This is such a beautiful, beautiful post on marriage, friendship and partnership.
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xoxo
Miss P
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There was no need to worry. The Furniture Making/Woodworking class will be moving at an extremely slow pace. It will be weeks before we're ever allowed to touch a power tool. In a way, I am relieved. And looking forward to receiving a strong foundational education in the craft.
After this semester, there is significantly more shop time involved and less constraints. It's good that I have a chance to warm up to the commute and become accustomed to the after hours commitment. By the time I get used to it, it will be time to grab some power tools & get dirty.
As for the other kids, my insecurities were completely unfounded. There were girls in big booby sun dresses, a surfer dude with no shoes on (HELLO) and various other unprepared beginners. I wish I would not have spent the time or energy on purchasing steel-toed boots or changing into my overalls at the office.
I would be lying if I said this class didn't stir up a lot of emotions in me. Truthfully, it made me miss that surly old bastard I used to work for and appreciate how lucky I was to work for him, especially in the diversity of projects he gave me. Most apprentices are lucky if after a year they are given something different to do - usually it's just the same thing everyday, like sanding or what-not.
Anyway, I'm going to leave it at that. The time now is to be tough, not get all misty about my past life. It's time to create a better and more solid future.
Furniture Making/Design class begins tonight at the local college. I'm nervous about managing school while working full time; the lengthy commute to campus; and I'm insecure about my skill level as compared to other students. I am, however, excited to play with power tools and have access to a woodshop again!
This will be the first time I have been a woodworker and a corporate person simultaneously. I have always had the luxury of compartmentalizing these divergent aspects of myself. It will be interesting to see how high heels by day and steel-toed boots by night interplay with one another.
Obviously, this is something I will have to get used to...my goal is to start by having a small shop, while continuing to make real money, until the shop becomes sustainable. I'm not sure how likely it is that I will be able to pull this off in San Francisco - the dream will likely need to wait until we move back to Hawaii. But, as long as I am in that place by my 30th birthday, I will be happy. *knock on wood*
"When was the last time you were at a wedding that had a death defying hike, rogue waves, a luau, ultimate fighting, a presidential candidate and a budding bromance?" asks Papi Chulo. For most of us, the answer is never, but luckily, Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch took the time to Vox all the amazing moments during their unforgettable Hawaiian wedding on 08.08.08 so we could all take part in the festivities.
The story began last February, when Papi Chulo popped the question and Secret Agent Scotch said yes! Since then, they've kept us in the loop about all the details, from the bride's veil to the wedding song to the final To-Do List. And throughout it all, they inspired us with their love for each other. (I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than knowing your future husband thinks you are The Perfect Girl.)
It's an amazing love story and we are thrilled they shared it with us. Watch the video of the ceremony and please join us in wishing Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch the fairytale ending they deserve.
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Congratulations again to Secret Agent Scotch and Papi Chulo! Enjoy the Honeymoon!
I am honored to call you both my friends.
Here's to you on your special day.
Aloha,
xoxo
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