Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Feeling lethargic...
Lack of motivation and energy seem to be the issue today, although I have left the yard to actually do some paid work. I was only thinking yesterday arvo how busy I've been since finishing work a week ago. Usually I try to squeeze in a 'nana nap' on the days I don't work and I haven't even been managing that, so maybe its time to slow down and maybe head back to bed with my crocheting for a couple of hours.
Yesterday I did some painting in our linen cupboard, delivered extra eggs to a friend, crocheted and then helped B grout the new tiles in his shed bathroom. I did manage to squeeze in a nana nap too.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Homemaker Day
Monday's lately have been my homemaker day - cleaning, gardening, diy hobbies etc
Currently in my food dehydrator are seasoned tomatoes, with bags of apple and finally bananas (to make banana chips) to also go through the dehydrator in the next two days. Preserving fruit and vegetables is something I am keen to learn more about especially since our vegie patch only produces mainly through the dry season and also the price of some of the supermarket vegetables at certain times of the year is double what it is at other times.
Online yesterday I ordered some organic vegetable seeds and 3 different fruit trees - Ice Cream Bean tree, Mandarin and Strawberry Guava to add to my vegetable garden. And I will pot up some spring onions also bought from the supermarket today - repotting keeps them fresh and they continue growing on in the pot for months.
Another project I started this morning - due to the cold weather - are some crochet rugs for my dog to sleep on and I pulled out a patchwork quilt that is only half finished. Scrounging through my clothes drawers and old fabric remnants I found some more pieces I can cut up and add on and hopefully also finish this project this Dry season.
My fish aquarium pump gave up so I spent some money today on a new filter and some more fish - I figured no point having "stuff" if its not working properly.
And that was pretty much this Monday....
Currently in my food dehydrator are seasoned tomatoes, with bags of apple and finally bananas (to make banana chips) to also go through the dehydrator in the next two days. Preserving fruit and vegetables is something I am keen to learn more about especially since our vegie patch only produces mainly through the dry season and also the price of some of the supermarket vegetables at certain times of the year is double what it is at other times.
Online yesterday I ordered some organic vegetable seeds and 3 different fruit trees - Ice Cream Bean tree, Mandarin and Strawberry Guava to add to my vegetable garden. And I will pot up some spring onions also bought from the supermarket today - repotting keeps them fresh and they continue growing on in the pot for months.
Tomato flowers
My fish aquarium pump gave up so I spent some money today on a new filter and some more fish - I figured no point having "stuff" if its not working properly.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 2012 Update...
Wow!! Incredible that its been 6 months since I last posted.
Mid - February to present - I was offered work 3 days a week with one of my ex clients in February. I enjoyed learning a new trade - even if just in training. And I kept 2 clients from my old business also for a little extra income. One weekend I also got asked to work on the ticket box at a local rodeo - so earnt an extra $100 there. My extra time after work I spent on little projects at home. Work at this new job finished this week so back to job searching. Being on a tight budget again re-iterated the value of money so that was a valuable lesson.
One of my projects using scraps from work.
My car has failed to sell so far and even worse got vandalised. So I am still using it and will put it up for sale a bit further down the track.
De-cluttering is still underway with possessions and I am noticing a difference - however slight (with construction of a shed in our yard still underway). Most of it I have donated as my advertising of a few items went mostly unsold.
My latest passion is to upcycle "stuff". Mosaic above from leftover and new tiles. Partially, a patchwork quilt has been made with my huge collection of fabric and cut up old colourful clothing. Waiting for some more clothes to cut up for squares to complete that project. Crocheting is back in full swing too - I started a blanket last dry season and have been working on it again plus practicing a few other crocheting stitches. Wondering whether to start a market stall on weekends for these projects??
On the homefront - my vegetable garden is going well however still not producing as much as I would like (except for chillies). I have tomatoes, brazilian spinach, chillies, strawberries, basil etc etc in and so hoping for a bumper dry season crop. My food dehydrator got a work out on some cheap bananas a few weeks and I sealed up a heap of packets of banana chips. (Long since gone).
So thats the update so far.... pretty much back to where I was since my last blog - looking for income....
