Recap

I am way behind keeping up with posts in this blog. I actually have a handful of drafts but I never get to finish writing them. Seeing that I had been invisible last December, here's a bit of a recap. I only have photos from my phone to show you as they're the only quickest way I can document anything that's going on around me at the time.

December started with this wonderful opportunity for me to see a restaurant-slash-hotel that is located with a mountain view. The place is called Azalea and it's located in Cambaloctot, San Jose, Negros Oriental. It took at least thirty minutes to reach the place by car but I liked that we were the only ones there. It was the chosen setting for a product shoot for a rising local designer of plus-size ladies' wear. My client and the entire team had been wonderful company and I truly enjoyed that experience, what with a view like it had. I would definitely go back.

Seen at Azalea Casitas and Restaurant

Team Nariz

On one of the weekends, I attended a dinner party organized by the teams of wedding coordinators in Dumaguete. The event was held at El Pueblo Genovivo function hall and was also an annual party to gather the city's wedding suppliers like the makeup artists, photographers, videographers, cake designers, lights and sounds suppliers and others. The party was held on a weekday and despite every team's busy schedule, it was great most of them made the effort to come.

Christmas Eve finally came, and despite some undesirable family issues, I chose to spend it with a friend and his three best friends. We actually just watched tv, played a few songs with the piano. Midnight came so we let the pets in because they didn't like the loud fireworks. I also received my first down jacket which came in my favorite color. It was a wonderful surprise and it was a thoughtful gift. Thanks D!

Christmas Eve with D

On days without work, I like to practice on calligraphy and watercolor. Brush lettering is growing on me but like any craft, it needs a lot of practice to get flawless strokes.

My best work would have to be my very first set of calendar cards. I painted the floral embelishments and did all the month layout and designs. It was easy but it takes a while to get one set done because I have them printed in larger sheets of material and cut them myself. But I love the outcome everytime and also glad that a few friends have become interested to get a copy of their own.

I'm currently designing a pocket planner, a bridesmaids gift from a bride. Looking forward to how it turns out.

That was more or less how the month went for me, plus surviving work with eight weddings in all. Whew! But I'm not complaining!

I am nothing but thankful for the year that was 2015. Thankful for the good things. For the bad? Well, I keep telling myself the bad things happened for a reason and those reasons may be to bring in the good things, so I guess I should be thankful for them too.

It's already mid-January but I guess it's not yet too late to wish you a happier and a more blessed new year.