Karate last night was lots of fun. Sensei started the class asking me for how many lessons I've had my orange belt (um...pick a number and double it, with sensei training then senior classes as well as regular classes...short answer, lots!) He's decided orange doesn't suit me any more, so he's intending to put me forward for grading in the new ( Read more... )

Last year, I spent four months stitching Christmas presents for other people. I felt like a factory, just churning out gift after gift. I kinda hated it by the end ( Read more... )