Wire and bead caps

Made some pendants in preparation for AE. Took a lot longer that I thought. The 28 gauge wire is too thin and breaks often. 26 should be better. But I'd be a devil if I don't use this spool that A made a special effort to buy me even at inflated price.

Finally! Caught dad wiping the bathroom sink, counter, and wall with one piece of crumbled up toilet paper! Don't know if that's a used piece of toilet paper with pee on it or not, but I suspect it is! My fear is half confirmed! Because every time I use the bathroom sink, the smell of urine rises up. It stinks and it's horrible! (T_T) (T_T) (T_T) (T_T)

Bronze head pins

The bronze plated head pins from E-bay are...

... so dirty!!!!!! (T_T)

Well, looks like they've been through some kind of antiquing process. Oh why?????? They're totally fine as is! There's no need to add dirt!!!!!
Moreover, when it comes from China, who knows what kind of crap this "dirt" is????? (It's possible to be real crap!) Quality is very low too. The heads aren't centered. There aren't many that are properly formed and I might not even be able to use them. If they get my hands this dirty, I'll for sure transfer this dirt onto whatever accessories I'd be working on. Which is no good. Unless I clean them first. But... is the time and effort worthwhile? (Perhaps I have no choice...)

Not sure if it was my allergy pills running out or what, I was sneezing and coughing while re-bagging these pins. It'd better not be some kind of irritants. Sneezing... not uncommon, but coughing is.
Chaff was found in all the bronze findings: pins, rings, clasps and bead caps. Did they use food processing equipments to antique these findings? I sure hope not!! (T_T)

Traffic jam on Highway 1 on my way home.

Still aching

But slightly better than yesterday. At least I get today off.
Worked on doll accessories for a bit. Spent too much time on packaging. (T_T) Didn't get to deliver them to brother, and didn't get to go to the Y. My membership is still good till the end of this month. Wanna make the most of it.

Aaargh forgot to throw a Pinky into the photo!

Doll

Finally disassembled it without cutting the cord. Guess I wasn't thinking. Instead of pulling, all I needed to do is to push the other end in. (T_T)
Finally emptied and put away the suit cases too... But the 25kg FedEx box is still there...

Doll... help!

I wasn't paying attention and the ankle hooks went into the knees. Can't get them back out. Hey Miki! It's strung differently! Help... (T_T)