Otherwise Engaged

How dreadfully boring it must be for you to read here that I have been too busy and not in the right frame of mind to create this week.  Although, I mindlessly started knitting a 1x1 rib scarf from some homespun yarn....  I really like the texture of this scrap of knitting.  It has soothed me.

The saddest thing is that I'm working this weekend too.  Although, for the first time in my life I am being paid overtime... normally I would take time in lieu or flextime... but I already have so much flextime accrued that it was starting to become ridiculous. And really, this is a case of a manager far removed from me making last minute decisions which significantly increased the workload of my little group at a time when I just couldn't-fit-any-more-in.  So they can pay the workerbee to make this all happen for them - they'll meet their bonus targets this year LOL.

In addition to "The Fun Adventures of Claire's Engineering Career" - we played and lost our touch football final on Tuesday, I went to an exhibition opening on Wednesday, had a hairdressers appointment on Thursday and last night watched the touch football grand final in the wintery rain, then had pizza and talkies with friends at their house.See.  The excuses never end.  I hate excuses by the way, never use them if I can help it... no one wants to hear them.  Least of all you I'm sure.

So.  Onwards.  Here are a few links I have recently enjoyed:

Meabh Warburton: A tapestry weaver who currently lives in the South of France (sigh).  Lots of glimpses of her life and artistic process.  I'm glad I re-found this blog.

Rag and Bone: Books, book art, bookbinding, paper craft, paper making, box making, journaling, design, print & patterns, textiles, origami, art events - the blog of a bookbindery.

Design?DNA: The blog of Amy from Nashville; I love the mix of stuff that has come up on Amy's blog - especially the textile and architecture related bits :-)

Hi Claire, Well if you need

Hi Claire, Well if you need some cheering up, think of how lucky you are to get paid overtime/flextime/time in lieu! I get none of the above when working (or travelling) on weekends (which unfortunately happens all too often - eg. off to Gladstone tomorrow)... Perhaps I should join the public service! I still have to look up that RACV magazine for you - it is sitting here but I never seem to get around to it.. Lynne

Imagine the pay cut Lynne

Imagine the pay cut :-p Why don't you travel on company time??? Perhaps it is the culture you are adhering to, more than your conditions of employment. The more you accept these impositions (and that is what they are), the more normal it becomes.... and the young engineers coming up behind you think that it is acceptable as well. Ultimately it is your choice, as you know.

what is it this past week,

what is it this past week, everyone i know is a little off, including me. love that tapestry weaver link, i used to weave and it is getting me re-inspired.

Hi Jude. It has been a bit

Hi Jude. It has been a bit tough this week, the will to create has vanished... temporarily I hope. Easter starts tonight, and I'm glad for the break.

Amazing how knitting can

Amazing how knitting can calm the soul...and you are still creating. ...enjoy the down time, recharge the battery....

The scarf has grown and I am

The scarf has grown and I am sinking into Easter gratefully :-) Thanks cyndy.