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Hi Everyone,

As you all probably know by now I’m currently doing a CELTA course (and it’s pretty intense too!) I’ve had to make a hard decision and close my shop for a few months so that I can focus on it. I’m also working part-time, which doesn’t help as I never seem to have the time to do anything! I was going to design some Christmas cards but I’ve had to put that on hold for now until I get this frigging course out of the way.

It’ll all be worth it though; in a few months time I’ll be cruising round Hong Kong drinking bubble tea!

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Miscellaneous

 

 

Yesterday we were wondering around East London because it was the Open House London event. I had no idea there were so many beautiful buildings; it just goes to show I don’t truly appreciate what’s on offer in London. After visiting the Hoxton Hall (again, a wonderful building full of character) we headed to F Cooke,- a proper pie and mash shop. It’s like being in the 80’s or something and the decor is amazing; I love the long tables and benches too. I had pie and mash with parsley sauce and it was proper tasty! It’s not fussy food- just nice and simple.

I’d defiantly recommend going there if you want a bit of nostalgia and eat traditional English food. All in all, a pretty good day indeed!

 

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London

 

 

I’m SO happy with my new tattoo!! Yesterday I went to Nine Tails Tattoo to get it done and I’m dead chuffed about it; it was better than I expected in terms of the quality.  I got it all done in one sitting and I spent about three hours lying on my back…. I have a sore arm and back! Now I have to clean it and moisturise it every day for the next two weeks. Apparently the tattoo will get slightly itchy and I’ve been warned not too pick at it.

Thanks guys for the awesome tattoo- I’ll be back again for sure!

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London, Miscellaneous

 

I was proper chuffed to be part of Hellohead’s live portrait event on Wednesday 22nd at Cargo, Shoreditch. The event was to raise money for The National Autistic Society– a very good cause indeed. I work with children with autism so it was something which was quite personal to me, hence why I volunteered!

To be honest with you, I was bricking it as I’ve never done anything like this before. I normally draw animals and birds with rosy cheeks so this was out of my comfort zone. It was nerve racking at first, however, after the first portrait I was on a roll and there was even a small number of people waiting for me to draw them! It was really good experience to do quick doodles as I usually spend quite a lot of time on the computer.

I was too busy drawing, drinking and yapping away (ha!) so these are the only photos I took! You can see more photos of the night over at Hellohead’s Facebook Page. 

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London

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