I just thought today, I haven't tested my payment system to make sure it works so today I have to buy one of my paintings from myself and make sure I receive the money and that it all works properly!
Also, I got to take my little man for his second set of injections in 10 mins which I am not looking forwards to because apparently the second lot hits them hard and makes them feel really bad for a few days afterwords, well I have my baby calpol and good old milk to get him feeling better, hopefully a mixture of them will sort him out.
Apart from that I am still on the prowl for other artists which is going slowly but is moving a little bit. well you know I will write here as soon as anyone else is updated on the site.
So now whilst I still haven't got anything more to update I will just put some more jokes
-Why does a squirrle swim on its back?
To keep its nuts dry
-A man is driving happily along when he is pulled over by the police. The copper approaches him and politely asks, "Have you been drinking, sir?"
"Why?" snorts the man. "Is there a fat bird in my car?"
haha, enjoy
Berny xx
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Brand new day
Good morning,
I hope everyone had a fantastic bank holiday weekend.
I have had a bit of progress with new artists over the weekend so hopefully soon you should be able to see the website updated with a few more artists which will be very nice, and then I can crack on with some advertising and bring in the punters. But for today me and the little man are going to be spending a day inside with the heating on, all snuggled up. I reckon I have earned a break after all the work and effort I put into setting up the gallery.
So anyone that is reading this I do hope you recognize when you have been working hard, done a great job and definitely deserve a break and a treat...
Okay let me put another joke to put a smile on your faces;
How many men does it take to open a beer?
- None. It should be opened by the time she brings it.
What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
- You didn't hold the pillow down long enough.
lol love Berny xx
I hope everyone had a fantastic bank holiday weekend.
I have had a bit of progress with new artists over the weekend so hopefully soon you should be able to see the website updated with a few more artists which will be very nice, and then I can crack on with some advertising and bring in the punters. But for today me and the little man are going to be spending a day inside with the heating on, all snuggled up. I reckon I have earned a break after all the work and effort I put into setting up the gallery.
So anyone that is reading this I do hope you recognize when you have been working hard, done a great job and definitely deserve a break and a treat...
Okay let me put another joke to put a smile on your faces;
How many men does it take to open a beer?
- None. It should be opened by the time she brings it.
What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
- You didn't hold the pillow down long enough.
lol love Berny xx
Sunday, 28 August 2011
Published site
Now that the site is officially published, I seriously have to work on finding new artists but I am stumped! I have contacted old college friends, even old school friends, posted on the Monkey Buddha facebook page and kept this lovely blog updated but still no luck, you can have a look on the site...
on 'The Artists' page, I am sitting there on my lonesome. This is madness, there has to be some other artists out there in a similar situation to me. Well looks like I have to work a bit harder to find them.
If you are reading this and someone pops into your head or you think hmmm I like to draw or sculpt or take photographs, let me know please.
Thanks
Berny
XX
on 'The Artists' page, I am sitting there on my lonesome. This is madness, there has to be some other artists out there in a similar situation to me. Well looks like I have to work a bit harder to find them.
If you are reading this and someone pops into your head or you think hmmm I like to draw or sculpt or take photographs, let me know please.
Thanks
Berny
XX
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Deadline
Good Morning :D
Believe it or not I exceeded my deadline!! I managed to publish the website (www.buddhamonkey.co.uk) on Friday eve... it is done!!! now work begins on finding artists and traffic for the site.
If you have a look and see something you would change please get in contact with me because I am open to suggestions of improvement.
But for today for me it is break time, going to go and visit the fam, have a chill out sat and hopefully enjoy some nice weather if we get any.
Enjoy your weekend but not too much.
Berny
xx
Believe it or not I exceeded my deadline!! I managed to publish the website (www.buddhamonkey.co.uk) on Friday eve... it is done!!! now work begins on finding artists and traffic for the site.
If you have a look and see something you would change please get in contact with me because I am open to suggestions of improvement.
But for today for me it is break time, going to go and visit the fam, have a chill out sat and hopefully enjoy some nice weather if we get any.
