"It's no good fighting against Fate or trying to resist the smile of the angels. Who can help being swept off his feet by all that is beautiful, charming, adorable?" - Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary

I have found the most amazing man ever put on this earth; and he is all mine. I am grateful for his love every day, and my desire to be with him grows stronger with every passing moment.

The New Year

"I wish the world was flat like the old days, then I could travel just by folding a map. No more airplanes, or speedtrains, or freeways; there'd be no distance that can hold us back."

I am hopeful for what 2011 will bring. One semester left until a summer spent with my love. This new year will be bright for the both of us.

Happy Holiday

    Christmas eve and Christmas day were more than I could have ever asked for. Spending time with both of my families, and my adorable boyfriend was enjoyable to say the least. His family was quick to embrace me, and I am so grateful that I feel so comfortable as if I almost belong with them.
    Although my family was a bit more reluctant, I can see that they have definitely come around, and enjoy Jim's company. My mom kisses him on the cheek every time he leaves-something she has never done even to close family. And he is always sure to shake my dad's hand before departing home; something they both find very respectful.
    We complete each other perfectly, and the holidays made this even clearer for me. Thank you Jim, I love you in my life :)

    The new year is quickly approaching, and I find myself creating a mental list of resolutions. There is still much that I would like to perfect in terms of my education and design ability.
    My last design project really encompassed the beginnings of my design philosophy- a structure must maintain its integrity in concept and form. A designer must not compromise conceptual aspects of an interior nor the interior forms. Concept and form must work simultaneously to compliment the particular program.
    Now that I have the beginnings of my personal design understanding, I can continue to advance in the studio. I also hope to continue multi-media presentations with hand-rendering and autoCAD.
    I am excited and ready for the possibilities I am creating for myself. With my extra involvement in IIDA, I can only hope to network myself into the right firm :)