Monday, January 3, 2011

Hello Euro

The new year has begun and so has a new system of money here in Estonia.  On 1-1-11 we welcomed the Euro (some more enthusiastically than others) to this country. At last my hubby knows what I went through when I first came here (and still today) to convert all the prices in my mind to figure out if an item is expensive or not. Truth is, now I'm doubly confused but I'm hopeful that someday it'll all make sense. :)
Estonian Kroons
It is a bit sad to say goodbye to the Estonian Kroons as they are very colorful and much more interesting and unique than the euro. But I think the hardest adjustment will be having all the coins to carry around now. Thank goodness for bank cards right?!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

December Days

What does December mean to you? A few things we often think of: cold, snow, fires, hot drinks, cuddling under blankets. They all sound so warm and fuzzy and nice right?!  But it can be so cold that it hurts to breath, the snow can stop travel plans, the fire can be tiring to start each day, the hot drinks can burn your tongue and sometimes you are by yourself under the blanket. December also means Christmas and all that comes with it, the tree, the lights, the food, the family. And yet sometimes Christmas disappoints those who have fond memories of childhood Christmases.
It is not a magical time of year. It is a time of year, just like any other time of year when we can make a choice to see the beauties around us that remind us that there is always something special in each day.

Props to Evelin the photographer of this one :)

Thursday, November 25, 2010

The things I am thankful for in my life...

God
Love
Rain
Sunshine
Family


Music
Simple Beauties
Smiles

Monday, November 22, 2010

For a stormy day

       It might not be stormy where you are today, but it's raining buckets here, hope you can enjoy the day no matter if it's a stormy one or not! :)

Artist: Karen Tribett