The Shackled Muse

My apologies for the long long absence! I’ve been hard at work expanding my arty endeavours. I’d love to say that I designed countless jewelry pieces during my offline hours, but sadly that would be a lie. (I made a few though…)

I’ve been reading. Yes, my new book on beading techniques. More than 300 techniques, thats a lot to learn. I’ve been reading Etsy help articles; everything from taking better pictures (they really cant stress that enough…) to top seller advices and tips, to seller blog and blog sites. You name it, I read it. (applying everything I read is a different matter.) I’ve been commenting in a lot of forums to get my name out there. To be seen.

(I’ve also been reading all the Final Notices creditors like to send out when people (me) don’t pay their accounts… So, yeah,  all my online endeavours better be a success!

Its growing, thankfully. I’m $60 richer since signing up at Fiverr. Even though the Fiverr gigs are for, well, a fiver (as in $5) I’ve made some headway off the site. I contacted a potential client on Fiverr with regards to a logo he needs. He was happy enough with my work and we’ve moved negotiations and business off Fiverr, which makes the payment process go so much quicker. Also, its a really good deal. So, THANK YOU FIVERR. On a side note, I signed up at Dealerr aswell, Fiverr’s European rival. All the best will hopefully come from it.

Blog-wise I’ve been expanding too. A new domain has been registered, sadly the site is still empty. Only has a link to my Etsy store. The entire purpose of the new site is to act as my online store. Jewelry, Digital Art, Traditional Art, Hand made stuffs. You name it. Doubt I’ll add my poetry but we’ll see how that goes.

The whole etsy thing made me realize I need a stand alone shop as well. Plus a blog. So this shall solely be the blog from now, but all handmade goodies will be displayed over at The Shackled Muse Studio.

Awesome, right!

It’s been a bit of a downhill week.

Just as I got all fired up with me exercise routine, I slipped on the stairs and sprained both of my ankles. Right ankle healed quite nicely but left ankle turned blue…. eeeek. Needless to say exercise schedule is on hold right now. Tried some walking today, to the post office which only happens to be 2 or 3 blocks away, and I nearly died…. I will, however, update the two exercise posts I’ve been working on. The entries can be found at the top of site, the page titled Watch Me Melt.

I signed up at a site called Fiverr, stuff people would do for $5. Posted two or three gigs and received 3 orders already. So wish me luck with that.

Anyways, apologies for the lack of profoundly interesting or life altering articles which I promised… I solemnly promise to write some good content tomorrow…

Ooooh and on that note. I’m adding a new category: Unshackle Your Budget. Its something that we’ll struggle with these days, and I do believe I’ve have some tips to share. (from experience, and been-there-done-that.) One of the sub categories will be Recipes, as I do believe I’ve concocted some recipes up to make your Rand/Dollar/Pound stretch.

Till we meet again.

Its 1:11am at time of writing this article. I’ve just spent about half hour (probably not that long but it felt like 4 hours) pushing my body to unknown limits. Unfortunately, I didn’t keep track of how much I did of what, but activities included core workout, push ups, and some leg exercises. (I’m gonna start keeping track more accurately from tomorrow.) I cant feel my arms, but somehow that has to be a good thing….

This is not an entry about my workout or goal to lose weight (check the Watch Me Melt page, top right of the page, for updates.)

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I wrote this piece quite some time ago. A year? I’m not really sure. Just thought it might be interesting having it up here again. To keep track of the changes in my life, so to speak. (Go read my About page… Now.)

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