Enjoy your weekend but not too much.
Berny
xx
Friday, 26 August 2011
Good Morning Friday
Wahay its Friday, the nations favorite day!
What is everyone going to be doing with their day? I would love to see some comments of the exciting, or not so exciting things that people will be doing.
I am going to be trying to force my other half to check through the website for me, a proof read before it gets published! and again more cleaning, I honestly don't know where all this mess comes from! its madness. and lots of eating because I love food.
Okay that's all I got in me for now, will post later on once the website has been checked.
Enjoy your day everyone, your never going to have Fri 26th Aug 11 ever again so make it a special one!
Love Berny
xx
What is everyone going to be doing with their day? I would love to see some comments of the exciting, or not so exciting things that people will be doing.
I am going to be trying to force my other half to check through the website for me, a proof read before it gets published! and again more cleaning, I honestly don't know where all this mess comes from! its madness. and lots of eating because I love food.
Okay that's all I got in me for now, will post later on once the website has been checked.
Enjoy your day everyone, your never going to have Fri 26th Aug 11 ever again so make it a special one!
Love Berny
xx
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Same day, different update
I have actually sorted the gallery page now so most of my pics are up with the correct button for sales, I do still need to add a bit of wording to it but I was too excited so thought I would take a breath, add another update here and show you guys a pic of my most recent work.
Let me know what you think
Berny
xx
Let me know what you think
Berny
xx
6th update
Hey,
It's Thursday now, only 2 more days before we reach the deadline. AAA I think I was almost definitely too ambitious, but I did make progress yesterday, I worked out how to create the buttons I need on paypal to be able to sell art and I also know exactly how the page on the website that people will look at and buy art will look like, just got to put that together today. I'll start when I have a minute to myself with 2 hands!
I'll let you all know once I've set up that page with the buttons and then will put up a pic of my new piece that I am working on now and very proud of!
Love from Berny
xx
It's Thursday now, only 2 more days before we reach the deadline. AAA I think I was almost definitely too ambitious, but I did make progress yesterday, I worked out how to create the buttons I need on paypal to be able to sell art and I also know exactly how the page on the website that people will look at and buy art will look like, just got to put that together today. I'll start when I have a minute to myself with 2 hands!
I'll let you all know once I've set up that page with the buttons and then will put up a pic of my new piece that I am working on now and very proud of!
Love from Berny
xx
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Just another post
Alright,
I'm supposed to be doing some research now so that I can perfect the appearance of the website but I am doing everything I can to put it off, am I the only one that hates research? I start and then I just get distracted...
What, now I can't even concentrate on this?! I recon I am having a baby brain moment lol. well that will be my excuse anyway.
Let me see if I can find a funny joke
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A blonde has just gotten a new sports car. She cuts out in front of a semi, and almost causes it to drive over a cliff. The driver furiously motions for her to pull over, and she does. The driver gets out and draws a circle and tells her to stand in it. Then he gets out his knife and cuts up her leather seats. He turns around and sees she's smiling. So he goes to his truck, takes out a baseball bat, and starts busting her windows and beating her car. He looks back to see that she's laughing. He's really mad now, so he takes his knife and slices her tires. He turns around and she's laughing so hard, she's about to fall down. He demands, "What's so funny?" She says, "Every time you weren't looking, I stepped out of the circle!"
LOL we all love a good blonde joke.
Okay, research time.
Berny
Mwah x
I'm supposed to be doing some research now so that I can perfect the appearance of the website but I am doing everything I can to put it off, am I the only one that hates research? I start and then I just get distracted...
What, now I can't even concentrate on this?! I recon I am having a baby brain moment lol. well that will be my excuse anyway.
Let me see if I can find a funny joke
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A blonde has just gotten a new sports car. She cuts out in front of a semi, and almost causes it to drive over a cliff. The driver furiously motions for her to pull over, and she does. The driver gets out and draws a circle and tells her to stand in it. Then he gets out his knife and cuts up her leather seats. He turns around and sees she's smiling. So he goes to his truck, takes out a baseball bat, and starts busting her windows and beating her car. He looks back to see that she's laughing. He's really mad now, so he takes his knife and slices her tires. He turns around and she's laughing so hard, she's about to fall down. He demands, "What's so funny?" She says, "Every time you weren't looking, I stepped out of the circle!"
