2009 for me was tumultuous, eventful, emotional, and all in all... pretty great. All's well that ends well right? It was certainly a better year than the one the preceeded it. Here's hoping it will just continue to get better next year. I feel like I have quite a bit in store for me.

So, I figure this cat is already out of the bag, but I'm not returning to FIT next semester. I'm not entirely sure what I will do or where I will go, but I've applied to a few programs. Until I figure it out, I plan on assembling a new portfolio. I feel like I haven't really been given the chance to develop my own style. After five semesters of tunnel-visioned professors and projects, I've completely lost track of what I would actually like to do. I've always been assigned to very specific markets and fabrics. If you asked me right now what I would design if I could design any type of clothing I wanted, I would have no idea what to tell you. All I know is that I don't want to pursue a career in designing snowboarders' long-johns, which currently makes up the majority of "my portfolio." WHY? I mean, I literally designed a whip this semester to accessorise a lingerie collection. Completely ridiculous. My new years' resolution will be to hone in on something I really enjoy and assemble a book that makes sense.

Anyway, happy late holidays!