Seattle plastic surgeon reveals her relaxation secret: embroidery!
I can’t really speak for all plastic surgeons, but I find taking up a needle and thread to be very, very relaxing. And lately, I’ve been relaxing a lot.
My daughter is an Irish step dancer (think Riverdance) and her school has hand embroidered dresses for their performances and competitions. Three years ago, I did her first dress and made sure that I made the side seams really wide so I could “let it out” as she grew. To my surprise, she has stayed her 8- year-old width but now the dress barely covers her dance shorts so it’s time for another dress.
I was thinking that the timing was really bad with her likely headed into a major growth spurt but then again, each time I make a dress, it’s just more relaxation for me. Last night I got to listen to Sister Sweetly, my favorite Big Head Todd and the Monsters C.D. all the way through – twice – while I power chain stitched. Now that made for a great evening.
Thanks for reading! Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder