It’s nearly time for Elena’s wedding in Albuquerque (Best wishes, sweetie!) and she’ll be wearing the gown I designed for her (and made the sample for, and negotiated in Korean for — see previous posts in the archives for the full story on that!). I haven’t seen it yet, but I heard she’s really happy with it, which of course makes me happy! When I see pictures of it, I’ll be sure to pass them on.

It occurred to me that I never got around to posting the pics of Kristin in the bridesmaid’s dress I designed and made for her. My first official commission. So here it is, in a variety of poses from the casual pics taken at her brother’s wedding.

   

It’s official! I got a 4.0 for my first quarter at FIDM!  I’m on the President’s Honor Roll. Total Shocker (My brother’s response to that: “Only to you.).

Today was Christmas in Korea, so the kids opened up their presents in front of the webcam, so I got to share in the Christmas tradition thing with them. Jason was his usual suave self, opening each present and moving on to the next. Donnie took more time to appreciate and declared that she loved them all. Jason then said, “Good-bye,” and disappeared. So it was a good time. They have plans to go see Journey to the Center of the Earth. Of course, I wish I were there!  In late March I have another break for 2-1/2 weeks, so I’m going to go visit then, come hell or high water.

I still have another week or so off, so I’m going to catch up with pics and things I’ve been promising ya’ll for eons. In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas, New Year, and any other holiday you happen to subscribe to.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

As you can probably guess from my lack of posting, I’ve been really busy trying to get everything done for my first quarter back at school in 17 years! I must say, I really enjoyed being back at school. Despite being tired and/or exhausted a lot of the time, that is. Well, I can’t completely blame that on school. Getting used to getting up at 5am, taking the train into LA each morning and sitting on the opposite side of the desk was a challenge. The teachers and I had a lot in common (duh), so I developed a rapport with them. I made a couple of good friends among the students, and everything I learned is going to be useful to me in the future.

The final project for drafting was to sew up a dress using the pattern we spent the quarter constructing, and for sewing we had to sew up a shirt using the techniques we learned in class.  I got a 97 and 98, respectively, and aced my finals!!!! I got As for four of my classes, and I’m thinking I’m going to get a B or B+ in the color theory class. Not because I’m not good at art, but because my eyes don’t focus and relax like they’re supposed to anymore, so I bombed a project and even getting straight As on all the subsequent projects couldn’t make it up. It’s not official, I’m waiting to see how it comes out. But I’d have to say that 4 As and a B are pretty good after all these years. (Did I mention there are no A+s?)

Before school starts again on January 8th I’m going to design a little quilted carrying case for my metal square and other rulers so as to protect the safety of my fellow train and bus passengers. It’s come close to poking people numerous times!

I’m up in San Francisco now, visiting my brother, whom I haven’t seen in 3 years. We’re hanging out watching movies, catching up. The kids and I have a date to watch them open presents on video phone on Christmas (day for them, eve for me).

I’ll update more later with facts, trivia and pictures!

Merry Christmas to all of you!