23 March 2005
Bucket of Updates
I haven't had enough time to blog lately. Mainly, my pattern drafting class is keeping me busy. The class itself occupies three hours per week, during which we draft about two patterns per class. Homework consists of cutting and sewing the drafted patterns in muslin, which takes twice as long as the pattern drafting does. But as I continue to furnish and equip my sewing room, I find that I'm becoming more productive.
Here's a sampling of recent events about which I meant to blog but didn't at the time:
- Well at the A.C.T Theater
Chief Suspect was nice enough to give me his ticket to attend this show with Floozy. I enjoy metadrama, plays in which the characters are aware that they're in a play. In this one, the dramatist's mother repeatedly interrupts the action and distracts the players, until they abandon the play altogether. "This isn't about my mother and me," insists the dramatist, as the play crumbles around her. But of course, it is about her mother and her, and about why her mother is still ill while she herself got well.
- Azalea Boutique "Spring Fling" fashion show
This is the first fashion show I've ever attended, and my expectations were vague. I certainly expected to be impressed, but ultimately I wasn't. The show was well-coordinated, the models were gorgeous, and the clothes showed good taste on the part of the designer. But they weren't particularly innovative, and I didn't feel inspired. Frankly, I was a little bored. But there was free wine and cake!
- Apocalyptica at The Independent
A band from Finland that plays covers of Metallica and other heavy metal bands (SLAYER!). "So what," you say? Well, this band consists of a drummer and three cellists, all tattooed, leather-pantsed, and growling in their Finnish accents. Classical instruments never rocked so hard! These guys are much more fun live than recorded: they jump around with their cellos, flinging their long hair and urging the audience to shout the lyrics louder. Naturally, "Master of Puppets" was a crowd favorite. Thanks to Lamont for organizing a posse to attend this show!
