Privacy

I learnt something really interesting lately, for me anyhow. It's about our privacy. Which is funny, because up untill the age of 20 nobody would have had to teach me about that. I kept things pretty close to my chest and didn't like to gossip or delve into other people's business. But when I decided to fully go with God I threw the baby out with the bath water. Infact I did all these things that were totally unnatural to me because I thought it was what God wanted. I wasn't a people person, but started forcing myself into close relationships with church members...because I was told we were a family... I didn't feel that way but tried to make it that way and because it went so against the grain I went about it totally wrong! I just opened up and would share with anyone things totally personal to myself.
But at bible study this week I asked about it. And they said that you need to be careful who you share stuff with, even in the church. "Isn't that just trying to protect your reputation?" I asked. No. The reason is, if something is special to you, don't tell just anyone coz they could gossip about it and trample your special "thing" into the ground.
"Don't throw your pearls to pigs" Jesus said. "They will only trample it under ground". And I always wondered what that meant!!

Obedience

 Well, the work dried up for a bit but God made it clear to me that I need to have total obedience in my life, not partial, like King Saul in the bible. So when God helped me take the steps to fully obey Him, the work flowed back in. Not that we obey God to prosper financially... but I just think God withdrew His blessing for a while there. 

So last week I signwrote a Mini Cooper... with racing stripes! Theyre pretty hard to do!

And Nigel's sister has a new baby and I crocheted these little cardies for her. The patterns are from Holland Designs.

sewing stuff

 I have an old friend named Sasha whom I have known since we were babies. We went to the same church so were in the same Sunday School class as 4 year olds. Then when we got older we became Sunday School teachers and taught 4 years olds in the very same room we used to be in!

We have started a new church now, but the stories still cool.

I was Sasha and Matthews bridesmaide quite a few years ago now, and they are having their first baby, so this is what I made her for her recent baby shower. A baby sling! I had to extend the pattern by about 30cms (it was quite a small pattern), but the link to this pattern can be found here.

Another thing... our flat has had these grotty old, mouldy old curtains since I moved in in January. So I asked my landlord that if I bought the material and sewed them myself, could I get reimbursed the money and they said yes! So I have nice new curtains now. ( In the lounge, I still have the two rooms to do). They look a bit messy coz I didn't have enough curtain hooks... soon to be remedied, but I like them!

Just realised I didn't upload the final picture of my van to my blog. I've redone it to what it was... with more emphasis on what I do. Signwriting. Although someone bought a bag off my etsy site yesterday, and now I'm really desiring to make more! well maybe I can, just do it more in my spare time... why can't I stick to one thing??

special events

Catherine's cousin Aziza turns 9 today so I made her a little cake. Catherine also made her some cupcakes. I don't think her family really celebrates birthdays so I hope this will be a nice treat for her.

Also... a wedding on a budget... I am practicing doing my own nails. Usually my nails look like I've spent the day digging ditches... (because I may have been!). I think I may have to splash out and buy the $30 french manicure set though, coz this $2 stuff didnt even last a day.

Nigel is a huge sushi fan, and so I am getting better and better at making sushi... although this is the first time in a few weeks I have been able to access You Tube, and it turns out I'm doing it all wrong! I've been using the whole sheet instead of cutting it in half. We also want to get it tasting authentic... so we will probably research the proper rice they use... and the proper rice seasoning. But even though it doesn't quite taste like the bought stuff... we still find it quite yummy! (And who can master in a few weeks what takes the experts years of practice anyhow?).

Wanna see something gross?

What a way to get rid of a wart.... I was totally sick of the thing and asked the doctor to use the dry ice a bit longer.. now I've got this gross-as thing on my foot! Lovely huh?