About 10 days ago I made a couple of etsy purchases.

Last night they arrived in the post. How lovely. They exceeded my expectations. Both were sent in beautiful packages. With extra things, small notes, hand wrapping, delicate touches. It was so joyous.

One came from Paris the other from Los Angeles. These cities are foreign to me and I don't know anyone who lives there, but here I was receiving gifts from far away places, wrapped in personal touches with hope and pride attached to each one. I know I did pay for them. But it felt so much nicer than a purchase from a normal shop, a grumpy sales girl going through the motions, trapped in her air conditioned mall.

I love it. Etsy you are so special.

Thank you.

It's been on my mind for a while now to create some small images to have printed onto art paper. These are my first in what I hope will be an inspiring ongoing series. The pelican is my favourite.

It has taken me a little while, but I finally got around to making and then taking photos TtV. Through the viewfinder. I've had an old Kodak Brownie Reflex for years, and am so thrilled that I have found a way to revive it and bring it to life. I love it. This is one of my first photos.

This is my first ever blog. Today is the 19th of October 2006. It is 8.12am and it is a beautiful sun filled day outside.