I’ve been sick for almost two weeks. I finally got some meds from the doctor yesterday and WOW! I’m feeling so much better. Watch this space for pictures of my upcoming projects. I’m ready to get back to normal.

I had a very busy semester but now it’s over. I managed to make 20-something stockings for Christmas cards, but I had to rush to do it. I’m planning for next year already and I think I’ll get started on the concept some time in the Spring. I love Christmas and could work on Christmas projects all year. How about you?

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On September 30, Avon Finland is sponsoring a walk around the center of Helsinki. If you are interested in participating, you can contact me or post here and I’ll contact you.

I was in Helsinki today to meet a friend who is moving back to the U.S. Helsinki is always interesting, but especially so in the summer.

But oddest of all was this. Sure, I’ve seen these around but I’ve never seen anyone actually use one.

It’s pouring down rain now, but this morning was sunny and beautiful. I decided to try my hand at artistic photography.

I had been thinking about getting new glasses while in Texas because they are so much less expensive. Thinking about, hadn’t decided. Until yesterday when I asked Reino to bring me my glasses case and he had to check if the glasses were inside. Yep. WERE. Have you ever heard your glasses shatter? Well, $330 and 24 hours later et voila!

It’s not like any other day.

I received this fantastic piece of artwork from my offspring. He certainly is a chip off the old block.

Jouni got me some roses. He let Reino choose the color. I guess my kid knows my fascination with distressing because the roses are light pink with dark pink tips. I wonder if Tim Holtz makes that color? 😉

They also let me sleep until 10!

I bought this wonderful eyelet setter last summer, the Instant Setter. It was really nice to use because I just had to change tips to punch holes and to set the eyelets. There was only one problem. Mulder didn’t like it. He meows when anyone sneezes! I swear that cat does nothing but complain. The Instant Setter isn’t exactly quiet and he would make this loud meow/howl mixture every time I used it. On the late nights when I was really inspired and was punching and setting a lot, I would have to lock him up or he’d wake the men. I never use it so I’ve decided to sell it. Farewell, old friend.