Slow Down

(Target Romper, Marc Jacobs sunnies, and sneak peek of my new LV!)

Architecture school is so intense that you never leave studio. People always ask me: why are you always in there? What is it that you are doing that you don't sleep? Well, there is a saying repeated around school, "The project is never finished even after it's due." We are constantly developing and tweaking our projects 'til the last minute, so every minute counts...

So, the best part of graduating is that I get my life back! For the past five years, I've always been go-go-go! with a jam-packed schedule between school and two jobs. I guess it's my nature though to stay busy, I did start a blog LOL. Frankly you guys, I'm exhausted. The past couple of weeks, I've giving myself time to just slow down - hence my month-long break from the blog. I'm ready to get balance back and soak in all the sweet things life has to offer, like a quiet picnic by the Lakes with my family.

As one chapter is finished, a new one begins. Life is good. :)

Architecture Grad

I can't believe it! I finally did it. I've finally crossed the stage and received my diploma!

As much as I've complained about the sleepless nights, impossible deadlines, and overwhelming stress... whew... I wouldn't have committed to it all if I didn't love it. I have learned so much in the past five years and have made lifelong friendships along the way. Very fortunate that this curriculum has presented and encouraged amazing opportunities to study abroad and travel the world. (It's not enough to just see a building in a book - I want to walk inside it.) Studying architecture has instilled a different perspective on how I see my surroundings, much different than I had before, and for that I am most grateful.

I have taken some time off from my blog.. preparing for my final project presentation, preparing for gradation, and finally preparing for the transition of student to professional. I am one of the lucky ones in this economy to accept a full-time position at an architecture firm immediately after school, and the one I had always wanted to work for, at that. I have a lot to look forward to.

Thank you all for supporting me along my journey and for keeping up with Studio Swag!

xx rk

I believe that success is gauged by happiness, and if that is true, I am at the top of my game. ;)

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