Its been a quiet last couple of weeks in Tokyo. Since I left facebook, its been wonderful. I’ve been plugging away at some pet projects, entertaining friends and making stuff. I try to update this teacup blog more. I have found more time to do the things i love with my life, like getting outdoors and doing crafty things with my hands.
One night at Tokyo Hands (the undisputed DIY master store of Japan), I was possesed and bought a speedy stitcher sewing awl, some soft leather offcuts and waxed thread. I went home and got to work. Hours of experimentation later, I had a little green wallet, to my liking. A bit wonky in places but handmade … and that’s the important thing. Since then, I have been obsessed, stitching up all sorts of things: handbags, scientific instrument cases, and my favourite the “stomach” bag. Now, at Ma and Pa’s, there is a kangaroo pelt waiting to be made into the ultimate teacup weekender bag. (let me know your design suggestions!)
The thing I like is that its repetitive, meditative, and it gives me time to listen to podcasts. I found this great “Intro to Meteorology” podcast, which blows my mind in quiet moments.
Also, to let you know, I’m moving from Tokyo at the end of August. In September, I will be touching down at University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK) to start studying for a Master of Science in Climate Change. Once there, i will be studying hard about all sort of climate related materials- atmospheric physics, meteorology and hopefully developing knowledge of my pet loves – clouds and paleoclimatology. My hope is to keep going with the media work and try to communicate some of the tougher climate science concepts with strong human and nature commune stories. Who know where it will lead? Any story suggestions?
So guys, I’ll be in UK at Christmas time. Let me know if your in town, so we can go play in the snow and then have a warm pub meal.