So what happened in Una Land in the past week

[scottishlass]

December 4th .. only twenty days till Christmas and I still haven't decorated the house yet. Okay, I put up the customary three fir branch wreaths on the windows of our downstairs floor but apart from that and buying two poinsettas I haven't done anything. It is such a hectic time and I'm too pissed off with all the ppl around me shopping like crazy and making this time of reflection and peace into some frenzied time of materialism. Where the heck did my favourite time of the year go? With baking your own cookies? making your own crafted gifts? When you give hand made presents you are considered cheap, even if it is a well crafted sweater or quilt or anything. All ppl want are presents with a price tag and I'm so boycotting this.

What else happened? Last week I had my final exam for this year as well as after 5 years of remission and yesterday my PET/PSA results came in. After 16 years (since late 1996) I am now cured of cancer but still have a 25% chance to get it again in the future. Still, it's something. The first time in 16 years, where I have been without the scare of tumors in my breast for five consecutive years. YAY!
Strangely though, I feel kind of numb inside. There's no booty dance or full blown happiness. I guess my mind has to catch up yet that this scare is over for the time being. I'm officially a survivor now.

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[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Last year I gave one to a friend and only found out she gave it to good will in the beginning of this year. :( When I confronted her she told me some stupid lie about how allergic she is (but hey she keeps a cat and dog and her house is full of carpets and throws and what not). Truth be told she is not a friend anymore, anyone who throws out something that was done with consideration and affection and a lot of time and effort is also someone who throws away friendship (which she did later on anyway but that is a different story).

[ladysaotome.livejournal.com]

That is awful! I have to tell you, quilting is one of the few endeavors I have yet to be brave enough to even try! We have a big quilt show here every year and it's amazing how much work goes into every one of them. You've got my respect for making them. And it's a shame your friend didn't appreciate it.

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Oh yes there are some amazing quilters out there who create the most amazing quilts. I usually do block or log cabin quilts which is the easiest LOL but I always consider the person I do the quilt for, their favourite colours, their usage of the quilt etc.
I even made two little quilts with names for a friend of mine and her dogs. Now all three have matching quilts and they love them.

Well I'm off to bed now (it's a quarter to 2 AM over here, so any replies will be tomorrow morning :) Take care and good night :)

[ladysaotome.livejournal.com]

Good night! Cooking dinner here so I guess I should get busy.