ch-ch-ch-changes
June 7, 2005—Dorothy Parker
It’s been quiet. I know, I know, I know.
I have to admit I’ve kind of enjoyed the silence. I’ve had a lot of thinking, planning and dreaming to do, and it’s been nice doing it in the comfort of my own head and heart. But I think I’m ready to share my days with you, again.
And oh, what days I’ve had! I have some good news and some ridiculously good news for you. Are you ready?
The good news is I have taken the big leap into self-employment. I have been a fulltime darling designer for about a month now, and I love it. I feel like I get to play all day long, and I get to do it with amazing people.
The ridiculously good news is that Rama and I are engaged. He proposed to me on our 2-year anniversary—we spent it in Portland, Oregon at the beautiful Kennedy School—and of course I said yes. Words can’t express how thrilled and grateful I am to be marrying such a dreamboat.
Part of me has been bursting to tell you this news, but another part of me has been scared to break the silence. I’m still getting used to the idea of being my own boss and somebody’s bride-to-be. It’s like I’m a whole new person. Except I’m still the same.
Anyway, now that those cats are out of the bag, I plan on writing more—and more often. I may not have any big news for a while, but I’ll always have stories to tell.
I'm Christine, and this is a slice of my life—a sweet, rich, wildly indulgent slice that would taste really good with a scoop of Breyers vanilla bean ice cream. Read more >>
I run a darling, friendly, little graphic design studio.
I look on the bright side.
I take photos. Lots of photos.
I wish on stars and on websites.
I built my first web site 7 years ago and got 15 seconds of fame. (It changed my life.)
I launched, then relaunched, an online magazine.
I admitted to several embarrassing crushes.
I consumed more bacon than any human should and lived to tell the tales.
Wow – It’s all happening for you!!
I’ve missed your presence but it’s great to hear you are ‘going solo’ and a massive ‘CONGRATULATIONS!!’ on your engagement. xx
Congratulations on all fronts.
You’re the best. I love you.
And how could I forget you still being the bee’s knees after all these years?
Many congratulations are in order!
congratulations darling! sometimes, when we least expect it, all of our dreams come true! you have come a long way, baby!
xoxo
sarah
Congratulations on both accounts!
rama is a dreamboat! i’m so happy for you two i still get all giggly when i think about it!
i heart the new design, btw. xoxo
Congratulations! I’ve missed your posts so much, I’m happy you’re back Ms. Castro!
meow! that cats are out of the bag :) I’m so happy for you and all of the good things in your life :)
that’s supposed to say “the” – THE cats are out of the bag. sometimes my fingers type whatever they want to type :)
I’m so glad you’re back! :)
Don’t marry that Rama chump!
Give me one more chance to be the man of your dreams!
(Can Rama give you a one-two punch of laughter and tears? Can he?!)
My kielbasa sausage has just got to perform at your wedding!
Congratulations on both pieces of Good News!
all i can say is wow– with all capital letters!
i’ve only emailed you once, but i’ve been looking at all your photos and reading all of your greatness obsessively for the past month… it sounds kind of stalk-ish, i know, but really it’s appreciation of a genius-mastermind.
happy happy wedding. i hope it’s beautiful and what you want it to be and more.
yay! i knew it was going to happen- congrats to both of you lovelies!
I’m very happy for you. On all fronts. And it’s good to read you again…!
-Michael
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!
goodness! i am so very very excited for you, my darling. you deserve all the happiness in the world. i drove by red devil pizza the other day and thought of our nice little lunches together.
i adore you, my dear and wish you so many good times and great beginnings.
xoxo. (i also love the new design!)
i’ve been checking every now and then…and you’re back, with great news. congratulations…it’s great to hear good news from wonderful people.
YOU GO GIRL!!! i am SO happy for you! it’s like your dreamlife is finally coming true.
these wonderful things couldn’t happen to a better person, either.
love you always, even during the quiet times…
girl, you are so special. though things are changing, though things have changed, you are still the most wonderful, big-hearted girl i ever met. i am so happy for you and r, and for darling. it couldn’t have happened to anyone more deserving and i am so pleased to be able to share and celebrate with you. congratulations!!
Congratulations on your engagement! The new design looks lovely and it’s good to see an update from you.
Hey Christine! Nice to see you back here! Congrats on the good news! And I love the re-design of the site. :-)
super news! happy congrats to you~*cheers*~
Oh, Christine. I am so happy for you. How many years have I been coming here now and being inspired by you? I feel like I’ve watched you through so many changes. I’ve alwasy admired you so much and I’m so happy that your life keep taking these turns for the better and better.
xo Wendi (honeydipping)
Oh, Christine. I am so happy for you. How many years have I been coming here now and being inspired by you? I feel like I’ve watched you through so many changes. I’ve alwasy admired you so much and I’m so happy that your life keep taking these turns for the better and better.
xo Wendi (honeydipping)
I’m so so happy for you and Rama. You guys seem so made for each other. Congratulations!
congrats again on your super amazing news, which to me seems very likely when people as loving and perfect together as you and rama meet! but, ESPECIALLY congrats on your other good news – about the job – because being your own boss is a thrill like none other! i expect to send much work your way!!!
My goodness! Congratulations to both of you!
congratulations!!! you deserve nothing but the best! i am so happy for you!
Congratulations Christine! Great news!
LOVE!
Wow, congratulations. It’s funny – Jenny and I have some special news as well that I’ve been quiet about for a couple of weeks. Yay! Best wishes to you guys ;)
congratulations christine!!! i’ve been reading your site for a few years now and although i’m nowhere near you i feel like i’ve known you for a lifetime now – feeling sad when you feel down, ecstatic when you find new beautiful things and proud of you when you achieve a personal goal – it’s wonderful to hear this and big congratulations to you guys!!! are you posting any great pics of the engagement or you and rama?
Congratulations to you both.
What? You’re marrying that crazy Rama guy just because he’s funny, wickedly talented and can rock a dance floor like nobody’s business?
Congratulations you guys! I’m soooo happy for you. You two were made for each other.
great! a lovely couple :) God bless you both!
ahhhhhhhhhhh! I come home from vacation to find this! Two of my favorite creative people in the world. I am so excited!!!
yay! yay! yay!
I like to tell people the story of how I hooked up with the both of you seperately, and then you started dating, and I thought it was the greatest thing ever because you were perfect for each other.
so much love to you both!
i’m finally catching up with my “must check” websites and just wanted to say congrats!! :D