What Does It All Mean? An Essay Possibility.

Many years ago, I bought a new sewing machine. The very first thing I made with it was a dinosaur Halloween costume.

I got another new sewing machine the week before last. The first thing I made with it was a dozen face masks. 

I feel there must be an essay topic in this situation. I'm just not sure what it is.

Yes, I do spend a lot of time on face masks, given that I'm only making them for the extended family. I didn't get an essay out of the time I've been devoting to that, but I did get a humor piece.