Sunday, April 13, 2008

i forgot this place existed...again

i honestly do just forget that i have a blog. I guess when you couldn't be arsed listing down all the boring crap that happens from day to day, having a blog just isn't that much of a priority.
anyway, my new job is ok. I mean it shits all over my old one, don't get me wrong, but I'm not entirely comfortable there. The fact that I'm only there on probation for three months and they're not giving me a lot of hours and they're still interviewing and trialling other people for the same job doesn't help me to really feel at home. That and the price tags on everything. I mean I know the stuff we have really is worth that price, but I don't think I'm entirely comfortable working in a place that only stocks the best in pearls, watches and diamonds and has the snooty attitude to match. Not that I'm having a go at the people who run or work the place, everyone's pretty cool and down to earth, its just the way we have to act because of the sort of clientele we're trying to appeal to. the jewellery itself is also painfully traditional and boring. diamonds, gold, pearls. SNORE! anyway, we'll see how it all pans out. If they're not going to keep me on though I'd like to know sooner rather than later so i can look for something else.
On the other side of the scales, the course is still awesome! My classmates and teachers all seem to be more interested in art jewellery, individual stuff that has some real feeling and narrative to it. Although a few of my pieces really haven't worked all that well, I still feel like I'm learning from the bits I've stuffed up and thats what matters most i guess. next week: cuttlefish casting! dusty.