It is 3am and I am currently in blog-land. Jetlag is such a weird kind of animal.
I have been away for a while now, and it is great to be back...to another home. I look out of the window, and it is all familiar. The yellow cabs and the wonderful, constant honking. Beep Beep. I have not started to unpack yet. I have landed strategically during a conference (thank goodness it is in NYC. No more traveling for me), so I will get to see my advisor and colleagues today.
But I have done a different kind of unpacking. Leslie sent me this Granny Along, January swap package while I was away. I am glad that I am fulfilling my objective of joining swaps. I have found a new yarny friend in Leslie. Over several months, we have got to know each other, and it gives me great happiness to say that we share a special friendship across several thousand miles.
Now back to the box. This is such a super-dumper, thoughtful package! It seemed like an endless pit. I kept putting my hand in it, and something kept coming out. Leslie: I could not thank you enough.
I cant wait to rip open this package!Someone sent a package to me, me, me. I love postal mail and packages.
The Endless Pit
I now have a handmade, granny square scarf! I love everything about it. I wore it today :)
The scarf says: Come a little closer. Dont be shy. I am only a granny square. It is a another story that I am a classic, ever-lasting piece of work in the crafting world.
We are Happy Hookers.
I love the color! If only I had a box to organize all my embroidery threads. Well.
How did Leslie know I needed more of these guys? And this has a floss winder. Oh Baby! I have never had one or used one. Ok Rima. Calm down.
Such a pretty purse. This is so me.
When I saw these peppermint truffles, I forget that I was taking photographs. After a couple of truffles in my tummy, I remembered to get back to clicking away.
More chocolate for the chocolate piggie in me.
Oh. Leslie knows I like spicy food.
She really knows I like spicy food.
Color, color, color.This has been taken away from my hands. Ami (my best friend and artist) and Suketu are currently dividing the sharpie-happiness loot between them. How much I hate craft thieves.
Wait. There are more craft goodies. 
Beautiful CardLeslie: Thank you once again.
13 comments:
What a great welcome home. Spicy, colorful, a sweet!
I bet it was hard to come back. I want to be in two places at once and know it will never be so.
Meanwhile, I really enjoyed your blog entries from home.
Hi Rima... welcome back to the states! I hope you don't suffer too much being away from your family. My entire family is 1,000 miles away from me and its still very difficult at times. It sounds as if you have a good support system here... so you should be back in the swing of things quickly. Glad you liked your swap package... it was loads of fun to put together... Have a good rest of the week!!! Your friend Leslie
Welcome back!
Hi! I love the granny square scarf! And yo have a very nice family.
Bye,
Fran.
That purse IS pretty! What a nice package to come home to. You could always make some yogurt if you miss your other home too much. ;)
It's always wonderful to get some personal mail especially at the end of a long day. Just makes me feel special all over.
Your package looks like it was a lot of fun!
You lucky girl! Love the scarf :) I missed your post from before. Those flower garlands are just gorgeous. I can't imagine the patience that that takes!!!
Welcome back to NY... too bad the weather just turned cold again! I hope you get over the jet lag quickly and are able to get back into the swing of things... it was nice to see your trip and get to know that side of you... and now I'll get to know the US side, too! rachel
Great swap package, but then Leslie knows how to spoil people to!
Always feels good to be back home :) Have a great week!!
Welcome home! Does this mean India won't be coming up on my places people visit my blog from anymore???
Love the box and all the goodies, but I'm wondering if you got your Sharpies back.
Goodies to welcome you back home...wow!!! Hope you get over jet-lag soon, it always takes longer when you're done with your vacation!!
welcome back.
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