how do people do it

I often wonder how people do it. They manage a career yet have the time to sew. I am currently unemployed. Yet I do not find the time to sew. I am constantly cleaning and organizing. Keeping up the household. I do not have any kids, but two kitties that make motherhood feel real to me. When I do find the time to sew, my cats are in constant need of attention, I become distracted and find other "projects" to work on. I have 2 dresses and 4 skirts waiting to be done. I wanted to build up my shop with more clothing. But it seems like eons, waiting for it to be done. Keeping my fingers crossed that these unfinished projects become finished projects.

KIX

osaka is one of my favorite places to visit...
this time i managed to get some fabric...



soo many choices. oh the colors!!!

this is the clearance table outside

sewing machines!!! *drool* boys have their toys...i have sewing machines...



the eyelash section at donquijote

sanrio corner


strawberry shaped "crocs" i may have to buy them since they cost around $5


candy!!!!!! and my finger (i tried to take a pic as fast as i can since they dont like you taking pics in the stores)


taito is celebrating 50 years? they have eco bags for sale!!!



kobe pudding flavored kit kat

hokkaido melon




and i picked up a bunch of kids for the house....

all this color in less than 24 hours time in osaka...

roller derby

bay city bombers vs arsd all stars

it was out at the alameda county fairgrounds
outdoor banked track
it was interesting
it was a lot more cheesier than i expected
i did have fun though!!!!





towards the end is a good shot of a tumble...



tumble and fall



GIRL FIGHT!!



the manager of the all stars is kicking the opponents


next weekend i am going to check out the oakland outlaws vs port city roller girls
out in richmond. i hope its a calm evening. my last adventure out to richmond was a tad bit scary....but i made it out alive...then again it does not beat out the drive by shooting while i was sitting at a traffic light near jack london square.

ill keep you posted on how that league is. if they are as cheesy. i highly doubt it. looking at these girls. they look like they know how to have FUN!!!


on other news i did break a few needles yesterday but this is the best...


my machine said..."i am done with you...take that!!!"
never warped a needle before. it usually just snaps pieces off

but i finished 3 doggy blankets :)





i downloaded a few patterns today! i am going to try and work on those today and tweak a few. :)
soo much to do...so little time

so much to do...so little time

i just got back from narita, and boy am i wiped.

my loot from japan, i did buy more the next day but my camera battery died.

i have soo much to do, but oh so little time. i still have to fix my sewing machine. :( i am soo bummed.
today i did check out my singer, juki rep store and saw some nice machines.
drooling over this machine

the owner offered a price of $799, ummm....that is alot for this broke girl. do you have layaway? hehe....
i'd also like to have this, janome 1600p-qc but can not seem to find a price for this in the U.S.

babylock quilters choice pro (another one that I can not find prices on)

bernette 82e ($399)

OK enough geekery...i thought i would post these for my comparison shopping when I am ready to buy a new machine...
a pit stop to PEAPOD fabrics! the best lil fabric shop in the city! that is my dream job. i want to open a little shop just like hers. selling all my favorites under one roof. today i picked up 2 pieces.


it was another beyootiful day in the city!


okie dokes time to fix my sewing machine and see what i can do...