new home

The months before graduation were so hectic and stressful, there were a few times that I almost threw in the towel out of shear exhaustion. With a some much appreciated support from a few close friends, I made it through to the other side, dazed, confused, but with degree in hand! Needless to say, I needed a little time off to let my brain heal.

I decided to move back into my parents house so I could save some money and plan for the next stage in my life. Unfortunately, putting my adult life on hold wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Most of the pit falls were easy enough to patch up, but some of them are much harder to come to terms with. Maybe these things were all meant to be. Then again, maybe the answers are waiting just ahead. Only time will tell.

As planned, with the new year came a new living arrangement. Despite my yearning to live somewhere like Seattle or San Francisco, I actually really love my job here in Tacoma, so I decided to stick around for a while longer. My sister and I are now sharing a super cute vintage apartment in the heart of downtown Tacoma. It's the first apartment that either of us have payed for completely on our own. Needless to say, we are very excited for this huge milestone!

Being self sufficient for the first time in an immensely wonderful feeling. Not that I didn't enjoy hanging around my parents house, because that certainly had it's perks; but it's incredibly uplifting to come home to a beautiful place that's truly my own.

So cheers to having a job, a roommate, and a home that I love!

Here are a few photos to help everyone get acquainted with my new place. Forgive the darkness, but daylight is hard to come by this time of year. Maybe I'll capture some this weekend.

here's our 1920's original kitchen, complete with ice box

the pink and turquoise bathroom, matching paisley shower curtain is a must!

the very intimate sitting area with its vintage love seats and Chinese tea tables

and my little boudoir. I haven't been able to hang my art yet since no store in town seems to carry hooks for picture molding. I had to order some from a catalog!

work stuff

My company decorated for a northwest camping themed party last week. Here are a few photos I took just before the lights were dimmed for the event.

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walking to work

I walked to work from downtown Tacoma the other day. It was a beautiful morning and I wanted to share it :)

The old 11th st bridge. The road deck is in bad shape, so it's closed to cars, but it's still open to pedestrians.

Here's the view from the bridge.

A cool old warehouse close to my work.

Another cool old ware house. Wonder how level the second floor is...

This last one was taken at Riley's mama's house in Olympia. It rained almost all weekend, but there was a break on Sunday morning and we got to see this awesome rainbow that ended in the bay wigght outside the window. So pretty!

website

Announcing the launch of my brand new portfolio website!

www.yuzunelson.com

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Vancouver

Momma, Ana and I went to Vancouver BC over the weekend. We spent a day running around and checking out the Vancouver Museum and all of the neat neighborhoods in the greater downtown area. Here are some photos of us in China Town!

outside a dry goods store

filleted lizards

momma thought they were gross

this is a tea shop

wine glasses

Getting close, and not a moment too soon. My senior show's in a week and a half. This first photo is for the shows take home cards.

Here's my set of picnic glasses. Only the white wine glass is fully painted, but it's also broken... I'll be fixing it in the next few days.

Here are my aluminum and crystal glasses. The champagne glass is the only one that's been polished, and it's not finished quite yet. The other two have a ways to go.