Friday Bitch & Brag*
April 25, 2025 - The All Sewn Up Edition: new bags, new kicks, new attitude
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Bitch: Going back to school on Tuesday was challenging as I neglected to spend 2-3 days ahead of time getting back on my regular sleep schedule.
Brag: After three-plus years I finally finished my small black denim/floral print messenger bag! I had been dicking around with the denim strap for way too long, as I wanted an adjustable strap but the directions I’d found for making one were geared more toward purses made with lighter weight materials. I stopped getting in my own way and figured it out. I’d also added a zipper to the main compartment, but it was overkill so I removed the zipper—shout out to my trusty seam ripper. The construction is not perfect, but as my friend Emily would say, it cannot be seen from a galloping horse.
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Bitch: Insomnia, migraines & nightmares took me OUT on Wednesday morning, so I called in sick. I hate having to use sick leave for illness that does not involve gastrointestinal distress or mucus, but I did need to rest and regroup away from yelly middle schoolers.
Brag: I used my time at home to add new products to the Busy Birdies Studio website and update my inventory. My plan is to set up shop at a few markets in the second half of the year & see how things go.
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Bitch: Part of prepping for Busy Birdies Studio event participation involves buying display stands, a tent, tables, etc. I ordered a 3-pack of acrylic tabletop displays and one of the three has a crack in the base. It’s still functional, but I will need to notify the manufacturer, which is a hassle.
Brag: I’d been wanting some new, whimsical Keds for a few weeks as an alternative to my all-white Sketchers. I found a metallic foil pair on their website for under $30 and ordered them on Good Friday. The order arrived on Easter Sunday—way earlier than originally estimated—and these shoes are super fun to wear.
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