shall we be, my baby and me :)
Mr S gave the the bling bling phone and a new fierce bag that I have been craving. Actually he started out by giving me a scented candle and flavoured tea... not really my cup of tea so to speak...
Christmas with the family went surprisingly well. Mr S loved it. He hasn't had a "family christmas" since he was a kid and I've always had them. I gues you don't miss the water...
I'd still love to spend one christmas in Italy.
I only had 3 days off, so now I'm back at work. It's safe to say that nothing has changed: still a complete chaos. I haven't decided yet wheather I'm staying or not but since I'm not yet financially independent I have to have a job.
Our nem Maitre d' has brought in some of her old staff. They are nice and all that but she used to work in a rock club where they mostly sold beer and a shot on the side. I know for a fact that NH tries to be a bit more high end than that.
Had an interesting conversation with Mr S last night. Recently I've been feeling very happy lately in a surreal way. I guess I'm not used to it. Anyway, I felt like I use to feel when I'm on vacation, like I'm happy now but it'll soon end and then I realize that this won't end...at least I hope so.
The funny thing is that he has been feeling the same way.
Maybe we are a perfect match after all :)
Take care
Love /E
Song of the day: We could be heroes - BWO
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
Happy Holidays
From all fo me to all of you:
A Very Merry Xmas
Love /E
Song of the day - God rest ye merry gentlemen (trad)
A Very Merry Xmas
Love /E
Song of the day - God rest ye merry gentlemen (trad)
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Asking my Baby
Found this on the blog site of one of my fab friends
Instructions:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn't make sense.
Will it be ok?
Kiss - Prince (hm, kisses are good thing so I guess the answer is yes)
How are you feeling today?
Separated - Usher (will be working late tonight so won't be able to hang out with friends)
How do your friends see you?
Sunshine in the Rain - Bodies Without Organs :)
Will you get married?
Same Script, Different Cast - Whitney Houston feat Deborah Cox (hm, Mr S has one divorce in the baggage)
What is your best friend's theme song?
Summer Wine - Peter Joback (Hannah, this is for you, girl :))
What is the story of your life?
T. T. P. - Usher (ok, I guess)
What was high school like?
As - George Michael feat MJB
How can you get ahead in life?
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
What is the best thing about your friends?
If your girl only knew - Aaliyah
What is tonight going to be like?
I can't let you go - Usher (might be excepting one of those "could you come in a bit earlier"- calls from work then...)
What is in store for the remainder of this weekend?
Larger than Life - Backstreet Boys (it's Xmas and all...)
What song describes you?
Sex Bomb - Tom Jones (why Thanks ;))
Instructions:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn't make sense.
Will it be ok?
Kiss - Prince (hm, kisses are good thing so I guess the answer is yes)
How are you feeling today?
Separated - Usher (will be working late tonight so won't be able to hang out with friends)
How do your friends see you?
Sunshine in the Rain - Bodies Without Organs :)
Will you get married?
Same Script, Different Cast - Whitney Houston feat Deborah Cox (hm, Mr S has one divorce in the baggage)
What is your best friend's theme song?
Summer Wine - Peter Joback (Hannah, this is for you, girl :))
What is the story of your life?
T. T. P. - Usher (ok, I guess)
What was high school like?
As - George Michael feat MJB
How can you get ahead in life?
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
What is the best thing about your friends?
If your girl only knew - Aaliyah
What is tonight going to be like?
I can't let you go - Usher (might be excepting one of those "could you come in a bit earlier"- calls from work then...)
What is in store for the remainder of this weekend?
Larger than Life - Backstreet Boys (it's Xmas and all...)
What song describes you?
Sex Bomb - Tom Jones (why Thanks ;))
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Dilemma
Imagine the following scenario:
You have this woman friend, who after a rough divorce with infidelity and the works, is finally dating again. She goes online and finds a man on an on line dating service. They chat on line and talk on the phone and after a while they meet IRL. They really hit it off, no sex on the first date though.
Then he breaks the news: he is married and hopes she doesn't have a problem with that. Your friend is obviously devastated and wants to call the wife and tell her the whole story.
What would you do?
1. Encourage her to call and hold her hand while she did it?
2. Talk her out of calling the wife. She has wasted enough time on this two timing dog and she should get on with her life and leave him in his misery.
3. Call the wife yourself?
I'd go with option no 2. It's not my place to reveal someone infidelity. I do think however that had the wife been a friend of mine I would have reacted differently. I probably would have told her but I would have given her some hints.
On some level I think you'd sense it if your partner is cheating on you. I think that is what they call going through life with your eyes wide shut...
Apartment update:
Almost done!
Wedding plans update:
None
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Not ready to make nice - Dixie Chicks
You have this woman friend, who after a rough divorce with infidelity and the works, is finally dating again. She goes online and finds a man on an on line dating service. They chat on line and talk on the phone and after a while they meet IRL. They really hit it off, no sex on the first date though.
Then he breaks the news: he is married and hopes she doesn't have a problem with that. Your friend is obviously devastated and wants to call the wife and tell her the whole story.
What would you do?
1. Encourage her to call and hold her hand while she did it?
2. Talk her out of calling the wife. She has wasted enough time on this two timing dog and she should get on with her life and leave him in his misery.
3. Call the wife yourself?
I'd go with option no 2. It's not my place to reveal someone infidelity. I do think however that had the wife been a friend of mine I would have reacted differently. I probably would have told her but I would have given her some hints.
On some level I think you'd sense it if your partner is cheating on you. I think that is what they call going through life with your eyes wide shut...
Apartment update:
Almost done!
Wedding plans update:
None
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Not ready to make nice - Dixie Chicks
Monday, December 04, 2006
Got to love it
Leonard Katzman - does the name ring a bell?? It's the man who wrote, directed and produced Dallas, the ultimate soap opera. A new TV channel TV4 Gold is all about old series so today I've watched Kojak, Miami Vice, at the moment Dallas and I'm looking forward to Baywatch and Baretta later tonight. Am at home today trying to cure my stomach flu.
The weekend was nice. Friday Mr S came back from Munich with a new job offer and a lovely bottle of champagne for me :) I was totally beat from the last weeks of too much work so I had some wine and take out thaifood and fell asleep around midnight.
Saturday we did some quick shopping for the apartment. I bought another lovely black vase and then we met up with sis and Jocke for an all French dinner. The food was OK - no more no less. I did expect more since the restaurant got some really great reviews lately.
I have deleted Dr C from my cell phone. I can't really see any reason why I should keep his number, it's not like I'm going to call him again.
When I am in "his" part of town I keep looking over my shoulder in case I would run into him. One part of me hopes to met him and "show off" Mr S just to make him see that I am worth so much more and so much better that what he gave me but on the other hand it's no point because I really don't think he cares.
I have also given some of my friendships a lot of thought lately. I need to surround myself with people who wishes me well. I can't stand the negativity and jealousy some people around me seems to live with.
Later today I'm going to make a CD for sis. She seemed quite down on Saturday so I think some good music will cheer her up a bit.
Seems like this summers holiday will be a road trip to Munich, could be great fun :)
Take care/E
Song of the day: Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
The weekend was nice. Friday Mr S came back from Munich with a new job offer and a lovely bottle of champagne for me :) I was totally beat from the last weeks of too much work so I had some wine and take out thaifood and fell asleep around midnight.
Saturday we did some quick shopping for the apartment. I bought another lovely black vase and then we met up with sis and Jocke for an all French dinner. The food was OK - no more no less. I did expect more since the restaurant got some really great reviews lately.
I have deleted Dr C from my cell phone. I can't really see any reason why I should keep his number, it's not like I'm going to call him again.
When I am in "his" part of town I keep looking over my shoulder in case I would run into him. One part of me hopes to met him and "show off" Mr S just to make him see that I am worth so much more and so much better that what he gave me but on the other hand it's no point because I really don't think he cares.
I have also given some of my friendships a lot of thought lately. I need to surround myself with people who wishes me well. I can't stand the negativity and jealousy some people around me seems to live with.
Later today I'm going to make a CD for sis. She seemed quite down on Saturday so I think some good music will cheer her up a bit.
Seems like this summers holiday will be a road trip to Munich, could be great fun :)
Take care/E
Song of the day: Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
Thursday, November 30, 2006
With a little bit of luck...
and some work we'll be done with the apartment this week end :)
Mr S is in Munich on a job interview. I really hope he gets that job since that company has an office in Paris and I would love to live there :)
At work it's the usual chaos. But I believe it hit rock bottom two night ago when a large group came in, ordered the most expensive champagne we have and unpacked 3 bags of take out hamburgers... people never stop amazing me. And just to make matters worse the left without paying the bill. Fortunately they were staying at the hotel so we could find them.
