Divine.

Hello,

I missed 'One of my Poems Thursday'. I've decided that I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Sometimes it will happen, sometimes it won't, I'm cool with that.

The reason I didn't get the opportunity to post yesterday was because I was insanely busy. The usual kind of stuff; work, commitments and Ritchie and I decided at the spur-of-the-moment to go and see the new David Fincher (we're both BIG Fincher fans) film 'The Social Network'.

I have to say that I was a teensy bit disappointed. This is probably entirely my own fault. I tend to build-up films that I am looking forward to seeing to gargantuan heights. They can never live up to my entirely unrealistic expectations. After having watched the film, I want to 'deactivate' my 'Facebook' account.

I found most of the people represented to be entirely unlikeable. Additionally Zuckerberg seems to be someone, wholly impressed by status and authority, despite his alleged 'disinterest' in money - which I don't 'buy' at all. For someone with no 'interest' in cash, he has sure as hell managed to keep a lot of it for himself.

He seems like an arse-hole. But hey, what do I know ?  I'm not a member of an exclusive fraternity and I'm certainly no billionaire.  My opinions will be of no consequence, to an entirely dysfunctional man with a 'good idea', but a distinct lack of social/emotional intelligence. I'm no 'Rhodes Scholar' and I'm not professing perfection, however I do have more friends than I can count on one hand.

I'd also like to add that those impressed by status always appear to me to be needy and of weak character, both in movies and real-life.

Now on to the Divine

I've recently been introduced to the Artwork of Australian Emma van Leest. I have to say I am blown away by the beauty of her creations. I've added an exquisite photo from her website of her artwork entitled 'To dream in waking life.'  I'm a HUGE fan. Enjoy!

I'm off now. 

Love, 

E. 

Currently Listening to: 'I, Me, Mine' The Beatles

Currently Reading: 'Midnight's Children' Salman Rushdie 

Crafting, Sylvia's Birthday and Ritchie's Afternoon Tea.

Heya,

Today it has been raining steadily. The rain hasn't however, put a dampener on our level of excitement - It's our baby girl's Birthday today. 

That's right Sylvia is 2! Happy Birthday Sylvie.

Here is a photograph of the little chestnut herself.

 

In other news, I have used the bad weather as an excuse to avoid doing loads of washing and have been crafting instead. I used the tutorial at 'Under the Sycamore Tree'  to make a 'Doily Table-Runner'. It was super easy to make and the results are pretty impressive, even if I do say so myself. I bought all of the doilies for around $20.00 AUD from an op-shop in Belmont North, so it was a very inexpensive project.

I have included one snap-shot of my finished Table-Runner. Here 'tis

Additionally, I have started planning Ritchie's 'Citizenship' Afternoon-Tea. For those who don't know, Ritchie is becoming an Australian on the 3rd of November. It is very exciting. For the most part I have been thinking about the food I am going to prepare. We're thinking; Mini-Pavlovas, Lamingtons, Iced-Vovos, Tim-Tams, a Cheese Board and Mini-Savoury Muffins. Yum Yum Yum!

I'll update the blog later,  after I have given the decorations some thought. 

I've done some shopping for my 'Operation Christmas Child' shoe-box. I still have some additional items to purchase, so I will update the blog with all the details, when I have finished.

Well that's all for now, I'm not sure what I'm going to cook for tea. I guess I'll have to start thinking about that soon. 

Love, 

E.

Currently Listening to: My Brother and Ritchie playing 'Modern Warfare' on the PS3.

Currently Reading: 'Midnight's Children' Salman Rushdie.

Just thought you'd like to know

If I was a piece of Swedish furniture I would be.......

Peace Out

Love, 

E. 

Currently Listening to: 'Far' Regina Spektor

Currently Reading: 'Midnight's Children' Salman Rushdie

One of my poems Thursday

Wow!, it's been a week already! It's time for one of my poems again. 

I wrote this in 2008, for my brilliant Ritchie. It's not about sex. So with that, here it is.


'Untitled'

 Speckled China doll 

with bristled peach cheeks

and a discerning ear and eye

Imperfect lips; teeth;
 a down-and-dirty mind

I am with you and..
 laughter permeates our night-time. 

In addition to one of my indulgent poems, I wanted to share a beautiful quote by a man I needn't really introduce - Carl Sagan. 

' In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, it is my joy to share a planet and an epoch with Ann'.
- Carl Sagan

I told you it was a good one. 

My wonderful partner Ritchie, made this quote super-special for me as he added it to my birthday card this year (obviously changing 'Ann' to 'Erin'). 

So thank you Carl Sagan, in addition to all the wonderful work you did, you also posthumously managed to make my birthday a little bit more special.

I thought I'd share some photos of my birthday card. Ritchie is wonderful, I know I am incredibly fortunate to have him.

This quote is for my little brother;
'More Babble!' - Christopher Hitchens.

Who do you love? 

Love, 

E.

Currently Listening to: 'La Roux' La Roux (Yes I LOVE this album)

Currently Reading: 'Midnight's Children' Salman Rushdie

I'm going to do this

Hey Hey, 

I'm not religious, however I do believe in helping those less fortunate than me. So I suppose in that respect I have some ideologies that are similar to those of 'The Samaritans'. 

I know we have different sources of motivation, but who cares about the motivation, let's simply focus on the outcome. 

I'm going to be participating in 'Operation Christmas Child', an initiative established and organised by 'The Samaritans' 

Feel free to join in too. 

 

Love, 

E.

Currently Listening to: The Bathroom Exhaustion Fan

Currently Reading: 'Midnight's Children' Salman Rushdie.

Crafting and Important Birthdays

Hello, 

It's my beautiful Nana's 80th Birthday today. We are all going out for dinner. I love her so much - Happy Birthday Nan!

Additionally, I have been candle-making and my attempts have proved successful. I will be uploading a 'Tea-Cup Candle' tutorial in .pdf format soon.  Here is a little sneaky peak, at one of the Christmas presents I have been making for friends and family. 

Well, it's a brief post today. Take it easy.

Love,
E.

Currently Listening to: 'La Roux' La Roux

Currently Reading: 'Beatrice and Virgil' Yann Martel

Interior Lust

Hey Hey, 

I've been flicking through some old and new copies of 'Inside Out' Magazine, specifically 'September/October 2008' and 'November/December' 2010'. 

I have been DROOLING, so I thought I'd share a little bit of what's been making my eyes melt with delight. 

I had to take photographs of the pages, as I don't have a scanner (that I know how to operate - I know it's entirely shameful). So some of the pics look a little wavy - photographing a magazine with a thick spine will produce that effect.

These two shots, are both from homes in Italy. More Drool. 

Loving these two too.

Anyway, I wanted to share a little bit of what makes me the sad individual that I am. Looking through Interiors mags, is my pornography.

Love, 

E.

Currently Listening to: 'Let It Be... Naked'  The Beatles

Currently Reading: 'Letters to a Young Contrarian' Christopher Hitchens. 

PS: I'm off to scour op-shops for goodies.

PPS: I'm going to be uploading a tutorial in .pdf format soon too. 

Have a great day!