Cystic Fibrosis Fund

My mate Chris lost a dear friend to Cystic Fibrosis recently. Himself and his friends are raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by cycling across Vietnam:

In February 2011, I will be taking part in a cycle across Vietnam, covering over 650km in 8 days, in order to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and to honour the memory of my beautiful friend Kirsty, who sadly passed away in March 2010 at the young age of 21. She had fought with Cystic Fibrosis all of her life and was an inspiration to us all.
Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK’s most common life-threatening inherited diseases, which affects over 8,500 people per year. It effects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, which makes it hard to breathe and digest food. Each week, 5 babies are born with Cystic Fibrosis and 3 young lives are lost. There is currently no cure for CF, which is why the Cystic Fibrosis Trust use their funding to research treatments and cures, so that one day it can be cured.
Any donations will be massively appreciated, whether they are big or small! So thank you for taking the time to consider sponsoring me in order to help me reach my £3,100 target.
Thank you, Chris

If any readers would like to donate to this great cause, and wish him and friends luck for this epic and probably exhausting trip, please follow the link below. Thankyou.

Jenn x

[SPONSOR CHRIS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST]

Back in abundance!

So I took a break from writing this blog to work on Planet Blanket, find a career, and learn to drive. I think all have come out quite well! Planet Blanket has flourished and I have had almost 100 squares sent from all over the world. I passed my driving test (yet to get a car) which I am so happy about. I have also been pursuing a career as a games writer: reviews, articles etc. Hopefully this will go well. I am going to open a new blog at some point to archive that work, so watch this space.

During my time away I have still found some cute things around the web. Here are a selection of my favourites (as there are far too many to list):

All from Sick for Cute!!! And yes that last image is a hamburger hat!!!

I have also started to love the website known as Geekologie. Some of the amazing articles I love best are these:

Conceptual Police Stilettos

Bioshock Cosplay (I have really got into Bioshock recently!!!)

The cutest cosplay Link EVER

So there we go… Im back and will keep writing, so there!

Jenn xxx

Huge catch up!

I have been so busy lately with Planet Blanket that I have not had time to write about all the amazing things I have found recently. So here is a huge selection of my favourite finds recently:

1. San-X Pillakuma Clover Mug – sold on ebay by acuteshop_online

2. Totoro hat – sold on Etsy by raucousgoods (already sold )

3. Tonari no Totoro skirt – sold on Etsy by PopCult

4. Totoro painting on wood – sold on Etsy by Mikakonicyo

5. Night Cap crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by Mamachee

6. Apple Cozy crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by jmatkovi

7. Brown Bear Cocoon and Hat crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by SandysCapeCodOrig

8. Cupcake crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by stripeyblue

9. Baby Turtle crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by bvoe668

10. Moomin crochet pattern – sold on Etsy by getfun

11. Panda crochet pattern – also sold on Etsy by getfun

12. Amazing collection on toy cameras – found on Flickr by Thonk!

13. Decadent Kawaii Glasses – found on Facebook by Apple Noggin

14 – 16 found at The Valve Store

14. Good Dog tshirt – from Half Life 2

15. Evolution tshirt – from Half Life 2

16. Hand tshirt – from Half Life 2

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The following are all from ArtBox

1. Hello Kitty Animal Key Cap – Cute Cat

2. Panda Sleep Eye Mask

3. Chococat Plush – Paris Edition

4. Hello Kitty collectible figure – Medical Stripe

5. Cram Cream Burger Tin Pencil Case

6. Pencil Case – Happy Bear

7. Bonjour Panda Stick-It Pad

8. Cram Cream Plastic Cup – Hearts

9. Poppin’ Fresh Plastic Cup

10. Cookie’s Tea Recipe Plastic Cup

11. Panda in the Garden Plastic Cup

12. San-X Rilakkuma Water Bottle

13. San-X Rilakkuma Strawberry Mug

14. San-X Rilakkuma Strawberry Bowl

15. San-X Rilakkuma Mug – Cafe

16. Hello Kitty Plaster Tin

17. Decole Chocolat Fraise Mug – Pink

18. Bacon Plaster Tin

19. Stripey Panda Slippers

20. Panda Spot Socks

21. Kuririn Birthday Card

22. Keroppi Purse

23. Loungefly Burger Purse

24. Cute Sheep Pouch

25. Bear in Forest Tote Bag

26. Linda Linda Piece of Cake Keycap

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So… yeah… I want them all please! Thats not asking for too much, right?! Haha…

Anyway as I said in the beginning, Planet Blanket is really taking off so most of my time is being spent replying to emails, and getting the project into the big wide world, oh, and crocheting more squares of course. It is getting rather exciting now!

I have also got several tickets to 3 different gigs in March and April, which I cant wait for! These are Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip with B Dolan – March 23rd, Frank Turner – March 24th, and AFI with Sick of it All – April 6th!!! Such amazing artists I am so so excited!

Now… more searching for jobs!

Jenn x