The new Maitre D' seems to be an odd figure, I can't really figure her out yet.
Bought three amazing lamps last week end, probably the most expensive lamps I've ever bought but they were totally worth the money. Ran into Stepbro with wife and 2 kids at the furniture store. The kids are cute and all that but I'm so glad that they are not mine and it's not my life. I'm happy living in an apartment with white walls with Mr S.
At the moment I'm working on finding a kitchen we both like, and a bathroom.
Have the weekend off so tomorrow I'm going shoe shopping ;) Haven't bought new shoes in a while. Actually I think I'm going to buy some shoes and then pick up a glossy magazine and have a late lunch and a cosmopolitan or a glass of champagne. Oh yes, sounds like a lovely plan for Friday!
Now back to the laundry.
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Heaven - John Legend
Mr S is in Munich on a job interview. I really hope he gets that job since that company has an office in Paris and I would love to live there :)
At work it's the usual chaos. But I believe it hit rock bottom two night ago when a large group came in, ordered the most expensive champagne we have and unpacked 3 bags of take out hamburgers... people never stop amazing me. And just to make matters worse the left without paying the bill. Fortunately they were staying at the hotel so we could find them.
The new Maitre D' seems to be an odd figure, I can't really figure her out yet.
Bought three amazing lamps last week end, probably the most expensive lamps I've ever bought but they were totally worth the money. Ran into Stepbro with wife and 2 kids at the furniture store. The kids are cute and all that but I'm so glad that they are not mine and it's not my life. I'm happy living in an apartment with white walls with Mr S.
At the moment I'm working on finding a kitchen we both like, and a bathroom.
Have the weekend off so tomorrow I'm going shoe shopping ;) Haven't bought new shoes in a while. Actually I think I'm going to buy some shoes and then pick up a glossy magazine and have a late lunch and a cosmopolitan or a glass of champagne. Oh yes, sounds like a lovely plan for Friday!
Now back to the laundry.
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Heaven - John Legend
Friday, November 24, 2006
Ups and Downs
On the upside:
- new winter coat from Zara
- got a nice offer from the hotel manager at work: will get a dinner for two all expenses payed by work. Guess I must be doing something right :)
- Sunday brunch with sis and a bit of shopping
- Walk in closet almost done
- New bed delivered
On the downside:
- Didn't know that renovating would take so long
- Dust everywhere
- Too much work leaves no time to play
- Creepy guests at the restaurant (Finnish guy got drunk and fell asleep at his table...)
Mr S promised me that the renovating will be done by next week but I have my doubts. As I think about it the apartment wasn't that bad...
Take care/E
Song of the day: The Max - Prince
- new winter coat from Zara
- got a nice offer from the hotel manager at work: will get a dinner for two all expenses payed by work. Guess I must be doing something right :)
- Sunday brunch with sis and a bit of shopping
- Walk in closet almost done
- New bed delivered
On the downside:
- Didn't know that renovating would take so long
- Dust everywhere
- Too much work leaves no time to play
- Creepy guests at the restaurant (Finnish guy got drunk and fell asleep at his table...)
Mr S promised me that the renovating will be done by next week but I have my doubts. As I think about it the apartment wasn't that bad...
Take care/E
Song of the day: The Max - Prince
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Me from A to Z
A is for age: 33
B is for booze of choice: champagne
C is for career: Uuhhmm, still working on that
D is for your dad's name: Roland
E for essential items to bring to a party: bottle of champagne, fierce shoes and a smile
F is for favourite song at the moment: Rise - Gabrielle
G is for favourite game: Tabu and Jeopardy
H is for home town: Stockholm
I is for instruments you play: None
J is for jam or jelly you like: strawberry
K is for kids: None
L is for living arrangements: 3 room apartment with Mr S
M is for mother's name: Margaretha
N is for name of your crush: Mostly known as Mr S
O is for overnight hospital stays: Had a surgery when I was 12 but nothing since then (knock on wood)
P is for phobias: Used o be spiders but not anymore :)
Q is for quotes you like: The world is a stage and you're the star!
R is for relationship that lasted the longest: 1 year and 9 months with Creepy Jealous Guy
S is for sartorial style: Trendy and quite stylish
T is for time you wake up: around 11.30, depends on how late I've worked the night before.
U is for underwear: Mostly thongs or boxers
V is for vegetables you love: fresh spinach
W is for weekend plans: working, sleeping, shopping
X is for x-rays you've had: knee and left foot
Y is for yummy food you make: Green curry chicken and meatballs stuffed with feta cheese, mushrooms and onion
Z is for zodiac sign: Gemini
B is for booze of choice: champagne
C is for career: Uuhhmm, still working on that
D is for your dad's name: Roland
E for essential items to bring to a party: bottle of champagne, fierce shoes and a smile
F is for favourite song at the moment: Rise - Gabrielle
G is for favourite game: Tabu and Jeopardy
H is for home town: Stockholm
I is for instruments you play: None
J is for jam or jelly you like: strawberry
K is for kids: None
L is for living arrangements: 3 room apartment with Mr S
M is for mother's name: Margaretha
N is for name of your crush: Mostly known as Mr S
O is for overnight hospital stays: Had a surgery when I was 12 but nothing since then (knock on wood)
P is for phobias: Used o be spiders but not anymore :)
Q is for quotes you like: The world is a stage and you're the star!
R is for relationship that lasted the longest: 1 year and 9 months with Creepy Jealous Guy
S is for sartorial style: Trendy and quite stylish
T is for time you wake up: around 11.30, depends on how late I've worked the night before.
U is for underwear: Mostly thongs or boxers
V is for vegetables you love: fresh spinach
W is for weekend plans: working, sleeping, shopping
X is for x-rays you've had: knee and left foot
Y is for yummy food you make: Green curry chicken and meatballs stuffed with feta cheese, mushrooms and onion
Z is for zodiac sign: Gemini
Friday, November 17, 2006
A life offline
is no life. If you're not on the Internet you don't exist! I have been offline for almost a week now due to moving into the new place. The actual move went quite well but at the moment I live in a total chaos of dust and paper covered floors.
A friends of Mr S (I call him The Kid since he is only 23) is helping us repaint the apartment.
I got to choose the colours so wed will have one gold coloured wall in the outer hall, the living room will be grey and pearl white with a red stripe right behind the TV. Once it's all done I'll try to post some pictures...
Work is the usual chaos, we are under staffed and fully booked. Lately there has been a lot of events: Future Design Days and the Filmfestival. What is it about "arty" people, can't they just relax and have fun?!?! Their parties seems to be more about checking who else is there and who you should avoid...
Sis has met a new man. We had dinner together a while ago and went to the movies, watched Borat (4,5/5). I haven't laughed that much in ages! It is truly a must.
Anyway, I don't really like the guy, he just gave me a bad vibe.... but I have to give him a chance since it was the first time we met and he was probably nervous.
At the moment I am eagerly waiting for the new beds we bought to arrive. They were supposed to deliver them yesterday along with the rest of the stuff we bought but the beds didn't fit in the van. I called the transport company yesterday and told them they must be here before 2 since I'm working today... we'll see...
Last night I met up with some of the girls fr dinner and drinks at Diplomat, The food was a huge disappointment but the the champagne was great :)
Wedding updates: None - focus has been on moving and getting everything in order. But once that is done I suppose we should try to find a nice place for the party. I do tend to spend more time planning the party than the actual ceremony. Wonder what that says about me?!?! ;)
I got my first real paycheck the other day so I intend to spend some money on myself... simply because I'm worth it :)
Winter hit with a vengeance on November 1st. I couldn't get home for all the snow so some of us got to stay at Nordic Sea hotel :) It's amazing how this happens every year once the snow comes. All the roads get blocked and public transports completely break down. It took my father 2,5 hrs to get home, it's usually a 20 mns buss ride...
I can't believe it since we do live in the northern part pf the world where it does snow!
Better get on with something now
Take care/E
Song of the day: My Love - Justin Timberlake
A friends of Mr S (I call him The Kid since he is only 23) is helping us repaint the apartment.
I got to choose the colours so wed will have one gold coloured wall in the outer hall, the living room will be grey and pearl white with a red stripe right behind the TV. Once it's all done I'll try to post some pictures...
