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Tomorrow is Lei Day!

On The Verge

This past weekend I was in Virginia Beach for a fashion design competition via FCCLA (similar to DECA for those of you who are unfamiliar). The day after my presentation my mother and I went to the aquarium, where there is a new komodo dragon. It was interesting to see the exchange between the dragon and these little girls - he would turn his head to the side and close his eyes, then open them looking directly at the girls. That would scare them to death, and they'd huddle closer together. Eventually they left their little bubble, but the whole thing was just hilarious!

Anyway, that's what I was doing while I was MIA last week. I won first place and received a perfect score from the judges, but I won't be going to nationals.

This week I am very tired but I am also very excited for my upcoming collection!

Earth Day

Today is Earth Day! I didn't sleep well, so it's not very celebratory. But I intend on planting a tree (hopefully apple tree!) and some bluebonnet flowers in the near future. These are some roses in our garden.

transience

Where is spring? Everyday, I'm watching dark sky... I need colors.

Future

I see good things coming!

leaf

I think I like this picture..

Thirty Minute Vacation

These gorgeous trees grow outside my school. In the springtime they explode with thousands of wonderful bright pink flowers. I don't know what the trees are called but I prefer them to the DC cherry blossoms. For the past week I've been going outside during my lunch break and free period to sit under the trees and take pictures, draw, and relax. It's so nice to have a tourist-free, administrator-free, quiet place to retreat to in the middle of the day.

cherry blossom diary 2

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom now. I went to Kyoto to see my old friend.
There were many.. many.. many.. tourist. Sometimes it was too hard to walk on the narrow paths in Kyoto. But they are lucky, it was a really beautiful day to see the cherry blossoms.

Mount Righteous

I attended a gig by Mount Righteous, which was beyond righteous. They inspire me more than words can say.

Finally!

Goodness, you all probably think I have forgotten all about you. I haven't, I promise! I've just been out of town several times within the past few weeks, and just very very busy what with MCTFest the other week and all. But I'm back, and I promise I'll try to do better from now on! :P

My grandmum died last week, but she went peacefully. She was a big part of my life, and she will be missed, but she is at rest now.

This week, I am on spring break! It feels like summer and I'm having the best time with my friends. I just cannot wait for real summer, and for college. These are the days.

And finally, my latest photography obsession (thought I've only taken several photographs within the past few weeks) is hair. I spent a good half hour today playing with my hair in the light using my camera.