Better late than never.

Okay so yesterday I didn't feel like posting so I didn't. Let me bring you up  to speed. At work I worked on finishing little things on garments so they're done instead of almost done.

The bikes are back.

Daryl Van Wouw has a new window display. His stuff it a lot more commercial than Edwin's and although I am usually not a fan, I like there pieces because they take a lot of effort to put together. The curtain is the coolest but you can barely see it through the red lights reflected in the window.

I went to get another little present for my Aunt who is turning 50 and the poor guy at the store just did not know how to wrap things. This was the result:

Hahaha

I really wanted these and was going to get them myself but my grandparents wanted to buy them for me because I'm their favorite granddaughter (hehehe...just kidding Krissy). But seriously, it was so sweet of them. I think everyone should have these.

Amsterdam is my homeboy.

Alright. At work today, Edwin printed out pictures of the sets that are finished and hung them up. He then hung the drawings of the sets to be done and swatches so we could see what the collection was looking like. It was really exciting to see everything as a whole. 

Edwin also met with a band of three girls. They are 21 years old they sing in a couple of different languages. Their vibe fits Edwin and there is a song they do in German Edwin really likes. The girls came with their manager and they were enthusiastic so hopefully everything works out. He can't pay them but we'll probably end up making them dresses for their performance. Here's a little peak at who they are. They're gorgeous.

After work, Gerbrechje, Kaho and I went shopping. My aunt is turning 50 so I got her a present. I show you a picture but it's top secret. 

Zara window. Tres chic.

Sexy hair.

We went to get some McDonals and someone stole Kaho's wallet out of his bag. A girl saw it and told him so he told the son-of-a-bitch to give it back. Luckily after some time he got it back but it was a close call. At least Amsterdam is exciting. I got a happy meal. Oh yes, old school.

Display by Central Station. People looked at me really weird. I wonder why.

Apartment Hunting Fail.

So I'm very grumpy right now because George and I are trying to find an apartment in Tallahassee but we can't go see any places and I don't feel like signing a lease based on internet photos. It's pissing me off.

Anyway, now that I've vented. I did get the jacket and skirt done at work. There' just some beading left and a closure that has to be done later. Things are going pretty quickly at work now so more and more garments are getting done and we're all getting excited. In about 4 weeks, the collection has to be ready to be shown in Paris. This will be between 4 and 7 July. The 8th-10th I go to Basel and Castle Neushwanstein with my aunt and uncle so I can celebrate with them.

I was going to take picures with my new phone because, even though I can't use it for any traditional phone capabilities, I can take pictures with it but it died. I will, however, amuse you with two things.

First off, Edwin and Nick keep talking about this show Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and how amazingly ridiculous it is so I started watching it (it beats Dexter). It is hilarious how crazy these people dress. Since I know you're on here because you've already gone though you mini feed on facebook, you should check this out.

Also, this one's for Krissy:

Sleep.

First of all, sorry for not posting yesterday (Krissy!). Since all my shows are stopped now because the seasons just ended, I thought it would be a good idea to start watching Dexter. Edwin and Gerbrechje watch it and I've had friends tell me before that it's really good. It is too much! I started watching Sunday so I didn't sleep that night. The storyline was way too creepy and it bothered me so much my mind wouldn't rest. I figured if I finish the storyline (that took the whole freakin' season 1!), I'll have closure and can return to my beloved REM sleep. So last night I watched the rest of season 1 till almost 2 in the morning but once the story was done, I immediately felt better and I was able to sleep. Sleep trumps blog. Sorry. I will no longer be watching Dexter.

Other than that, I am almost done with the jacket at work. Today I started working on the skirt that goes with it. It's attached so really it's one garment. Edwin want to make shoes that have deer paws as the heel so I've been asking my uncle Richard who hunts. The problem is cleaning them and getting them sanitary but he's been very helpful so we'll see where it goes. I also asked off to go to Barcelona the 17th with Maud and I'm super excited because it's so close! 

We had shoarma this weekend. It's delicious. If you haven't had it, you need to.

So there's a song that keeps playing on the radio that is so stupid/funny/awesome, you need to hear it. P.S. When I youtubed this song I saw that the music video (it's lame i'll spare you) takes place in Barcelona!!!

Nope.

First of all, Happy birthday Niels!!!
Second of all, I apparently can't root or unlock my new phone. Awesome.

Weekend!!!

So yesterday was Hemelvaarts Dag, which is a national Holiday in The Netherlands. From what I understand from asking other people, it celebrates the day Jesus went back to heaven after coming back from the dead on Easter. Basically, people just know about it because they get off work. Kind of like Memorial Day. You know who you are. I did go to work but since I was busy fighting with my new phone to unlock it, I decided my day off was not posting on the blog. It was nice, thank you.

When I went to work I couldn't even sit on the bench because someone broke the freakin' glass. If you want to send a message, just graffiti or something people. When it is early I want to sit.

At work yesterday and today I working on the jacket. My goal was to get it done today but I unfortunately didn't make it. Monday it'll be done for sure though. When we were eating lunch we saw this. They kept changing her positions. Today she was still there. Haha.

So I bought a Samsung Galaxy on Ebay right before I left and my grandparents brought it with them. I had called AT&T before I left to ask about international roaming and inserting another SIM. They said it was possible. WHen I called yesterday, however, they said they no longer unlock smart phones "for security reasons." Yeah, right. Anyway, turns out you can unlock it yourself. Only I have a Mac and my phone doesn't have a network here because the SIM is locked. This has made it a huge pain in the ass to get it unlocked. Long story short, after 2 days I think I found the solution. I will be buying a SD card tomorrow and hopefully that will let me run the script the way it needs to to retrieve my unlock code. I will let you know.

World Press Photo 11.

This morning I went to World Press Photo 11, a photograph exhibit of award-winning photographs mostly used in the press and of tragic monumental events. This was the main one. I hope you're familiar with it because it's tragic and unbelievable and says a lot about the state of women's rights in Afghanistan. Yes dad, I know about these things.

She was 18 when her husband did this to her. He also cut off her ears.
Apparently she is currently in the US receiving psychological therapy and reconstructive surgery.

This is the church. Although I am not religious, I thought it was a great place to hold cultural events. Edwin has had a show there.

Gerbrechje intrigued by the photo.

After the exhibit we went to work and I continued working on the jacket. It's starting to look like a jacket now. The pattern is so complicated that it takes forever. There are many layers, a pocket that is also the collar, weird seams and beading. It'll be awesome when it's finished but it'll take a while.

My grandparents were supposed to get back today but their flight to Atlanta was delayed so they missed their layover. They'll be back in the morning but my cousins did bring Pien back. She's old and delusional so she's not easy to have in their place anymore. She's sweet though, she just barks a lot at nothing now and goes crazy and gets spastic for no reason. I think she's amusing. You can't help but love her.

Also, I can't wait to get my smartphone so I don't drop off the planet while I'm away from my computer. Imagine I actually get to communicate with my boyfriend more than once a day. I know, crazy talk.