So I had a minor knee surgery today, to fix my Patella Displacement Syndrome. It was the first surgery I ever had so I was really nervous. However, it went really well and the pain is really manageable. I'm finally done with all of my finals, registered for my online winter class, and working on recovering as soon as possible so I can enjoy Christmas. I'm really excited to be home and not be distracted by all my classes and just work on my portfolio. I did get to hang out with friends a few times over the last couple weeks, and here is a picture of me and my friend Justine in front of the tree in Bryant Park:

Photos from visiting the tree with Alex;

I also visited a Chuck Close gallery in Chelsea as a part of my Life Drawing class.

And finally, some of my school work;

A top I made for myself :)

My final for my Fashion Art and Design class was to design a line as though we worked for Chanel, so I chose to do a line inspired by motorcycle apparel with a lot of quilt-stiching, pearls, zipper teeth, and leather.

There's so much I'm hoping to do this Winter Break! There are a few places I've been wanting to go to with Alex, my boyfriend, new movies coming out that I've been wanting to see, friends to visit, and new projects to work on! I've been meaning to put a lot more work into my website, www.karliehoferichter.weebly.com, and of course, relaxing with family over the holidays. I'm just hoping for a speedy recover and things to go as well as they have been. I tend to always plan a lot, so if I even get to doing half of these things I will be happy.

Happy Holidays! xoxo