oh and that petrol price

Is on the rise again...............................

This week another 67c or is that 68c. That means within in a very short period petrol has gone up over R1.00

Just fetching the kids from school and doing the odd errands means a R50.00 cost in petrol a day. Home Schooling is starting to sound like a much better option but then I might just need that padded cell.

Anyway back to smiling, laughing.......and getting ready for those shows.

Happenings and my rant for the day

Life is extremely busy this end of the world. I have two shows/exhibitions coming up back to back almost and I'm feeling very overwhelmed.

The state of our economy and how I feel about the country offer no peace of mind, at all. I told hubby that it feels like we're heading in the same direction as Zimbabwe just at a much slower pace.

I have promised myself that I will have finished pieces at these shows. Why?? Because most South African's cannot appreciate a handmake lampwork bead even if it hit them in the face. Do people realise how much work goes into making these little pieces of art??? I don't think so. Yet, they will constantly rave over imported junk that is made by cheap labour who are treated so badly. So it comes down to cost - well, I guess you get what you pay for. And I love this afrikaans saying "Goed koop, is deurkoop" hope I spelt that right. Basically it means buying cheaply can be expensive.

And at the end of the day, yes it may only be glass but it is made with love and care and is unique!!

So this is my rant for the day.

Monday's Thought for the Day

Find Laughter

"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it."

- Bill Cosby -

Pay It Forward cont.................

Okay, we have 3.

Deeva, Maggie and Kare - your pendants will be on there way soon. Except Deevva's which will be ornamently. LOL

Back for a Sunday report later.

Starfish Pendants

Friday's Thought for the Day

Essentials Of Happiness

"The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."

- Allan K. Chalmers -

It's an exciting day filled with possibilities..........

Thanks to a fellow artist who gave me the heads up. It looks like I will now be able to sell on Ebay and Etsy. Astrid you're a STAR!!!

And I have something else up my sleeve. But not saying a word now until it is done. But it is a project I am very excited about.

No pictures today unless something jumps in front of the camera and says photograph me. Due to a lot of admin and a 3 year old with a whopper of a temperature yesterday I was not able to torch, but definitely have plans for today.

Oh and if you still want something for free - read the Pay it Forward post. There is still one place left.

Here's to a Tigger day and may it stay that way.