You're The Dream Unicorn!

As if I didn't have enough on my plate, I've decided to participate in Papergirl Brisbane. It's a really cool project where artists submit artworks which then get distributed to random people in the city by bicycle.. papergirl style! I love the idea of spreading free art throughout the city. And imagine being one of the lucky people to receive something. A wonderful surprise once you got over the strangeness of the situation.

I've got a couple of older prints that I'll be submitting, but I want to start on a few new pieces next week. Because apparently finding a new place to live, packing, and all those other art projects aren't keeping me busy enough.

I Hope I Never

Photo Friday: Cloudy

For Reasons Unknown

This isn't what I'd call a productive day. It's insanely hot today, and luckily enough I didn't have to go into work. The gallery is usually freezing and I wear a jumper year round when I'm at work, but the thought of walking to and from train stations was a bit disgusting. So I've been hiding out at home with the AC blasting. I've only gone outside twice, for boring things like hanging washing out and collecting the mail.

It's one of my best buddies birthdays at the end of the month, and I was hoping the mailbox might contain the presents I've ordered for her, but no luck. Although I did get an awesome surprise postcard from said buddy. It made me smile so much. It was from a silly little place we stopped at on a roadtrip many years ago. When I saw the date on this photo, it was hard to believe it was SIX years ago!

Other awesome mail this week included Picasso tickets. Considering that I spend ALL day looking at art, I'm actually pretty excited for this. To be honest, I think I'm more excited about a trip to Sydney, seeing different art (most exhibitions stay up for at least three months... it's easy to get bored with it), and having mad chats with my awesome arty buddy and Sydney hotel-mate.


So it's been a super lazy day. But, I did manage to order some film (waaay too much), so there will be ridiculous amounts of photos happening in Sydney. Hooray! My poor digital cameras have been neglected lately. I forgot how much fun it is to take a picture and actually have to wait before you can see it.

Still can't give up the good old iPhone though ;)

The Scoop

So, Thursday...

Those Kusama obliteration stickers are taking over.

I think because I look at it nearly every day I haven't really noticed how much the white has disappeared from that room. I guess it's like watching your own hair grow. I only noticed how much more colourful it was when I looked at the last pictures I took.

Apparently Amanda Palmer did a ninja gig today. I had lunch at the time that she played, but I happily hid out inside with my book. I just wasn't into participation at lunchtime.


Luckily I didn't wander off, becuase Laura came to find me to bring me this beautiful Holga. She's totally my awesome camera supplier. It came in it's original box, with a cute poster, and for some reason, tape. If anyone can explain the tape to me I'd appreciate it. I'm ordering some film now so hopefully I'll have it in time for my Sydney trip at the end of the month. Hooray!

You Got Nothing I Want

I've been trying to enjoy my days off, but last night I was lying in bed and it hit me just how soon my lease was up on my current place. I haven't even thought about packing, let alone actually started. And there has been no proper househunting happening. I've been doing a bit of looking on real estate websites, but must admit I haven't been very motivated. I haven't been going to any open houses or inspections. To be honest, it's all been rather disappointing. There's a lot of crap out there in my price range, and I'm worried that even when I do find the perfect place I'll get overlooked by a professional couple who have double the amount of money to contribute.

I've had a couple of offers from people to live with them, but I really want to try this living alone thing. Not only am I a grumpy person who needs quiet and solitude, I kind of also want to prove to myself that I can do it.

This is yet another one of those things that I told myself I'd worry about in the new year.. and hello.. it's January.

(And no, that picture is not my messy yard. Although, being an apartment dweller, I'd kill for a yard, even if it was as overgrown and weedy as that one.)

Hotter Than Hell

Ugh, summer. I'm really not dealing well with this heat. It's such a love/hate thing with me and this season. I hate feeling hot, I get sunburnt easily, work is always super busy. I hate the beach. Well, I hate sand, but love swimming in the ocean, but I think that might just be a by-product of growing up in a beach town and not having a swimming pool. I hate summer clothes, open toed shoes, and having the sun stream in my windows before 5am. I like hot tea, cardigans, wooly scarves, and not having to use the air conditioning.

BUT! Most of my favourite memories are from summers. Hanging out with my family at Christmas, road trips, and lazy afternoons with friends.
And of course there was that one year where, thanks to spending a whole season in another hemisphere, I managed to experience three summers in one year. Wonderful memories, but I didn't get to wear a single coat all year!


I've finally got a day off to do some major catching up on my to-do list (which is more like a book full of post-it notes). It's already 4.30 in the afternoon and I've barely touched it. I should probably prioritise with some of the things that are on that list of resolutions. I think some epic long overdue emailing, cutting out some colours and packing should be the most productive way to spend the rest of this afternoon. And drinking more water, of course.

She Said, She Said

Happy 2012!
I've been working over the New Years break, which has been good for the wallet. It was fairly quiet over the weekend, so I can't complain too much. Especially since the neighbours decided to have a fairly quiet night and let me get to sleep by 11pm. As much as I love the fresh starts that come along with the new year, I really hate the forced fun that people expect with New Years Eve. And don't even get me started on the crowds if I'm ever brave (stupid) enough to head into town on that silly night.

Here's some resolutions that will probably last two weeks, tops:

Blog at least every time I have days off.

Work on artwork at least every time I have days off.

Photo a day.

Go to Perth.

Make an effort to do more PROPER exercise.

Try a new recipe every month.

Drink more water.

Send more mail & email.

Make a dedicated studio/creative space when I move.


So far, the photo a day has been quite fun. You know, two days in. And the water consumption is going well apart from all the extra bathroom breaks. I might even do some exercise tomorrow. Maybe.