What? Is that...an update from *gasp* Rachel?! It can't be! Has the universe fallen apart then?

Yes, I've actually found something worth putting up here. I've taken lots of pictures lately, but most of them aren't really good enough to be up here, in my opinion.

I've been talking to a friend online for the past hour or so, and he just told me that he had to go sleep. I was thinking, "Why in the world are you sleeping so early?" And then I realized the time difference between us: I'm currently in California for a few days, and he's in eastern Canada. Here, it's 9pm. There, it's like 1am. I so smart.

Yea. Just thought I should update as I haven't since the beginning of JANUARY. But then again, I haven't had much to mention lately. But yes, I'm here. I'm alive. No worries. Hope to have more photos up as I see fit.

Life is better. Really, it is.
I've talked for hours and hours with Mark about things, and we've come to an understanding. The important thing is that we both still love each other and are still together. He's told me what's been going through his mind during these past few months, and I'm okay with where we are right now. Nothing is set yet, but no matter what, we love each other. And right now, that's all that matters.

I highly doubt that I'll even come close to finishing that bag over break. I've got one week left, and I haven't done a thing except for sketching out the most basic of basic plans for the design. And I wanted to read The Count of Monte Cristo as well, but I've only finished about 3 of over 100 chapters. And...I really have no excuse other than laziness.

I'm GOING to the fabric store to use those coupons. I'm GOING to eat something for lunch. I WANT to go see Mark, but at the same time, I DON'T because I've spent time with him every day this week except Wednesday. It's ironic because before, it was he who complained about spending too much time together, and now it's he who's initiating all the get-togethers. Interesting.

Then again, I also don't want to work on that bag. Why is that, though? I was so excited about making it weeks ago. Why don't I want to make it anymore? I don't know. It IS a rather big project; perhaps I should save it for the summer. It's not like it's getting done this week anyhow.

I feel torn between two desires. And I think I know which one will win out in the end.

With all the crap that my mom and I have had to deal with during these past 2.5 weeks, we could write a book. (This is much bigger than my dad and his busted leg, but I'd rather not go into detail.)

That's one reason for the lack of new deviations. But it's also because I haven't had any big creative ideas lately. I will be baking cupcakes on Thursday or Friday, so if they turn out to look rather artistic (which is unlikely), I might post a photo of them.

I can't promise anything, but I hope to have at least one new deviation posted during this Winter break. I really hope I can finish that bass clarinet bag before having to go back to college. I have most of the materials now, but what with all the problems that have to be dealt with, I haven't started pinning or sewing anything.

But such is life, I guess.

Happy X-mas!
Happy Yule!
Happy (early) Kwanzaa!
Happy...everything else that I've forgotten.

Nevermind about California. That won't be happening until Spring Break, unfortunately, as my dad has slipped on the ice and broken his ankle. He suffered some ligament damage as well and had surgery to fix it, and he's home now in a splint (he'll get a hard cast in a week or two). It's really hard for him to even get around the house since he can't put any weight on the leg whatsoever...

So I've been running errands and doing a lot to help out my parents. I've also given myself a project: create a shoulder bag to hold my bass clarinet, music folder, marching band music, water bottle(s), and a few other things. I'll probably post a picture of it here once it's done. I'm so excited about it!

So nice to be home, despite the problems, hehe.

I'm going home in a few days, and in about a week, I'll be in sunny California. I'll hopefully get a little artistic whilst I'm there. I'd really like to submit some new stuff.

Happy 5th night of Hanukkah! :Hanukkah emoticon:
...I wish there really was a Hanukkah emoticon