Random

Weird days lately. Working and working, got three episodes of Glee left (to translate, not to watch).

Meanwhile it's getting really cold outside. I went to my Granny's birthday party on Sunday and almost froze to death, even in tall socks, leather jacket and gloves I crocheted last autumn.

Long story short - I'm feeling a bit down. Cold, lonely, depressed by constant translating and, let's be honest, lack of life. The only good thing that happened lately - I got payed for two of my recent translating projects ('Contender' and '30 Rock').

Don't know why I even bother to write this, honestly - it's not like there's someone on this blog) So I'm gonna stop all the brooding and complaining and go to bed. It's like 2.18 a.m. in my city now)

And a pretty thing, to end on the positive thought - my late grandma's (or great grandma's, I'm not sure) little pocket watch that I'm going to watch as a necklace with this chain and keys. It's not even vintage, it's already antique.

Autumn is LOVE

I love autumn more than any other season, and it always was this way. I was born in October, and I've always loved the feel of autumn - the air is clearer, the weather is milder than in summer, you can experiment with clothes, layers, crarfs, gloves, boots, tigh-high socks and so long.

And I especially thankful to this wonderful season for such a creative mood. Everything I do - knitting, writing, painting - seems much more delicious in autumn.

There're some things that are making me happy this September:

- pumpkin earings, made by my mom. She's actually an author of almost all of my jewelry - she has a real talent for such things

- candles. I live candle light and little lighs I have over my bad. It's a real magic and beauty.

- silver. I've never been a fan of gold or any other kind of yellow metal, but I adore silver (and reading, BTW))) It's a coincidence, but good books are always a part of my autumn. And I love this postcard (it was a gift from the Modern Art museum)

- cherry syrup, made by my dad. My relationships with him were pretty hard during the years, but now we're on a pretty good spot. And he really makes an amazing cherry syrup. I've painted this jar of syrup and gave it to my friend Sasha, but I still have plenty in my kitchen)

- cross-stitching and embroidery. Not doing much of this lately, just this pillowcase. This pattern is originally from a book of celtic patterns, and brown&turquoise is my favorite color combination. This pictures were made last month, I've finished the cross-stitching part by now. But haven't got to crocheting part yet))

- knitting and crochet. Yeah, maybe It's making me a granny at the age of 25 years, but I do think that it's cool and hip))) And I always have the best scarfs and gloves, even if I'm on a really tight budget)

There's one of two of my blanket-projects, BTW. Love how it looks, but I still have a lot of work to do on this one))

On empty opera houses...

Sometimes I really miss my job. I've been working in a concert agency for almost two years, but now our agency has no clients, so I'm back to translations.

I have to tell you, working in show-biz is one of the most nervwracking lines of work I can imagine. Constsant rushing, screaming, deadlines, nerves etc. But at the same time it's a magical world, believe me.

Morning soundchecks, empty opera houses, world known singers and musicians, orchestras, all the dresses, hair&make-up, flowers on the stage, amazind hotel rooms and all the traveling... So yeah, I do miss my job. Those years were an amazing experience for me.