Seaglassing Pals

March 6 is a big day we've been yearning for more than 2 months!

Jen and Laura are my new seaglassing pals. I thought I'm the only seaglass collector in Hong Kong until Jen and I 'found' each other on the seaglasslovers site! Laura is new to seaglass, but after March 6, she will become addicted, I'm sure...!

I used to go beachcombing on my own, talking and exclaiming about nice finds all to myself. It feels so wonderful now that I can share my favorite island (Cheung Chau island) and my favorite hobby (collecting seaglass) with friends! Oh sure, they will be keeping pieces that I drool over, but the next tide will bring in more great pieces! Nothing is too precious to share!

After an exhausting 3 hours' snail-pace of bending and squatting at the beach, we badly needed some rest. Recharged with delicious snacks of frozen fruits and peach tea, we round up the day browsing the seaside souvenir shops. We have so many new ideas on crafts and jewelry! What a wonderful day!

Sea Glass Friends

Having my own shop at etsy hadn't just brought me business, but a chance to express myself artistically. Moreoever it brought me friends. Just like the old fashion pen pal, I found myself developing friendship with a wonderful lady and her daughter, far on the other side of the globe in North America.
She found me on etsy and started as a customer. We soon became friends because of our mutual love of the sea, beach and sea glass. We convo to and fro, sharing beach-combing experiences, happy memories and just about anything from life events to a recent walk on the beach! We exchanged gifts of sea glass, seashells and admired each other's handicrafts. We lead totally different lives, have different cultures and our time zones are 10 hours apart, but those were no barrier to us.
When I first joined etsy, I am just hoping to share my work and maybe sell a little, anxious that if my style were acceptable. Now I am truely grateful for all that I've gained from etsy!