Month: December 2012

Weihnachtsstollen and Other Sad Things

Published by Sula H.

It was supposed to be the cause for great happiness – the Weihnachtsstollen, a Christmas treat I had brought from home this summer for the sole purpose of enjoying it during the Christmas season. You see, living in a country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas except for like two hours on Christmas Eve, also means you can’t have any of those specially delicious treats many of us from so-called Western nations take for granted during this season. At least in my home country, we have tons of all sorts of Christmas goodies that contribute to everyone gaining so much weight this time of year. So, for me having a few of those things exported here, makes Christmas just a tidbit more special. It got really “special” today, when I finally decided to break into my precious little Weihnachtsstollen. So special, in fact, that I’ll probably remember it for some years to come. Well, I had consumed one full piece already, and I was happily munching on the next one when I realized something tasted rather odd! …

Journaling Café: Celebrating the Season

Published by Sula H.

It’s official now: Christmas season has started. At least in that part of the world where I come from. Yesterday, we lit the first candle on our advent wreaths, and with that the celebrations of the Christmas season twenty-twelve have begun. So, today I’ve compiled a list of journaling prompts that will help you preserve the memories of activities and things you do to celebrate this season. And here’s my page on one of the prompts: The font used for the prompts is my own handwriting font DJB Squirrels In My Pants by Darcy Baldwin (available at the Sweetshoppe).  

Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow

Published by Sula H.

Guess what very exciting thing happened today! Yes, of course, you’re right (because the title and photo gave it away, duh!): it snowed.   Or at least it tried to snow. A little trial run of snow, I’d say. Probably because winter wanted to see whether it’s still in the business of being able to produce big white flakes of fluff! And in fact, winter hasn’t forgotten a thing! Except, maybe, how to make the snow actually stick to the ground. But again, this year, winter’s still pretty young, so there’s still plenty of time to get things right! At least I hope it will, because I do love me some big white fluffy stuff to cover everything and turn the world into a beautiful winter wonderland. Maybe, if I’d be more deliberate about reminding winter of its duties … So, off to sing … Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow …

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December Daily 2012: Week 1 Recap

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Like last year, I started my December Daily album with Thanksgiving, so I’m well on my way already. So, it’s about time to do my first recap of my December Daily Twenty-Twelve: (For credits and a larger view of the pages, click on the individual images.) If you’re looking for more inspiration, tutorials and other posts related to creating your December Daily, be sure to check out all my posts tagged “December Daily,” and remember to come back because I have a couple more things lined up to share with you as I’m traveling on my journey of this year’s DD …