This if the view of my half of the "L" shaped classroom. What a great space!

Looking Forward to My First Day

This evening we all attended the school for a quick orientation and to go over all the rules and regulations - I didn't realize there would be pizza! I would have skipped the cupcake at Starbucks if I'd known! There are only seven of us in all, in a class that should have 18!! what an opportunity. I'm pretty confident I'm going to leave with 6 new friends though! everyone seems really excited to be there. One lady, Louis - drove 2500 miles! I thought I had a hard drive!

The actual studio where all the work is done is amazing, so clean, light, and spacious - it has just been refurbished too. I couldn't believe I was finally there - after the disappointment over the room, this was the best! So much more than I had even hoped for. If I don't come out of this course a great jeweler - I only have myself to blame!

First Day in Virginia

After close to an eight hour drive, I finally arrived in Virginia Beach! Woo hoo! The drive wasn't too bad at all - especially considering the large amount of zambuca consumed the night before - Cheers Charlie! I arrived at around 7pm at the Candlewood Suites - suite my ass - its tiny, I can't believe I am going to be living here for three months in this dark hotel room - I get a feeling the course is going to be worth it though, I have heard nothing but great reviews of the school - I just hope everything lives up to my expectations - including my own skills!

Here's a link to the school I will be attending starting tomorrow - www.newapproachschool.com

To end my first entry, I just wanted to say a huge thanks to my mum and dad, and my husband dan - but most of all my nanan - for this amazing opportunity. I'm so grateful, and I won't let you down!