The news on what's new

Well goodness, it's been such a long time between posts! I can't believe how quickly the time has flown. My life has certainly gone through a lot of change in the meantime:

 

I graduated from University with Honours- a bittersweet end of an era, but an exciting entry into my new life as a health professional.

 

I completed a term and a half of vocal training! Something a bit different for me to try, I've always loved singing but wanted to improve my technique...now I'm hooked!

 

I've been doing some summer travelling exploring the wonder that the Australian landscape has to offer...by far my best experience was road tripping around Tasmania- that place is incredible!

 

Currently job hunting to embark on my career as a new graduate occupational therapist- I absolutely cannot wait to launch myself into this amazing profession. I'm also writing a journal article based on my Honours research...fingers crossed that in a few years I may have my first publication!

 

And importantly I've made quite a few updates to the tinsel and teacups product range!! New jewellery designs, new tea cosies, and a completely new product- vintage teacup candles! Keep an eye on the 'product range' page for soon to come updates...



New Product!



View from Mt Amos, Tasmania (after climbing all the way to the top!)

 

My Graduation



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To market, to market...

 

Today I enjoyed great weather and company at the Echuca-Moama market. Situated on the Victorian side of the Murray river, Echuca is a thriving tourist hotspot and a great place to venture on a weekend. This weekend Echuca played host to the 'Riverboats Music Festival' (for more info, click here), and was therefore bustling with people.

 

Just across the river in New South Wales, Moama has a regular community market (click here for the website). Today was the second time I attended the market as a stall holder- I think I may become somewhat of a regular as the folk are friendly and the atmosphere lively. I'll be heading back there on the 10th of March (Labour Day long weekend) so come along if you would like to view the 'tinsel and teacups' range in the flesh!

The 'tinsel and teacups' wooden necklaces at today's market

Winter Wonderland

I spent the day skiing at Falls Creek yesterday and thought it would be nice to share some images-

There was about 4cm of fresh snow fall overnight, so it was beautiful and powdery. It was also snowing lightly for most of the day, which was really pretty! 

These images are of Rocky Valley Lake, which is always a breathtaking view as you're skiing down the slopes.

Every year the locals, resort staff and guests at Falls Creek celebrate the first day of Winter by taking an icy plunge into Rocky Valley Lake. Over 70 people took part this year- I'm not sure if I would call them brave or crazy?!

Emma xx. 

Things that people (me) say when procrastinating

Procrastination: the act of procrastinating; putting off, delaying or defering an action to a later time.

Some people are better at it than others. When it comes to study, I've always been very talented at procrastinating. However, I'm at the pointy end of my degree now (last semester ever!!), and really can't afford to be a procrastinator anymore.

I was having a think about the silly excuses I have come up with before to justify delaying my study to a later time, and compiled a list of my top 10:

1. If I chill with friends now, I will be feeling relaxed and ready for study later!
2. I always work really well under pressure, one day will be plenty of time to do the assignment.
3. I really should clean my room first before studying, then I'll be able to concentrate better.
4. I'll just quickly jump on facebook to make sure I'm not missing out on any important goss...*an hour later*...guess I'd better start on that study. Oh wait I haven't checked twitter yet!
5. I'm feeling pretty tired, there's no way I can do study, I'd better take a nap.
6. I studied really hard yesterday, I deserve a day off.
7. I think I'll bake a cake.
8. It's Friday, end of the week, I have the whole weekend ahead of me for study.
9. It's Monday, start of the week, I'll ease my way into studying tomorrow.
10. My nails are so chipped! Best go paint them.

I know I'm not alone on this one, many of my peers seem to have similar thoughts. Why is it that we delay the inevitable? It just makes life more stressful later on.

Thankfully this semester I am knuckling down more than usual to make sure I have plenty of time to complete these final assessments...Oh wait I think I'm procrastinating right now, drats! Ok time to do some study!

This sums it up quite nicely!

Do you identify with this post? What are your procrastination excuses?

Emma xx.

Fashion Spy: Whispers and Rumours

According to an article posted today in Vogue:

"rumours are swirling that fast-fashion favourite H&M will soon be adding Australian stores to its roster"

In my excitement I jumped onto the H&M website and composed a lust-worthy outfit:

Blazer: $19.95 // Top: $12.95 // Pants: $24.95 // Shoes: $17.95 // Bag: $17.95

all together, that's a whole outfit for under $100 (US)!!

{oh please let the rumours be true}

Emma xx.