finding the narrative
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October 17, 2023
I’m forever asking Hannah if she can see my boobs through the shirt I’m wearing. I hold them like they need to be supported while asking. Every time, she says that she can’t. “Really? You can’t see my moobs?”
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Crochet Needle Kit | Caribbean Rosewood Crochet Needle Handle
In today’s video, I turn a handle for a crochet needle set. Turning this was very similar to a pen. I went off some pictures on the internet and suggestions from people to come up with a design. The Caribbean Rosewood is quite soft, making it a delicate turning. Even sanding was a bit tricky,…
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October 14, 2023
I was working away at a few things today. I put the first coat of wipe-on poly on the bookshelf. Finished turning a bowl. Made a handle for the crochet kit and filmed it for Monday’s video. Once these things are wrapped up, I’ve got a few more things to get started on, like yarn…
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October 13, 2023
I’m having a hard time trying to figure out what to write about today. In some ways, that’s not a bad thing. Having a slow day is good.
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October 12, 2023
I finished building a bookshelf today. It still needs a finish, but it’s built. I really enjoyed this project and am looking forward to working on more larger pieces.
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October 11, 2023
Not even a few years ago, if you would’ve asked me to buy a router, I would’ve come back with something to transmit the internet. It’d have multiple antennae and lights that flash green when everything is working the way it should. To set it up, I’d use a computer.
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October 10, 2023
I learned something about myself today that I already knew. See, I was given the day to clean a room of the library. Just the one room. It was a mess, filled with loose cables and broken computers. Spending the day working on just the one task reminded me of how I work best when…
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Pen Turning | Redheart with Titanium Gold Hardware Slimline Pen
In today’s video, I turn a slimline ballpoint pen using Redheart wood and titanium gold hardware. This is my first time turning Redheart and I quite enjoyed it. It felt softer, requiring a gentler touch. The colour of the wood is just stunning. For this pen, I opted for a friction finish, Shellewax, instead of…
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October 8, 2023
I’ve never been all that big on family events. Dinners and barbecues, weddings and celebrations, with my family have never appealed to me. I’d rather not go. My extended family gets along great, from what I can tell, but I can’t seem to find the same comfort in their company.
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October 7, 2023
The last few visits to the shop haven’t been as productive as I would’ve liked. It’s been scattered. I’ll start something, leave off and start another something, and then leave that and do something else. The focus and commitment isn’t there.
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October 6, 2023
It’s 11:30 pm on a Friday night and I’m at the workshop. I become obsessive about things. My ideas become my vision. My hands have to do the work. My patience can’t seem to wait. I have to go home but I don’t feel like I’m done yet. There’s still so much more to do, so…