Friday, December 21, 2007

oh ho ho!

Guess what?! my etching press from the Conrad Machine Company finally finally arrived today!

super big happy package

Was a bit peeved that it took 3 months (almost 4 months?) to get here when the estimate time was 2 months. But when i called to ask what the heck is up with it and that i would really like it before Christmas, the lady i spoke to got back to me pretty quickly afterwards and here it is! yay!

Conrad E-12 etching press

Look at how it is packaged. It is held by wooden supports and screwed right to the box. Pretty sturdy packaging. Not a single wasteful un-biodegradable styrofoam material used. The press weighs 100 lbs. I am waiting to take it out because my place is a mess! and have to figure out how to rearrange my workspace. oh i am so excited.

a big mess

So did i say i had a happy clutter before? it is not.

not a happy clutter
stupid book is still in progress...

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

happy birthday, May!


little May dressed in flowers
reading (?!!) on a bed of flowers

I love this picture of May. She looks so cute and sassy and smart, doesn't she? but i think the book is upside down or something. ;).

Happy happy birthday, MayWong. My world didn't really begin until you were born.