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Friday, January 25, 2013

     The year has barely started and it is already off to a crazy start! I haven't had the chance to update since before break so the few projects I worked on over break were a braided infinity scarf and a simple black skirt. I did a few sewing fixes last semester but nothing with my machine so needless to say, I was so happy to get back to work. The scarf was a lot simpler than I thought it would be! Just fabric, cut some off to braid, then sew the sides and braids to the scarf. Of course it is navy blue, because it goes with everything. 


     The black skirt was a tutorial I found on Pinterest that really is as easy as it says it is. It's not one of those "easy do-it-yourself" and you are left with fabric, thread, and confusing instructions. I finished this skirt in just a few short hours and love it. It's light, comfortable, and again, goes with half of my closet!

     I also decided to cover the letter "O" I got from a Secret Santa gift with blue yarn for my room. Sounds easy, but it took me about five hours!



    















     Over break I also went to Leadershape, a six-day leadership program at Camp Balcones Springs so naturally, I took pictures. This time we explored a bit further than I did previously, and discovered horses, llamas, and an old firetruck.


Day Adventures

Thursday, December 6, 2012

 
 
Finally made plans to go to Mt. Bonnell--the highest point in Austin, TX. I have been planning on going there ever since I came to Austin but never went through with any plans. Last Saturday morning, I finally went and loved it. It was December 1st and 80 degrees. I didn't expect anything less from Texas weather. My mentor group and I went exploring around and down little trails, it was so beautiful. I decided to experiment a little with the manual settings on my camera and photographing the scenery since I have not been behind a camera in awhile.


























           We also went to a hidden place called Castle Hill. There is graffiti everywhere. Every time you look at the graffiti, you find something you have not seen before. Real life I Spy. It's on Baylor Street and pretty hard to miss. There is actually a castle at the top of the hill, above the graffiti.


Austin's Nature and Science Center is pictured above. Lovely weather and an even better sight.

Here are a few more pictures from Mt. Bonnell. Enjoy!