Where is Your Dental Floss From?

A while ago, I noticed that my dental floss is made in Ireland, of all places.  That got me on a kick to go around the house and see how many countries are represented without looking at souvenirs and gifts specifically from a country.  In other words, how many things do I have around the house for regular use from other countries?  I was surprised by the results! Of course every other thing is from China or Taiwan, but there were quite a few things from the USA, like all my thread for sewing.

Here is my list with 37 countries.  How many do you have?

Ireland - Dental Floss
Spain - Buttons
Luxembourg - Dishes
France - glass cereal bowls
Scotland - Mugs
England - Perfume
Italy - House Key
Germany - Wet Wipes
Romania - Guitar
Denmark - Scrapbooking tape squares
Austria - Buttons

Nicaragua - Shorts
Brazil - Bandaids
Mexico - Light Bulbs
Honduras - Underwear
El Salvador - T-Shirt
Argentina - Wine
USA - Water Bottle
Canada - Gum

Japan - Biore Strips
Philippines - Chandelier light bulbs
Indonesia - Side Table
India - Pillow
Bangledesh - Underwear
Sri Lanka - Underwear
Thailand - Body Wash
Cambodia - Jeans
China - Every Other thing
Viet Nam - Candle
Taiwan - Music Box
Hong Kong - Buttons

Australia - T- Shirt
New Zealand -Wool Yarn

Turkey - Sheets
Pakistan - Wash Cloth
Jordan - Sweat Pants

Tanzania - Beaded Necklace

Taking a look at how many things are manufactured here versus another country was a real eye opener, on many levels.


For my Grateful pics I have the following:

Thursday Nov 24th - Dad and I went to the Western Slope to check my 90-year-old grandmother out of the hospital and discuss her future.  While parts of the trip were stressful, and unpleasant, Grandma was so appreciative that we could spend Thanksgiving with her that I was grateful to be able to make her happy.

Friday Nov 25th - The scenery on the western slope is beautiful - these are the Draperies at the base of Grand Mesa.

Saturday November 26 - Road trips with Dad are always good, no matter where we're going or what we're going to do.

Sunday November 27th - Occasionally I'm at my folks for Sunday morning tea, and it is always a great way to start the week, with philosophical discussions over the editorials and life in general. 

365 Pictures

Since September, I have been writing down 3 things every day that I am grateful for.  These grateful tidbits have ranged from working out to Buffy the Vampire episodes in the morning, to gratefulness for my family, hot chocolate, being born a woman in America, new shampoo, etc. 

Another friend of mine alerted me to a very similar project started in Australia called 365 Grateful where the bloggers have started movements for not only writing down the things they're grateful for, to not complaining for a week, to taking a photo a day for the things they're grateful for.  That appeals to me on a major level.

Starting Thursday, Thanksgiving, I will start my 365 photos of gratefulness, taking a picture each day of something I am grateful for.  I am excited for the challenge and the creativity that will come out of this, and the opportunity to share it with you.