My boy was normally staying with me till 23rd,
but this time he's already gone to his dad on 21st
and will stay a day longer there than usual too.
A haberdashery in town is closing, which breaks
my heart. So sad to see older, nice shops are closing
one by one and this town is filled with junk shops
day by day.
Around me I've heard some sad news before
Christmas - about friends and relatives passing
away. Most of all I was somehow shocked, that
one of the EuropeanStreetTeam's members has
also passed away: MundoGominola, a very
talented illustrator from Spain. It's a sad start
to Christmas.
I realized, how short life can be. I felt depressive
and melancholic for two days, didn't feel like
talking to anybody. I just had no words. Today
I feel a bit better. So, here I am again. Life goes on.
Last night I started to open up the packages
I've received. My boy has made me herbs
mixed salt in a textile bag, handmade by himself.
Mmmhhh... it smells so good!! My boss has given
me a pair of earrings and a necklace - so pretty!
As I wanted to open up the packages from my EST
friends, I remember I should make photos, so
I postponed it till this morning (ok, it was later
this morning, as I woke up late ;)) to have better
light.
Gretchen has sent me a lovely lavender pillow with
an embroidered word "Love" on it. I simply love it!!
So sweet and mhhh.. smells good (I love lavender :)) .
And I love the card with her illustration on it. Thank
you so much, Gretchen!!
And last not least.. I opened up the package,
which has made some of you curious also ;)
Jetty has sent me her beautiful "In the cold light
of day" print, matted and framed. I'm so happy,
as it is one of my favorite among all her work!
It's - like she called it herself - food for thought.
Thank you so much, Jetty! I hope, I'll finished
organizing my home soon, so that I can find a
nice place for your lovely work.
And thank you, Mitsy, for choosing Jetty as my
Secret Santa!!
This is surely an unusual Christmas. I'm grateful
for all the presents, that I've got, but I'm also
very grateful for the friendship and love that I feel
in every little gesture, smile, word and thought that
many people have sent me each day. That makes
my life so much worth in this world. Thank you
so much, my friends!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!
