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So instead of working, I am spending time reading about Amanda Palmer. As it turns out, it's time well spent.

I really do not like that woman.

I know this sounds like hindsight, now I've read about some of the truly odious stuff she's done and tried to excuse doing, but there was always something about her I just didn't like. And yeah. Turns out I was right.

Google "Amanda Palmer problematic", and that will point you in the right direction. Also read How Amanda Palmer killed Amanda Palmer.

Although please be aware that there are discussions/mentions of ableism, rape, racism, suicide, and transphobia (to name just a handful of the issues) so please don't read any of it if you're triggered by those things.

I. Ugh. I feel really sick now. She is a repulsive woman.

(By the by, I don't wish to start a discussion on her. I have no desire to. I just wanted to share what I'd found).

ETA: And this after the post about going off Neil Gaiman. Heh. [/eta]

ETA the second: After musing about her behaviour, and certain attitudes, it turned out that she reminds me of someone somewhat - Laurell K Hamilton (it's the special snowflake attitude that does it the most). Ugh.

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Today I made my first set of 8mm jump rings from a non-tarnish metal I've had sitting around for about a year (I'm going to get some more because it's too much fun; although I need a decent file to smooth the ends down).

I don't know how many I made because I didn't count, but I needed them to be that big because of what I was going to do with them. Which was make bracelets! I did two in approximately an hour, which was much less time than I thought, and I'll make the other two of them tomorrow. And there will be pictures on my tumblr soon!

(Talking of which, I apologise for not posting pics on here so much but I've only so much room on my flickr, and sometimes, with all the other stuff I have to do work-wise, another set of uploading is just asking for trouble, in that that's when my energy wanes (not because I'm not interested, or I don't think you guys are, but I have enough problems just existing some days) ).

I also made three key fobs/rings out of terribly short friendship bracelets, and now I know I can do that, I'm going to get some more D-rings so that I can make some more. I also didn't know how to add more thread in at the time (but now I do! but even so, making short ones is cute).

One of them has a glow in the dark bead on it, so theoretically you should be able to find your keys in the dark. THEORETICALLY.

Also my thread order from a company in Cheshire came today, so that was cool (I got extra black, a pale lilac-y colour, and a gorgeous red. I've also ordered a heap of black and white thread from eBay, so hopefully they will come tomorrow - they're only coming from Manchester, so it's not like it's the other end of the country).

And, in case you hadn't noticed, my mood is much, much better now! In fact, I feel pretty good, although hella tired. But pretty darn good! I am pleased about this!