This morning when I took the dogs out to the woods it was -34C with the wind chill factor included. That was fine - I enjoy the cold as long as bundled up properly.
By the time V�in� was fed and the dogs were tired out - the weather had warmed up and I decided to head out on my own (too cold still to bring V�in� with me) downtown.
I had to return a library book and while there I found a few more that peaked my interest. Primarily Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts. Well I found 3 books and as I was scanning them the 3rd one gave me a message on the monitor screen saying I couldn't check it out. I tried again and still got the same message "Please go to the counter". So I took my receipt and library card and tried it again - still couldn't check out this 3rd book. I went to the lady at the counter by the machine and asked for some help. She took my card and the 3rd novel and tried to scan it and it didn't work. So she asked to see my receipt - turned out that it WAS checked out but for some reason the machine didn't list it on the monitor. She bluntly laughed at me and I smiled and walked away. How embarrassing!
On to the baby store "Juniorit" (not pronounced Junior It...J sounds like a Y) - in which I was hoping to find some cheap but serviceable soft plastic spoons for V�in�. He'll be able to eat mashed/soft veggies, fruits and berries next month - so I wanted to be prepared.
I found just what I was looking for and a non-slip bath mat for V�in� that I never thought to get before. I don't think Juniorit had it before - as it was in the same section as the spoons and bottles. Either way - we need one - as he loves to slip and slide in the tub - even with Tim holding him!
Found a Halti in the pet store and hopefully it fits. The last one Loki had broke.
As I was leaving and getting outside (as the pet store, post office and electronic shop is in a separate section from the other malls) I noticed young, pretty girls (high school aged) dressed up like they were going to the prom!
I'm still awaiting an explanation from a friend here- to see if it IS prom night... But it appears so. Lots of young guys with fresh hair cuts and the girls were dressed in big and bright dresses and their hair done up in various twists.
*** UPDATED*** Taneli says it's senior's night, meaning the 11th graders celebrate that they are now the most senior because on Thursday the 12th graders began their exam period thereby ending their seniorship.
On to the grocery store. I went to S Market and grabbed some roasted ribs for tonight's dinner and swung by the Elonen stand. Elonen is a cafe that has baked goods on sale in the store as well. The lady working there recognizes me and often coos at V�in� if he's with me. I said hello and was checking out the baked goods in the glass case and she instantly pointed to the danishes we normally get with jam in the center and white chocolate shavings. "2 of these?" she asked. Smart girl - she remembered my order.
This time I stumped her and opted for a different kind of danish that Tim had brought home the other night. It's square and covered in sugar crystals with fresh raspberries in the center. Mmm good. Then I saw a cheese cake of sorts with an orange-colored jelly topping cut in slices. She is quite the business lady, this Elonen representative. She looked at the cake and said, "Mango - you like?" Well how do you say "NO - I play Wii Fit everyday to make up for the beautiful danishes I consume on a near daily basis!" in Finnish?
So I said yes please. I can't wait to try it later.
Found some used Wii games at a local store (similar to Electronic Boutique) and picked up this mystery one called "Secret Files: Tunguska" - pretty good so far.
I finally figured out how to use the Picasa Web Albums last night after much frustration...but I'm okay now. Feel free to check 'em out: http://picasaweb.google.com/Domotos.zoomclick
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