Work is the usual chaos, we are under staffed and fully booked. Lately there has been a lot of events: Future Design Days and the Filmfestival. What is it about "arty" people, can't they just relax and have fun?!?! Their parties seems to be more about checking who else is there and who you should avoid...
Sis has met a new man. We had dinner together a while ago and went to the movies, watched Borat (4,5/5). I haven't laughed that much in ages! It is truly a must.
Anyway, I don't really like the guy, he just gave me a bad vibe.... but I have to give him a chance since it was the first time we met and he was probably nervous.
At the moment I am eagerly waiting for the new beds we bought to arrive. They were supposed to deliver them yesterday along with the rest of the stuff we bought but the beds didn't fit in the van. I called the transport company yesterday and told them they must be here before 2 since I'm working today... we'll see...
Last night I met up with some of the girls fr dinner and drinks at Diplomat, The food was a huge disappointment but the the champagne was great :)
Wedding updates: None - focus has been on moving and getting everything in order. But once that is done I suppose we should try to find a nice place for the party. I do tend to spend more time planning the party than the actual ceremony. Wonder what that says about me?!?! ;)
I got my first real paycheck the other day so I intend to spend some money on myself... simply because I'm worth it :)
Winter hit with a vengeance on November 1st. I couldn't get home for all the snow so some of us got to stay at Nordic Sea hotel :) It's amazing how this happens every year once the snow comes. All the roads get blocked and public transports completely break down. It took my father 2,5 hrs to get home, it's usually a 20 mns buss ride...
I can't believe it since we do live in the northern part pf the world where it does snow!
Better get on with something now
Take care/E
Song of the day: My Love - Justin Timberlake
Monday, October 30, 2006
The Latest Fashion
Saw "The Devil wears Prada" (4/5) last night. Really liked it up until the cheesy ending. I don't really believe a girl would give up a career like she did and don't even get me started on the boyfriend! A more unsupportive person than him I couldn't imagine....
But the clothes... and the shoes... Loved them.
Picked up a pair of shoes and a couch at Livingstore for the new apartment. God, we are moving on Sunday and I haven't packed a single thing yet... Today I intended to get started on packing my clothes but I don't know where to start. Maybe I'll just start with my sheets instead. And then I have to make sure that I get my internet and phone connection in the new apartment too.
Apparently the latest fashion in the wedding industry is the Morning Gift To Him (Morning Gift used to be land or a house so that the newly married woman would have something in case the husband would die). These days the morning gift is erotic or exotic photos of the bride in lingerie. Mr S loves it, I don't. I hate having my picture taken as it is and doing it crawling around on a big bed in my underwear... it won't happen!!
I got all this information from a wedding magazine I picked up yesterday after the movie. In the magazine I also found the most depressing articles and ugly dresses. Told Mr S that I'm not the woman who will wear a meringue dress and smile on a pile of rose petals, which is in my opinion a terrible waste of flowers...
Now I should get on with my packing...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Slow Dance - John Legend
But the clothes... and the shoes... Loved them.
Picked up a pair of shoes and a couch at Livingstore for the new apartment. God, we are moving on Sunday and I haven't packed a single thing yet... Today I intended to get started on packing my clothes but I don't know where to start. Maybe I'll just start with my sheets instead. And then I have to make sure that I get my internet and phone connection in the new apartment too.
Apparently the latest fashion in the wedding industry is the Morning Gift To Him (Morning Gift used to be land or a house so that the newly married woman would have something in case the husband would die). These days the morning gift is erotic or exotic photos of the bride in lingerie. Mr S loves it, I don't. I hate having my picture taken as it is and doing it crawling around on a big bed in my underwear... it won't happen!!
I got all this information from a wedding magazine I picked up yesterday after the movie. In the magazine I also found the most depressing articles and ugly dresses. Told Mr S that I'm not the woman who will wear a meringue dress and smile on a pile of rose petals, which is in my opinion a terrible waste of flowers...
Now I should get on with my packing...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Slow Dance - John Legend
Monday, October 23, 2006
Remember the 80ies
Saw George Michael yesterday and it was really nice. He truly has an amazing voice and the whole concert was very slick, the stage setup was great and the musicians too.
Had a really nice weekend, finally and entire weekend off work!
Friday I went out and picked up a pair of very cool boots from Bianco. Met up with Mr S for a quick coffee. He was in quite a bad mood due to a job offer he got. He wants the job but feels like the terms weren't as good as he wanted them to be.
Negociations continues...
Saturday it was the Home Design/Digital Home fair. It was well worth a visit since we found a couch we actually both liked :)
The Digital Home part of the fair wasn't really my scene. I'm quite happy with my "old" stereo - I've had it for 3 years now and it is apparently out dated.... The thing to have these days is a small box that you connect to your computer and hidden speakers in every room. Hmm, Mr S is getting one of those for the new apartment...whatever makes him happy...
Sunday it was the Travel fair. Not as big as I expected but it was fun. They had arranged a semi blind winetasting (when you know which wines you're tasting but not the exact order) and I am proud to say that I nailed the result :)
Today it's raining and I'm working until 1.30 am....
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Freedom 90 - George Michael
Had a really nice weekend, finally and entire weekend off work!
Friday I went out and picked up a pair of very cool boots from Bianco. Met up with Mr S for a quick coffee. He was in quite a bad mood due to a job offer he got. He wants the job but feels like the terms weren't as good as he wanted them to be.
Negociations continues...
Saturday it was the Home Design/Digital Home fair. It was well worth a visit since we found a couch we actually both liked :)
The Digital Home part of the fair wasn't really my scene. I'm quite happy with my "old" stereo - I've had it for 3 years now and it is apparently out dated.... The thing to have these days is a small box that you connect to your computer and hidden speakers in every room. Hmm, Mr S is getting one of those for the new apartment...whatever makes him happy...
Sunday it was the Travel fair. Not as big as I expected but it was fun. They had arranged a semi blind winetasting (when you know which wines you're tasting but not the exact order) and I am proud to say that I nailed the result :)
Today it's raining and I'm working until 1.30 am....
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Freedom 90 - George Michael
Friday, October 20, 2006
The painting
I'm currently stuck in this game - you're supposed to find 50 horror movies in this painting.
This and working is all I seem to do these days....
Sunday however girlfriend T, Henri - the fashion police and myself are going to watch 80ies icon George Michael :) Should be fun.
Take care!
Love/E
Song of the day: Trouble - Pink
This and working is all I seem to do these days....
Sunday however girlfriend T, Henri - the fashion police and myself are going to watch 80ies icon George Michael :) Should be fun.
Take care!
Love/E
Song of the day: Trouble - Pink
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Just say No
I have what one might call a "saying-no" -issue. I find it hard to say no to things. Mostly to fun things like going out for dinner when I've planned to stay in. I never say no to that last drink. You know the one drink you shouldn't have, the one drink that makes you swear that you are never drinking again the next morning.
Unfortunately I also have a hard time saying no to phonesales people, extra working hours and any other kind of charities.
BUT yesterday I said no to extra hours at Huvudsta and this morning I said no to a fundraiser who called and wanted me to donate 200 sek to the deaf. Now I feel bad about that but I rather choose my own charities (usually MSF).
I'm selling my apartment. It feels kind of sad, since I really love it. I have been very happy here but I guess it's time to move on with Mr S. On November 1st we get the keys to our new place. We discussed the wedding last night but we didn't make any decisions more than that we are going to take an evening and try to make some definitive plans. At least we must find a place to have the party. It's weird whenever we talk about or I think about the wedding it's always the party. We haven't discussed the actual ceremony or the major thing: being married. But I suppose every day life won't be that different.
I found a cool movie sale so I picked up some movies:
Crash
Must Love Dogs - saw the other day 2,5/5
Pusher
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Cave - saw it last night and it was a total waste of time. I'd give it 0,5/5 and now I'm being nice!
Tomorrow I'm taking a course in "Responsible alcoholmanagement"...
Unfortunately I also have a hard time saying no to phonesales people, extra working hours and any other kind of charities.
BUT yesterday I said no to extra hours at Huvudsta and this morning I said no to a fundraiser who called and wanted me to donate 200 sek to the deaf. Now I feel bad about that but I rather choose my own charities (usually MSF).
I'm selling my apartment. It feels kind of sad, since I really love it. I have been very happy here but I guess it's time to move on with Mr S. On November 1st we get the keys to our new place. We discussed the wedding last night but we didn't make any decisions more than that we are going to take an evening and try to make some definitive plans. At least we must find a place to have the party. It's weird whenever we talk about or I think about the wedding it's always the party. We haven't discussed the actual ceremony or the major thing: being married. But I suppose every day life won't be that different.
