Hand washing again and new beings in my space
When I lived in England, I used to buy Marseille soap. I was glad to find it here in Finland too, to use for washing my clothes and other textiles by hand, to wash the dishes, and also for my skincare. This soap is unscented, but it has a characteristic, clean and somehow also earthy and comforting natural smell. I prefer using soap for washing my clothes. It works better than a detergent. It seems to wash out easier than a detergent, creates less lather than a detergent, and doesn't dry out my hands. Soapy water also looks incredibly beautiful, like a moonstone.
Recently a fellow human visited me and brought two beings into my space. I'm very grateful for them. When I lived in Sweden, I had some plants but I had to find people who would adopt them because I couldn't take them to Finland with me. I avoid buying plants. Too often they are seen as decorations rather than fellow beings one needs to care for and rehome if caring for them becomes impossible. When I was based in Sweden, I went to conferences rather often. These days I avoid conferences and prefer to stay in my local area, so I will be able to take care of these plants.