I’m still finding blue feathers all over the house.
And it’s funny, but they make me think of my dad (who passed away 7 years ago).
He was an engineer. And he used to tell me that engineering, like design, was just a matter of "problem-solving."
I remember having this discussion with him when I was fresh out of design school and was hired to design a logo for a gal who was selling costume jewelry out of her Hollywood apartment.
He would reassure me with: "It’s just a problem to solve. Even rocket science or brain surgery is just about solving a problem. You can do it." That thought still helps me to this day.
I did end up doing the logo for the jewelry designer and she paid me my $75. On a side note: She is a multi-millionaire today, but it is still my own handwriting that ended up being her logo. (small comfort, but I still get a kick out of it whenever I see it. =D)
Back to blue feathers and engineering…
I had to design a tail for Lucy that would grow ON STAGE. And although I knew I could do it, I was wringing my hands trying to figure it out. I would sort of chant the mantra: "it’s just problem solving. I can do this." (actually, I chanted it in Spanish =D)
I am out-of-my-skin proud of my daughter and her performance.
But I have to say, I’m really proud of engineering that growing tail.
(Thanks for your help, Papi.)
NOTE: The other "Amazing" girl in the video is also Cuban-American – does this surprise anyone? And I also (blush, blush) designed her pink & feathered dress. 😉
So you see, Cookie, I am pretty rich myself. =D
Amy says
I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!! GO MOM!! Not only did you make a growing tail, but you also upload your very own footage! I’m so proud! And of course the Amazing Lucy is . . . well . . . AMAZING!
Pam Pensiero says
Great job mom! Lucy was amazing! Wish I could have been there!
Pam Pensiero says
Boy you have been busy today posting! I have that cold too, but mine is in my lungs! Yikes! I don’t have a phone…..I have to rely on Gene…..
Kristen says
Oh, I can hardly wait to see the DVD–for those who don’t know my amazing girl is the one in green :o)
Carrie says
I love that! What a great job Lucy did…and que cola! And totally that other girl is a Cubanita. No surprise.