Even though my shoulders prevent me from doing as much as I’d like. I’ve still finished a number of objects lately, most made from papier maché. If you see something you like, give me a shout. With the exception of the pirate’s telescope I made for Lilith, they’re all up for grabs.
I was in a hurry when I bought my yoghurt before jumping on the train home. So I didn’t notice that there was no spoon. After a Google search, I found this tutorial: http://ow.ly/64mAv and made my own using an index card.
It worked out just fine, and I got to enjoy my vanilla yoghurt. One thing has to be said about using paper spoons though – They force you to eat fast. The ‘scoop’ part split at the middle fold before I was completely finished, but I managed anyway.
Many people have asked me what my Galdrabók (Book of Shadows) looks like. So I thought I’d show it off. I designed everything (frame, leather pattern and graphics) and built the frame myself. A friend in Denmark did the leather and I bound it all by hand. It’s printed on a color laser printer.
It isn’t light reading. There’s about 1400 A4 pages, and the thing weighs in at about 12 lbs/6kg.
I haven’t done much work on the physical book in the last couple of years, since I’ve saved almost everything on my server. What’s here is what’s in it now. But I plan to do something about that. I’ve got lots of room for additions.
The setup in the pictures isn’t my altar or anything. It was just an arrangement I did when I took the pictures. You’ll get to see my altar when it’s finished.
I simply have to get some me time every day. I find myself missing this. I have to get back to meditating and relaxing. I have way too much on my plate.
You might think it’s easy to just drop some things, but it isn’t. I only do what i absolutely have to when it comes to housework, but I still find it too much. I’ve always hated housework, so that doesn’t help. I wish I was financially independent, so that I could hire someone to do the things I don’t want to do. I know it sounds awful, but there actually are people who enjoy cleaning and washing. I don’t.
I want to devote myself to my family and my hobbies, not my job and housework.
Well,that’s enough venting for a while. Let’s get back to more positive things.
The herbs are growing like crazy. Well, some I’ve had to give up on, but the rest are doing fine. One is already 3 ft tall. It can get up to 12 ft, so I guess it has to grow fast.
I’ve made a couple of things in papier mâché. But the only thing I’ve finished so far (painted and all) is this crocodile
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I’ve also started on a staff for myself. So far it’s only been de-barked.
I’ve experimented a bit with baking and food. Among other things I’ve made bread with honey:
…and home made tortillas:
Which I used to make Quesadillas:
I’ve also made Skir (fresh cheese):
…and a ham and cheese pie with peppers and leeks:
All were surprisingly simple to make. Have a go yourself. I look forward to tasting more new things, and if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Well, I’ve been very busy lately with herbs, housework, family and work. But since I’m at home with a cold today, I’ve got a little time to update you on things.
I’ve done some papier-mâché:
I’ve replanted a lot of the herbs. This is what they look like now:
I’ve also done some baking experiments where I’ve baked bread in the skillet to emulate viking bread:
Oats, Wheat and Milk
Barley and Water
Both tasted fine with the spreads I used (avocado/egg and shrimp/mayo).
The last few days I’ve been very fed up with the regular, boring food I eat, so I’ve been trying new things. The day before yesterday, I made Penne with Creamed Salmon:
