Tuesday, November 19, 2013

World Toilet Day

It's World Toilet Day today. It's aim to to raise awareness and improve sanitation around the world. It was started by a Singaporean businessman. You can read all about this movement and what they do at their webpage, worldtoilet.org.

Today is also my birthday and I'd like to give myself a birthday present. So, I made this toilet seat inspired by a photo I saw on Flickr. I assume the originator is Michelle Patterson, as the photo was on her Flickr page. Anyways, here's the photo. And below, is my version.

Spent the most time getting the cover and seat arranged, because the water part kept leaking and the seat won't stay down. Had to use double sided tape eventually, but I'm loving it! :)


Saturday, November 9, 2013

Market day challenges!

Interesting start to the market today. Arrived at location only to find that I was not on the list! The staff on site had to find a spot to accommodate me. That's market life for you. :) Especially for casual leases like me, it's easy to miss our booking.

Nevertheless, it was a wonderful morning. I was set up beside a coffee truck and in the fruits and vegetables section.

Had two boys challenged me to a dragon and guess what, I just made one a couple of days ago! I just simplified it for them. They sat in front of me, under the sun and watched while I made it up. They asked questions and told me about their amazing balloon inflating skills with the round balloons. This was what I came up with for them and stuck it onto a balloon stick for them to fly it around. It lasted for about 1.5hrs before the legs got pulled apart by one of their siblings.


Had a little girl wanting a balloon and the grandma said that they would wait for grandpa to come and ask for permission. The little girl got a horse and I was asked a question I never thought anyone would ask. Grandma asked where the money goes to and I was taken aback for a minute before replying that it comes to me. After they had left, I reckon I should have said that it goes to feeding my family and paying bills. Next time. :)

Made myself a poppy flower headband. It was for Remembrance Day on Monday.