Update

So, what have I been up to lately?
I've bought a pair of needle nose pliers, yes, tool geek I know! I kept having to go into Unitec to use a pair and it was quite annoying, having to go and do such a small thing at a completely different location. I think the main reason was that I was in the middle of bending a pin and it snapped off so I had to go all the way back home to solder it back on then thought, nah, Ill just go and buy my OWN pliers rather than going back and forth like this!!!

Next on the list??

A swage block!!!
Bit more expensive than a pair of needle nose pliers so may be a wee while away!!! Sigh.

Also, been working at a new job for the past month or so. Reception work which is nice because when I go home, I leave the job at the door!!! And its  nice break for my brain and my hands/elbows from the jewellery making :)

AND...been making a few pieces of jewellery for a friend of my brothers. Which has been good. recording time and expenses and travel and things. Getting into good habits. Well, trying to!!

So things are giong, not too fast which is good actually, because it means I can get used to things and slowly adjust!
Never thought it'd take over 6 months to get used to not being at uni tho...think I still have a wee way to go before Im feeling comfortable in my new routines and environments but its getting there, and thats the main thing :)