Good morning from a cool sunny day here in Hastings.
Firstly I must apologise for not being around much. But there is a good reason. For the past 2 1/2 years, since splitting from my ex-husband, I have been living on an assisted living benefit. I suffer from long term chronic fatigue syndrome, which comes and goes. So it is hard for me to go back to my original career which was nursing. So it was a change of direction for where to go from here to actively work and earn a decent living. Age is definitely a factor too. Selling my knitwear at the market was never going to earn me a living. So for the past few years I have been toying with the idea of being a nail technician.
Why that, you may well ask?
Well it is an extension of my artwork. I have always loved nail polish and beautiful nails, but was never able to wear it for my nursing career. Now with all the nail art around, I thought it was a way for me to work, in miniture, so to speak, without it being too strenuous. My ex-husband wouldn’t let me do a course. But I got a lovely tax return and was able to afford to do a 5 day introductory course which was last week. I loved it.
I got a buzz out of making beautiful nails for those who despaired of having lovely long nails. When I was low with my condition, having nice nails always made me feel better. So, if I am not around much, it means I am working. Which is always good.
I have a long term plan. I want to be fully independent by the end of next year. I do not want to end up on a small pension, living in a small council flat with little money to live on. This career means I can continue doing it long after I am supposed to be on a pension.
So wish me luck. I already have some clients lined up next week, which is nice.
So onto Jennifer’s great challenge this week, which is all about distortion. While in Wellington last month I took a lot of photos of distorted reflections. I love the crazy patterns that the reflections make.
By the way, thank you for supporting my Monochrome of the Day images. They were all taken from a moving car on the day I went down to Fielding a few weeks ago.
Thanks for visiting.
One Word Photo Challenge: Distortion
Congratulations – all the best with the nail art! 😃
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Thanks so much
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Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do great 🙂
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Thanks so much for your support
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Distortion, but beautiful! Well done, Raewyn. 🙂
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Thanks Amy
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Good luck!
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Thanks so much
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Oh, Raewyn I was so touched by your story. I too am a nurse and am unable to work. I am SO proud of you for not giving up. I would love to one day be able to make a good (really good) living from my art. In some way, in some form. OH that would just make me fly. I couldn’t be happier for you! I wish I could really HUG you!!! And as for these pics, they are SO cool!!! Nice job! Much Love, ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much Amy, I appreciate your support
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You are so very welcome, dear friend! ❤
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I like them all, but the first one is my favorite. Good luck with your new career and kudos for you for finding something that you can do! Can’t wait to hear how it goes.
janet
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Thanks Janet.
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Good for you!
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Thanks so much
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Raewyn, I’m so glad you were able to do your course and can embark on a new career. Best of luck; I’m sure you’ll do really well. Or as the current baby milk ad says “you got this.” 🙂
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Thanks so much Su
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Those are brilliant reflection pictures. And beautiful, too. Very clear and sharp, too.
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Thanks Marilyn
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Good luck Raewyn.
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So awesome. I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor. Keep us updated and I’d love to see some pictures of your beautiful nail art. Thanks for joining the challenge.
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Thanks Jennifer – am working on it
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