My sister is coming to visit this weekend. She really really wants to go to ManRay with me on Friday but she is only 18 and it's 19+ on Friday. Do you think there is any chance that they would let her in? I know they are very strict, but I also know that at least a few regulars have been going since they were in high school. I know that many Boston clubs have a 19+ restriction because they want to keep out the high school kids, but my sister is a sophomore in college already! If anyone has any advice or if they know someone who can help get her into the club, I'd really appreciate it.
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I'm close to breaking down and buying this sewing machine:
It's $250 which seems like a such a great deal for what is the only decent sewing machine that Singer has made in 20 years. It has a really strong motor and should be great for sewing vinyl and PVC.
Last night I was packing up my stuff for moving and I was thinking about how much money I've spent on projects and hobbies that never really went anywhere. For example, I found:
- My collection of kites which I only flew once or twice last year.
- The calligraphy brushes, paper, books, and supplies from when I studied Japanese calligraphy (with the woman who also teaches me tea ceremony). I still plan on taking lessons again this summer, but haven't gotten around to it, yet.
- My guitars, which I hardly play anymore.
- My collection of video games, many of which I haven't gotten around to playing at all yet.
- Assorted electronic components from when I was experimenting and designing circuits and building a GPS receiver. Which I never finished, of course.
- Books on how to play "go", and a go board. I used to play with my old roommate but I haven't played in a couple of years, now, and I never got very good at it.
- Books and tapes on learning Irish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic dictionaries. I never got very far in learning it. (It's pretty much a dead language anyways, lol).
- A snowboard. I still love to snowboard and will try and go next year but I didn't go at all last season because I didn't have much money. Also I think I might be too heavy for my snowboard now.
- Winter camping equipment I bought to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and I haven't used it since.
This is just a small portion of all the crazy hobbies I've pursued over the years. The only thing I've really stuck with is tea ceremony, which I've been practicing for almost 10 years now. And the only reason why I've stuck with that is because I am close with Aiko-sensei, my instructor, who is like a grandmother to me.
I wonder if sewing is going to be like that too. I am taking a sewing class, but I was planning on borrowing a sewing machine. Now that that isn't going to work out, I'm going to have to get one. I was looking for a cheap one on craigslist(there are a few for 50-75$) but I can't seem to get any of the sellers to respond, so I might have to break down and buy a new one! I need one soon as I have to finish the PVC skirt I'm making for a friend who is visiting in 2 weeks.
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I'm close to breaking down and buying this sewing machine:
It's $250 which seems like a such a great deal for what is the only decent sewing machine that Singer has made in 20 years. It has a really strong motor and should be great for sewing vinyl and PVC.
Last night I was packing up my stuff for moving and I was thinking about how much money I've spent on projects and hobbies that never really went anywhere. For example, I found:
- My collection of kites which I only flew once or twice last year.
- The calligraphy brushes, paper, books, and supplies from when I studied Japanese calligraphy (with the woman who also teaches me tea ceremony). I still plan on taking lessons again this summer, but haven't gotten around to it, yet.
- My guitars, which I hardly play anymore.
- My collection of video games, many of which I haven't gotten around to playing at all yet.
- Assorted electronic components from when I was experimenting and designing circuits and building a GPS receiver. Which I never finished, of course.
- Books on how to play "go", and a go board. I used to play with my old roommate but I haven't played in a couple of years, now, and I never got very good at it.
- Books and tapes on learning Irish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic dictionaries. I never got very far in learning it. (It's pretty much a dead language anyways, lol).
- A snowboard. I still love to snowboard and will try and go next year but I didn't go at all last season because I didn't have much money. Also I think I might be too heavy for my snowboard now.
- Winter camping equipment I bought to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and I haven't used it since.
This is just a small portion of all the crazy hobbies I've pursued over the years. The only thing I've really stuck with is tea ceremony, which I've been practicing for almost 10 years now. And the only reason why I've stuck with that is because I am close with Aiko-sensei, my instructor, who is like a grandmother to me.
I wonder if sewing is going to be like that too. I am taking a sewing class, but I was planning on borrowing a sewing machine. Now that that isn't going to work out, I'm going to have to get one. I was looking for a cheap one on craigslist(there are a few for 50-75$) but I can't seem to get any of the sellers to respond, so I might have to break down and buy a new one! I need one soon as I have to finish the PVC skirt I'm making for a friend who is visiting in 2 weeks.
derangedmichy:
Yo..tea ceremony..i need to join u for that cuz now that i work in chelsea..that would be a great soothing event lol. i need to learn how to sew i think..watching and hearing about my male friends sewing ( you and steven)..I am so realizing that i need to pick up on some more skills.. 
fridgemagnet:
I'm cautiously optimistic. And as soon as I have pics I'll be sure to post.