February? Hello? Where'd you go?

Apparently it’s March already (of course, I’m only going by my youngest brother’s constant advertisement that it’s his birthday and his attempts to wheedle outrageously expensive gifts out of my parents)… It seems a little early in the year to be wondering where it’s going so fast! I’ve only just realised I didn’t post anything in February (I was either extremely busy… or extremely lazy… I’ll leave which up to your imagination).

I have been working away at my Regency wardrobe, I am now the proud owner of a chemise and corset… I will post some pictures as soon as I finish my drawers (and finish laughing at how ridiculous they look, of course they’re only half done, so I’m hoping they improve!)… They’re not strictly proper for the Regency period, but I refuse to go anywhere, especially in a dress, without some form of underwear, so they’ll have to do!

Next on the list is a petticoat and chemisette, then it’s onto the gown!

In other news, I am pursuing an amazing internship opportunity as part of my university course, fingers crossed for Powerhouse Museum and the Australian Dress Register! (.org, if you’re interested), and planning a quick trip down to Canberra to see the Renaissance exhibition before it ends in early April.

The Harry Potter exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum ends early April as well, if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend you go! It was amazing!

enchanted dreams

Having achieved my dream of attending the Abbey Medieval Festival in 2011, I have expanded my whimsical wishes to attending the Jane Austen Festival, although I probably won't be able to achieve this dream until next year (on account of being poor and disorganised). 
I am curbing my disappointment at having to miss it this year by getting a very early start on my Regency wardrobe, telling as many of my friends that will listen about this fabulous event, and reading all the reports from the festival with many an envious sigh.

december contemplations

Christmas and New Year are hurtling towards us at what seems like light speed; all the decorations are out, as are the crazy shoppers; the working year is winding down, and the parties are gearing up.

I feel as though everyone around me is rushing, while I’m simply standing still. Quiet. Contemplative.

2011 has been a bit of rollercoaster ride, I have been so busy that I don’t feel like I’ve had a chance to properly process all the things that have happened, and that it’s all catching up to me all at once at this point in time.

So much has changed this year. So many little blessings have come into the world this year, while some dear old friends have also departed this life. The losses still hurt, and probably will for some time to come. I have made some lovely new friends, and learned how hard it is to choose between hurting a friend or allowing yourself to be hurt.

I have been bombarded with so much new information at uni that I’m still not sure how much has been absorbed. I don’t feel like I’ve I learned enough, but I never do. One more internship, hopefully early next year, and I will have completed my diploma, then its (hopefully!) on to employment in the museum sector, which will bring a whole new set of challenges that I don’t yet feel completely prepared for.

Yep, 2012 is coming, ready or not… Here’s hoping its filled with less drama and more love.