Mid - February to present - I was offered work 3 days a week with one of my ex clients in February. I enjoyed learning a new trade - even if just in training. And I kept 2 clients from my old business also for a little extra income. One weekend I also got asked to work on the ticket box at a local rodeo - so earnt an extra $100 there. My extra time after work I spent on little projects at home. Work at this new job finished this week so back to job searching. Being on a tight budget again re-iterated the value of money so that was a valuable lesson.
One of my projects using scraps from work.
My car has failed to sell so far and even worse got vandalised. So I am still using it and will put it up for sale a bit further down the track.
De-cluttering is still underway with possessions and I am noticing a difference - however slight (with construction of a shed in our yard still underway). Most of it I have donated as my advertising of a few items went mostly unsold.
My latest passion is to upcycle "stuff". Mosaic above from leftover and new tiles. Partially, a patchwork quilt has been made with my huge collection of fabric and cut up old colourful clothing. Waiting for some more clothes to cut up for squares to complete that project. Crocheting is back in full swing too - I started a blanket last dry season and have been working on it again plus practicing a few other crocheting stitches. Wondering whether to start a market stall on weekends for these projects??
On the homefront - my vegetable garden is going well however still not producing as much as I would like (except for chillies). I have tomatoes, brazilian spinach, chillies, strawberries, basil etc etc in and so hoping for a bumper dry season crop. My food dehydrator got a work out on some cheap bananas a few weeks and I sealed up a heap of packets of banana chips. (Long since gone).
So thats the update so far.... pretty much back to where I was since my last blog - looking for income....
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Back to reality...
Back in the tropics
Melbourne was great and very warm. I'll post some info and photos soon.
And now I only have about 2 weeks left in my current business and I will be looking at getting other income - sell my car and today start listing on ebay (is the plan).
I also spent a weekend working on my little renovation project caravan.
So more details soon...
Melbourne was great and very warm. I'll post some info and photos soon.
And now I only have about 2 weeks left in my current business and I will be looking at getting other income - sell my car and today start listing on ebay (is the plan).
I also spent a weekend working on my little renovation project caravan.
So more details soon...
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Melbourne so far...
Today is going to be over 30 degrees Celcius and the northerly wind is gusting.
Saturday we hired bicycles ($2.60 per day plus by the hour - $20 each for the day) and cycled around Docklands, Southbank and to the War Memorial Shrine where we had a picnic lunch to save money.
Yesterday being Sunday we drove to Hanging Rock outside Macedon and had a picnic there too. I am ashamed to admit while my friends climbed the rock I slept under a tree.
Today while my friends are out running errands I am checking out my onward travel to Wangaratta by train and then I should have a lift to Swan Hill and then I will train back to Melbourne a week today.
Saturday we hired bicycles ($2.60 per day plus by the hour - $20 each for the day) and cycled around Docklands, Southbank and to the War Memorial Shrine where we had a picnic lunch to save money.
Yesterday being Sunday we drove to Hanging Rock outside Macedon and had a picnic there too. I am ashamed to admit while my friends climbed the rock I slept under a tree.
Today while my friends are out running errands I am checking out my onward travel to Wangaratta by train and then I should have a lift to Swan Hill and then I will train back to Melbourne a week today.
Monday, January 9, 2012
About Me and Melbourne planning
Melbourne approaching...
Photo - ponypics Flying to Tiwi islands 2011Today is Tuesday, and I have just realised that tonight is my last night at home for almost two weeks. Tomorrow I fly to the Tiwi Islands for 2 days work and I fly out 6 hours after my return for Melbourne. Which reminds me - I need to contact my friends where I am staying as they have offered to pick me up from the airport.
Melbourne is very difficult to pack for - there is a saying in Australia - Melbourne has all four seasons in a day so you have to prepare for every possibility. so although its summer and I'd love just to pack summery clothes (and fit more in) I have to also pack for an unseasonal cold snap should it occur. Since I am flying with just carry on and attempting to travel light I will have to put some thought into my wardrobe and travelling accessories. These days it seems like a bit chunk of space has to be allocated to cords for charging laptop, camera, phone and e reader.
So in saying all that, and as I have to actually go out to work today (rats!!), I'd better get going....
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