LOL we all love a good blonde joke.
Okay, research time.
Berny
Mwah x
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
5th update
Good morning world!
I am feeling much much better today, had some lovely chicken soup last night and then before bed had a cheakey bit of rum which sent me off to a lovely sleep. My boy is also seeming to feel a bit better but still bunged up... I think now that I am better he should start getting better hopefully.
So back to business, I had a number of things to do yesterday and this is how I got on;
* We did go to town and speak to the framing shop and also a printing shop and we are slightly restricted by sizes as each shop has different maximums and standards but that's not really a problem, just got to work out the sizes I should use within these maximums. I got a few quotes but nothing set in stone so still room for heckling.
* I did have lunch which was toast and a latte at home. The boy had milk... he wanted some of the rum but I said 'no, just milk for you for today'.
* I did do some cleaning in the house, didn't make it perfect however it was good enough, I'll do the proper spring cleaning when me and babs are better then we can get rid of all our lovely germs.
* and finally, I didn't actually do any research but I did start a new painting it is a painting of a flower that looks like lavender but it is abstract so an interpretation.
It looks like the weather is going down hill but think on the positive side, we need it to rain for nature, for water and probs loads of other reasons as well so I am glad it is raining.
Keep a grin on your face
Berny
xx
I am feeling much much better today, had some lovely chicken soup last night and then before bed had a cheakey bit of rum which sent me off to a lovely sleep. My boy is also seeming to feel a bit better but still bunged up... I think now that I am better he should start getting better hopefully.
So back to business, I had a number of things to do yesterday and this is how I got on;
* We did go to town and speak to the framing shop and also a printing shop and we are slightly restricted by sizes as each shop has different maximums and standards but that's not really a problem, just got to work out the sizes I should use within these maximums. I got a few quotes but nothing set in stone so still room for heckling.
* I did have lunch which was toast and a latte at home. The boy had milk... he wanted some of the rum but I said 'no, just milk for you for today'.
* I did do some cleaning in the house, didn't make it perfect however it was good enough, I'll do the proper spring cleaning when me and babs are better then we can get rid of all our lovely germs.
* and finally, I didn't actually do any research but I did start a new painting it is a painting of a flower that looks like lavender but it is abstract so an interpretation.
It looks like the weather is going down hill but think on the positive side, we need it to rain for nature, for water and probs loads of other reasons as well so I am glad it is raining.
Keep a grin on your face
Berny
xx
Monday, 22 August 2011
4th update
Woopwoop, I got through last night, managed a couple of hours kip and ready and rearing to get on with today.
I decided to start off today having a hot bath with the little one to try and clear both of our noses and he decided today to have a poop in the bath for the first time, it was absolutely hilarious, however yucky it is, it just funny that he picks his moments.
Now he is having a nice little sleep so I got a little break for breakfast and to plan the day...
* When he wakes up we are going to go down to a framing shop in town and flex my negotiation skills, see if we can hackle a cheaper deal in getting several paintings frames.
* A spot of lunch
* work out some pricing for all the paintings when we get home.
* A hella big clean out in the house
* Then chill! or maybe a bit of research on the internet.
Chin up people, Life is great
Berny
xx
I decided to start off today having a hot bath with the little one to try and clear both of our noses and he decided today to have a poop in the bath for the first time, it was absolutely hilarious, however yucky it is, it just funny that he picks his moments.
Now he is having a nice little sleep so I got a little break for breakfast and to plan the day...
* When he wakes up we are going to go down to a framing shop in town and flex my negotiation skills, see if we can hackle a cheaper deal in getting several paintings frames.
* A spot of lunch
* work out some pricing for all the paintings when we get home.
* A hella big clean out in the house
* Then chill! or maybe a bit of research on the internet.
