Mood: Surprisingly "chipper"
Music: Bara bra musik: a Swedish Euro-dance music radio station

I'm fighting the urge to want winter back. But I must admit I'm already looking forward to the spring... did I just say that outloud? Oh boy. Will I ever snowboard again? That too depends on more than just the greenhouse effect. I mean, I'd need to be reunited with my board, which happens to be in Lake in the Hills anyways. We'll see what happens there, but I still have a goal to reach the Chilean mountains someday! It could be that I'm simply more excited to be touring on the bike again instead of freezing in the moutain thin air.

This little view is out our west-view window out into our fantastic courtyard, in the very few days we had snow (snö). We've also been getting a few more sunny days here. I can't tell you how welcome they are!

We've been busy here in Lund. We've been heading out into town and nearby towns to check out the wedding dress selections. To my surprise, a lighter simpler dress is much easier to find here, and some.... are get this.... a little cheaper than in the States! So, I may just end up with something here in the next coupla weeks. I've been crazy studying Swedish and taking mock exams while beginning and designing all of our fun wedding stationary. I think you folks are gonna like what you see. We've come up with some really fantastic and creatively beautiful and handsom ideas. Ha Ha! No peaks! You'll just have to wait and see if you get one, or access to one!

I've actually been active making my own handmade paper as well. I've done one with 100% newspaper (tidning) and another with 100% recycled computer pages from old school days. I even made a batch of cardstock for my classmate, Rebecca, to make thank-you notes, out of the recycled white computer paper with gold flecks, and even flower petals. It turned out really lovely.

And for a little thoughts to chew on, visit this next link. This site has a music video that has a really cool message. Yeah, it's political, but moving and powerful as well. Go Esther!

Peace out for now.