What a week! Hugest order ever, birthday, birthday, derby, spewing, sunburn, candy, order, UPS guy. DONE.

With all of the extra excitement around here I neglected the blog more than usual last week. But do not worry. We are now returning to the usual late night postings and inane ramblings of a one Ms Constantine. Now bought to you by wireless keyboard (I’m so 2000 and late).

Friday the 2nd my big order for ModCloth got confirmed so we spent most of this week putting that together. Turns out I can’t handle that on top of normal orders and a blogging schedule and seeing how I get paid for the orders it was my blog that took the hit.

BIRTHDAY! Dinner was delicious (as always at Arashi) and Chickie Little made the most amazing cake! White chocolate mud cake with cream, chocolate, crushed maltesers, and a bit of baileys in the middle. It was so rich and amazing. And it was even decorated with pink sugar and cupcake candles. Best lady evah.

The Boy’s present was a wireless desktop set (keyboard and mouse) and a copy of The Matrix. It might seem like a lame present to some of you but let me just say the hunchback look is not a great one for a 24 year old (24!), and I was already well on my way before I got my laptop.
The Matrix has been on my 101 in 1001 list from the beginning. He also paid for dinner and candy on Sunday.

After dinner with friends I met up with a couple of cool ladies I found through blogging and twitter. It was awesome and we clicked straight away.

Saturday night involved more meetings with internet friends including Laura (from Friday night) and Jo (bottom left with the Perky Nah Nah supporter sign and stalkery necklace) two really great ladies that I love. I also got to have a brief chat with Katie who I also love and who is a skater in training. I started enjoying myself too much though and drank enough that I had to leave early and go spew in my hair.

Laura looking bad ass in her Smash Malice/Brutal Pageant crossover outfit

Thankfully the terrible stormy weather cleared up on Sunday and our picnic up the cost at Lindale went ahead as planned. We didn’t go to a farm show but We got Kapiti cheese and ice cream and The Boy bought me a whole bunch of candy! :D
The duckling and her mum kept us entertained for quite a while in the picnic area.

Finally the order got completed and packed. Now I just really hope the couriers pay attention to my fragile warning and everything arrives in the US in one piece.

Time for a life update.

Things are trucking along in the Cupcake Factory. We’ve had a couple of good weeks of sales which is promising. These are a few of the new designs, I’ll be showing you a few more on Friday for the competition! (or you could just go check out the shop)

My 101 in 1001 list is going sloooowly. Subscriber numbers are climbing steadily (yay, Hi!) and I should reach my goal of 200 soon.
I made ambrosia for the first time but didn’t take any photos. Woops.
Tattoo planning is under way, a book is being read, and I’ve tried a few new recipes.
The list of things I have not done however is longer.

The Boy has had some big projects on at work. He also made a model using cardboard and the laser cutter. That was a very long night for him followed by a full day of work. I forgive him for spending his spare time doing work though because he wears awesome paisley ties on occasion.

Chickie Little’s baby shower was on the 13th. It was lots of fun and very exciting to know that in 9 weeks (give or take) a brand new baby girl will be coming into the world.

All in a day in Wellington. The iceberg that was placed in the harbour last month was instead sitting in town at Queens Wharf.

And Gravity coffee bragging about how they’re not as discriminatory as all the other corporate fuckheads.

What would my life be without food? I got more free food from Wagamama. Learnt how to turn tortillas and garlic into delicious garlic tortilla things. Learnt that the breadmaker is great for making frittatas. And received a delicious gift of candy from my friend who had just visited USA, Canada, and Sweden. The orangey looking ones are maple syrup, so good. The NY squares are chocolate. The black box is “moose poo”, it’s a mix of liquorice and salt and tastes like ass.

I still haven’t managed to finish writing the 101 in 1001 list. But I know for sure there are going to be many more goals to add to the list in the months to come.

Things have been kicking off for me in a big way the last few weeks. I decided to leave my job, started getting orders for my jewellery through Etsy, and have had a few late nights emailing customers trying to be the best darn customer service/company representative I can be.

I’ve beaten my “make and sell 10 items of jewellery” task well and truly already. I aimed a bit low on that one. I’m thinking the next goal should be to sell 1000 pieces in the next 2 years! :S Gotta aim high!

Since the February update I’ve:

• created a new blog header
• gained a few more subscribers
• added the completion of the ProBlogger 31DBBB to the list and started it
• gotten into the habit of making my lunch instead of buying it. It’s saved me heaps of money!
• quit my job!!!!
• purchased two new pairs of glasses
• watched some more movies in the IMDB top 500

It’s very exciting time right now!

Goals achieved this month

• Design a new blog header. Did you see it?

Goals started this month

• Earn $2000 from blogging. I’ve got $136 with the current exchange rate, but it’s still in my paypal account.
• Find a fruit and vege juice I like and buy it with my groceries every week. I’ve been buying V8 juice with my groceries every week. It’s quite delicious even though it’s healthy!
• Create and sell 10 pieces of jewellery. I’ve created and listed some on Etsy. Now I just have to wait for the elusive first sale.

Other updates

• I’ve watched 62 of the top 250 IMDB movies, I’m aiming for 150
• I’ve watched 45 of the next 250 IMDB movies, I’m aiming for 100
• Progress has been made on me quitting my current customer service role, there is a chance I ccould be working in another area full time in a couple of weeks
• I listened to a whole host of new bands. Fire House; S.O.T.U; Warrant; Stryper; Saint Demon; Pink Cream 69; Lauren Harris and Fucking Lazy.

With one month down on the path to completing 101 goals in 1001 days, I’ve been making some good progress towards the bigger goals. Most namely earning money from blogging, getting more blog subscribers, creating and selling jewellery and quitting my current job.

I’ve come to realise that I’m even lazier than I suspected. I’m doing lots of making, thinking, reading, and writing; but virtually no cooking, washing, putting away, or vacuuming. Thems the breaks when you work 40 hours in an office and then spend at least another 30 planning on ways to become independent of a boss.

Goals achieved this month

• Put a battery in the smoke alarm
• Get a copy of Wreck This Journal
• Change my hairstyle

Goals started this month

• Write the list
• Design a new blog header
• Complete Project 365
• Learn to use Photoshop
• Have 200 subscribers to cupcakesandmace.com
• Be on time to work (not 5 minutes late) 300 times
• Read 50 of the books on the Rory Gilmore Book List at listsofbests.com
• Listen to songs by 101 artists I’ve never listened to before

I need to get the list finished first and foremost so if you have any suggestions on what to add to it let me know!

Very observant stalkers readers may have noticed that I have already posted my unfinished list of 101 things I want to complete in 1001 days. I found the Day Zero website at the end of last year and it helped me decide that 2009 is the year I take things into my own hands. Failing a total reinvention and a brand new job where I am creative, having fun, and hopefully working for myself (or at least someone I like), at least I’ll have some fun.

It’s been great to see how many people are taking this challenge on board, seeing everyone’s lists have definitely helped me come up with stuff for my own. So if you haven’t already left me the link to your list please do so in the comments for everyone to see.

Although the list is incomplete I’m feeling ok about that. I’m sure there will be stuff I’ll want to add in a years time!

You can find the list by choosing it on the drop down menu at the top of the screen titled Ms Constantine.