Shawn was talking with one of the guards today about Laika. This particular guard seems a little less scared of her than most, and therefore actually willing to talk to us. (The guards that are really scared of her just scowl. It’s like being back in Kyiv.) So this guard was able to shed a little light on the subject for us.
First of all, you may not have noticed on the last post, but I was included in last week’s roundup of Foreign Service blogs! I just discovered that this website existed a couple weeks ago, and I was amazed to see just how many FS blogs are out there these days. When Shawn and I started (has it really been almost 4 years ago now?), there were a few other blogs in existence, but nothing like there is now. And it must be an overwhelming job compiling these round-ups each week, but it’s been a great way for me to check out some new blogs.
Lately I’ve been hearing complaints from people that I don’t post as often as I used to. The truth is, there’s just been nothing exciting going on. I know you all think I sit on the beach drinking daiquiris all day, but that’s unfortunately not the case. For the most part, my days consist of the same things: get up, go to work, go to gym, come home, play with dog, eat dinner, go to bed. The exception to that is Wednesdays, which is when I have my weekly meeting/luncheon with the quilting guild. And today’s meeting, you’ll be glad to know, brings me to a story.
Shawn got some good news a few weeks ago!
After coming home from what is usually a crazy morning at work each day, here’s what I have to look forward to:
I just got home from my first Quilting Guild meeting. That’s right, there’s actually a guild here! I am so, so excited. Not only is it a great way to share my love of quilting (crafting is WAY more fun when it’s done in groups), but these ladies really know their stuff. They hosted a quilt show last week and I’m seriously impressed by some of their work. Maybe some of it will rub off on me — fingers crossed. On top of all that, it’s a great way to meet some new people, most of which have lived on the island for a long time. I’m already excited for next week’s meeting!
It’s been a tough week - both at work and at home. To give you an idea of what I mean when I say a tough week at home: I slept in the guest room last night because the dog decided to pee all over my side of the bed while Shawn and I watched the State of the Union Address. Precious. (I tell myself that she’s not smart enough to actually mean anything by that.) But today was brightened by the arrival of my order from Fabric Depot!
Every year or so, it seems that suddenly almost every married friend I have around my age is pregnant. Right now is one of those times: I know 7 pregnant women and 2 women that have had babies in the past two months. Luckily, I love making gifts for babies. And while I can’t make gifts for everyone, obviously, I do try to make gifts for close friends.
Twenty-ten. Two thousand-ten. Whatever. I don’t know what’s up with me, but I’m not really in the mood to start a new year. Can’t we just slow down a little? Maybe take a nap instead?
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