IndigoCharm

How I did it: I didn't really set out to learn about herbs just to know, I just really liked the idea of medicinal herbs and was curious. I didn't want to learn about herbs that everyone already knew about -- chamomile, valerian, echinacea... though there is nothing wrong with them. I read a couple of books, but it was mostly the internet that helped me -- not only did I learn the specific, basic uses for individual herbs, but I found out folklore, way… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Talk to my mom more often. Decide to visit my grandparents (in Russia) as much as possible, despite my grandmother's craziness (I just don't stay longer than two weeks...). Watch a lot of movies from my childhood. The problem is not that I am forgetting Russian, or that I am afraid I will stop understanding it -- I doubt that would ever happen -- the problem is that when I don't speak it for a long time, what with living in the US and all… Read how I did it…

How I did it: First I was given a vintage and very cheap sewing machine by my boyfriend's mother -- she got it from a yard sale. With plenty of her help, I managed to get some basics down. Unfortunately, the machine was prone to messing up and finally died on me -- so I decided to buy one. It was costly, considering I rarely get money, but it was worth it. With a bit of help from the manual and the internet I figured out how to change threads and fix m… Read how I did it…