this internet stuff. and the people i meet. is overwhelming at times. some people in my life don't get it. and that is because they have never expereienced the connections you can make over the world wide web. and how those connections can turn into friendships. sincere ones. filled with many commonalities.
i have a handful of good friends. great friends. that i have met in person. all because of this little blog. i've met them in japan. in calgary. in toronto. in vancouver. and in victoria. and i get to meet another new friend this weekend. right here in calgary. yay! (hi ali.)
well. one of my dearest friends lives in denmark. (hi ruut.) we were lucky enough to meet up in japan a few years ago when she was there on a holiday. we had arranged a little swap recently. because i love most things danish. and everything she creates. my gosh. i got the parcel last week. and was blown away. totally overwhelmed by her talent. and her generosity. handknit treasures. sewn goodies. fabric treats. the best little sleeper. and some hand-me-down onesies from her baby girl. i am in love with everything she sent. for sure. but the hand-me-downs are extra special. (ani-chan is wearing one in the photo above.) because everytime she wears one of them we will be constantly thinking of little keina-chan. who definitely needs a few little prayers these days.
i love you, internet. for introducing me to my blog friends.
sometimes i think you have to be a blogger to understand a blogger ;)
I know what you mean. and i'm thankful for the internet too.
Anika looks gorgeous, so cute.
Posted by: Bianca | February 02, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Hi,
I stumbled across you after following Ella's link.lovely blog,and yes I know about the friends we make through the internet.I remember the first time I was going to meet up with a now very good friend,My mum was convinced she was an axe murderer!!! if I hadn't followed my gut and listened to her I would never have had such a wonderful person enter my life.My mum just didn't get it,my hubby even looks at me cock eyed sometimes when I mention a friend and he'll enquire who,i'll say,you know,so and so from that blog i love and he'll respond with a slow yeeeeeeeeeees!!LOL,
Cheerio,
Natasha
Posted by: Natasha | February 02, 2011 at 07:59 AM
This is the cutest pick of Anika I've seen so far. Her hair is so fluffy and sweet. That's one thing I love more and more as time goes on. Sniffing my baby's hair. I'm sure you know what I mean. And thanks for the shout out! I remember feeling like such a stalker the first time I emailed you about your blog, but of course, I'm SO glad I did!
Posted by: Liv | February 02, 2011 at 01:34 PM
The Internet is wonderful that way, isn't it. I've met some lovely people too - people I would never have otherwise met. That little girl of yours gets cuter in every photo!
Posted by: Emily | February 02, 2011 at 07:17 PM
I loved the knitted sweater, hats and blanket from Ruut! They are perfectly made.
Posted by: Mom | February 02, 2011 at 11:07 PM
sweetest post ever.
Posted by: Amanda Elizabeth | February 03, 2011 at 03:42 PM
awww, look at that little tongue.
yay internet friends!!!
Posted by: kate | February 03, 2011 at 07:51 PM
My best thoughts are with Keina-chan, whatever she's going through. Annika-chan is just melting my heart with her sweetness.
Posted by: {gemmifer} | February 06, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I cannot imagine women actually enjoying making them!sf
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