And I’m back with another update! How have you guys been? 2020 has taken too much from us but I hope you are getting by, and all safe and healthy. I just want everything back to normal but that’s pretty much impossible now. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that 2021 would be a great year for all of us. Anyway, I just want to update again because I want to document some happenings in my life lately. Last week, Nov 7 – 8, we went to my parents’ place and I was so excited to go home. I missed my family. I badly wanted to see my niece. Been wanting to play with her and thank goodness, she didn’t cry this time when she saw us. I can now carry her without having to worry about her bawling her eyes out or reaching out for her mama. Such a cutie. We also ordered and prepared foods because that’s what we always do when we’re complete–pig out. It was so nice to be home.

Last week we also experienced the wrath of another typhoon–Ulysses. It was so scary. Couldn’t sleep that night because of the destructive winds and the heavy rain. It also destroyed lots of homes and livelihoods. I was deeply saddened and I felt helpless seeing all the news about the people that were stuck on their roofs, and even pets, due to swollen river and quick-rising floods. It was heartbreaking and it’s maddening how the government respond to these types of natural calamities. People were crying for help, but only few higher ups were there to listen and took necessary actions. Ugh, just thinking about it makes me so mad. The Philippine government is so so fucked up. So anyway, hope people donate or do anything to help the victims of the typhoons. Sharing information about what’s happening in the Philippines or sharing donation drives can be a big help.

So yesterday, I got so fed up with the internet and decided to take a few hours break. Thus, did pottery! Decided to continue doing more mugs since I already bought gloves so I don’t have to worry about my Psoriasis skin flakes getting mixed with the clay. It actually took me almost 6 hours to finish the boob and moon mugs but not complaining though. It actually felt really great to have spent my time just doing pottery. I improved too! I searched for tips and other videos on how to do this and that. Compared to the first mug I’ve ever created, this batch is something I’m proud of, though I still did polish them earlier this morning because there are still surface cracks and other imperfections. I also realized, this new found hobby of mine and film photography are pretty much alike. In terms of the uncertainty in results. I mean, clay works can explode in the kiln if not done correctly, and the same goes for film photography. I can get blank rolls if I don’t properly check my camera and store the film canister correctly. And same with the colors/contrasts, you never know what’s the final look of your pieces/shots. Ya know what I’m saying. (￣▽￣)ノ

I still have more than a kilo of clay. The pottery starter kit I bought from @potterysessions was really worth it. I can’t wait to use all the clay and do more mugs/cups and finally send them over for firing. I actually have lots of ideas I want to try, I even want to make a beer mug for Asis now but I might not be able to sleep if don’t finish it today so I’ll just have to wait for the weekend. By the way, Kaye and I also signed up for an online pottery workshop on the 29th. Yay! Another event to look forward to! (≧∇≦)/

And oooooh, my stoneware collection is getting bigger! I can’t wait to take photos of them and document them here in my little online space. Ahhh! It’s only Monday and I’m already done with this week. (*≧▽≦)☆

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So, I also added more photos for this post–with and without flash of my final batch of mugs, and our new cabinet shelf.

I was finally done last week with all the 2kg clay that was included in my pottery starter kit and I will finally send my works for firing on Saturday! Just need to be sure they are bone dry before sending them over. Btw, I did those 3 mugs after my work.

11.18 – Kaye’s heart handle mug

11.19 – Asis’ wooden texture beer mug

11.20 – Weird face mug

11.23 – We got our customized mini cabinet shelf that was made by sir Donjie again! Our third time having something done by him. Kudos for his works!