Real Life Interuptus

Work has once again drawn me into it's clutches. Like a villainous puppeteer, it forces me to dance to the tune of sacrifice and humility. On one hand, it can play out gloriously. On the other it can leave this poor, misshapen puppet feeling the tension in her neck returning.

However! There is still inspiration out there, and here are a few ideas that have been playing backstage in the moments of silence.

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation - how did I not know about this before? It's not a new idea to be kind to people, but here this site makes it organised and enticing for do-gooders like myself. I want to instigate a project with my school (or at least one class) based on these principles. I have vague plans of making some of Dottie's art dolls as a mini RAK for people I know.

The local fabric shop are holding some more classes soon, one starting this weekend. I will soon be the proud creator of a plastic coated handbag. (Imagine a material bag, sandwiched between two layers of plastic). I'm hoping it turns out well and I can give it to my Mum for Mother's Day.

My best friend (and Maid of Honour at our wedding last year) is pregnant! There will be many more baby crafts about, let me tell you.

Now if only the puppeteer would stop putting me into plays where teenagers hit each other in the name of 'playing around'. I did not sign up for a Punch and Judy show.