Well, Rob and Jitka have my utmost respect. Because today, the whole of my upper body aches like crazy. My ribs, my shoulders, my arms, hands, back, hell, even my boobs are wrecking!! All for one tiny glass bowl. The thought of cutting something big like a centre bowl with an intricate patten, would make me break out in a cold sweat. I didn't realise just how physically weak I am!! Better dust off my rowing machine......
Saying that though, I did have an amazing morning yesterday. I think I can really use that in my jewellery. Suddenly I have a whole new range in mind...... :)


Well, been up since 3.15 this morning, so managed a few hours sleep again... not bad. Now can't decide what to do with my day. I think I'll give work a miss, in too much pain, and anyway, my kiln won't be ready until tomorrow, so I'll go in then, and then I can start polishing on Thursday. If I go in today, I will be tempted to peek inside my kiln, and I know it will still be too hot. I have fallen foul of my impatience in the past, where on opening the lid, I hear a sickening 'ping!' and then have to sit and curse and remind myself about 'thermal shock' and how it is the reason you just don't do it until it is cold!!

Now I am going to blitz this place in the hope of FINALLY getting some paint on the walls at some point today!!