Spring at last?

[jadesfire]

Good morning, campers. How is everyone this sunny spring morning? I'm much better for a relaxing weekend at home, seeing people, cooking, crocheting and generally letting myself just 'be' for a couple of days. It's going to be another busy week, but at least I feel ready to face it today.

Not much to report otherwise. I'm crocheting like a mad woman, writing as fast as I can (and yes, okay, I'd be outpaced by a snail right now, but I'm trying!) and working hard, which is surprisingly satisfying. I'm also itching for a camera phone, so that I don't have to remember to take the camera out with me all the time. Will have to see what I get offered when my contract comes up for renewal.

The most exciting thing about today is that it's my last trip to London on a Monday afternoon \o/ I've been travelling back and forth since last September, and while the course has been really good, I'm really, really looking forward to not having to make that journey every week. I made cake in honour of the occasion, then left it in the kitchen *headdesk* Hopefully the other half brought into town, otherwise I'm sure the folks at work will enjoy it. It's an unusual one - orange yoghurt cake. I got the recipe from mumsnet here, and added 2 tbsp of cocoa to make it a chocolate orange cake. It's one of those "throw everything in the bowl, then in the tin" recipes, which are definitely my favourite, and the resulting cake has managed to be dense, light and moise all at the same time. Nom.

I've been gathering links for you lately, but have lost track of what I have and haven't posted, so apologies for any repetition:

The Latest Guerilla Knitter draws attention from the police.

Cardboard city, but not what you're thinking

Little Billy's Letters and some awesome replies.

Visualising the Internet. I love graphics like this for statistics. Much easier for visual learners like me.

Speaking of which, The VARK learning styles survey is worth a look and has some interesting links from its final page.

The trouble with ebooks

Pictures of breakfasts from around the world. Stunning photography.

Self-sorting craft box. WANT.

Gummi bear chandelier. No, really.

Patrick Hughes. 3D art, from a certain point of view.

Comments

[aeron-lanart.livejournal.com]

I'm knackered and on my way to bed, seriously wondering why I thought doing 4 weeks of nights was a good idea! I've just about finished my 2nd). I am repeating my mantra at regular intervals to remind me... think of the money... think of the money... think of the money... I do have a new batmobile though, so I'm happy about that. Only problem with it is that there isn't anywhere in the car to hang my bats *from* without me doing crafty things so right now I have 4 cuddly bats in my glove compartment. It's a good job they're all friends. The sticky bats are back in my windows though so at least it's not a batmobile under false pretences.

Mmm cake...

Oh, and random post is random. Mine that is.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I love the Letters by Billy, especially the letter the National Hobo Association (who knew such an organization existed?). And the self sorting craft bin is awesome.

[caersmane.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're feeling better today. *hugs*

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love the guerrilla knitter, but I agree with a commenter that it would be better if they picked non-living things to cover up.

Those breakfast photos are lovely, and I want the cup from the French one.

That self-sorting bin is pretty nifty.

The chandelier itself is not a style I'm particularly fond of, but I want to know where the acrylic gummi bears came from!

I always find information about learning styles to be interesting. I'm completely useless when it comes to aural-only information. I love how the results pages are in the style of the particular learning mode.

[azure-chaos.livejournal.com]

I was disappointed that the gummi bears were acrylic. What's the point of a chandelier (lamp shade, let's face it, it's a lamp shade) made of gummi bears if you can't sit and pick them off to eat one by one lol.

[naye]

Cake sounds nommy. ♥ And yay not having to go for weekly commutes! *hugs*