one of the very few pieces I’m actually proud of.

Next Wednesday is the family-friend exhibition but I can’t be there because I’ll be too tired after work – we all know that’s a sign to not drive. My family will be busy and my friend will probably finish work late. On the Thursday that week I’m going to be at uni. to sit around playing on Brain Training greet visitors going to see the exhibition. Luckily I’m doing that day because I have to be there – I think it’s that Thursday anyway. The invigilators (right word?) are coming. As long as I don’t look bored – because that’s polite – then all will be good. I’ll also be in on Friday – feels like a work shift and I’ve already had a shift swap – to play hostess, or something like that. What am I actually meant to do?

I’ll be as free as a bird unless I receive a letter/call from uni. telling me to get my butt in, for whatever reason.

As I’ve posted before I was having doubts about starting the higher course but after a lot of talking to my colleagues and family, I’ve decided to go. It’ll be great in a very swotty way, plus, I’m going to actually earn my own money rather than scrounge of my dad so two thumbs up!

I’ll write more soon.