By jhymie on Skatehive
1️⃣ When have you had to learn a new skill under intense pressure? Soruce It's been a while I've posted here but this prompt reminds me of the period when I had just begun learning how to sew during my gap year before school. During that time, my grandaunt (my mum’s aunty) had a burial ceremony to attend. My mum, who loves to proudly talk about the new skills I was learning, asked me to sew a two-piece outfit for her, a skirt and a blouse. Mind you, she does not live nearby. We are talking about different local government areas. The process began with a tailor close to her taking her measurements and sending them to us. Then my mum bought the lace fabric and gave me money to purchase the other materials I would need to complete the outfit. I only had a few days to work on it. As someone who was still learning, this was going to be my first time working with lace. I wanted to make both my mum and my grandaunt proud and happy, so I did not back down, even though it was far from easy. Bec