March 7
 It has been a week since the dress project. No, I do not miss it. I have been feeling so liberated. How lucky am I to decide what I want to wear every morning? Hah....but I know now that it really does not matter what I choose to wear, it matters what I choose to do. I have been super busy trying to catch up on everything else and am now getting ready to go find a job, one that pays money....so i can continue making art and living in this beautiful city. I have learned a lot from this project and it has helped me see the world a bit differently. I hope it has made an impact on you as well. Thank you all for your support, I just cant say it enough. If you are in Missoula and would like to check out our senior thesis show it will be at the Gallery of Visual Arts and the UC Gallery at the University of Montana, April 26-May 11th. Opening reception is on the 26th from 5-7. HAPPY MARCH!!!

The End
 There are things that I am finally allowing myself to realize now that I am done with this piece. Such as....I have been unable to relate to anyone else for the entire month...everyone else has been unable to relate to me. This idea, project, and myself, became one and everything else seemed pretty far away. That being said, I want to apologize to those that I love, for being absent as a friend, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and babysitter. Having spent nearly thirty days in this performance, I would hope that energy and commitment has been paid off. I am now granting myself time to get caught up with the rest of us. I may not throw away much, but I will not be sewing it on to myself......for at least a week. HAH! but seriously....I've been as loud as I can and now I need to just sit back and listen....what a weird month.

Day 29
So I managed to squeeze a few hours of sleep in, but I was not able to finish the dress. There is just too much crap. I could have just stuck it all on there, but after investing so much time and energy into this project, it just didn't feel right. So I guess my work will continue even though I will no longer be wearing it. For now....the show must go on! It looks like we are getting some heavy weather and I am praying that it is snow and not rain because this dress is not even close to being water-proof. Oh....if you are a blog viewer and live here in Missoula, you should come and celebrate the long month of February. The KettleHouse on the North-side is hosting a Sadie Hawkins pint night for MUD. I am pretending that it is my reception! I will be there from 6-8 and would be happy to celebrate with those who have been following. WOW!!! down to hours now

Day 28
   One more day!!!! I have been working all day and will continue to work all night in attempt to finish the dress before the grand finale tomorrow. I thought I would include a picture of the desk in my studio just to show you the type of environment that I have been living in this month. Absolute chaos. Looking back I can not believe how fast this month has gone. I really do not know how to express my gratitude to all of those who have been supporting me throughout this project. I also do not know how to describe how fortunate I am to be able to see this through. Well I have to get back to work and prepare, but stay tuned for tomorrow's update!! There will be some hilarious photos and commentary if this goes well.YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 27
 So I finally found a place to put Bonny's tag. Bonny is the name of the dress. We joined forces today....I had to give a shout out to the dress because without the dress, the piece would not exist. We are a pair. I also tackled some of the phone book. I only have one more day to work and the amount of stuff that still needs to find a place is overwhelming. The end is near.

Day 25 & 26
 I cant believe that I have only three days left in the dress. The possibilities that await March are so exciting and I feel ready for anything. I have learned so much about myself through this project that I cant wait to apply it all to my life. Change will come and is a crucial part of the next chapter. Three days of hard, long, work and I will be done!!!

Day 24
 Is it so bizarre that I have found myself to be more confident in a wedding dress made of trash than I ever did in my plain t shirt and jeans? Thinking about life after this project is a bit intimidating. I have become to feel so comfortable with myself when I am wearing the dress. Its an honesty that I seem to not be able to communicate in any other outfits. What do our clothes really have to do with our interactions with others?  I hope that I can take this strange confidence with me when the dress comes off and stays off...It has been really good for me.