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First day of school. Wow. I mean is it ever a pleasant enjoyable experience? Every first day is the same. Hot and sticky. Kids running every which way carrying all their supplies and looking for room numbers. The city only intensifies this by adding subways, crowded crosswalks and elevators. My teacher was actually really nice. For some reason I expected the fashion teachers to be decked out in black with odd shaped eyeglasses and that stern look that French teachers have but no. Mine was a delightful Russian woman in a zipper dress with a cute accent and bubbly demeanor. She actually seemed concerned about us and took the time to ease our way into this giant transition into the world of Fashion. Here is a woman who has dedicated over 20 years of her life to the industry working for an array of companies. What an honor to have her as a mentor. Only when I started to look through her illustrations did I truly realize that this industry, this thing so massive and thriving is out there. And one day I'll be thrown to the wolves and become her. Our homework was to chose a designer's most recent collection and create a swimsuit line that best represents the designer's vision. I'm not sure who I'm going to do. I think Zac Posen's Mickie Mao collection looks promising, but I haven't really browsed around. Finally, homework that I can't wait to do. The excitement is however crushed by the constant concern for all the supplies I need to purchase. Everything from History books to Gauche sets, Muslin to Prismacolors. The rich kids dont mind they just charge it to daddy's credit card. I leave you with a beautiful illustration by my amazing Concept Development professor Mrs. Anna Kipper.