(This blogpost was scheduled and if you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you read the first part already and know why I am absent…)
It’s September and oh, how I love this month! Even when I was a kid, it was my favorite month of the year. I was always glad that Summer was over – not that I didn’t like the holidays but I was a ‘rhythm/routine’ kinda girl even back then. And then there was that promising feeling of going back to school: new teachers, new lessons to learn, a new calender to fill and new experiences in the offing…
That feeling is back because I start a new (temporary) job today!
I am detached via an agency and I will work until the end of December at the “Zeeland Archives“. I look forward to stick my nose into old/ancient documents for three days a week, looking through all those old writings that I will have to sort and handle… I bet I will get inspired somehow and you might see old lettering and script come creeping into my art journals.
(The image is from the Dutch website Wat staat daer, where people can practise reading old scripts.)
So, a change is gonna come and all this means that I will not be able to write blogposts as frequent as before.
SO SORRY, DESKERS, but I will skip the Wednesday blogposts – at least in the next few weeks – until I found my niche and a new routine. My Friday (haiku) blogpost that I intend to keep going will probably be a little longer – when I have extra art to show. And when I’m settled and used to a new routine, I might find a way to join Julia’s group of WOYWW deskers again.
So here is my – for the time being – last desk photo (made on Tuesday.)
See the fabric on my desk? Our new couch (ordered back in June) arrived and although it is beautiful as it is, I thought it could do with some nice little cushions. It will make the couch extra special and comfy – so I dived into my stasch and found this piece of velvet that I have no idea where it came from, but it’s exactly the right fabric, color and pattern. I walked to the second hand store and got me three, cheap cushions. Now I need to find two other pieces of fabric to my liking (something ‘etnic’, Ikat) so I can make the covers.
Oh, and last week I also bought me a pair of great walking shoes in a huge sale. See: all good things come in threes!
The next/latest art journal spreads are only two (but the third is on my desk so that counts!)
The Chronicles of Marit 2019 – Week 32
The Chronicles of Marit 2019 – Week 33
Thanks for your visit, thanks to all my fellow deskers for becoming my friends over the last years – I will try my best to find a routine that will allow me to step back into the WOYWW circle again after a while.
Enjoy September, enjoy life,
keep on rockin’ in the free world!
Helen Lindfield says
Good luck with your job, it sounds fascinating. I always write my posts on a Tuesday and link in the mornings so maybe you could try that, but hope that you find a way to join in somehow… It won’t be the same without your Chronicles (love today’s!) Helen #1
Sarah Brennan says
Good luck with the new temporary job Marit. Love the week 33 layout with the opening head, it’s a great idea. Look forward to seeing the finished cushions when you have time. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
Neet Hickson says
Well, Congrats on the new job but please don’t leave us. Schedule the post and link in the evening or something, but don’t have us without a Chronicle from Marit. Love your latest ones by the way, especially how you merged the Beatles into one another.
I hope you enjoy the new job and get a lot from it but please don’t leave.
Hugs, Neet 7 xx
Lilian B says
Good luck with your new job merit Two great pages but the second page is very thoughtful love it.
shazsilverwolf says
Hi Marit, and good luck in the new job. What a fascinating thing to be doing! We will miss you until you rejoin us. Great art journal, they are always so inspiring. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #4 X
Christine says
Congratulations on your new job…. sounds really interesting, not quite archaeology but close.
Take care until we welcome you back here
Christine #16
Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith says
Good luck in your new job, Marit – how exciting! I only work part-time too and it’s so much easier than working full time! Hope you can still make WOYWW once in a while to keep in touch. Loving both your spreads – super cool, as usual! xx zsuzsa #18
Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith says
Oh, and the fabric – gorgeous! Reminds me of marbling!
LLJ says
Well, I shall miss your desks over the next few weeks Marit but the job sounds amazing, you’re going to have such an interesting time. IT would be my idea o heaven too, poring over old archives like that…hope you really enjoy the experience!
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
Julia says
Perfect job! Wow, I hope it’s as interesting as it sounds and that you love it! Of course we’ll miss you but hey, we’re flexible and know where to find you! Important that you keep up with your chronicles if you can. Excited for these next few months for you. Xx
Monique says
Dear Marit,
Thank you for all the beauty and your wonderful creations!
Xx Monique
Carolyn Staton says
Good luck with the new job – it sounds interesting. We will miss you and your chronicles – love the ones you posted today. Happy WOYWW. Have a lovely week. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#12)
Stacy says
Hi Marit, I hope the new job brings you happiness and lots of inspiration if that sample text is anything to go by. ( it looks gorgeous) 🙂 ~Stacy #24
Angela Radford says
Hi Marit, hope you enjoy the new job and look forward to your return to the desk day. I think children do generally enjoy going back to school. They love the holidays for sure but after so long they get bored and miss their friends. Have a lovely woyww and a happy creative week, Angela x11x
Carol N says
I hope your new job goes wonderfully!
Have enjoyed your fun pages!
Carol N #22
Elizabeth Worthington says
Congratulations on the new job, Marit, which sounds fascinating. I hope you will eventually be able to return to WOYWW once things have settled down. In the meantime, I wish you good luck with the job. Elizabeth x #21
Robert says
What an exciting change for you! Congratulations! Just to be in the same room with all of those wonderful old documents with incredible script will be completely amazing. All of those physical records of people’s past lives; such HISTORY!
Shaz says
Hope you’re adjusting speedily to your new routine in temp job Marit.. I love that velvet what a great find, well done!
Happy very belated WOYWW. Thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x #20
{Wonderful Words of Life – Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Arnoldo Romero says
Congratulations on your new job! It sounds like a fascinating position, and I’m sure you’ll find lots of inspiration through handling all those historical documents. Your two journaling pages are as awe inspiring as always. I especially like the second one, with the silhouette with thoughts blurting out of it’s brain. Happy belated WOYWW!