The summer before my 10th grade year my family moved. I entered a new school, California High School which had 2400 students. It was overwhelming to my semi-shy personality at that time. Eventually I did OK socially, but was fairly insecure about my friendships. Then I went to Occidental College near Pasadena that had 1400 students. The smaller population suited me very well. Best of all I lived in a dorm (all girls of course) and there I made lifelong friends. Also, being away from my family forced me to take more responsibility for myself. Oxy provided me with an excellent liberal arts education that has served me well all my life. My February BJP honors my Occidental experience.
Holy Cow!! Your beading is fabulous. I am going to love following along each month to see what you tell about yourself next. What does the Tiger represent? A school mascot perhaps, or like Charlie Sheen, do you have Tiger Blood? ~ LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, the Bengal tiger is the school mascot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, nostalgic piece! I bet you are the only Occidental graduate with such a momento, and the beading is lovely. I especially like the way you did the tree, shrubbery and vines. Very realistic with much texture!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter will be heading off to college in the Fall and it was so nice to read how your college experience helped you grow. Ironically the college she will be attending also has the Bengal as their mascot!
ReplyDeleteRich in design and character! You KNOW how much I love your tiger!
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