When I retired I thought I would spend at least 20 hours a week sewing. I didn't. I cleaned house, baked, walked, painted the house, played with the grandkids, and did everything else but sew. This fall I started sewing and haven't stopped. I finally figured out that when I was working sewing was my escape and after I retired I didn't have anything to escape from. Now I sew for enjoyment and have many projects being worked on at a time. Every now and then I slow down and when I look around I discover it is because my sewing room really needs to be organized again. It is so much easier to go in and sew when you can FIND the top of the table.