Work in Progress

It is unbelievable that how much self content you can get from a simple easy project. Yes, it is the feeling of working, focusing and do something. I think I "think" too much comparing to what I actually done, and I "think" too little that I cut before I measured twice. Well, anyway, I am exciting that I have transferred a ugly file holder into a lovely inpiring "reminder". It all started when I spend twice the time looking for the right beads than I actually spend on making the key chain last friday afternoon. So I decided that I am going to organize all my beads and make my desk a clean working environment. That's what I did today. I sorted all my beads out by color and size, put them into little clear containers (no more plastic zip bags, though they are helpful in many ways.) Then i noticed this folded I got couple days ago that I want to use to organize the sketches and ideas for different projects, so they are not loose sheets all over the place! This is not a very pretty holder. So I decided to transform it. Here is the before one:

And here is the after one:

I used paper gift wrap I had for a long time to wrap it . I found it is easier to wrap it than cut it to the shape and paste over. It is also stronger since the paper gets really easy to be torn once it is cut. I only cut the front side. Then I used letter stencil to paste/write the lettering. Hopefully, it will work as a reminder too:) I also reinforce the edge using decorative tape. I was thinking about a red ribbon, but couldn't find one. So I just used whatever I have. One thing about me, I am really flexible and just use whatever I have that works (as long as it is THAT ugly)!

This is nothing fancy, but I really enjoyed making it this afternoon. I was thinking how I always like to wrap stuff, folding papers, making boxes, and solving problems (literally, I just like to solve problems. That's why I like puzzle games and Ace Attorney! ). That's the biggest thing of me and that is what makes me a designer and artist. This afternoon, I was thinking maybe I could be an engineer or industrial designer, too. Whoever I might be, it is the pleasure to do stuff, make things prettier and more functional that makes me exciting and content.

After watching Julia and Juliet, I was thinking maybe I can do something similar. I will challenge myself to make a little progress everyday. Whatever that progress will be, maybe I run faster than last time, make a little craft project, draw a picture, design something, learn a new japanese word, try a new dish... Whatever that is, really. I just want to be better everyday, and it cannot be done by just saying it everyday. So Please, whoever is reading this blog, or just GOD (if no one is reading), encourage me, watch me, urge me to keep going/running/blogging towards the other me who I really want to be.

Thank you and good night!