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[vintage_belle]

Big changes; they are not happening. 8D

I am going to start sewing lessons in two weeks to learn how to do things that I haven't taught myself - like put in zippers. Also I'm hoping to refine technique and all that. (Though I just threw together a pair of 1907 drawers that have turned out pretty damn well for something drafted on my floor with a ruler.)

I also started Italian lessons this past Tuesday. The class is taught start to finish in nothing but Italian. It's intense but for having only had one class so far, I really like it. I'm thinking to continue once this set of 9 is over.

Still doing my English Country Dance. I've gotten better I think. I remember most of the moves and the experienced dancers are really nice about helping me when I forget which way is left and which is right. Maybe in a few months I'll be able to start worrying about looking graceful while dancing instead of going the right way.

Still struggling with my JE FQF. This is bad, because I have to turn it in on the 13th. It's also really uninspired, but there's no helping that now.

The Foreign Service Office Test is next week. Next Friday, to be exact. YIKES! WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?!?!?!?!

And lastly, I love living in New York sometimes. I didn't get to see Gantz part II when it opened in Japan, but by God I will see it (and in Japanese) when the Asian Film Festival kicks off this summer! It's too bad they'll never get Sentai movies.

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[vintage-belle.livejournal.com]

Pics or it didn't happen.

My drawers are in the wash to get the pencil marks off. As soon as they're back, there will be pictures. It'll be like being great-grandma. 8D

My Italian lessons actually run over my dancing time, but they're worth it. I'm sorry you can't take Norwegian :<


Thank you! With luck I will do well enough to get to the next round. If not, I'll just have to take it again in October.

[deviliknow.livejournal.com]

It's too bad they'll never get Sentai movies.

Oh my, at first I read that as "it's do bad they'll never get HENTAI movies" and I was like, whatchu watchin' over there, VB?? ;D

[vintage-belle.livejournal.com]

LOL no, nothing like that. I have yet to sink so low XD

[still-ciircee.livejournal.com]

You are so. alksdjf you have talent and you do amazing things. You are amazing.

/slinks off to be jealous and impressed un-publicly

[vintage-belle.livejournal.com]

LOL What? Me? You're so awesome and sweet for saying so. Sadly I have a long way to go before I get good at any of the things I dabble in - I'm rubbish at staying with things long enough.

[still-ciircee.livejournal.com]

You ARE! Even if you're not great at these things--you are DOING THEM. You're trying them. Fearlessly getting out there and experiencing things and having fun, enjoying change. Even if you don't stick with it, it's still impressive. I really am impressed by you. I think you're amazing for finding things that interest you and learning and trying! It's not something that everybody can or even does.

So. I speak only truth!

[vintage-belle.livejournal.com]

Then I have no choice but to blush furiously and accept your words, even as I wave my hand in an overly-modest way. XD

Really, though, thank you. It's usually me gushing at all my other ridiculously talented friends about how awesome they are - or hearing from them how awesome their other friends. I appreciate it more than I can say without sounding stupid.