DREWspective

Today it feels a lot like Friday. I wish it were Friday, but I’ve had to convince myself it’s Thursday. I’ve been late to work once this week, and have left my work keys at home twice, so I can’t afford any more fuck-ups.

Tomorrow, so I’ve been informed, there’s a sale on at one of my favourite art and craft shops: The Art Club in Edgware. Apparently there’s as much as 50% off some items. Of course, I’ll pop in there to have an innocent look at a few bits and pieces. But seriously, the only thing I’ll be after is some translucent glass paint.

On the subject of glass, I visited a cool little kitsch shop near my workplace, that sells all kinds of retro items and cool material possessions. I picked up a plain brandy snifter, or glass, rather cheaply, having been tempted by cocktail glasses and other kinds of vessels.

Why, you ask? That comes later.

Also, now that I have a suitable sized fish tank, the hunt is on for an affordable aquarium stand to put it on. There are a number of interesting solutions, including several DIY projects (both free and as paid-for ebooks).

Of course, I’m looking for one as inexpensive as possible. My tank measures 3 x 1 x 1.5 feet, and ideally the stand or cabinet would be 3 feet high. It’s not yet urgent; I still have to clear a lot of space.

All four fish are fine, or at least they appear to be. I will confess: last week I was tempted to squeeze a fifth member into the 21 litre tank, but even that is ill-advised.
One of the original two definitely appears to have grown in the last couple of weeks, and I’ve heard it’s assumed the role of head fish in the tank. I’ve been tempted to squeeze it with two fingers, because it’s so fat.

Stay tuned.