This warm weather lately has made me feel especially good and crafty. I grew really ill in January, and although rather traumatized, I'm recovering well. In fact, I probably am recovered -- I'm just traumatized. I ended up in the hospital then, ended up quitting one of my jobs, and it took almost a month to get back onto regular food-eating... However, I don't think I've ever been happier.
I graduate from CSUF next month, and I'm so excited. After doing two craft shows, I'm taking a break to finish up my final studies, and then I can proceed with my life in crafting. Of course, my parents would like me to go to grad school, but I would also like to see where my passion will take me.
Since then, my brother has moved out, leaving me an empty room that I have converted into my workspace. I even finally bought a TV! Since being traumatized, everything has me anxious or nervous to some degree, so I find myself mellowing out to classical music lately... I sound like a total loca, I know, but if it gets the job done, then hey, it can't be that bad, right?
I just wanted to share a few photos from my last craft shows, as well as a few things I've been working on. My plans for the summer are to post tutorials and other fun things. Who knows, it may keep me busy! :D Not that my day-job isn't already... HAHA. Quite honestly though, being stuck in a tiny office with no windows within reach and very little human interaction takes a toll on the mind.
But away from the bland and not-so-fun stuff, and onto the good stuff!!!
That was from when I had set up shop at the Pink Parlour Festival at the end of March. It took a whole hour and a half for someone to bring a table, and I was lucky that I brought my own chairs because the chairs they promised us never came, sadly. However, it was a worthwhile experience, and I made many new friends! A couple of helpers and I ended up taking a silly photo at the booth two spaces away:
That unicorn had me screaming, "It's so fluffy, I'm gonna diiiiie!" :D I loved Despicable Me, and unicorns are so cute. Hehehe... Especially that one that probably had a million germs on it.
Every year, I participate in an event called the SOC Pancake Breakfast [which reminds me, I need to find their address to send them my percentage donation!!!]. This event funds sports and scout groups for the local Japanese American community, which also extends to other communities. I always see familiar faces, and each year I do better. This year was a great surprise, and I helped a friend launch her
Etsy site, as well. Check it out if you're into Kindles or Nooks or other E-readers!
With tax returns coming in and the success of these two events, I couldn't be more appreciative of being alive right now. Even after the trauma, the homework, all of the projects and doodads that it takes to graduate college... all of the blood, sweat, and tears honestly paid off. I just need to pull through the next month and get things done!
I'm so thankful to my friends who have helped me along the way. :] Whew, a much need update, so until next time, see you all later!