I found a cool movie sale so I picked up some movies:
Crash
Must Love Dogs - saw the other day 2,5/5
Pusher
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Cave - saw it last night and it was a total waste of time. I'd give it 0,5/5 and now I'm being nice!
Tomorrow I'm taking a course in "Responsible alcoholmanagement"...
Take care
/love E
Song of the day: Oh Father - Linda Sundblad
Friday, October 06, 2006
Job v/s Life
I used to have a life but now I have a job.... or to be correct 2 jobs. I can't say no to Huvudsta because I like working there and at Nordic I'm still the "new girl" so I need to make an impression. If it was up to me I wouldn't work at all just hang around and do nothing.
So we have put down the 10% down payment on the new apartment and it will be officially ours on November 1st. That'll be nice. A friend of Mr S is going to help us with some redecoration and painting. I hope it won't take too long.... I want to move in as soon as possible.
Our party was great and since then it seems like all I've done is working. The job at Nordic is fine, not that many guests which is too bad since the place has great potential. I have a 6 months trial period and after that I'll evaluate it and see how it feels if I want to stay or not. The upside is obviously the money, that I get to do something I enjoy and that I'm having fun. The downside are the working hours - I hardly ever get to sit down and have dinner at home anymore since I work almost all evenings and weekends, I miss out on a lot of stuff with Mr S and my friends and I'm sleeping most of the day and come home late at night.
Sometimes Mr S annoys me. He has so many plans and says that he is going to fix stuff but nothing ever happens. I left a light build for him to change and it was just lying on the kitchen table for 2 weeks until I changed it myself... MEN!
Wedding updates: none I did however look at dresses again but white is really my thing. I don't really know how I want the wedding to be. Mr S says "all I care about is that we do it" But I intend to get married once and then I want every thing to be great. When the time is right I'll bring it up with him. Right now everything has been so crazy with my job and us moving...
Now of to work!
Song of the day: Not ready to make nice - Dixie Chicks
So we have put down the 10% down payment on the new apartment and it will be officially ours on November 1st. That'll be nice. A friend of Mr S is going to help us with some redecoration and painting. I hope it won't take too long.... I want to move in as soon as possible.
Our party was great and since then it seems like all I've done is working. The job at Nordic is fine, not that many guests which is too bad since the place has great potential. I have a 6 months trial period and after that I'll evaluate it and see how it feels if I want to stay or not. The upside is obviously the money, that I get to do something I enjoy and that I'm having fun. The downside are the working hours - I hardly ever get to sit down and have dinner at home anymore since I work almost all evenings and weekends, I miss out on a lot of stuff with Mr S and my friends and I'm sleeping most of the day and come home late at night.
Sometimes Mr S annoys me. He has so many plans and says that he is going to fix stuff but nothing ever happens. I left a light build for him to change and it was just lying on the kitchen table for 2 weeks until I changed it myself... MEN!
Wedding updates: none I did however look at dresses again but white is really my thing. I don't really know how I want the wedding to be. Mr S says "all I care about is that we do it" But I intend to get married once and then I want every thing to be great. When the time is right I'll bring it up with him. Right now everything has been so crazy with my job and us moving...
Now of to work!
Song of the day: Not ready to make nice - Dixie Chicks
Thursday, September 21, 2006
The writer in me
Had this amazing idea for a book this morning. I had the whole first chapter, or at least parts of it in my head and now it's unfortunately gone... It was a really good story though, about a timetraveller called Lucious, a very beautiful man, who helped people get their lives back in order.
I was seriously considering writing a book a while ago. Comparing to some of the really crappy books I've read it can't be that hard.
My life is for once quite under control: I have a new job starting Monday. I'll be at Nordic Light hotel working in the restaurant and eventually they'll be opening a winebar where I'll be. I think it's a good plan for the future.
And the good news is that Mr S and me are going to sign a contract for a new apartment today. We got it for a very good price 18.000 euros, believe me for Stockholm this is good :) It's a 3-room apartment so I will get my walk in closet. A friend of Mr S who is a carpenter is going to help out renovating.
On Saturday we are throwing a party to empty our booze cupboard before we move out. It should be fun. There'll be about 20 people, mostly my friends. Mr S's friends are quite weird in that way. They all live in Skane and never leave it. For instance: when we all traveled to Vilnius for Gosta's wedding he was surprised since he and his friends would never do anything like that. Hardly any of them will be coming to our wedding since we are doing it here in Stockholm.
Too bad!
Now I must get on with something a bit more productive than surfing the web.
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Save Room - Craig David
I was seriously considering writing a book a while ago. Comparing to some of the really crappy books I've read it can't be that hard.
My life is for once quite under control: I have a new job starting Monday. I'll be at Nordic Light hotel working in the restaurant and eventually they'll be opening a winebar where I'll be. I think it's a good plan for the future.
And the good news is that Mr S and me are going to sign a contract for a new apartment today. We got it for a very good price 18.000 euros, believe me for Stockholm this is good :) It's a 3-room apartment so I will get my walk in closet. A friend of Mr S who is a carpenter is going to help out renovating.
On Saturday we are throwing a party to empty our booze cupboard before we move out. It should be fun. There'll be about 20 people, mostly my friends. Mr S's friends are quite weird in that way. They all live in Skane and never leave it. For instance: when we all traveled to Vilnius for Gosta's wedding he was surprised since he and his friends would never do anything like that. Hardly any of them will be coming to our wedding since we are doing it here in Stockholm.
Too bad!
Now I must get on with something a bit more productive than surfing the web.
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Save Room - Craig David
Monday, September 18, 2006
Switch
The election results are in and the right wing alliance won. So Sweden is up for a system shift. I do think it's for the better. The socialdemocrats have ruled for 10 years and a change is necessary. I'm looking forward to the next 4 years :)
Last week was all about work. Did my trial day at Nordic Light and it went quite well. You know how sometimes there are people you don't like, just like that and for no real reason. Well, this one girl at Nordic is exactly like that. She didn't like me and I didn't like her... but we worked together all night. I will however be the bigger person and be disgustingly nice and pleasant towards her.
I also worked at Huvudsta which was nice as always.
Friday Mr S and me stayed at home watching the final pre-election debate. Saturday we didn't do much until it was about time to go to Jessica's party. Just as I was about to start getting ready I got a call from Nordic Light and I got the job :) YESSS!!!
We decided to go out for dinner - my treat, before the party.
Jessica's party was nice as always. Got to met some friends I haven't seen in a while and also made some new friends. Met one of my blogger buddies IRL.
Sunday I wish I could have slept in but I had for some reason (I'll never know why) booked laundry at 9 in the morning and then we went apartment hunting all day. Some apartments are really horrible, total style disasters.
Sunday night Henrik had his birthdayparty/ electionevening. Was nice but some people had just a little too much to drink :) (nb it was not me ;))
Last night I took my rings off as I was washing my face. I tend to take it off when I shower and stuff. Anyway, this morning it's gone. I think Mr S has taken it - don't know why though. He was odd when he left this morning, seemed kind of upset but I was half asleep so I didn't really ask him about it. I guess we'll talk when he comes home tonight.
To him the rings are important symbols but to me they are not. I guess we need to come to some sort of understanding about this. I love him regardless any piece of jewelry....
Now I have to clean the apartment...again as a realestate person is coming tomorrow. We have found an apartment we like and are probably buying it.
Take care/E
Song of the day: A Change is gonna come - Sam Cooke
Last week was all about work. Did my trial day at Nordic Light and it went quite well. You know how sometimes there are people you don't like, just like that and for no real reason. Well, this one girl at Nordic is exactly like that. She didn't like me and I didn't like her... but we worked together all night. I will however be the bigger person and be disgustingly nice and pleasant towards her.
I also worked at Huvudsta which was nice as always.
Friday Mr S and me stayed at home watching the final pre-election debate. Saturday we didn't do much until it was about time to go to Jessica's party. Just as I was about to start getting ready I got a call from Nordic Light and I got the job :) YESSS!!!
We decided to go out for dinner - my treat, before the party.
Jessica's party was nice as always. Got to met some friends I haven't seen in a while and also made some new friends. Met one of my blogger buddies IRL.
Sunday I wish I could have slept in but I had for some reason (I'll never know why) booked laundry at 9 in the morning and then we went apartment hunting all day. Some apartments are really horrible, total style disasters.
