My day of domesticity...

Hi Stephen,

I hope you've been having a good week in your world.  Is that new album done yet?!!! (Nag nag nag).

Well today I am off to my 2nd sewing class...a continuation.  I haven't touched the damned sewing machine since the first class, actually, other than to have my mom show me how the hell to thread it again. I'm afraid I've never been very domestic like that.  The last time I took sewing was in 7th grade, I made a crooked dog pillow, got a C on it, and gave up.  But, 2 Christmases ago, Florence got me a sewing machine, and I hadn't touched it in over a year, so I figured now is the time to go take a class or two.  I signed up at JoAnn Fabrics.  They have a one-time monthly sign-up day for half price, every month, so I have been waiting to sign up until that day arrives, then I buy the supplies, and then I wait for the class.

The first class was mainly to show me how to thread my machine, which I'm STILL having difficulty with. It's like a new-fangled car engine.  You SHOULD understand how the damned thing works, with all the OLD cars you've messed with, but this one, well, it kinda stumps ya.  At least, that's how it makes me feel. I SHOULD get it, because it really doesn't seem THAT hard, when you watch someone ELSE do it.  But, unfortunately, God never blessed me with the ability to take things apart and put them back together again. If I take something apart, I'd better LABEL every piece, or I am royally screwed when I try to put it back together...otherwise, the whole thing ends up in the garbage.

I know, I know, it's pathetic.  I have never wanted to be a domestic person, though.  I read an article yesterday that mentioned a study that was recently done regarding a woman's education level, and how much impact that makes on her life, and those around her.  College-degreed women tend to have fewer children, but BETTER relationships WITH those children, because they make the time to be with them. Whereas, under-educated women often have more kids than they can afford, park them in front of t.v.'s, and aren't as good at mothering and don't spend as much time with them.  I found that to be interesting. Not sure if I believe every word of it, but I can see how that might be possible.  I have a college degree, no kids, and no interest in housework, (being a maid), sewing, cooking, etc., because I never had the time or money to do most of those things while I had a career.

Well anyway, I just wanted you to know that I have lost 8 pounds, and today I can eat real food!! My eggs are ready, so I'm outta here.  I am really noticing what a difference those 8 pounds make too!!  I hope I can keep it going.  Wish me luck.  Next time we meet, my friend, I'm gonna knock your socks off.  THAT is a promise.

Love, Rebecca