I had an insanely busy week

[wiseheart]

As compared with the usual, incredibly busy weeks that I have as a rule. Ever since we've returned from St.Pölten, I haven't managed to catch my breath. There was always something to turn my carefully laid plans upside down. *sigh*

The main events were the meeting of retired colleagues on Wednesday (our school holds such a meeting every year), the rest of the Easter baking, some headway with the baby journal, the realization that I'll have to go to the retirement office again (some more documents needed to be handed in - why the official places can't do this between them I fail to understand) and another guy taking a look at the flat for the possible paint job.

Still, I managed to squeeze in a tiny bit of writing time, posted the next chapter of "Kansas 2" to AO3 and indulged in some narcissism by re-reading old stories of mine. What can I say? I still enjoy them, even though I seem to be in the minority.

Anyway, here are some photos from the baby journal headway. I'll take one of the new biscuits when they're properly draped over a pretty tray. *g*












These pages aren't very original, I just combined various sorts of scrapbook, origami and designer paper to make them look pretty. My creativity is pretty much down the drain at the moment.

Comments

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

My creativity is dry at present too. For my last effort, I tried to make some flowers with sweetie centres and managed to break the trigger on my glue gun. That killed what incentive was left.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, I know the feeling! I still haven't even started making the Raffaello bouquet for my goddaughter, and June is looming on the horizon already!

[akane42me.livejournal.com]

The baby journal pages are pretty! The pastels and graphics all go together so well.

I'm with you on the creativity-down-the-drain thing. Our spring weather is winter, hanging on, complete with a snowstorm Thursday. Blah.

Here's hoping the new week will give you time to relax.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Amen to that. Our weather is mostly pleasant, with the occasional rain, but so changeable it makes one constantly tired.

[just-jenni.livejournal.com]

I received your lovely Easter card. Thank you so much, it's beautiful!

Are you going by the name "Wiseheart" on AO3 too? I wouldn't mind reading something of yours.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

No, I'm going by Soledad - everywhere but here. The name was already taken when I joined LJ, so I picked the byname of a Silmarillion character. My AO3 page is linked to the front page of this journal. I hope you'll like what you find there.

I'm glad the card arrived safely. One never knows with postal services.

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

So pretty!

I know all about rereading old fanfics - after all, if you write them yourself you know they will meet all your happy points :)

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

That is very true. :) Besides, somebody has to appreciate them - so few outsiders do. I don't seem to have the secret ingredient that would make my stories widely popular.

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Wow, it does sound like you've had a busy week! it's amazing to me just how busy all our retired friends are.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Tell me about it! I'm seriously wondering how did I find the time to actually work just four months ago!

[meathiel]

See - I told you ... pensioners never have time. *lol*

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

True, true....

[amedia.livejournal.com]

The pages are darling! I like the way you've combined the various elements harmoniously--that's a form of creativity in itself.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm quite pleased with them, myself. I hope my goddaughter will like the journal, once it's done and the baby is here.

[mirasaui.livejournal.com]

Each page is super cute, love all the Teddies.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Teddies are the best. I love them beyond reason.