Sunday night Henrik had his birthdayparty/ electionevening. Was nice but some people had just a little too much to drink :) (nb it was not me ;))
Last night I took my rings off as I was washing my face. I tend to take it off when I shower and stuff. Anyway, this morning it's gone. I think Mr S has taken it - don't know why though. He was odd when he left this morning, seemed kind of upset but I was half asleep so I didn't really ask him about it. I guess we'll talk when he comes home tonight.
To him the rings are important symbols but to me they are not. I guess we need to come to some sort of understanding about this. I love him regardless any piece of jewelry....
Now I have to clean the apartment...again as a realestate person is coming tomorrow. We have found an apartment we like and are probably buying it.
Take care/E
Song of the day: A Change is gonna come - Sam Cooke
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Choices we make
Soon it's election time in Sweden. This means that all the different parties are trying to get votes in any way they can. I have not yet decided how I am going to vote but I'll probably go for the right wing alliance as I usually do. I strongly believe that Sweden needs a change in the political system. The socialdemocrats have been in charge too long and nothing has changed.
Yesterday it was 5 years since the World Trade centers were attacked. Still no sign of Usama and still no end to the so called War on Terror. I wonder how long it'll be until someone can admit that they were wrong.
I personally am trying to choose a nice dress for my wedding, an fierce apartment and a cool job. I think I have seen too many apartments - I wonder if I am getting an overdose on seeing how other people live...
Mr S and me went into this one place last Sunday and they had carpets everywhere and the walls where covered in paintings and silly little decorations. Who can live like that??!?! I have 6 paintings on my walls - that's it!
Last weekend was all about parties :) Friday was Hannah's dissertation thing. We made the silliest presentation about our holidays. Some actually thought we were serious... Everyone seemed to have a good time and I got a lot of compliments about my wine choices. Mr S got seriously drunk and shook his little booty on the dancefloor to everyones enjoyment. I guess his Saturday morning was less enjoyable since he had to get up and help some friends move... I stayed in bed until 11 and then I dragged myself over to the couch and watched a American Next Top Model - marathon.
Saturday night we went over to PLF's birthday celebration. We stayed until 2 but then I was so tired I could have fallen asleep on the spot. Sunday we saw some apartments and then dinner with my parents to celebrate the engagement. We exchanged the rings in bed at 3 in the morning :)
Tomorrow I am working my "test day" at Nordic Light hotel. I hope it'll go well...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: SOS - Rihanna
Yesterday it was 5 years since the World Trade centers were attacked. Still no sign of Usama and still no end to the so called War on Terror. I wonder how long it'll be until someone can admit that they were wrong.
I personally am trying to choose a nice dress for my wedding, an fierce apartment and a cool job. I think I have seen too many apartments - I wonder if I am getting an overdose on seeing how other people live...
Mr S and me went into this one place last Sunday and they had carpets everywhere and the walls where covered in paintings and silly little decorations. Who can live like that??!?! I have 6 paintings on my walls - that's it!
Last weekend was all about parties :) Friday was Hannah's dissertation thing. We made the silliest presentation about our holidays. Some actually thought we were serious... Everyone seemed to have a good time and I got a lot of compliments about my wine choices. Mr S got seriously drunk and shook his little booty on the dancefloor to everyones enjoyment. I guess his Saturday morning was less enjoyable since he had to get up and help some friends move... I stayed in bed until 11 and then I dragged myself over to the couch and watched a American Next Top Model - marathon.
Saturday night we went over to PLF's birthday celebration. We stayed until 2 but then I was so tired I could have fallen asleep on the spot. Sunday we saw some apartments and then dinner with my parents to celebrate the engagement. We exchanged the rings in bed at 3 in the morning :)
Tomorrow I am working my "test day" at Nordic Light hotel. I hope it'll go well...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: SOS - Rihanna
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
The Ring
I'm wearing it right now and it is looking very fierce. Gives me quite an adult look :) We are not yet officially engaged but I'm a bride in training one might say. The big day is planned for Sunday since we are partying both Friday and Saturday.
I think I have decided on what job to choose: I'll go for Nordic Light. It seems like the wiser choice after all. Unless I'll change my mind again...
Right now I'm sitting opposite of Mr S in the kitchen. He is working and I am just surfing the web checking up on my blogger buddies :)
Yesterday I was supposed to go training but I misread the schedule and got to the gym about one hour late... Well, I went running instead and it was ok. Might be running with a friend next week. It'll be good for me - I need a bit of a kick in the ass when it comes to training.
Today I made Mr S drive me around town to pick up the booze for Hannah's dissertation party on Friday. First of to Solna to pick up the wine I ordered. The woman clerk could find my order in the computer since the idiot who answered the phone when I called spelled my name wrong. Had he forgotten the h in the end - fine it happens but he wrote Elisadeth instead of Elisabeth...Eventually she found the order and we could get going. Today I've spent 700 euros on alcohol :) Seems like it'll be a great party. Made a very exclusive playlist for her. I think she'll like it.
I have no idea what to wear for Hannah's party. Her mother is coming and she is apparently quite traditional and stiff. I wonder if white shoes and red dress will be ok. I have a tendency to look a bit like a Park Avenue call girl in red but this dress is kind of low key.
God, I'm tired and tomorrow I'm putting in a 12-hour shift at Huvudsta. Sometime I lead a charmed life and sometimes I'm only one step away from hard labor....
Better get into bed now
Take care/E
Song of the day: I don't feel like dancin' - Scissor Sisters
I think I have decided on what job to choose: I'll go for Nordic Light. It seems like the wiser choice after all. Unless I'll change my mind again...
Right now I'm sitting opposite of Mr S in the kitchen. He is working and I am just surfing the web checking up on my blogger buddies :)
Yesterday I was supposed to go training but I misread the schedule and got to the gym about one hour late... Well, I went running instead and it was ok. Might be running with a friend next week. It'll be good for me - I need a bit of a kick in the ass when it comes to training.
Today I made Mr S drive me around town to pick up the booze for Hannah's dissertation party on Friday. First of to Solna to pick up the wine I ordered. The woman clerk could find my order in the computer since the idiot who answered the phone when I called spelled my name wrong. Had he forgotten the h in the end - fine it happens but he wrote Elisadeth instead of Elisabeth...Eventually she found the order and we could get going. Today I've spent 700 euros on alcohol :) Seems like it'll be a great party. Made a very exclusive playlist for her. I think she'll like it.
I have no idea what to wear for Hannah's party. Her mother is coming and she is apparently quite traditional and stiff. I wonder if white shoes and red dress will be ok. I have a tendency to look a bit like a Park Avenue call girl in red but this dress is kind of low key.
God, I'm tired and tomorrow I'm putting in a 12-hour shift at Huvudsta. Sometime I lead a charmed life and sometimes I'm only one step away from hard labor....
Better get into bed now
Take care/E
Song of the day: I don't feel like dancin' - Scissor Sisters
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
New beginnings
I have currently 3 cool joboffers and need to decide soon. One might say that I am quite indecisive. Sometimes it takes me 10 mns to decide what cheese to get at the supermarket...So how can I decide about work?!?!
The first one is at a restaurant called Paus where I would be an actual sommelier. Their menu is really ambitious but it's still a very nice and not at all posh.
The second one is Nordic Light Hotel. The interview was today and I seriously rocked. If I'm thinking career Nordic Light is the way to go.
The third is Huvudsta where I use to work.
God, how can I decide this?!?!
Wedding update: we are picking up the rings today - they are fierce.
Went into a creepy dress store today and Oh My God! White princess dresses isn't really me...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Dangerously in Love - Beyoncé
The first one is at a restaurant called Paus where I would be an actual sommelier. Their menu is really ambitious but it's still a very nice and not at all posh.
The second one is Nordic Light Hotel. The interview was today and I seriously rocked. If I'm thinking career Nordic Light is the way to go.
The third is Huvudsta where I use to work.
God, how can I decide this?!?!
Wedding update: we are picking up the rings today - they are fierce.
Went into a creepy dress store today and Oh My God! White princess dresses isn't really me...
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Dangerously in Love - Beyoncé
Monday, August 28, 2006
The book-worm in me
Got this list from Swedish blogger Pojkfroken:
1. A book that changed my life: Malcolm X by Alex Haley. Made me aware of "my" history and heritage as a black person. Since I'm adopted I never had a grand mother or grand father telling me stories about slavery, ancestors and Africa.
2. A book I read more than once: The Adrian Mole-series by Sue Townsend
3. A book I'd bring to a deserted island: The Class - Erich Segal
4. A book that makes me laugh: The Adrian Mole series by Sue Townsend. I laugh until I cry
5. A book that makes me cry: The Moccasin trail - can't remember the author but it's lovely. It's about a boy, Jim who was separated from his family as a child and grew up with Indians.
