The Costs and Payoffs of Free Time

 Free time - what about it is truly ever free? I finished work on 30 June and was -am, determined to use the free time it has given me in July and August at least, well and carefully.

So far I have discovered that my memory is a big reason why I feel like I never get anything done!  Part of my wrap up with last agency was tidying up my online Drive, and downloading work I wanted to have for future reference. Well, I was amazed at the gold I found - photos of whiteboard work I had forgotten about, operational models, articles, critiques, papers - the whole gambit. I felt a lot better knowing I had been that productive. And that smart too.

On my to do list is getting ready for Canada, a couple of shows before then, decluttering parts of the apartment and sewing. And possibly making a start on my book idea. 

Sewing

So, (sew?) I have gathered the materials needed to make two pretty epic costumes to take with me, it has been a process. Then THIS image appeared on a reel by the amazing Monde's Threads. WOW!!

It is most definitely AI generated, it makes no sense construction wise, and I don't like it as much as the idea of it. But come on, I'm hosting in Canada, where double denim is the official Tux, so I abandoned all my other plans and I'm now making a trucker jacket based tutu frock. More on that later.

Canada

The above is sewing for Canada but I am also proud to have got my tech in for the six numbers I will be doing while I am hosting! Two of them have dedicated existing costumes which helps for sure. These are being given a glow up for a much bigger theatre than the 100 seat bar venue I have worn then in so far.

And lyrics must be nailed. Argh. I can do it!

Decluttering

 I have taken two big bags of clothes to Aunty Dana's op shop, and have a few to sell. Shoes are in a holding pattern. I made the 1.5kg beef fillet in the freezer into Beef Wellington for a family mid winter Christmas last Sunday and we are munching our way through other things that need eating. There's even a list on the fridge door. As for my studio, hmm. Still needs work? I have a plan to go down to one desk only, not the one I currently favour, and get rid of the spare. The space has gotten away with me again and I need a fabric declutter. Maybe I'll just stick some on Marketplace. Or Facebook in general. Last time I had a big stash to sell, I posted pics on my profile and presold half of it! Next week's job. 

Work

 I had a job interview this morning. My cunning plan to take 8 months off has been stymied rather a lot by the need for a new roof on our building, and our share of this way exceeds our savings. Plus I can only do it by basically short changing future me when I retire, which is not sensible. Not a lot of work out there but I am pleasantly surprised to have been given such an enthusiastic welcome by my fave agencies. Which is a nice circle back to the beginning of this post. It may take a few gos and a few months to get something to stick, which is why I am starting now. I am cautiously optimistic.

Anyway that's me! And now I am off to see the movie The Count of Monte Cristo on a weekday afternoon because I can. Week day movie going is one of my guilty pleasures. Preferably alone, though in this case I am going with a friend which is fine occasionally too.