Sabbatical.

It sounds pretty radical to take a sabbatical. Not that I'm fanatical, but my agenda is hectic, and the fin de June is fast approaching. I have important matters to attend to, such as shoe shopping, magazine reading, and dress fitting, not to mention working my three jobs and also the laundry. And cooking peas. So, sabbatical. Blogging hiatus. One less thing. See you soon. xoxoxo

TGISFIGF!

Yes, the San Francisco International Gift Fair was mighty successful for Cookie and the Dude! So what does that mean to me? It means lots of headband making to fulfill the big bunches of orders that were placed. And it means great successes for my friend and coworker (and possible business partner) Helen. It means that Cale and I can keep buying organic peas for our goldfish. It means I have no time to start a band right now, still. It means that we can pay for our car insurance and some other stuff. It means I can get a facial tomorrow, as any proper bride-to-be should. So, yes, tgisfigf.

Surprise, surprise

So I took this quiz, 'cause, I mean, why not. And here you have it:

You Belong in Paris

You enjoy all that life has to offer, and you can appreciate the fine tastes and sites of Paris. You're the perfect person to wander the streets of Paris aimlessly, enjoying architecture and a crepe.

What European City Do You Belong In?

Damn, it was a good day.

A couple of days ago now, on 2/7 of 2007, I turned 27. That is not a golden birthday per se, but it is something good nonetheless. Many many thanks to everyone who called, sent cards, sent ecards, left voicemails, fed me food, took good care of me, and generally showed me love all the live long day! It was truly a marvelous birthday and I am quite a happy and content 27-yr-old version of myself.

From Sweden with love

We brought our shiny new (used) Volvo home last week! She is really a beaute and now I can "cruise the 'Fe" (as we used to say) at any time I please. Also, I don't have to take the bus with scary laughing guy or weirdo newspaper guy anymore. Skål to that!

the joy of walking away

so, i'm back from los angeles, and thank heavens for that.

and besides, shopping for a used car is one of the most bizarre and slightly entertaining experiences that a modern american can have. so much posturing, so much acting, so much doubt, so much melodrama. and i can honestly say that i felt an extreme sense of well-being and glee after walking away and out of the clutches of one high-pressure dealership today. nevermind the fact that i was rather disappointed at the end of the day to not drive home a new (actually old) automobile. hopefully i will do so on tuesday. (we did actually find a good car: we just want an independent mechanic to verify the 'good' part.)

why am i anti-capitalization tonight? maybe it's because i have to arrive at paper source at 6:45 AM tomorrow for inventory. what with that and used car shopping, it's enough to make any girl want to rebel a bit.

a la poste

Here's the first draft of the postcard I designed using the images from the shoot. The final version was a much more pared-down card with only two images, but I like this one as well.