Unlike most Sundays, this one started with a trip to church. And no, I am not religious, and will never be. I don't care if others are and I can have lots of conversations about many things related, but as soon as I feel someone is trying to push their belief system as if it is some kind of fact, I lose interest. I have had some great conversations with some very religious people over the years - and I have also had some ridiculous and inane ones.
But that is not the point of this post.
It was a confirmation event for my wife's godson and something that many teens do here, despite most Finns not giving too much of a damn about the church, unless they want to get married in one. And while I am not a fan of any of this religious stuff, I still support my family if they choose to be part of it in some way. Here, it is less a "public affirmation of their baptismal vows and commitment to the Christian faith" and more a coming of age event.
Smallsteps was bored.
And she understood what was being said.
But an hour and a half later, it was finished and we could get on with the good bit of the day, eating a delicious lunch at my sister-in-law's cottage, and having some great cake and coffee. Plus, I was designated photographer for the day and took photos in the church (from my seat) that turned out pretty well, as well as family photos outside and at the cottage. They turned out pretty good considering the setup, but I can't post many here as they are of people.
Cheese cake.
And, while the morning was uncomfortably warm for a suit, the cottage was a sauna. It was incredibly hot in there, and because there was a dog that couldn't go outside, the doors had to stay closed and the old windows didn't let much air in. These places aren't designed for really hot weather, but I was soaked through (as was everyone else) for the entire day. It was warm.
And then it pelted down with rain.
And got very, very humid on top.
But it didn't stop us from having a good time and I was glad that all the grandparents could be there. One of the grandads has dementia and it is rapidly taking him away, but he made it through the day without too many episodes. This was the youngest of the kids, so there won't be another one to attend.
Smallsteps won't have one.
At least at this point. She wasn't Christened as a kid for starters. She is a heathen. I guess no matter how good she is, she is just going to have to go to hell for eternity to live in eternal damnation. Because you know, that is what god is like if you don't give it enough attention.
Petty.
I would have made a good godparent.
But enough of that - now it is time to get serious and try and catch up on all the things I have missed over the last few days after being away from the computer. I have been reading and voting a bit, but not commenting very much and they are piling up!
Taraz
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