First off, a scrappy page for ya:
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I created this with the September Studio Calico kit, which is swiftly becoming a pile of shreds (which feels awesome). This page is basically a celebration of my new scallop and circle punches, purchased with 50% off coupons from A.C. Moore.
This next one is not my favorite design-wise, but it gets the job done, and records a fun, happy memory of drinking lemonade at the side of the road with S at the Jersey shore this summer.
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As you can probably tell, this is more September kit love:)
And now, another explanation for why I'm about to fall off the face of the earth again!
Orthodox Jews observe a whole bunch of major holidays all within a month of each other, which leads to an especially crazy fall. When I was in law school, having to miss classes for holidays added an extra level of chaos to the mix! This next holiday coming up is called Sukkos, and since I have maintained for years that this holiday
really needs a PR team, I'll give it a go right now!
On Sukkos, we eat in huts that look like this:
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And shake leaves that look like this:
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And generally look like this:
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Basically, we try to make ourselves as weird as possible:)
But more seriously, Sukkos is about trusting in G-d rather than always relying on the comforts of our own homes, and about the unconditional love of G-d. If you want to know more, feel free to check out
Aish, a Jewish website with great explanations!
So for the next 3 days, I will be praying, eating, drinking, sleeping, catching up with an old friend, visiting new friends, and eating the half-whole-wheat pecan cookies I just pulled out of the oven:)
What are YOUR plans for the rest of the week?