I have been under an immense amount of stress lately. School, job issues, lack of boyfriend time, zits like I'm 13, roommate issues, family issues, and a general lack of time and sleep have all taken their toll on my general sense of well-being. I have toyed with the idea of starting a new hobby for awhile now, and I have been researching jewelry making. More specifically, silver ring making. Photography is fun, and I will always love it, but it takes a lot more time than I usually have, and the editing stresses me out more than it should. For funsies it's wonderful. For people, it's stressful, and that's what I'm trying to get away from, right?! So, onto silver ring making. I bought basic things. A ring mandrel, a soldering block, a mallet, various tools and tweezers, pickling solution, solder, a torch (which is probably the coolest thing ever), a dremel, and of course, silver. I am super excited to try this! (not really try... I'm GOING to make this work!) It helps to have an encouraging boyfriend, who is probably encouraging just so he doesn't have to see me cry/mood swing every time I see him... the poor man. But I am SO excited! I should get everything in a week or so and then I will begin :) I'm not trying for anything elaborate.. yet. Just basic silver bands, and then I'll grow from there! Setting stones would be wonderful, and engraving, and custom things, and an etsy shop would make me so happy! But that's far, far, far in the future, if it happens. For now, it is to make me happy again in between the stressful bits of adult life. Hopefully keeping my hands busy and playing with fire will help me out a lot. If anyone wants a ring when I get to making them, let me know, because I need practice!
Well, that's it really for now. Well, that and I really miss Nathan. He better wear some of my jewelry even if it's crappy ;)
Nite nite!
I think it's difficult to relieve stress while in nursing school. Personally I don't drink or party so I just try to relax by watching movies in my down time or go to bed early. This helps me but maybe not you. You seem to want to keep busy at something stress free, and I think making rings will be a great hobby for you.
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to have one of your trial rings. Let me know if you need my address, you can email me.
It is SO hard to relieve stress while in nursing school! I don't drink or party either, so I do pretty much the same thing as you! I'd love to send you one when I get all of my supplies! I'll keep you updated, and thanks for the encouragement! :)
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