On January 2nd of this year, I had this to say about my intentions for the coming days:
Although I'm tempted to exactly outline the sparkly, new-wardrobed Cory who will be writing this same post in a year's time, I'm more inclined to leave it fuzzy:
2014 will be a year of building both humility and confidence;
a year of being a student of many things;
a year of quiet and constant growth.
2014 will be a year of building both humility and confidence;
a year of being a student of many things;
a year of quiet and constant growth.
And as I look back at this year, I think that I really did succeed in that.
I had a rough beginning of the year, health-wise, and spent much of January through May dealing with pain, allergic reactions to medication, and a slow but steady recovery. In the middle of all of that, I got some dental surgery that I've been putting off since I was seventeen - which was painful, but a relief to have over and done with. I'm thankful for my current good health, and hopeful that better self-care will help me stay that way.
Our brother & sister-in-law welcomed our little niblet Hayden into the world in March, and he's growing so fast, he's already practically graduated from college! It's been a delight to see him turn into his own tiny person, with teeth and a sense of humor and two truly awesome parents. Ever since we got married, it's been really wonderful to get to know and love Blake's family as my own, and this little guy has definitely been at the center of a lot of that!
In July, I created my ballgown. It was huge, and overwhelming, and one of the best things I've ever done.
Ready for the list of posts? It's... epic.
In September, I went to Oregon Flock & Fiber with my Issaquah knitting group, and had an amazing weekend hanging out with llamas, nerding out with other yarn folks, and (of course) petting and knitting gorgeous yarn! It was a nice change of pace after such an intense summer, and gave me a chance to reconnect with my wonderful knitting friends.
In July, I created my ballgown. It was huge, and overwhelming, and one of the best things I've ever done.
Ready for the list of posts? It's... epic.
Days 1-10
Days 11-20
Days 21-30
Melody & I both finished our jackets in the late fall, and took them on two different photoshoots out to Discovery Park - a stark & somber shoot for Melody's Melancholia Jacket, and a nostalgic walk in the rain for my Magnolia Jacket. It was really rewarding to style and shoot the jackets in such different ways, and end up with images that each told a distinct story. I wore the Magnolia Jacket for the first time a few weeks ago, and I still can't believe that I made such a beautiful garment.
Last but not least - this year, I returned to my unfinished projects at school, among them portfolio, pattern grading, line & proportion, tailored jacket, and ballgown.
And today, as a result of all of that work - and as of this afternoon around 12:45 pm - I have officially earned a Certificate of Mastery of Fashion Design & Construction from New York Fashion Academy, Class of 2014.
So I have a little bit to celebrate today.
Happy New Year, friends, and see you in 2015!
Love,
Cory
Last but not least - this year, I returned to my unfinished projects at school, among them portfolio, pattern grading, line & proportion, tailored jacket, and ballgown.
And today, as a result of all of that work - and as of this afternoon around 12:45 pm - I have officially earned a Certificate of Mastery of Fashion Design & Construction from New York Fashion Academy, Class of 2014.
So I have a little bit to celebrate today.
Happy New Year, friends, and see you in 2015!
Love,
Cory
2 comments:
Congratulations Cory - a big accomplishment. I wish you many years of success and happiness.
Another important step on the road accomplished. I have been happy and thrilled to watch you grow and blossom from precocious college student into a talented woman. And you haven't lost any of the wonder and zest for life that so many lose as they travel the road. Keep young, stay starry eyed. So proud of you.
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