Well, I do say I'm certainly over due for updating my journal entry, being that it's been a month since I last updated it. Hmm yes, lots of stoof to cover.

The thing that's happened recently that I'm most excited about is *aelthwyn has finally arrived in Oregon and we're at last able to enjoy our days together on a regular basis. It's so nice not having to use Skype or iChat to be in touch, but it's certainly been worth the wait

As far as school is going, I'm keeping busy with my couture final project, hand basting every seam takes alot of time (especially french seams) but from what I could tell with test fitting it on *aelthwyn, it's going to definitely be worth the time put into it. The other classes are going well, but I'm also putting alot of time into those belts I'm making for my friend from school. I've got 4 finished and one more to do, which will be the most complex one yet. You've all seen the first one, the second is a belt that has lambskin topstitched to one side so it will be matching the corresponding skirt. The next is a fairly simple belt to go over a jacket and the fourth is a belt to go over or under a poncho. The last belt will have two buckles and have the bullet loops like the first one, but it will also have a pouch buckled to the leg, sort of like a gun holster. All these I intend to get good photo's of

I've already signed up for next terms classes (which will be starting the beginning of next year). I'll be taking Concept development II, Art history III and an internship course. The internship I'm most excited about because I'll be working with Portland Opera. They're wanting some help with an opera going on in March/April and I'm going to be making Masks. I've got 12 to do and they're going to be of characters that come from hell, being tormented by love. So I've been thinking about mask designs and looking for things to inspire me.

Other than that though, we're still looking for that perfect house seen a couple that have been good, but there's always something that wont work out, like one bathroom, or a price range too high or whatever... I've also been working on a couple padded bracers for a long time that someone commissioned me to make. I really want to get those done soon and off my plate. Once I've finished those though, I think I'll work on the next commission. I've got a robe or two to make for a friend so he has them in time for Christmas. After that though, I think I'll start working on commissions abroad once again. I've got alot of people I intend to take care of here on dA

Oh! and last thing, *aelthwyn and I made some really great leafy, green man/maiden costumes to wear to a Masquerade ball at my school (which turned out to be crap, you don't ever play rap at a masquerade ). So we're wanting to get some photos of these at the arboretum or some other park here in Portland.

Anywho, I think that about covers it.
Be well and Blessed Be all
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