6. A book I wish was written: I suppose I have to say a book with all the answers to all the questions about everything
7. A book I wish hadn't been written: So many but most books by Lisa Jewell - they truly suck!
8. A book I'm reading right now: Adrian Mole and the Weapons of mass Destruction - Sue Townsend
9. A book I intend to read: A classic like Anna Karenina or Crime and Punishment.... any day now :)
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Hips don't lie - Shakira feat Wyclef
1. A book that changed my life: Malcolm X by Alex Haley. Made me aware of "my" history and heritage as a black person. Since I'm adopted I never had a grand mother or grand father telling me stories about slavery, ancestors and Africa.
2. A book I read more than once: The Adrian Mole-series by Sue Townsend
3. A book I'd bring to a deserted island: The Class - Erich Segal
4. A book that makes me laugh: The Adrian Mole series by Sue Townsend. I laugh until I cry
5. A book that makes me cry: The Moccasin trail - can't remember the author but it's lovely. It's about a boy, Jim who was separated from his family as a child and grew up with Indians.
6. A book I wish was written: I suppose I have to say a book with all the answers to all the questions about everything
7. A book I wish hadn't been written: So many but most books by Lisa Jewell - they truly suck!
8. A book I'm reading right now: Adrian Mole and the Weapons of mass Destruction - Sue Townsend
9. A book I intend to read: A classic like Anna Karenina or Crime and Punishment.... any day now :)
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Hips don't lie - Shakira feat Wyclef
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Honey, I'm home pt II
Came back from the long weekend in Vilnius yesterday.
Now G&V are legally wed and on their way to Ukraine for their honeymoon.
Vilnius was nice, at lot nicer than I expected. We arrived quite late on Wednesday night and went to our B&B and then took a quick drink before bedtime. Thursday I spent most of the day alone since sis and Henrik had a jobmeeting. I walked around a big shopping mall but could find anything I wanted to buy. The fashion is very 1995, low cut jeans and tops showing a bit to much belly for my taste. I also noticed that there are no foreigners what so ever in Vilnius... Interesting. I saw one other black person and he turned out to be a Canadian tourist :)
Thursday night we met up with The Happy Couple and some other friends for dinner and drinks. Friday was nice and sunny so me, Hannah and Tanja walked around town...or correction we walked from one bar to the next. A glass of wine costs about 1 euro 5 cents in a bar and a beer is about the same. Friday night we all were supposed to go to the place where the wedding reception would take place and help out with the floral decorations but too much food and for some too much vodka put a quick end to those plans. We ended up in a cocktailbar instead...
Saturday morning it was raining like h*ll! We went to the KGB museum which is found the the old KGB headquarters. In the basement they used to keep their prisoners and interrogation rooms. Entering the place I got the same feeling that I got when I visited Dachau, concentration camp outside of Munich, the fear and anxiety is filling the air. Some of the torture cells really makes you sick but it was an important place to visit. The KGB left Vilnius in 1991..... I can't imagine that. I graduated from school in 1992 - it's not that long ago you could get arrested for telling a joke or reading the wrong book.
After the visit we had lunch at McDonald's - from one extreme to the next and then we went back to the B&B to get ready for the wedding.
It was a very nice ceremony, both in English and Lithuanian and they both looked very beautiful and happy.
They had arranged buses to takes us to the reception where we had champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
During the dinner I was placed next to a very nice frenchguy and his wife. We, as in the Swedish friends, performed a song we wrote which I think at least Gosta enjoyed a lot. Then we danced and drank until 3 in the morning. Me and Dan aka Travolta really heated up the dancefloor for a while (note to self: dry clean dress).
At lot of the Lithuanian wedding traditions are focused on having babies. Jokes like "we'll see you in the hospital in 9 months" and comments about grandchildren. Personally I don't think that's very funny but that's just me.... I know that G&V wants kids and I wouldn't be the least surprised if V is pregnant by New Years.
Sunday they had arranged a trip to the nearby village Trakai and huge lunch - at least 7 courses and a tour of the castle. On each table there was 2 bottled of wine, one bottle of vodka and one bottle of brandy. Since have our Viking heritage to live up (or down) to we did our best to finish the vodka but we didn't really measure up to the lithuanians...
For dinner that day all I could down was a cold cucumber soup. The bowl it's served in is made of bread - really cool.
Monday me and Henrik from Malmoe, who I haven't seen in ages, spent the day together walking around town looking at the old Russian architecture.
We left town at around 4 to go to the airport.
All in all I had a great time. Got to meet some friends I haven't seen in a long time: Henrik from Malmoe and K&J who live in Bruxelles.
Now, M&J, who have been engaged for 10 years have decided to get married. Knowing M who suffers from a huge inferiority complex towards most people she couldn't stand the fact that I would get married before she did. She has always felt like she had the upper hand on me when it comes to relationships. When I was single she had J, they moved in together, got engaged and suddenly so am I. So she needs to be the first one walking down the aisle.
Since Mr S and I are doing it in October next year they have planned to do it in May.... It's too bad but they don't really seem happy together. But I think they are both "security junkies" and once she actually said to me "you know what you have but you don't know what you'd get".
Update on wedding: rings are designed and ordered....that's about it. I'm still working on the Las Vegas-idea but Mr S has now teamed up with my mum against me. I think it'll be great. If we'd go for the drive in concept it'll cost $10. The average wedding in Sweden costs between 5 and 10.000 euros. Think of how many shoes I could buy with that money!
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day:
Now G&V are legally wed and on their way to Ukraine for their honeymoon.
Vilnius was nice, at lot nicer than I expected. We arrived quite late on Wednesday night and went to our B&B and then took a quick drink before bedtime. Thursday I spent most of the day alone since sis and Henrik had a jobmeeting. I walked around a big shopping mall but could find anything I wanted to buy. The fashion is very 1995, low cut jeans and tops showing a bit to much belly for my taste. I also noticed that there are no foreigners what so ever in Vilnius... Interesting. I saw one other black person and he turned out to be a Canadian tourist :)
Thursday night we met up with The Happy Couple and some other friends for dinner and drinks. Friday was nice and sunny so me, Hannah and Tanja walked around town...or correction we walked from one bar to the next. A glass of wine costs about 1 euro 5 cents in a bar and a beer is about the same. Friday night we all were supposed to go to the place where the wedding reception would take place and help out with the floral decorations but too much food and for some too much vodka put a quick end to those plans. We ended up in a cocktailbar instead...
Saturday morning it was raining like h*ll! We went to the KGB museum which is found the the old KGB headquarters. In the basement they used to keep their prisoners and interrogation rooms. Entering the place I got the same feeling that I got when I visited Dachau, concentration camp outside of Munich, the fear and anxiety is filling the air. Some of the torture cells really makes you sick but it was an important place to visit. The KGB left Vilnius in 1991..... I can't imagine that. I graduated from school in 1992 - it's not that long ago you could get arrested for telling a joke or reading the wrong book.
After the visit we had lunch at McDonald's - from one extreme to the next and then we went back to the B&B to get ready for the wedding.
It was a very nice ceremony, both in English and Lithuanian and they both looked very beautiful and happy.
They had arranged buses to takes us to the reception where we had champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
During the dinner I was placed next to a very nice frenchguy and his wife. We, as in the Swedish friends, performed a song we wrote which I think at least Gosta enjoyed a lot. Then we danced and drank until 3 in the morning. Me and Dan aka Travolta really heated up the dancefloor for a while (note to self: dry clean dress).
At lot of the Lithuanian wedding traditions are focused on having babies. Jokes like "we'll see you in the hospital in 9 months" and comments about grandchildren. Personally I don't think that's very funny but that's just me.... I know that G&V wants kids and I wouldn't be the least surprised if V is pregnant by New Years.
Sunday they had arranged a trip to the nearby village Trakai and huge lunch - at least 7 courses and a tour of the castle. On each table there was 2 bottled of wine, one bottle of vodka and one bottle of brandy. Since have our Viking heritage to live up (or down) to we did our best to finish the vodka but we didn't really measure up to the lithuanians...
For dinner that day all I could down was a cold cucumber soup. The bowl it's served in is made of bread - really cool.
Monday me and Henrik from Malmoe, who I haven't seen in ages, spent the day together walking around town looking at the old Russian architecture.
We left town at around 4 to go to the airport.
