The "F" Word

You might be thinking that the F word is some expletive that refers to my lack of blogging lately.... but actually, I recently turned F-F-F-FFForty......... ah, there, I said it. I am now in my naughty forties.

I had a lovely little party with a few friends. My cake was from the cheesecake shop as I don't think I should have to make my own birthday cake and I was too busy making one for Liam. Liam and I have birthdays really close together, so I stole his birthday to have my party on.



I received some lovely gifts, including vouchers for a local beauty therapist, nice hand cream, alcohol, candles, scarves etc. Of course, some clever people noticed that I could use a Spotlight voucher, and mum got me a sleeve board and a clapper. The best gift of all was from Maxx and the kids - a new camera! So, hopefully, there will be some improvement in my blog photos in the near future, once I figure out how to use it. It's a Sony NEX-5R.



The sleeve board has come in handy already, as I used it whilst putting together Amélie's Music Class Blouse and Skirt.

Update on My Camera

You might be wondering how my camera went, after I blogged about it the other day?



Well, I tested it yesterday. Don't stress, my windows are just very, very dirty. I would clean them but I don't think the kids are finished messing them up yet.



Ahh that's better...

Everything seems to check out ok, except the latch for the battery compartment has been broken (It was prised open to get the batteries out before being left in the back yard), so I have to hold it closed. A rubber band seems to work ok. One of my friends has very helpfully suggested that I keep storing the camera in rice for a while to help prevent fungus from growing on the lens, so I'm going to do that. I'm very, very grateful that my camera still works.

Experiencing Technical Difficulties...

I am really hoping this works. My camera spent the night in the back yard, in the rain...

For anyone who does not know this trick. This is what you are meant to do if your mobile phone, or other electronic equipment gets wet.

1. DO NOT turn the equipment on. Electricity + Water = Bad (water can cause short circuits which can fry your device)
2. Remove batteries from the device (provided, of course that your toddler did not already do this) 
3. Carefully try to dry your device as best you can with a cloth or some paper towel.
4. Place the device inside a container with some rice
5. Leave it in a warm, dry place (preferably out of reach of children) for several days. The more you love the item, the longer you should leave it. I understand recommendations range from 2-3 days to a week.
6. Pray lots, cross your fingers and do good things, hopefully if you are good to the universe, the universe will be good back to you. 
7. Check item. Hopefully it works.

I am open to any other advice anyone has to offer...?

Update: You can see how I went, over here.