Friday, February 1, 2008

Day Fifteen...

The End! I know that's a strange way to start a new post, but seriously that's the end of the Basic Course. That was tons of fun and I'm really glad that I met some fun people and made some new friends. Now that Alyssa has gone back home to California, my new friends are 51 and 53, but they're super cute and I totally love them! This class was awesome and I can't wait for my Advanced class to start on Monday.
Today was pretty chill. We took our written final this morning, went to the Portland Floral Market, ate a delicious pot luck with some great Vietnamese food and desserts to die for! Then we picked names and made hand tied bouquets for somebody in the class, but I didn't take a picture of mine. It was pretty sweet though, I must say! I made mine for Ikuko, who is this super cute lady from Japan. After we gave our bouquets to each other, we got our graduation certificates and ate delicious chocolate cake. All in all it was a good day, and I ended up bringing home 3 floral arrangements (the ones we made for our test yesterday plus the bouquet we received). Pam, Alyssa and I went to dinner after school to this really cool place down on the river front. We had super good food and I'm sad to see Alyssa go, but I'm happy that Pam and I will be working together and will also be neighbors for my last 2 weeks in Portland. Good times!


Oh - I guess you guys are probably curious how I did on my tests? Well, to anyone who knows me and school...I'm a freak. I got 100% on all of my tests, including the written final. I have to admit though. I was less than satisfied with my practical test. Between the three designs (corsage, bud vase, and arrangement of my choice) I got a 95%. I know, I know..it's still a good grade, but I always strive for perfection. Design is one of those things I'm going to have to learn to let go of perfection on. So, I guess we could say I passed with flying colors. I hope Advanced goes as well.

2 comments:

WENDY said...

GOOD JOB - BOB !! LOVE THE FLO-BLOG
FUN TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE DOING EVERYDAY. kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
TBAITWWW - WENDY

Tammy said...

Yeah Melissa! Great job on the Basic course! I am so proud of you! Thats my girl!!!! Love ya Mom