It may be January, but...!

To dispel the spirit-crushing weather of January, I made a bag today. . . with pleasant thoughts of Hawaii and hibiscus blooms!  The bag is for someone planning a trip to Hawaii in the spring.  I'm quite happy with the results - the exquisite print really makes the bag!

Another view:

Close-up view:

Inside view:

Braces Day 1

 "Braces Day 1" (AKA "School Year 2012-2013 Minus Day 1"):  I've begun this adventure with a positive mindset, also vowing to be the best (adult) orthodontic patient that Pavlo Orthodontics has ever had.  I will win tons of Pavlo Points as proof.  I also promise that along the way I will not hide my smile.  Repeat (more to self): I will NOT hide my smile!

So, before the ache and tenderness sets in, here you have Smile #1:

And two years later: