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2011 is all about new beginnings!

So 2011 started well. I decided to go for it by starting up my own craft business Forest Elf which is going really well so far. I have had a great response and the word is spreading! I am even due to have a feature in a local magazine soon which is very exciting. I got a part time job working in a magazine subscription company, 9-1 which is perfect as it means I come home and have the whole afternoon to sew! Although my sewing machine has broken which is slightly annoying especially as I have THE worst Singer model ever apparently!

This week I moved into my new place, Forge Cottage. I love it! Probably my favourite abode so far and I have lived in a lot of places. Mini seems to have settled in straight away. She, like me is a bit of a gypsy cat! I love the fact I only have a wood burner for heating. It might be because I am a fire sign, Leo but I love fires! I find the smell of burning wood so comforting.







I have a feeling I won't be leaving this place for a while, which is a relief as I am sick of moving every 6-12 months!

After packing all my stuff which was mainly vintage clothing I decided to sell some as have way too much! I have been collecting for 10 years now. I have always wanted a vintage shop. Seeing as I started my Forest Elf craft as a business I thought I might as well have a Vintage Forest Elf! Having an online shop is just perfect, no worries of renting a shop and all the overheads that go with it. Obviously I would still love to have my own boutique because there is nothing like it but the internet is a good place to start. Check my page out on facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/Forestelfvintage

So now I am more settled and am back in the Shire I have had to transfer doctors, oncologist and surgeon! I have decided that I want another mastectomy. I am in no rush though as would like a break from surgery and hospitals! By the time I get to see a surgeon and go on the waiting list it could be months anyway! I will be so happy when it is completely over once and for all. I will just have 3 years left of tamoxifen and that will be the end of it!

So I have a feeling I'm in for a great summer and rest of the year with my business. It would be nice to be completely self employed one day.

I knew 2011 had to be my year seeing as 11 is my life path number amongst other things. I hope 2011 is a great year for you too. It just goes to show, as much shit that you go through there is always good things round the corner. You just have to stay positive and make your dreams happen!

Comments

Amy W said…
What a cute little place, can I move in :)
27 February 2011 at 13:02
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Keep finding that light and live life as it is, there are many who passed that test of our creator and I knew you can do it without a doubt.
28 April 2011 at 01:58
FAMEDS said…
Emily,

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19 May 2011 at 16:32
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Hope you had a good and enjoyable 2011. I wish you have a great 2012 too. My wishes and prayers for you always.
Keep posting.
12 February 2012 at 04:52
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