Wednesday 30 January 2013

So long since I've been here.

I know I've been neglecting the blog lately. It has been a mix of financial issues, job seeking, crafting and other things that have kept me from here. I am still carrying on with the list though, just taking things slower and counting on the little victories.

That being said, I've managed one of them - I gave blood on tuesday for the first time after the non starter the first time around where nothing was coming out once they'd got me all set up. I'm proud of myself in the sense that I achieved it and feel that now I can say I've conquered my phobia of needles and it's only taken 21 years to manage it. 

I am also trying to work hard on Pett's Originals as well as still attempting to get a new job. I've been unemployed for nearly 6 months and it's getting increasingly difficult to get employers to notice me and even give me an interview. I am trying to do things to better myself and increase my employability - I completed my ECDL Level 2 and Access Databasing course before the New Year and have just started a Level 2 book keeping course which should take around 6 months to complete. I am also making more items, throwing myself into crafting in between job searching and doing the odd event like flea markets and craft fairs. Right now I'm working on loom knitted hats and scarves, a huge patchwork quilt which is only 1/4 done so far and my gemstone pendants which are currently on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/PettsOriginals?ref=shop_name_search_sugg