Hopeful

Well, as overexcited as I had become about the Market on Sunday, my little planters were not a huge hit. I only sold 2, but am trying not to be deterred. I'm attempting to lay blame on the lack of target market of people which came through the market, there were lots of older people who wouldn't really be interested in what I'm selling. Nevertheless, I'm trying not to be too down in the dumps, it was just a bit disappointing after I put so much work and love in to them. I was thinking about selling them on facebook (perhaps trying to) with pick-up only (as they couldn't be posted), or just keeping them for presents in the future. Although the market was cold, I enjoyed reading my book and I have finally finished Fahrenheit 451, horrah!  I don't usually have the time during Uni time to finish actual novels. The last photo here is of my dog, Beau, who I got to see while I was down at my parents house. He looked so cute snuggled up his basket.
I'd be open to any suggestions on how to sell my succulent planters or even if you think they are any good?

Animalia

You can probably deduce from this post that i absolutely adore my animals (and all animals for that matter!). I'm very excited to be going to my parent's house this weekend so i can visit my dogs, Beau and Ollie. Beau turned 18 years old on ANZAC day and he is still as vibrant as ever, although a little bit deaf and blind. And Ollie is now about 15 years old too, he shadows my mum everywhere and is the perfect lapdog. My mum also have 2 white donkeys, named Maggie and Arthur (they are a mother & son). I love taking photos of animals, even though not very 'artsy' as i was told in College photography, it is still one of my favourite things to do.

100,000

'There are over 100,000 dogs living in the streets of Puerto Rico. Why? This documentary is an in-depth investigation about the current situation of animal abandonment in the Island territory'
 I watched this 50 minute movie last night about the stray dog problem in Puerto Rico. I was so upset by the state of these poor animals, the lack of government policies dealing with the issue and also I was upset by the fact that I was completely un-informed that anything was happening.
I despise all types of animal cruelty, and although we have cruelty in Australia, we are so lucky we have so many animal refuges where people take it and care for disenfranchised animals, like Brightside Farm Sanctuary

Here is the link and password:

http://vimeo.com/14654773
password: cienmil

The Pledge
To decrease the overpopulation problem and promote the proper care of dogs,
I pledge to:
- Educate myself about dogs and think hard about it before having one.
- Adopt, instead of buying.
- Spay/neuter my dog.
- Integrate my dog to my family for his/her entire life.
- Vaccinate my dog and take him/her to the vet when he/she is sick.
- Bathe my dog.
- Walk my dog on a leash every day.
- Play with my dog.
- Educate others about the proper care of dogs.
- Report dog abuse.
- Help stray dogs.
- Be the hero that my dog thinks I am.

Spread the word so everyone in the world makes this commitment. Make a
difference and be a hero!