Crafty.

I was going to ask for a painting for Graduation. As it turns out, I don't appreciate art enough yet. I would just rather have a piece of furniture or some sort of fun toy. But Brian and I are going to need something to replace the LSU baseball championship posters on the wall behind the couch in the boys-college-house-gone-first-married-nest. Sorry B. Sooooo the other day Mary Glenn and I went to Marimekko and found a beautiful piece of fabric to wrap around and staple to a canvas. I resisted all temptation to get anything pink or floral- you're welcome B. I didn't realize how girly I was until I began trying to put together a home that a boy is going to live in. Here's how it all went down...

1. Marimekko with MG.

2. Yesterday, I went to the canvas store with MG and Liz. I know, Liz is adorable.

3. Here is the canvas, 38x40, and the fabric.

4. I ironed the fabric. Notice the Chi-O composite pictures from the 80's on the wall behind the iron. Gotta love that.

5. I placed the canvas face down on the fabric, pulled it really tight, and stapled it with a staple gun.

6. TADA

I am absolutely determined and quite delighted to create a home for Brian and Me. I just want us to miss it when we're away and feel comforted and relieved when we walk in. I hope this canvas will add a pretty touch.

Last night, I went to a dinner at City Grocery for the Honors College Seniors. It was really special. They were so generous to rent out the top and bottom, and the wonderful dinner was followed by balcony sitting and chatting. I really can't believe I've made it this far. I defended my thesis last week, which is really something I never thought I would finish. Last night as the dean of the Honors College toasted the class of 2010 and told us it had been a great 4 years, I felt so content and proud to be at this point. I was surrounded by the last of my friends left in the Honors College, and we laughed as we swore out loud that we're still cool even though we're graduating from the Honors College. As we sat on the balcony in the perfect weather and sipped on apple-tinies and had wonderful conversation and laughed and laughed and laughed at Josh Randle, I was reminded of the goodness that comes from working really hard to finish something and then taking a well-earned break. It was just sweet and special and I had a wonderful night.

Rachel