Not sure what to entitle this one.....

I had hoped to get a bit of blogging done once I returned to Switzerland. After all, I had a graduation, a wedding, another engagement, Christmas and a wedding all in the last month. Plus I still have things from last year that I am determined are going to make it onto this blog. But of course, life continues to happen while I'm trying to "get caught up." And this is one of those things.

Also, I've procrastinated about starting this. Mainly because the computer I use has been sounding like it was dying and so I have been logging on VERY sparingly, trying to make sure that it lasts. The thought of functioning without access to a computer is more scary than any movie Hollywood could produce. ;-)

I guess I could entitle this blog, How to Win Friends or maybe Things to Avoid saying or maybe How to Make Someone's Day.

I am very privileged to have made some dear friends, even in the short amount of time since we've moved to Switzerland. The women who are a part of my Thursday Bible study are very dear to my heart. It has been a real joy to me to be able to study God's Word with women from Korea, Singapore, China, Argentina, Switzerland, South Africa, Ireland, UK, Armenia, and even the good old, US of A. Coming from so many different backgrounds adds such a depth to our studies.

But, sometimes I think things are said that come out sounding different than people actually mean. Even though English is the language of our study and teaching, it is not the first language for many. And so there are often times where we stop and discuss what would be an easily understood word to a native English speaker, where it is difficult for someone for whom English is not their first (or even second!) language.

At least, I'm hoping that's what happened this week. I sent a photo from the wedding to a couple ladies and I know that at least one of them shared it with others from the class, one of whom mentioned that she saw the photo I had emailed. Her comment has kept me laughing and definitely keeps me humble. She commented on how beautiful I looked in the the photo and that she didn't recognize me.

So how would you responded? I did just as Justin would, "smile and nod."

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Oh good! It's red!!!

Image
 Since I first learned of the concept of leaders and enders,  I began incorporating them into my sewing. At first not with a great plan. But that's progressed with time.  First I saw the value regarding having something already under the foot when I added the next pieces in. Rarely does anything get grabbed down towards the bobbin.  But the real value comes from basically making a second (or third or fourth or fifth 🤣) while sewing your up your primary project. At the moment I have 5 leaders and enders going  1. The second bunk bed quilt. (Pictured is the first one while I was working on it.) I will need to cut more pieces for this soon as I only have one block cut.  2. County Clare. This year's l/e challenge from Bonnie Hunter. I have quite a few blocks done, but not enough for the size I want to make. I'm at the point I need to cut some more scraps the correct size  3. A quilted bag made of selvedges to carry rulers in when going on a retreat or to ...
Read more

Slow and steady...

Image
 It may not win any race, but it will make progress on the quilt(s). The wedding quilt was finished, washed and gifted. We're not in town for the wedding, so I was glad to get it done before and gift it to the bride.   I finished quilting the 2 quilts for our group donations that I will pass onto someone else to add our label and finish the binding. No photos.  I had the opportunity to help a gal who is new to sewing begin her first quilt. I was able to finish a couple more blocks for the bunk bed quilt while she was sewing. No photos (Hmmm. I see a pattern. 😆) Since my last post, I was able to finish up the red portions of the Crimson Christmas. It's so fun to see it grow!! This week was also a sew day with friends. Always fun and productive! I worked on the mauve potion of the Crimson Christmas quilt.  There was a section mis-sewn, but some picking took place and finished up.  And then at home, I was able to work the next few steps:  I've really enj...
Read more

What's on my design wall.

Image
 I haven't done much blogging recently. I'm finding that much of my quilting time is spent work on quilting up projects that have been made by others that are heading out for donation. I don't tend to photograph those, since I'm just finishing up the work of others. Also, having had some back issues, my sewing time has been more limited.  But I have enjoyed experimenting with different FMQ designs as I work with these.  This one was fun! I will most likely use this again on another square quilt. (Photo was taken just as a record of completion...) The quilting design does not show up as well on this one as I used a color that blended in. But this flower pattern is easy to work with. This project keeps making it's way on and off my design wall as I work on projects with a deadline. I originally saw the pattern on the YouTube channel of the Questioning Quilter. She called it "Top of the Stairs." It's a disappearing pinwheel. It went on my bucket list of q...
Read more