Posting a letter in Pushkar

Yesterday was Sunday and I have been following my new resolution and not working rather doing something artistic.
At the moment the scale is small- postcards to be exact which seems rather apt as I have been spending at lot of time at the postoffice lately, sending out some of my etsy fabics.

Here are some of my offerings, Think I might put them on etsy as well, Does US$ 25 posted seem to much? Large postcard size...

This is the view from my roof, there is a sacred mountain in the distance with its temple on the top, it is all lit up like a Christames tree every night...

the fabrics are local handloom silks and recycled saris, oh and a little of my hand- dyed organzas.

I did feel good, 'sketching' this up.
and the back, these can be posted, I have done so in the past and it did have a big impact on the recipiants! and them framed and hung on the wall.

still fascinated by the Pippal Leaf trees, these are beautiful large trees, sacred to Vishnu, the preserver, Buddha was known to have rested under them and taught some of his lessons...you will often find a shrine to Shiva under them and strings tired around, hold a wish...beautiful trees and they embody so much.

My local post office ... you line up at that little window and wait for someone to help you...which could take some considerable for time, although I can't work out what is so time consuming for the guys.

Your post is weighed and then you have to come inside the office [I could not take a photo- for security reasons??] to stick the stamps on with glue.

The glue is in an old jar, extremely runny and there is a stick to smear it onto your stamp...don't laugh this is rather sophisticated as many post offices expect you to use your fingers- so disgusting!

The last photo is the courtyard, empty now but often the line fills it up...thye shady tree tells a story as sometimes it is most appreciated for the long wait!

Fun and games in Pushkar.

Have a read of Dijane Cevaal's post dated 28.12.08...so interesting her comments on decoration and a lot to think about in this part of the world where decoration reign's http://www.origidij.blogspot.com/

Pushkar

Been rather productive lately...

my new bed linen, feels fabulous to sleep in.

It is ideas I am trying out for works projects.

unbleached cotton, with khadi handloom pipal leaves appliced to it....

First time I have dyed silks for ages and my upsatirs balcony makes a great line.

I am going to sell these and second hand sari bits on etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6685130 is the link for my 'shop'

Have a look, tell your friends, let me know what you think- I appreciate feedback.

and we have had a cooking class at our house...I enjoyed the chance to share some of my receipes and we had fun cooking up an Indian feast.

Proceeds will help fund Shakti Project.

Been an exciting few days Parveen and I have been wizzing around Pushkar checking out blocks of land...possibilities?? hmmm That Pukka Place will happen one day.

Gandhi said...

Gandhi said "Be the change you want to see in the world"
I believe this and have it scatched on a piece of paper over my desk so I will see it often.....but do I always act this way??
Truthfully no.
I am exhausted and when you let yourself get that way life is not always so sweet.
You become titchy and start complaining about the whingers- what a joke if you are whinging about whingers -what does that make you?
To be that change sometimes you have to take yourself out of the equation- don't worry I am not suggesting anything THAT drastic or permanent, I mean you have to be different, totally different.
I got home, tired, giving myself all this positive chat, be different, enjoy the moment, relish where you live etc
and would have then gone into overdrive mode trying to get everything done so I could rest- does that make sense?
Guess what everything is never done [my imagination is too active- I always have anither idea!!]
And then the Universe stepped in- thank you Gods
my internet did not work for a whole week
I could not do office work- did feel a little stressed about things that should be done but I got used to it, slept in in the morning, started the day by reading a book [something I always used to do and really enjoy].
Then it came back on....tried to remember but that tension of things that should have happened still persisted....started going into overdrive mode...
After 2 days it went off again....
Another week out and this time I was in practice... so could really enjoy the slow morning.
My new resolution which I am sticking to is no work before 7.00am each morning.
Sunday off [still working on that one but trying REAL hard] it is a day I could keep up my drawing practice, start some new creative work...yes!! that is is, I have some artist ideas sneeking into view -a whole day to play at it is a good idea!!
[just thinking as I write there and feel much better for it]
SOoooo the pic above is the entrance to my home,
I feel right at home here in Pushkar....I was in Australia for 10 days, love seeing my boys and friends and where I used to live is so beautiful but this here feels HOME. Good feeling

Fianlly found my second hand sari connection....look at this pile, I was wallowing in them for days....so soft, so silky, I am going to rip them into useful size pieces and sell them on etsy [ that will help fund my living here and volunteering at Shakti]
as well as use others in projects to create work for Shakti families.


My darling friend Dawn knew I had no chooks [ I have always had chooks and a vegie patch, they have been my moments of relaxation] so she made these T-towels with chooks on them, I have used them on the table in my sitting area they are so sweet.
I now have chooks in the lounge room!





it is home sweet home here

Be the change you want to see in your world, listen as the Universe tries to give you what you need, if what you are getting is not what you want take a look at what you are focusing on....

love to you all

Fiona