Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Actually, it flies no matter what. Another week has gone by. Did I do any stitching during the week? Not really. Can't recently motivate myself to jump out of bed first thing in the morning. Then I spend too much time at the computer or watching the old movie channel. And since I'm usually at my best first thing in the morning, things don't approve when I get home from work so I go back to the computer and TV.
Yesterday, Saturday, I did jump out of bed because November 1st library show deadline is looming. With my slice finished and out of the way, I got started on three smaller pieces. My starting point was three circles made using coffee filters as the template. This was for the "Grounds for Change" challenge which I had planned to enter but missed the deadline. Then I was going to answer the call for entries the "Bend, Fold, Manipulate" exhibit and made three circles, using folded and manipulated fabrics but again I missed the deadline. Not that I couldn't have been ready. I think my hesitancy was rooted in self-doubt rather than time constraints. I am well on my way to finishing "Missed Deadlines I,II, and III".
My day was, however, interrupted by errands. We started at the hazardous waste depot where we dropped off some paint and a dead TV set. Then to Costco for quick and thrifty visit (i.e. we weren't sucked in by all the "deals" and only bought what we needed and what we think is a great birthday gift for Alanna. Then to Chapters to get a gift certificate for Mindy who never forgets our birthdays like we forgot hers... And then to Dearborn to buy accoutrements for Amit's Tripp Trapp. We got last year's model plastic seat on sale. We were not, however, about to pay $90 for two small padded cushions. I don't think he really needs them but if he does, I'll sew them. Same goes for the harness, which he does need but which I can buy the straps and closures for at Fabricland and make it myself.
In the evening, we were invited to Devora's for dinner. It was lovely, relaxed and I didn't feel tired until someone said it was almost 10. Too much excitement for me.
This morning, Sunday, I started sewing at 8 a.m. and didn't stop until noon. Partly because I need some thread and partly because I'm hungry. So off to munch and then decide what to do -- buy thread and continue or call it a day.
Oh, I also finished hemming the 5 flannel receiving blankets that Carmit asked me to make her. Actually she only asked for 3 but I couldn't decide which colours so she'll take what she wants and I'll keep the rest for someone else.