Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Something to do
For the past week, I needed to be busy. I'm getting bored of my current crafts... the paper cranes don't interest me anymore, think I've folded about 700 already, which is 70%, no worries, I am determined to finish the 1001 cranes and there are still, hmmm... (counting) more than 8 to finish the 300 cranes. Oh, somehow I wish H2B will fold at least a hundred :( I've tried my save-the-date project but my prototype didn't encourage me to proceed. I have tried doing the layout for the invites but after about 3 unsatisfying layouts.. I'm done. I'll put off doing that.
I'm now thinking about the dresses... my gown, bridesmaid dresses and mothers' gowns. When I browse the net, I see lots of nice colors and styles but I haven't fixed my eyes on anything for my bridesmaids. I do what I want for my gown but somehow I am not sure the cut will be flaterring for my body type. I actually think I'm getting something basic off-the-rack and have slight alterations so that it will match what I have in mind. H2B and I have agreed that he'll be wearing a suit for the big day but for the groomsmen, ninongs and fathers, we're stil in-between suit and barong.
So many things to do and think about and I'm not accomplishing anything. H2B is keeps remimding me to update my resume which I have put-off doing for the past 4 years.
I think I'm kinda crazy because when I read posts from the egroup weddings@work, I envy other members's accomplishments... while I feel like I'm stuck with my DIY items until I can hand pick the suppliers when I go home in June.
A few of the things i plan to do:
Save-the-date
Invitations
Boutoneries
Flowergirl wands
Paper Cranes for decorations during the ceremony(I'd use some for escort cards too)
I'm now thinking about the dresses... my gown, bridesmaid dresses and mothers' gowns. When I browse the net, I see lots of nice colors and styles but I haven't fixed my eyes on anything for my bridesmaids. I do what I want for my gown but somehow I am not sure the cut will be flaterring for my body type. I actually think I'm getting something basic off-the-rack and have slight alterations so that it will match what I have in mind. H2B and I have agreed that he'll be wearing a suit for the big day but for the groomsmen, ninongs and fathers, we're stil in-between suit and barong.
So many things to do and think about and I'm not accomplishing anything. H2B is keeps remimding me to update my resume which I have put-off doing for the past 4 years.
I think I'm kinda crazy because when I read posts from the egroup weddings@work, I envy other members's accomplishments... while I feel like I'm stuck with my DIY items until I can hand pick the suppliers when I go home in June.
A few of the things i plan to do:
Save-the-date
Invitations
Boutoneries
Flowergirl wands
Paper Cranes for decorations during the ceremony(I'd use some for escort cards too)
Inspirations: souce1
this doily was made @ 11:54 PM
Friday, April 09, 2010
You're Beautiful - the three-day kilig moments
I've finished yet another Korean Drama, within 3days. I find the characters really cute, specially the character of Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung. It only has 16episodes.. so just about 5 episodes a day, plus I needed something else to do while my hands are busy with the paper cranes.
There really was nothing special about the story, the only reason I enjoyed this drama is because of the kilig factor. I didn't know I would actually miss the kilig feeling... the anticipation... the wait... the trying to impress... the pagpapapansin... the holding back because you don't want to show all your feelings... the HIGH-feeling because you know he's into you.
Here's Hwang Tae Kyung.. photos are from official site
There really was nothing special about the story, the only reason I enjoyed this drama is because of the kilig factor. I didn't know I would actually miss the kilig feeling... the anticipation... the wait... the trying to impress... the pagpapapansin... the holding back because you don't want to show all your feelings... the HIGH-feeling because you know he's into you.
Here's Hwang Tae Kyung.. photos are from official site
Korean Drama watched thus far:
Goong - Princess Hours
Goong S - Prince Hours
Lovers in Paris
My Girl
Take Care of The Young Lady
Full House
Queen Seon Duk
You're Beautiful *latest*
Paper Cranes thus far: 500
this doily was made @ 2:31 PM
Monday, April 05, 2010
I *heart* Spring!
Hanami Update
For the past 30 days I've been to 3 parks to see budding->blooming sakura! That's the most I've made if I don't include the parks hubby2b went to during his visit.
Seisekisakuragaoka Koen (Mid March) - a sunny day, we cannot pass the chance for a nice stroll in the park!
Shinjuku Gyoen (End of March) - sakura not yet in full bloom, but maybe that's why the park is not too crowded. It was so cold that day, around 5Degrees Celciuls is not a nice temperature for a picnic
Inokashira Koen (Start of April) - I loved the pond... I wanted to hop on a boat and cruise the river... wish hubby2b could join me... but behold the long line for the boat, got to content myself with the view :(
Paper Cranes Update
I've marked 350/1001 last night! hooray.. I hope to finish 400th tonight.
Wedding DIY Update
I saw flower wands from marthastewartweddings and I think the flower girls would love it. I think it's better that giving them a basket of flowers to carry, because the wands could double as a souvenir. I am also considering flower wands for my maids.. but then maybe I have to organize my thoughts.. kimono inspired bridesmaids dress and flower wands.. I have to make them fit.
I have made a wallpaper design bearing our monogram and the wedding theme of sakura and paper cranes, I could tell hubby2b liked it, though as always, he's full of comments... fonts and a few small details.. he thought a little work on would make it our Save-The-Date. That's one DIY almost done!
For the past 30 days I've been to 3 parks to see budding->blooming sakura! That's the most I've made if I don't include the parks hubby2b went to during his visit.
Seisekisakuragaoka Koen (Mid March) - a sunny day, we cannot pass the chance for a nice stroll in the park!
Shinjuku Gyoen (End of March) - sakura not yet in full bloom, but maybe that's why the park is not too crowded. It was so cold that day, around 5Degrees Celciuls is not a nice temperature for a picnic
Inokashira Koen (Start of April) - I loved the pond... I wanted to hop on a boat and cruise the river... wish hubby2b could join me... but behold the long line for the boat, got to content myself with the view :(
Paper Cranes Update
I've marked 350/1001 last night! hooray.. I hope to finish 400th tonight.
Wedding DIY Update
I saw flower wands from marthastewartweddings and I think the flower girls would love it. I think it's better that giving them a basket of flowers to carry, because the wands could double as a souvenir. I am also considering flower wands for my maids.. but then maybe I have to organize my thoughts.. kimono inspired bridesmaids dress and flower wands.. I have to make them fit.
I have made a wallpaper design bearing our monogram and the wedding theme of sakura and paper cranes, I could tell hubby2b liked it, though as always, he's full of comments... fonts and a few small details.. he thought a little work on would make it our Save-The-Date. That's one DIY almost done!