Who, Little Ol' Me? - Introduction

Dear reader,

Who am I? What am I like?

Me described by the Chinese Fortune I got once

Where I am from is a difficult question. I lived abroad for most of my formative years in places such as Mexico and Switzerland because of my father's occupation, so I don't have a definitive answer. I was, however, born in Miami. I am almost 20!

I am very close to my family. My sister recently got married and had her first child (I'm an aunt! Woo!). My brother, G-d willing, will have his Bar Mitzvah later this month. Everyone lives here in Florida at the moment.

My major is history. I love ancient and medieval history, and I find Asian A/M history to be the most exciting, especially in places such as Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. I enjoy focusing on the socioeconomic aspects of these places. I'm a junior; hopefully this time next year I will be getting ready to graduate!

"But what are you going to do with a degree in that?"

Good question! I want to explore a career in historical costuming! As you'll find out more in this post, I am a very crafts-oriented person. I love sewing and knitting. To me, making and wearing historical clothing helps me understand what it meant to live in, say, Edo period Japan, or Joseon era Korea. You learn how much textiles were worth then, and how much people's lives revolved around clothes-making and the techniques they used to make them-- and of course the economic aspects that surround them.

A hanhaba obi (half-width obi) I made :)

One of my favorite things to do is travel. I have lived in 5 countries, and visited 5 on top of that. I actually just came back 11 days ago from studying for 3 months at a Jewish girl's seminary in Israel! I had a blast! :)

Me (far right) at the Western Wall!

I have many hobbies. You'd be hardpressed to find something you don't have in common with me! I love traveling, knitting, sewing, baking, cooking, reading, writing, and many other things!

Dairy free! From scratch!

I bake cinnamon rolls...

Hamantaschen are usually eaten on the Jewish holiday of Purim!

... and traditional goodies, too!

(That one time I crocheted a scarf)

Did I mention I love cats?

Prince Dash

Until next time! :)