All in all I had a great time. Got to meet some friends I haven't seen in a long time: Henrik from Malmoe and K&J who live in Bruxelles.
Now, M&J, who have been engaged for 10 years have decided to get married. Knowing M who suffers from a huge inferiority complex towards most people she couldn't stand the fact that I would get married before she did. She has always felt like she had the upper hand on me when it comes to relationships. When I was single she had J, they moved in together, got engaged and suddenly so am I. So she needs to be the first one walking down the aisle.
Since Mr S and I are doing it in October next year they have planned to do it in May.... It's too bad but they don't really seem happy together. But I think they are both "security junkies" and once she actually said to me "you know what you have but you don't know what you'd get".
Update on wedding: rings are designed and ordered....that's about it. I'm still working on the Las Vegas-idea but Mr S has now teamed up with my mum against me. I think it'll be great. If we'd go for the drive in concept it'll cost $10. The average wedding in Sweden costs between 5 and 10.000 euros. Think of how many shoes I could buy with that money!
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day:
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Summer is over
I think it's safe to say that summer is officially over. Today it's been cold, or at least compared to what I've been used to, and rainy. Summer of 2006 was fierce: warm, really warm and sunny.
Must say that this summer has been exceptional :) I've had a great vacation in France, got a fierce river boat tan and spent great times with friends and loved ones i.e Mr S.
Spent Friday at sis' place having dinner and watching athletics. The Swedish women are seriously doing a great job! Saturday night Mr S and myself watched 2 movies Descent 1,5/5 and The Brothers Grimm 3,5/5.
On Wednesday we are of to Latvia and Vilnius for the G&V wedding. If I may say so (and I do since this is my blog) my dress is really nice. Now all I need is shoes to go with it. I hope it won't rain but they say that raindrops on the bride means good luck....
Reading about what has happened in the world this lat couple of weeks makes me loose some of my faith in mankind. What are we doing to each other and ourselves??? So what we have different opinions but killing innocent people who have done absolutely nothing, what is the deal with that? Why can't we just love each other, drink cocktails and have some fun?
Oh yes, we have found rings we both like. So it's off to the jeweler tomorrow and order them. No other wedding-news.
And the hunt for the perfect apartment goes on...
I can now see that Mr S was right. Some rebuilding will be necessary, of course I haven't told him that he was right ;)
Tuesday I have the day off so I'll spend it writing 2 jobapplications. As of September 3rd I am unemployed hence Mr S will support me.
Now, I'm off to the movies: Superman Returns, I'll let you know what I think of it...
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Damelo - Juanes
Must say that this summer has been exceptional :) I've had a great vacation in France, got a fierce river boat tan and spent great times with friends and loved ones i.e Mr S.
Spent Friday at sis' place having dinner and watching athletics. The Swedish women are seriously doing a great job! Saturday night Mr S and myself watched 2 movies Descent 1,5/5 and The Brothers Grimm 3,5/5.
On Wednesday we are of to Latvia and Vilnius for the G&V wedding. If I may say so (and I do since this is my blog) my dress is really nice. Now all I need is shoes to go with it. I hope it won't rain but they say that raindrops on the bride means good luck....
Reading about what has happened in the world this lat couple of weeks makes me loose some of my faith in mankind. What are we doing to each other and ourselves??? So what we have different opinions but killing innocent people who have done absolutely nothing, what is the deal with that? Why can't we just love each other, drink cocktails and have some fun?
Oh yes, we have found rings we both like. So it's off to the jeweler tomorrow and order them. No other wedding-news.
And the hunt for the perfect apartment goes on...
I can now see that Mr S was right. Some rebuilding will be necessary, of course I haven't told him that he was right ;)
Tuesday I have the day off so I'll spend it writing 2 jobapplications. As of September 3rd I am unemployed hence Mr S will support me.
Now, I'm off to the movies: Superman Returns, I'll let you know what I think of it...
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Damelo - Juanes
Monday, August 07, 2006
Old habits
Lately I have been spending a lot of time working ( hate it) and shopping (love it). Mr S' son was in town for the weekend so we met up with him and his friend on Thursday night.
Hannah and I had dinner with champagne at her place on Friday. Celebrating that her thesis is done. Mr S, his son and friend joined us and we went out for drinks. First The Vampire Lounge (think some serious Dracula-stuff), then Sodra Bar and last but not least Gondolen and the rooftop. Since I was working the next day Mr S and I dropped "the kids" (Hannah, Mattias and Sebbe) at Patricia and went home. Apparently they stayed at Patricia until 5 in the morning :)
Saturday I had dinner with girlfriend Mi. It was nice to met her again but one evening is quite enough. Every time we met I get reminded why she annoys me. She is extremely cheap, in a almost dumb way. Went on to met up with Mr S, Mattias and Sebbe for some drinks at newly opened and very trendy hotel Anglais.
Sunday I worked and had a BBQ in the evening.
Today we are checking out an apartment we are interested in. Or Mr S is more interested than me. I want to buy something new and fresh and he wants to renovate.... Discussions are scheduled for tonight.
Read an interesting article about food eating habits. In Sweden the average Joe spends 90 mns on food a day. This means that preparing, eating and planning what to eat, when to eat and with who takes 90 mns. I spend more time than that thinking about food. Food is, it's safe to say, one of my hobbies.
I love to eat. This does not mean I'll eat anything, quite the contrary actually. I am very careful with what I put in my mount. Therefore I would never join a show like "Survivor" or "Fear Factor". Some of the things people do for money....
Wedding update: No rings yet. And no theme for the wedding. (According to the magazine every wedding is supposed to have a theme, I suggested "champagne" or "having fun") No dress, no menu, about half a guestlist. But we have time :)
Take care
Song of the day: Stars are blind - Paris Hilton ( I admit, I like the song)
Hannah and I had dinner with champagne at her place on Friday. Celebrating that her thesis is done. Mr S, his son and friend joined us and we went out for drinks. First The Vampire Lounge (think some serious Dracula-stuff), then Sodra Bar and last but not least Gondolen and the rooftop. Since I was working the next day Mr S and I dropped "the kids" (Hannah, Mattias and Sebbe) at Patricia and went home. Apparently they stayed at Patricia until 5 in the morning :)
Saturday I had dinner with girlfriend Mi. It was nice to met her again but one evening is quite enough. Every time we met I get reminded why she annoys me. She is extremely cheap, in a almost dumb way. Went on to met up with Mr S, Mattias and Sebbe for some drinks at newly opened and very trendy hotel Anglais.
Sunday I worked and had a BBQ in the evening.
Today we are checking out an apartment we are interested in. Or Mr S is more interested than me. I want to buy something new and fresh and he wants to renovate.... Discussions are scheduled for tonight.
Read an interesting article about food eating habits. In Sweden the average Joe spends 90 mns on food a day. This means that preparing, eating and planning what to eat, when to eat and with who takes 90 mns. I spend more time than that thinking about food. Food is, it's safe to say, one of my hobbies.
I love to eat. This does not mean I'll eat anything, quite the contrary actually. I am very careful with what I put in my mount. Therefore I would never join a show like "Survivor" or "Fear Factor". Some of the things people do for money....
Wedding update: No rings yet. And no theme for the wedding. (According to the magazine every wedding is supposed to have a theme, I suggested "champagne" or "having fun") No dress, no menu, about half a guestlist. But we have time :)
Take care
Song of the day: Stars are blind - Paris Hilton ( I admit, I like the song)
Sunday, July 30, 2006
The cat is out of the bag...
From now on it's official: I'm engaged and all my friends know it (hm or at least most of them).
Had a very nice AW at Diplomat - happy hour prices on champagne and told them. They all seemed very happy but quite surprised. Even Hannah was happy but she seemed quite shocked. Since we are not doing it in church, we are going down to city hall or the equivalent, we need two witnesses each. I have asked Hannah to be one my witnesses - I hope it will make her feel like she is really taking part of the whole thing.
I only wish she would like Mr S. But like he said there is time for them to get to know eachother.
On Thursday I was out with the girls: Ingrid & Ingrid and Ali. I brought Mr S along and he passed the test :) We had dinner and now I remember why I don't like eating at riche. I was almost as hungry after I ate as I was before. Mr S and I stopped at a diner on the way home to pick up some extra food. I hate when you go out and don't get enough food! If I ever open a restaurant I shall make sure that my guests are full and happy when they leave.
Wednesday after work I finally worked up the nerve to tell my parents. Apparently they already guessed it but were waiting to hear it from me.