Chin up people, Life is great
Berny
xx
Not an update, just a post
I haven't actually managed to get any work done this weekend... I have been struck down with major flu symptoms, I know it happens to all of us, but when it happens to you, you just want to tuck up with some chicken soup and be taken care of. I didn't manage the chicken soup but we got a whole chicken defrosting tonight and gonna make a huge pot of chicken soup tomorrow :D can't wait!
I am going to have to get some work done this week if I am going to stick to my deadline but I don't think I am going to be very productive tomorrow seeing as doesn't look like I am going to get much sleep tonight and only had 3 hours broken sleep last night... ah well, we will see what I can do, gonna soldier on like a good little trooper, bash out some insane paintings or become a whizkid on the website and just do it.
Sweet dreams readers
Berny
xx
I am going to have to get some work done this week if I am going to stick to my deadline but I don't think I am going to be very productive tomorrow seeing as doesn't look like I am going to get much sleep tonight and only had 3 hours broken sleep last night... ah well, we will see what I can do, gonna soldier on like a good little trooper, bash out some insane paintings or become a whizkid on the website and just do it.
Sweet dreams readers
Berny
xx
Saturday, 20 August 2011
3rd update
Good Morning Sunshines,
After an eventful day yesterday the little one went to sleep and I did manage to check my bank account, and the deposits were there!! So I have verified the paypal account now but I think the online gallery does need some more tweeking before it gets published :(.
It is actually extremely complicated! you'd think it was much easier with the amount of websites out there and that so many ordinary people just set them up all the time, but being totally honest there is so much work that needs to be done in setting up a website, about a million and one things you got to do, hopefully mine will work, I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Actually I think I should set myself a deadline for when it needs to be published... I want to be ambitious and say 1 week today which would make it sat 27th but my brain is saying 'nope, not gonna happen'.
OK decission made... my deadline is 27th Aug, now (apart from finish the website) the only thing I gotta do now is think of a consequence if I don't do it on time!!
I'll post here when I think of something...
Have a good weekend beautiful people
Berny
xx
After an eventful day yesterday the little one went to sleep and I did manage to check my bank account, and the deposits were there!! So I have verified the paypal account now but I think the online gallery does need some more tweeking before it gets published :(.
It is actually extremely complicated! you'd think it was much easier with the amount of websites out there and that so many ordinary people just set them up all the time, but being totally honest there is so much work that needs to be done in setting up a website, about a million and one things you got to do, hopefully mine will work, I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Actually I think I should set myself a deadline for when it needs to be published... I want to be ambitious and say 1 week today which would make it sat 27th but my brain is saying 'nope, not gonna happen'.
OK decission made... my deadline is 27th Aug, now (apart from finish the website) the only thing I gotta do now is think of a consequence if I don't do it on time!!
I'll post here when I think of something...
Have a good weekend beautiful people
Berny
xx
Friday, 19 August 2011
2nd update
Today has been an absolute disaster, my poor little one has got his first sniffles, he cant eat, he cant sleep and he is just generally feeling very poorly.
we walked to town to buy some medicine which didn't work, we then went to the docs who gave us a prescription so had to go back to town again, got the prescription and got back home but that isn't working either!!! he has decided he wants to go to sleep on me right now so I am sitting here typing with 1 hand.
I have not yet checked my bank account for the paypal stuff, I actually havent done anything productive, not cleaned the house, not cooked, not done any business stuff, not even been for a poop which is not a good situation cos I had bran flakes for breakfast! lol, hard times.
we'll see what tonight brings, if i do manage to check anything I will post again, but if no post tonight it is safe to say my hands have been tied.
All the spare love I got
Berny
xx
we walked to town to buy some medicine which didn't work, we then went to the docs who gave us a prescription so had to go back to town again, got the prescription and got back home but that isn't working either!!! he has decided he wants to go to sleep on me right now so I am sitting here typing with 1 hand.
I have not yet checked my bank account for the paypal stuff, I actually havent done anything productive, not cleaned the house, not cooked, not done any business stuff, not even been for a poop which is not a good situation cos I had bran flakes for breakfast! lol, hard times.
we'll see what tonight brings, if i do manage to check anything I will post again, but if no post tonight it is safe to say my hands have been tied.
