i was sick all this last week. home sick and a little homesick. spent a few days resting alone, and later stayed over at ingela's to rest with her. she's been sick too. but friday things picked up - with some more energy, met Maria for lunch in Östermalm (fancy part of town). i stopped by the huge library to ask about book binderies in the area - to see who does book restoration... no answers! but i got a name - so i have to go back monday to dig a little more. other news: a painting apprenticeship opportunity has popped up! - with the wife of a father of a friend of a friend. and i'm applying to konstfack to start in the fall. i'm not sure if that's what i want to do - but it can't hurt to apply.