Simple joys, entry 104.

I've been a bit under the weather lately. And a bit stressed. I'm trying to plod on with things though.

I've been working on this one, from a newly designed bear pattern I took a whole day to get even remotely "nice"... And it's completely not what I was hoping it would be! Still, I wanted to do it so I'm not giving up with it just yet. (Though it has nearly been launched across the room several times since I started.)

The actual sewing (which has never been my strong point) is so slow it makes me want to cry. But that could be to do with my constantly aching arms and through-the-roof stress levels. It's getting there though!

Yesterday we went to look at a flat which was only a 5 minute walk from where we are now. I must admit I had low expectations for it, as 1. I'm not a fan of flats in general, and 2. We might have had a sneaky peek the day before our viewing and got put off by the outside... But it turned out we were looking at the wrong one anyway.

We were very happily surprised by it and it caused us a day of trying to figure out how to cram all our stuff into a smaller space than we have now.

Sadly we don't think we can. :( It's just a wee bit too small for somewhere we home to love in for a long time, if not permanently. I loved the landlady, she was so lovely and just what we need! The living room was cozy and seemed bright. The kitchen, although tiny, had everything we needed and lots of cupboards for storing things. The bedroom was a decent size and fresh. It had a bath and a shower which is always a plus point. The landlady even said we would be allowed a dog there! This alone has been impossible to come by. It had a large lawn (although shared) so we could play with the dog while we weren't out walking him too.

The problem is us. We have 2 computers, 2 desks, a printer, a tv and I will need a rather large storage... Something, for my wool and craft supplies. And it all needs to go in the living room. (Or at least most of it) We just wouldn't manage it. It's very sad.

I will keep looking. I've asked the lovely lady if she happens to have another one, or know anyone who does. We shall see.

Not feeling Christmassy either. Wanted to start tidying and thigns for getting the tree up but have had no energy or motivation. It will come, but the time is ticking on.

I hope things improve soon!