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18 June 2013

A Mundane Monday Tale (#1)


Recently Charlotte from Charlotte's web started up a 'Mundane Midweek' tag, which I have been meaning to get involved with, but yesterday Ellie tagged me in her 'Mundane Monday' post so this is where I've decided to start! (and yes, I do realise it's no longer Monday, but you're gonna have to just roll with it!)

The day started with an early morning wake-up call for the boy as he had a 7am split-shift to get to (soooo not envious, especially as he didn’t finish the previous night’s shift until midnight so got about 5 hours sleep), after which I slept terribly because a) I have rubbish shoulders and b) I’m not so good at getting back to sleep after I’ve been woken up by an alarm. Anyway, after a few texts with my catfish, who is back home near B-town (that’ll be Bristol) and was off to meet lovely Martha, I eventually got up at 8:30 and dragged my painful shoulders/back/ankle (great combo) upstairs for a wake-up cuppa. I then did my morning usual - logged on to the old Bloglovin and had a good read of those posts that had appeared overnight/early in the morning - then went and made myself some toast. Just butter. I’m not one for fancy condiments. 

After breks I had a shower (by this time it was 10ish) then waited to hear from the boy who was finishing the morning-half of his shift at 11am. When he arrived home I cooked him scrambled eggs to accompany his cold toast (how he eats that, I don’t know!) and then I whiled away the next few hours, with my boy by my side, reading, chatting with Auntie Ju on the phone (so lovely to catch up!) and internet-browsing (the latter of which I came away from feeling dreadfully angry thanks to a couple of items in the news). Just after 1ish the boy left to pick up some bits from Machine Mart (oh that dreaded motorhome!) during which I put on his lunch (nothing exciting, just mash, quorn pieces and broccoli cheese!) then walked him back to work for 3pm.

After dropping him off (bless, making him sound like a child!) I then went on a hunt for bits for Glastonbury, although I had no real clue what exactly to look for. I tried on a denim pinafore dress, which I adored on the hanger, but didn't like on (I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, pinafores and my hips just do not suit!) and then went and bought some wellies (no Hunters for me I'm afraid) before popping to New Look and H&M for another browse. However, no such Glasto-festo-luck for me, and I came away empty-handed (apart from the aforementioned wellies which, in my mind, is as good as being empty-handed anyway).

Late-afternoon came and with it a quick chat to Moom - about this Sunday’s visit to London to meet Chloe, more about that to come - before I made myself some lunch (melty cheese wrap with my fave M&S Nachos!) and settled in to watch Midnight in Paris. A couple of things about the film annoyed me (Hemingway's portrayal and Michael Sheen and Rachel McAdams, urgh) but I loved the overall idea of the film and it made me fall in love with Paris that little bit more (and that opening/closing music? Divine!).

Feeling a little inspired, I thought I’d have another go at sketching something. Forever in awe of the wonderful talents of many friends - Ella, Paige and Jaymie to name but a few - I decided the other day that I’d try and make myself a necklace. Nothing fancy, just using shrink plastic, but something I could say I’d made with my own bare hands! I started with a sketch of Eric, which I was pleased with, but on the two occasions I shrunk him something didn't come out right - the first Eric was all wobbly and the second went  a little brown. This time, I decided to try out a teacup and saucer and a cupcake (oh so very me!) and the outcome wasn't too bad!! The oven wasn't as hot as previous times so I'm thinking that might have had something to do with it?!

In the evening, alongside the jewellery-making, and Chloe Lee facebook chatting, I cooked a risotto although managed to not start it until 8:30 (thanks to the fact that, after shopping and the phone call, I'd forgotten I hadn't eaten lunch therefore didn't do so until about 4:30) which was pretty ridiculous because it meant not sitting down to dinner until 9:45!! Honestly, what is it with me and late dinners right now?! I then spent the rest of the time between eating/finshing dins watching Girls and waiting for the boy to get back, which he did just before midnight. After a little chat about how his evening shift went (well, in case you are wondering, almost not like work at all!) the boy settled down to read 5 pages of his book (so specific) and I wandered downstairs to sort the bed out (we have a topper and it moves every single day - such an irritation!) and read a couple of pages of my book before the boy came down and the light went out!

So there we have it, my mundane Monday! Grant it a few parts of the day were enjoyable - spending time with my boy, phone calls, watching the film/Girls and doodling, but the bits in-between give you an idea of what I get up to on a daily basis (i.e. not very much!).

I hope you all had an un-mundane Monday!!

9 comments:

  1. Eeeek your drawings turned out so gorgeous! Can't wait to see them attached to a necklace doll <33

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    1. Oh you sugary-sweet-plum :) Thank you! I'm going to play around, maybe purchase some different pens and try and think up a few different designs, before I attach anything but I'll let you know when I do :D xx

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  2. I love your homemade jewellery, they are so sweet :) I've never tried shrink plastic, but it's definitely on my to-do list! xx

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    1. Thank you! As I said above, I'm going to have another go, as they aren't quite right, but I'm really pleased the second lot came out alright! And you should, it's fun!! xx

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  3. I love the little tea cup!!! Very darling Tori dear!! xo

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    1. Thank you my love! I've today bought some pastel-coloured sharpies so am going to give it another go!! :) xx

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  4. When I use shrink plastic I always put the oven on a lot lower than the pack suggests (the brand I sell in my shop www.Musha-makes.com says 160 but I put it at around 100-110) and just keep an eye on it, I find that if it shrinks too quick it can sometimes distort and and if its on too hot it can cause the murky colours like you got)
    It's so much fun to play around with isn't it!
    xxx

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    1. Oooooo, thank you for the info Charlotte! I'm going to try and think up a couple of designs tomorrow (I honestly do not understand why I am struggling so much to do so!) and will follow your instructions :)

      xx

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  5. Shrink plastic sounds like so much fun! If I had a shred of artistic ability I'd be all over that stuff like a rash! Your drawings are so so cute! :)

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