What happens when a Designer gets engaged...

Well I got a wonderful surprise at my boyfriend's Mom's birthday bash... He proposed! I was really proud of the fact that he kept it such a secret. He just can't lie. haha.

Now that I'm officially engaged - I mean I knew it would happen eventually, but now I can actually say it.... I've started planning.

So what does happen when a graphic designer gets engaged? I can only really speak for myself, but I have already started working on the stationery. I am planning out all the details of the save the dates, invitations, place cards, and programs... and I don't even have a solid date or venue. All I know is that I want a colorful Spring wedding, most likely next April, and I want an outdoor ceremony. That's it.

I do have a venue in mind and we're checking it out tomorrow. But I just had to update the blog and let everyone know I'm back at the craft table, thinking of designs. Sometimes it takes a huge event to get me motivated to create, and well this was it.

I'm dreaming up new invitation sets as I type... and unfortunately, I can't use them all, so I will start making samples and posting them as soon as they are created!

Commencement... finally.

I started school back in October of 2005. Seems like such a long time ago. Especially for it only being a 2-year degree. But nonetheless, I have finished school and will be graduating this Saturday. It's finally starting to hit me as I have been inviting people to come -last minute. With the short notice, it looks like not many will make it. Those who will be able to make it will share the day with me as I finally finish what I started. It's probably going to be an emotional day for me. I worked really hard for something a lot of people take for granted.

This moment came close to not happening at all, when I tried to re-enroll for the last few classes I had left. I had to sit in front of a committee and promise that I would finish my two terms, with not one absence. I did it, as promised.

My hard work hasn't gone unnoticed. I'm lucky to be doing what I love, everyday, and still have time for what matters most to me: my family. I'm not, by any means, wealthy, but I'm able to provide for my daughter and that's all that matters.

I couldn't have done it alone though. Over the past few years I had the full support of my friends and family. If you're reading this, I want to Thank you all.