Small Holiday and an Autumn Flu

 Last weekend me and Mika went to Iisalmi for a short holiday. We spent four days with my brother's famil, and during that time we managed to play some board games, play with children, watch movies and just hang around. After the trip I got a really bad autumn flu that wont go away easily. That's why I haven't done anything after the trip...just trying to get better. And hopefully that happens soon :)

Winter is the best season...drawing it while waiting...

Sunday Song

What Animal?

All right brothers (and other readers as well)! Tell me what is this animal?

Let me tell some background for this stuffed animal. I made this when I was in second or third grade of elementary school. All stitches are made by hands because we pupils were so young that we weren't allowed to use the sewing machine. I am extremely proud for what I managed to make, as it is one of the oldest things I've made. Even thought, nowadays I'm not afraid to use the sewing machine (see the South Park dolls below).

South Park dolls

Finally I managed to finish two dolls that I promised to make for my brother's children. Girl wanted a dog and the boy said he wants a Kenny doll and its' hood has to go down. The nephew continued that Kenny's hair has to look genuine (as is seen on the movie South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut). Following day I got a phone call from the niece:
"Hi Minttu, I want to change my doll. I want a Wendy doll after all."
Then I had no choice but to make these dear children happy. Or at least try.

Kenny doll without hood

Kenny and Wendy doll

Sunday Song

Spending time

Yesterday after workday me and my work-friends went out to eat and spent the evening together. It was nice and a lot of fun as we met an old workmate who has been on a trip around the world for over seven months. We took some photoes and shared stories that has happened during this time apart. Next time we will have a night out on Halloween.

This day didn't turn as originally planned. I was meant to go to my brother's place and spend time with my goddaughter, while my brother and sister-in-law would watch a stand-up comedian Jason Rouse and stay in Tampere for the night. Unfortunatelly goddaughter got ill and her parents weren't able to go for a date. I hope I will get to spend time with the little girl soon, but it was nice to stay at home also, as me and Mika have our 9th anniversary today. It's been over 10 years when we met and became friends and 9 years since we started dating. We went to movies and watched the Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which is definitely worth of watching. We enjoyed and liked it a lot. Next movie I want to see in movies is The Adventures of Tintin

Wii

Finally we got our Nintendo Wii home :) My brother got it for me with a nice discount from Iisalmi and my mother drove there to get it for me...well, she did have other thing to do in Iisalmi, but still it was a  great thing she did.

Now we have been testing it for two days and ou boy it is great! I really like it. Brother lent us the Zelda "Twilight Princess" and "Zack and Wiki" that are interesting and nicely done games.

Of course I haven't been playing all the time. Yesterday at the dance lessons we were taught the traditional St. Patrick's Day dance. Here is a clip that some old students from Footlight have made (studio is the same where I go)

Sunday Song

100 Illustrated Horror Film Posters

Following link provides 100 Illustrated Horror Film Posters that gave me good inspiration on what movies I want to watch next. Lately me and Mika have watched many eighties movies and I like to continue it. Even thought the fashion in 1980s was horrific, the music and movies were great.

The movies I want to see next are The Kindred

and the movie, which is said to be the worst movie ever made. This one I've seen earlier, but so many years since (over 10) and I wish to see it again.