I am addicted to surfing the internet. I know I’m not on my own, people. I love it but sometimes I resent it. Purely for the reason that I don’t get anything done. Like tonight, for example. I sat down, to write a post about asking you to let me know where you are in the world. That post hasn’t been written, because I’ve just been trawling through an eclectic mixture of sweet, sweet websites. And now I’m writing about something totally unintended. But that’s ok.
Plus, I should be in bed. I promised myself I would finish my book tonight, so that I can start my new book club book, A Gate At The Stairs by Lorrie Moore. ( I know. I am actually, like, in a book club. Made up of two whole people. Ahem.)
Anyways, one new diamond in the rough I in particular, which I wanted to mention is Cathe Holden’s Just Something I Made. What a clever, clever lady. There are so many thing to look at on her site, I think I’ll be here till Monday. Her studio is my studio in 2 years. It is exactly as I see it. The stuff she collects is the stuff I collect and want to collect more of. Its quite uncanny. (Or is it?)
It’s one of those kinds of studios where everything collected has a special memory, a romantic connection. It’s what you would see if you could delve into the depths of the left side of this ladys brain. That’s not supposed to be freaky. Right now, I’m a five year old in an old fashioned sweet shop. I can’t believe my luck.
Ok, so I may aswell combine this post with the one I was actually supposed to be writing, which was to encourage you to leave me a comment on this site, letting me know where you’re checking in from. I’m really curious to know. And even more curious, because I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have a little map thingy to the bottom right of the screen, called MapClustr, which tells you and I where my web hits are coming from. I’m 1) surprised 2) totally flattered to see that I have visitors as far away as Japan. How cool is that? Thank you whoever you are for visiting. It truly excites me when I login to my little stats screen. I don’t know who you are, I don’t know exactly where you are, its all very vague right now. But if you have a spare second, I’d love it if you dropped me a line using the comment box at the end of this post, telling me your town, county and country where you live. Maybe even how you came across my site if you like. If not, no sweat. It’s just a bit of fun. (I’m smiling)
Ok, well, I’ll hopefully see you soon. Nighty night.
I’m in France…but only just…I’m right on the Swiss border, not far from Geneva. Can[‘t quite believe I’ve been here seven years! If you ever find you have a spare couple of days, Easyjet fly here very cheaply and I’d love to show you round! Come and visit soooon! xxxxxxxx
Thank you Sarah. I would love to! Thanks for letting me know where you are…..x
When I posted this last night, I received an email within minutes from the lady who owns the amazing studio! She was so friendly and so far away in America.
I’m not as far away as some of your readers. I’m in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. I just found you via a retweet from Emma Case. Congrats on giving up your job – it’s such a brave move to decide to work for yourself. Jules x
Thank you Jules – I’m not quite there yet but I’m hoping I’ll get there in the end. Thanks for your comment. I don’t get many, so when I do, it makes my day!