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       I didn't get to do this November memory page until the Christmas weekend.  Since my baby turned 15 years old, I really wanted to capture this moment in my bullet journal.  The truth is....every mom would always want to capture every birthday of their babies.     I cut some of the wrapping paper from the Christmas gifts I received.  This is a simple and fun page for me.  Most of all, I love my daughter's baby picture!  She made the most funny face ever!  I still have a hard time believing that she's growing into this beautiful young lady.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

    I don't like to buy wrapping paper because it takes me a long time to use them up.  Sometimes, I just don't want to use the same wrapping paper again and again.  I decided not to buy any new wrapping paper. I drew my own wrapping paper instead.     I reused Trade Joe's bags.  I have tons of them since I love shopping there.  I used the bag to draw one design at the time.  If decided that if I didn't like it, I could throw it out and make another one again.  :)  I saw at it as a way for me to practice my drawing.     The first wrapping paper is for Ashley's piano teacher.  Her piano teacher loves Bach.  I found one piece from Bach which I love.  I drew the score as part of the design.     I got invited to a Christmas/Hanukkah party.  I decided to do a Happy Hanukkah wrapping paper.    When I wrapped the gift up, I realized that the paper was a bit too thick. ...

Sorry! I did not post anything for last week.  I was resting and trying to get over a cold.  I am feeling a bit better now. For the first layout, I just do some simple pattern design.  Personally, I really like the color!     For the second layout, I drew some Christmas ornaments since I was in a festival mood!  After all, Christmas is coming!

    This is the first time I am drawing a Chinese brush painting on a watercolor paper instead of the rice paper.  Since the watercolor paper is a lot thicker than the rice paper, it gives a different feel.  I am very happy how my painting comes out.  I especially like Buddha's hair.  In addition, this is the first time I am using a Chinese brush to write English.  It takes a little bit to get used to it.  The writing comes out okay.  I will work hard to improve!

Recently, my job has been busy.  Sometimes, I come home exhausted.  Instead of doing something fancy, I just want to doodle to relax my mind. This is what happen.  I started off drawing the snow flakes and then doodles the swirls with different colors.  It looks pretty good!     Once the background design is done, I started drawing the lines for my December monthly layout.     This is a close up of my December habit tracker.  The habit tracker is a easy way to help me establishing good habits.  :)  To be honest, I have not been very good at sleeping early.

For November, I added memory pages in my bullet journal. Ashley and I went to the school play.  Everyone did a fabulous job!  The school play was great!  The high school kids really worked hard and the play was a success!  I can't wait to see the next play! I went to my parents' place for Thanksgiving dinner.  I'm very fortunate that I live in the same town as my parents so it's just a short ride.  My mom is a great cook and she loves to cook.  She made a lot of food.  The turkey and stuffings are delicious!  What I liked the most about Thanksgiving is everyone gets together to enjoy each other's company.  I took a picture of my daughter showing grandpa her new phone.   During the Thanksgiving weekend, I finally got to watch the Fantastic Beasts with Ashley.  I love the movie so much that I had to draw one of the magical creatures -- Niffler.  He is so cute!  What a little trouble maker!   ...