i attended the traditional swedish celebration of sankta lucia (saint lucy’s day) at the faculty of arts yesterday, where students of swedish lectorat organized short program, the singing, the big feast afterwards. lussekatter, kanelbullar, pepparkakor and glögg. all swedish goodies. aha, we should feel privileged to drink alcohol during the working hours. it was a nice ceremony, though not at night and not in sweden. procession usually takes place in church and lucy is heading it, wearing a crown of candels. lucy is bringing the light (on the night of 12th december – well, tonight) which protects you from the devil.

it’s always interesting to learn about foreign traditions, even though we tend to disregard and forget about our own. but these december traditions are magic. if only they weren’t wrapped with anxiety and all the fuss about them instead of the big red knot. like we have to prove ourselves over and over again. i’m decided i’m gonna make fruit tart. strawberries, plums and figs. mmm.

we finished third level of swedish on thursday and sang the lucia songs, christmas carols, but it all seemed so strange, cause there’s still no snow. i’m going home tomorrow, i’m patiently looking at the weather forecast, wishing to see nature at peace, hold that shovel and have walks in the forest covered with snow.

is there anything better in winter than watching the snowflakes fall? and while waiting, i still have bit more than two weeks to think throught and make a things-ive-learned-in-this-year list. good luck with yours!

i’m no longer a morning person. not this year, when i dont’ have classes. it’s just so good to slowly start the day. but even though, the getting up part is the hardest in any case. the warmth of the sheets …

in the morning, before even having my first cup of coffee, went printing. my sister’s boyfriend is leading  portal for the third life period called zlata leta (golden years) and we printed (screenprinting) the logo on some t-shirts. was nothing special, but it was good to refresh the working process. again got the chills and visualized myself in the future when i’ll be having a studio like that of my own.

december started. two-sided. chinese lanterns, honey cakes, grog. the tasty/good side. lonely feeling, red nose, no fireplace. the other side. but some things can be fixed. HERE. (thanks, anna.)

past days were busy but delightful. meeting some old friends, catching up. moving into a new appartment. great people. more to come. continuing with my swedish lessons, also typography. just slowly finding my place again in ljubljana. somewhere in the middle of it all trying to work. have a cold. let that be my excuse to be a bit slow on the working process. starting with diploma, organizing everything. patience.

saw dalí exhibiton yesterday and am wondering how it must felt having/coping with such unique talent.

look out for beautiful colors. but don’t forget the dandelions.

enjoy!

yesterday finally met a friend after a long time. and he got me this funny burglar alarm which he found in his aunt’s appartment. i always loved these old things. he said it doesn’t work, but i tried it at home. first the light worked, then my brother found the secret to this wonder machine. if you pull out the black string, an enbearable noise starts. no doubt it keeps all the burglars away. or else, gives them a stroke. nearly gave me one, for sure.

welcome!

let’s start the ride …