All the spare love I got
Berny
xx
Thursday, 18 August 2011
1st update
Hey people,
The website still hasn't been published... this paypal thing is taking absolutely ages!
Just at the stage were they have deposited money into my bank account and I need to give it back before they can verify the account, it seems like it is taking forever for the transfer to clear in my account, cos I can see that they have done the transfer because my available balance is different to my current balance, but the transfers aren't showing in the account yet.
Anyway, I think once I can give that money back hopefully I will be able to publish the site. Only problem with that is I still haven't found any artists to add onto the gallery apart from myself. I reckon I will still publish it though and then hopefully find other artists as I go but if you are an artist who happens to stumble across this blog you should definitely email me or message me or leave a comment here.
Peace out
Berny xx
The website still hasn't been published... this paypal thing is taking absolutely ages!
Just at the stage were they have deposited money into my bank account and I need to give it back before they can verify the account, it seems like it is taking forever for the transfer to clear in my account, cos I can see that they have done the transfer because my available balance is different to my current balance, but the transfers aren't showing in the account yet.
Anyway, I think once I can give that money back hopefully I will be able to publish the site. Only problem with that is I still haven't found any artists to add onto the gallery apart from myself. I reckon I will still publish it though and then hopefully find other artists as I go but if you are an artist who happens to stumble across this blog you should definitely email me or message me or leave a comment here.
Peace out
Berny xx
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Lets start again
So from my first post everyone knows I am currently seeking artists for my website, but after reading through my first blog I thought I should maybe start this differently.
What I am going to do is keep all you lovely readers updated on the status of my website...
At the moment, it has not been published.
I have figured out what my logo is going to be and I have just about worked out the wording for my home page and the about me page.
I am still undecided on the way I should set up the actual gallery and sales process but got a couple of ideas in mind.
I have uploaded a few of my own paintings and set up a page to introduce all artists that will be featured on my website.
I'm also waiting for the paypal stuff to all be set up before I can publish anyway.
So now once paypal is set up I should be publishing the site and I will add the link on here.
Still got much love for anyone that reads and follows
xx
What I am going to do is keep all you lovely readers updated on the status of my website...
At the moment, it has not been published.
I have figured out what my logo is going to be and I have just about worked out the wording for my home page and the about me page.
I am still undecided on the way I should set up the actual gallery and sales process but got a couple of ideas in mind.
I have uploaded a few of my own paintings and set up a page to introduce all artists that will be featured on my website.
I'm also waiting for the paypal stuff to all be set up before I can publish anyway.
So now once paypal is set up I should be publishing the site and I will add the link on here.
Still got much love for anyone that reads and follows
xx
Calling artists...
Hey everyone,
Firstly let me thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Now onto the reason for this blog...
I am an artists, I was forced to work an office job due to lack of quantity of art and literally knowledge of how to get myself out there to sell my art.
I am now on maternity leave and have decided to put my fate into my own hands, I am currently developing an online art gallery to be able to sell art and I would love to feature other up and coming artists like myself on my website to help people like me to get out of the rut of conformed life and start your own career in what you are really passionate about.
My email address is buddhamonkey@artlover.com, if you would like to appear on my website and sell your art please contact me with a bit of information about yourself and a couple of examples of your work and we will see what we can sort out.
Much love
Berny xx
Firstly let me thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Now onto the reason for this blog...
I am an artists, I was forced to work an office job due to lack of quantity of art and literally knowledge of how to get myself out there to sell my art.
I am now on maternity leave and have decided to put my fate into my own hands, I am currently developing an online art gallery to be able to sell art and I would love to feature other up and coming artists like myself on my website to help people like me to get out of the rut of conformed life and start your own career in what you are really passionate about.
My email address is buddhamonkey@artlover.com, if you would like to appear on my website and sell your art please contact me with a bit of information about yourself and a couple of examples of your work and we will see what we can sort out.
Much love
Berny xx
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