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When I hurt I also get busy

Did I tell you all that I'm a student out here? Probably not. I've always wanted to be a good seamstress. I learned how to sew years ago and kept saying I wanted to start again. Dwayne bought me a sewing machine for Christmas 2006 and then I realized my skills kinda need sharpening. I wasn't very good.

So, a couple of months ago I enrolled at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines. I'm learning to sew again and I love it. I'm focusing on ladies wear right now and have to complete 6 projects in order to complete this course. I'm only on the first one. But, I am learning a lot and I'm so happy that I decided to enroll. I've been really working this week to occupy my mind.

On a blog I read all the time, the writer once encouraged all the readers to make moves to do the things you love. Learn something new. Take a step toward completing your goals. This is one of my goals and I'm very happy that I started. Can't wait to show the completed projects.

On another note, the kids and I are going home to Florida on Sunday. We'll be there for about a week. Pray for us on the long flight home because I'm sure it will be crazy with me, a 1 year old, and a 3 year old.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Have a safe trip. God will keep you and the kids.

Ayana
10:18 PM
Anonymous said…
I can't wait to see your creations. You know I love clothes. Have a safe trip.
Keisha
12:12 PM
Gil and Cecile Velez said…
I was just browsing around and led to your site.

Yup, I agree we should take moves to do the things we love, learn something new or take steps towards a goal.

Have a good trip to Florida with your kids. Chief and I plan to make a trip at that part of the States in the future and be like kids in Disneyland.

God bless,
Gil and Cecile
6:30 AM
Anonymous said…
God Bless and as always Keisha and I will keep you and your family in prayer. Have a safe trip.

I can't wait to see your creations.
--Marcus
5:57 PM
Anonymous said…
I look forward to seeing your creations too. In fact my measurements are 32, 26, 34 I think. So if you feel like making a native dress from there for me, you now have my measurements and have no excuse not too. :-)

Red
9:41 AM
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