Hobbies. I have many.

It’s break! And I’m attempting to catch up on some hobbies that I’ve set off. In the last year I’ve refined my skills in jewelry making and sewing—maybe almost to a commercial level. We’ll see (I’m trying to make a dress for the medical school’s big dance and if it ends up well I’ll put up pictures—thousands of them).

Also in the last year, I’ve managed to get into prop building, upholstery, and REALLY INTENSE INTERIOR DESIGN. Also glass cutting. Last year there was broken glass everywhere because I was breaking bottles to make sea glass. NOW there’s broken glass everywhere because I’ve been cutting up bottles to make beautiful plant containers. Progress!

Unfortunately, I’ve had so many projects, I’m forgetting about many of the little ones I’ve started, or finishing things late. I said my histology quilt would be done by the end of first semester. It’s still not even half way done.  

But it is still a huge boost to my self-esteem to be able to do things. Even if they’re just silly little things like being able to sew a button or make a good dinner from limited ingredients.  

So below are a series of things I've made or done this break (or in the two weeks proceeding it):

here's my instagram!

garter belt (for garter flasks...?)

making Snake Juice from the television show Parks & Rec

flannel infinity scarf, flannel fabric flower in hair

just the most beautiful colors of thread

jewelry with porcelain beads, sea glass circles, and freshwater pearls

name tag coasters (that can double as wallets!)

a new form of jewelry for me.

beer cap magnets