Little Life Updates

So I've been insanely busy since I've been back at school. I apologize for the photo-less post, but I have nothing recent or really interesting to share. That I've taken pictures of, that is. I started learning yoga this morning, and I'm keeping up with Argentine Tango. They're both super fun activities.
Life is currently getting in the way of any picture-worthy-ness even though it's beautifully snowy where I am. I've decided that a hiatus for this blog is what I need, and I hope all of you understand and are patient. I don't know if I'll be posting any time before May. March is looking plausible, but I make no promises. Take care everyone, and I hope you have a happy and healthy end to Winter and beginning of Spring!

Little Updates

Good afternoon! Today I thought I could update you all on my progress in the world of college thus far. I'm doing all my work and doing alright in classes. Some classes I'm doing better in than other, which is to be expected, I suppose. People around here are really nice and I've made lovely friends.
In other news, it's scarf weather! Also, I have more pictures of the picturesque trip I went on not too long ago.

Sorry it's a bit blurry,
but it was all I had time for before class.

Back to pretty pictures of my trip!

Menden Ponds Park

My Geology lab took a field trip to Menden Ponds Park a little while ago. I got some really nice photographs of it, and it was darn pretty because of the leaves changing colors. Hope you enjoy the photos!

The first kettle lake we saw in the section of the park known as
"The Devil's Bathtub"

Another kettle lake.

Same as above, from a different angle. I liked the woody scenery.

The kettle lake in (most of) its glory!

I believe this was the dried stream bed we walked up
to get to the top of an esker.

The first kettle lake again, taken on the way out of the park.

Time to leave!

For next time, I'll add more photos that didn't work in this one and that I don't have time to fiddle with at the moment. I'll also add some exciting updates about my life, but for now I have to study. Take care!

Short Hiatus

Hello everyone! I'm sure you're all wondering where I went. Well, probably not. I think I should say that I'm at college now, and I don't know when I'll be posting again. I'm a lot busier that I anticipated, and I hope you can forgive me! I'll be back with sewing adventures at some point in the future, I hope!

Nemours and Movie Day

I visited Nemours, built by Alfred I. DuPont, on Tuesday. It was absolutely breathtaking. Sadly, due to a policy they have, I can't post  the pictures I took of the gardens. However, there is information about the house and gardens at this link. If you go there, you can also go on a virtual tour. It's not quite the same as being there, but the visuals are still stunning.
I got to spend yesterday with a friend and her excitable dog!

Coconut, Sarah, and me!

Front section of hair in pincurls

How silly it looks from the front,
before the rest went up in curlers.

Hopefully I'll have these shoes all ready for my event (which is tomorrow).
Maybe I'll even make a tutorial. Or just document my progress. We'll see.

Trying to Get Back to Posting

I just can't seem to keep up with this blog. I'm working on it, I promise! There's just so much to do to prepare for college in the fall, and going away to the beach for a week didn't help with getting me to post more. In the spirit of catching up, I have some great pictures from Longwood Gardens, taken the day before my beach trip, to share.

Away for a While

I'm heading off for a nearly week-long vacation, and this is my last post before I go. Dear readers, try not to miss me too much (insert winky-face here).

Here, have a yawning kitty!

Adventures!

I've done quite a few things this summer that I suppose should be cataloged here. Today's post will feature some chickens and my kitty, Missy. Though the chickens look somewhat startled, Missy seems to love the camera.

Write-up of the Weekend

This post will just be a quick summary of my weekend and I'll be back to costuming projects and such by tomorrow or Wednesday.

I had a wonderful weekend. Friday night was my own graduation. The ceremony lasted two hours, though I thought I was going to fall on my face. See, my shoes fell apart. That wouldn't normally be such a big deal, but they only started falling apart once I was walking up to the stage.

Needless to say, I was pretty darn upset. They were wedge heels, with criss-crossed straps. After walking down the aisle between chairs, I made it safely to the stage, only to find that one strap had completely come out of the left side of my right shoe, and the other shoe was starting to lost a strap as well. I tucked the strap between my toes, where a flip-flop strap would go. My name was called to walk across the stage to receive an award, so I awkwardly walked up, across the stage, in front of all my classmates and their families, and then scurried back to my place.

I finally walked up to get my diploma. That caused the other strap to fall off on one side. It didn't matter, because then it was time to process out. That was fine, until I got to my friend's mom halfway up the aisle. I stopped for a quick hug, took my horrid shoes off, and made my way out of the theater. I went downstairs to grab my diploma, hug teachers and friends, and say my goodbyes.

After spending time outside taking pictures and talking, everyone left in order to regroup at my grandmother's house for ice cream and cake. It was a pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.

My brother, the valedictorian, and me. My friend Allison, pictured above,
kindly sent me the two picture sets.

Graduation cake!

My Jaime's graduation was on Sunday. I ended up wearing the same dress as my friend. That funny and weird coincidence was noticed by everyone. The ceremony was wonderful; it was only about an hour and a half long. Her parents took the whole group out to dinner at the Iron Hill Brewery. The food was marvelous, and the cake was spectacularly sweet.

Jaime in cap and gown, then out at dinner, being silly with icing.