This is a posting to say sorry to the five people that still read this blog. Ever since we got home, it’s been a weird “time travel,” trying to get back on a schedule. That, and I planned a trip to visit my Mormor and my Parents less than a week coming back. Ick. I don’t recommend that for anyone’s sleep schedule and/or mental stability. Add that to trying to work after coming home, and you’ve got some serious issues. (And that’s when you don’t take into account my slacker tendencies on the blogging…)
So, I’ve still got to finish up the blogging about our trip. Yep, at last count, I still need to cover the last day of the road trip, the last few days in Jakobstad, and the last two days in Helsingfors. Yikers. Until then, just know that I’m well aware of my slacker ways. 
I’m happy to say that Ben and Bitti are now here in the states for the little bro’s wedding. What’s nice is that they’re really happy with my progression on learning Swedish. WOW! That’s an amazing compliment. Especially since I still only get every third word, I was sure that everyone was wondering when the “slow” girl would get her act together. Yea for that! I’m also happy that Ben and Bitti are great about telling me what is “high Swedish” and what is dialect for their region in Finland. Nice to know what is what, even if I can’t, and most likely won’t, remember. At least they’re all looking out for me.
So speaking of progression…yep, I still had to look up my most-used word while in Finland, which was förlåt. (Forgive) I still don’t know if this is the correct conjugation or not, but it’s what I’ve decided to slap my name on for now. At least when I pronounce the word, it sounds correct. Maybe this is the progression they were talking about… Well, if I’m wrong, at least laughing is the same in every language…I think.
Ok…more to come! Love to all and hope all is wonderful. -H
