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I could not have been more thrilled when I received the phone call from Jerry, the new communications staff writer at UW-Stout about wanting to write a story about me and my past internship experience with CaringBridge.


The article can be found here, but is also below after the jump

Forever Yung

I am in love with old photos. Mostly because they tell stories of a life somewhat forgotten. On a recent trip to my Grandma Betty's I brought over my computer and scanner and asked for photos of my gram and grandpa. I scanned a ton of photos here are just my favorites. 

These are photos of my grandma at age 22, the same age I am. Pretty neat

 

 

 

[Betty and Lawrence Yung, 1946]

Trip to Pulp

I went down to Pulp Fashion in Stillwater to visit with Jen and Danie a few days ago. It was so good to see them after 8 months. Wow I can't believe it's been that long. With every one's life changes it's like 25 years flew by.

Two summers ago Danie and I helped out the Mara-mi gals finish their January 2009 line and did the mock-up and production work.  We worked on a ton of boxed cards and invitations. One of my favorite projects were these die cut, fold out cards. There was 4 different pattens/artwork from outside artists that we pieced together to create a seamless look.  Let me tell you they were a pain to cut each letter to see how they would look but they turned out wonderful. Jen said they even added some new pattern (the L and R have the polka dots and stripes that were added later).  It was great to see these in the store!

Jen spoils me rotten - she knew that I was in a sake kick and handed me a bottle of Sake2me Asian Pear. Delicious. (and of course Jen would get the pear flavor) she then handed me a bag with some great smelling perfume and these cute little meringue Mushrooms in it.

Can't wait to get together with them again soon!

Holiday Cards

Don't worry Aunty Tress ... the cards are on the way.

I owe my 2nd aunt (my grandma's sister) everything for being my best customer and patron. This year was my aunt's fourth Christmas ordering Holiday cards from me. She is a writer like no other - she sends you a Thank you card after you send her a thank you card - writing is just her thing.

Her stationery and cards vary from season to season. There was a period of time when they were photo cards of Northern Minnesota. The photo below of the boathouses is every one's favorite photo because it seems like I was the only one to have documented these before they were torn down. Photo cards of the boathouses can also be found at Jeannie's Gift Shop in Tower and in the Tower/Soudan Historical Museum.

This next photo was also a card and is a view from Tress and Rusty's dock. Eagle's nest is a beautiful lake - very calm, an occasional fishing boat and lots of loon calls.  I am very grateful to have spent many summers Up North and am excited for the summers to come

Below is a drawing I did back in 2007 and has been a Holiday card favorite. Original painting done by Morgan Weistling

And here are the cards that are in the mail soon to arrive in Illinois. A peacock - because Pavlich means peacock.

So once again, Thank you Aunty Tress.

The next thing on my to do list is a tax ID # for Kayd Design.

Bring out the Sake

Thank goodness for winter break. This past semester was the busiest, most stressful semester and I can't wait until graduation in May. Winter break was nothing less than spectacular and can be summed up in the photo below. Weeds and Sake. 

We kicked off winter break with Abhrajeet's 22nd birthday. Sushi and sake seems to be our 'thing' when we go out so I thought I'd purchase a few bottles of sake to try at home.  It was a wonderful idea! The bottle on the right, the Raspberry Sake, was definitely our favorite and went down so smoothly. I'd highly recommend it.  Everyone has been talking about the tv series Weeds lately so I also bought two seasons. It's a great show and our next stop is Best Buy to buy the third and fourth seasons.



Instead of going out for Abhrajeet's birthday, all he wanted to do was grill. So in 15 degree, Minnesota cold weather, Abhrajeet was outside grilling steaks and lovin' every moment of it. He is quite a chef, I should have bought him an apron for Christmas to complete the look. We didn't just stop with the steaks, we made chili, philly cheese steaks, cookies, cake and other delicious combinations over the course of our break.

I'll get back to updating more later. Abhrajeet leaves on Tuesday and I'll be home for another three weeks playing with my new Nikon D90.


Happy New Years,
Abhrajeet and Kayd