blutvergiftung

this week i gave one amazing gift and received *two* amazing gifts in return.

firstly, i have a problem. i seem to be entirely uncoordinated when it comes to documenting the knitted gifts i make. so far, i would say that 20-30 knit things (mainly scarves) have gone out in to the world. this week i handed over the snuggly baby-blanket that i knit the crap out of for two weeks. if ever i have the chance, i will go over to sam & matthew's place and take a picture. for now you will have to believe that the fade from yellow into 'mixed apple' and then on through to aqua blue is absolutely adorable. it was a lovely present to make and to give.

the first present that i received this week was a new syringe box. now, to normal people that is not a rad gift. however, lief got me a super cool one where i can lay the used syringes on a tray, pull a little lever forward and the needles drop safely into the body of the box. it is not only hygienic, but also entertaining. MS membership has its privileges.

finally, today when i checked the mail at my apartment there was a non-letter shaped envelope addressed to me. because of the printing and the way it said Ms (the s looked a little like a zed), i thought it was a note from dalia. no such luck! however, once i went up to my suite, i sat on the floor and opened it up. it was a thank you card from my real estate agent. a very sweet and personal note. she also included a smaller envelope. in that envelope was a generous gift certificate to my favorite bedding store. she knew that lief and i will be buying a king sized bed - and she has helped us afford to adorn it with extravagant sheets. i teared up. but then again, i tear up fairly regularly.