I have started to check somethings for the wedding and it is really expensive. Tried to convince Mr S that we should take all the money and spend it on a world wide shopping spree instead but he is determined to get married...
I guess deep down inside so am I. We have no rings yet though. It's next weeks project.
Mr S's birthday is coming up this Tuesday. I'm planning to make him a nice dinner just the two of us. Champagne, candles and the works.
All in all I'm happy and excited about the wedding but mostly I'm excited about being married :)
Song of the day: Midnight at the Oasis - Brand New Heavies
Had a very nice AW at Diplomat - happy hour prices on champagne and told them. They all seemed very happy but quite surprised. Even Hannah was happy but she seemed quite shocked. Since we are not doing it in church, we are going down to city hall or the equivalent, we need two witnesses each. I have asked Hannah to be one my witnesses - I hope it will make her feel like she is really taking part of the whole thing.
I only wish she would like Mr S. But like he said there is time for them to get to know eachother.
On Thursday I was out with the girls: Ingrid & Ingrid and Ali. I brought Mr S along and he passed the test :) We had dinner and now I remember why I don't like eating at riche. I was almost as hungry after I ate as I was before. Mr S and I stopped at a diner on the way home to pick up some extra food. I hate when you go out and don't get enough food! If I ever open a restaurant I shall make sure that my guests are full and happy when they leave.
Wednesday after work I finally worked up the nerve to tell my parents. Apparently they already guessed it but were waiting to hear it from me.
I have started to check somethings for the wedding and it is really expensive. Tried to convince Mr S that we should take all the money and spend it on a world wide shopping spree instead but he is determined to get married...
I guess deep down inside so am I. We have no rings yet though. It's next weeks project.
Mr S's birthday is coming up this Tuesday. I'm planning to make him a nice dinner just the two of us. Champagne, candles and the works.
All in all I'm happy and excited about the wedding but mostly I'm excited about being married :)
Song of the day: Midnight at the Oasis - Brand New Heavies
Monday, July 24, 2006
End of days
My holidays are officially over! I worked Saturday and Sunday at the coffeeshop. I am truly beginning to hate that job! No fun and no challenges what soever.
Must find something new.
Mr S has huge plans for my company, now officially known as The New Black. He wants to create an whole industry with events and PR... I think he wants to be a at home husband and go shopping all day while I work :)
Yesterday after work Mr S and me met up with Henrik at Clarion hotel for a few games of Backgammon and dinner. I just learned to play so me and Henrik teamed up against Mr S, who has played for ages, we gave him a good fight but he ended up winning - the lucky guy.
Saturday Jocke had a BBQ and we were introduced to his new girlfriend Eleonore. She seemed nice in a sort of perky and cheerful way. Mr S drove so he didn't drink - I handled the family boozing that night and did it quite well. Managed to down one bottle of rose and a few drinks. Most of the day Sunday I felt really bad. The older I get the worse are the hangovers... It quite odd: when I was younger I had the energy to party 4 or 5 days a week but no money. Now when I have the money I don't have the energy to party.
About the wedding: I still haven't told my parents. I wanted to send an email but Mr S said this is something we should tell them in person... Suppose he is right.
No update on the ring front. I have found 2 rings I really like, but I have so far only seen them in a catalogue. Friday we went to a huge shopping mall, or actually it's more like a whole shopping quarter and found a really nice silversmith. He suggested that we design our own rings and he will make them for us.
I planned to ask Hannah, she is a hobby silversmith, but considering how she feels about Mr S I don't think it's such a good idea.
Upcoming Friday I'm meeting some friend for a Champagne AW at T/Bar. Will be fun, haven't seen some of them in a while.
And now, I'm going for a run :)
Take care!
Song of the day: Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor - Juanes
Must find something new.
Mr S has huge plans for my company, now officially known as The New Black. He wants to create an whole industry with events and PR... I think he wants to be a at home husband and go shopping all day while I work :)
Yesterday after work Mr S and me met up with Henrik at Clarion hotel for a few games of Backgammon and dinner. I just learned to play so me and Henrik teamed up against Mr S, who has played for ages, we gave him a good fight but he ended up winning - the lucky guy.
Saturday Jocke had a BBQ and we were introduced to his new girlfriend Eleonore. She seemed nice in a sort of perky and cheerful way. Mr S drove so he didn't drink - I handled the family boozing that night and did it quite well. Managed to down one bottle of rose and a few drinks. Most of the day Sunday I felt really bad. The older I get the worse are the hangovers... It quite odd: when I was younger I had the energy to party 4 or 5 days a week but no money. Now when I have the money I don't have the energy to party.
About the wedding: I still haven't told my parents. I wanted to send an email but Mr S said this is something we should tell them in person... Suppose he is right.
No update on the ring front. I have found 2 rings I really like, but I have so far only seen them in a catalogue. Friday we went to a huge shopping mall, or actually it's more like a whole shopping quarter and found a really nice silversmith. He suggested that we design our own rings and he will make them for us.
I planned to ask Hannah, she is a hobby silversmith, but considering how she feels about Mr S I don't think it's such a good idea.
Upcoming Friday I'm meeting some friend for a Champagne AW at T/Bar. Will be fun, haven't seen some of them in a while.
And now, I'm going for a run :)
Take care!
Song of the day: Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor - Juanes
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Wedding Crash
Today I did something I never thought I'd do: I bought a wedding magazine. And it freaked me out. I honestly didn't know that there was so much stuff involved. I just thought it was about wearing a fierce dress and saying yes....
I obviously freaked out but Mr S, being the cool guy he is, calmed me down. But secretly I still think living together is a great idea. No fuzz and no mess and I can spend the money on shopping and drinking champagne....
Went to the movies today and saw a new French film "Anthony Zimmer" I'd give it 4/5, since I really like French movies and this one was really exciting with some unexpected twists and turn. I do recommend it!
A few days ago sis, Mr S and myself saw "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", I'd give that 3/5. It was cool entertainment but a bit too much but Johnny Depp is a cutie.
At least we have set the date: October 6th 2007 is the big day. What we don't have are rings, places to be, dress, guestlist, band, photographer etc etc all the things I learned today that are mandatory for a wedding.
Las Vegas seems more and more like a option!
Big thanks to everyone for their kind words :)
Take care
Song of the day: Even better than the real thing - U2
I obviously freaked out but Mr S, being the cool guy he is, calmed me down. But secretly I still think living together is a great idea. No fuzz and no mess and I can spend the money on shopping and drinking champagne....
Went to the movies today and saw a new French film "Anthony Zimmer" I'd give it 4/5, since I really like French movies and this one was really exciting with some unexpected twists and turn. I do recommend it!
A few days ago sis, Mr S and myself saw "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", I'd give that 3/5. It was cool entertainment but a bit too much but Johnny Depp is a cutie.
At least we have set the date: October 6th 2007 is the big day. What we don't have are rings, places to be, dress, guestlist, band, photographer etc etc all the things I learned today that are mandatory for a wedding.
Las Vegas seems more and more like a option!
Big thanks to everyone for their kind words :)
Take care
Song of the day: Even better than the real thing - U2
Monday, July 17, 2006
Mr & Mrs S
Passed the family test with flying colors :)
Malmoe and Copenhagen was really nice. Malmoe was a lot smaller then I remembered but I got to met some really nice people. Mr S' family and friends and Sus, AnnaZ and new fierce friend Suzanne. We stayed in Mr S' sons apartment.
Thursday morning we went to a cemetery to lay some flowers on the grave of Mr S' sister who died some 20 years ago. He has never been so it was quite emotional for him. She died from malpractice during childbirth.
We spent the rest of Thursday in Copenhagen, eating great Danish food - smorrebrod and such and *insert drums here* engagement rings! Oh yes, Mr S has proposed to me and I said yes :) Still can't believe it but I'm going to become a respectable woman. I do, however, refuse to wear white... I won't get away with that no one will believe me...
Friday we went out with his best friends, girlfriends, sons and their girlfriends. I got totally pissing drunk and giggled all the way home. Saturday we visited some of his friends who live in the country. I mean this is really the country. I had no cell reception...
It was really beautiful but I'm glad I don't live there. I am more of a big city-person.
Anyway, we are keeping the weddingceremony (God, I can't believe I write this I'm freaking getting hitched!!!) small but having a big party afterwards. I always wanted that :)
My parents are out of town so I haven't told them yet but they'll be back on Friday so I'll tell them then. I just need to figure out how...
Take care
Song of the day: Enjoy the silence - Depeche Mode
Malmoe and Copenhagen was really nice. Malmoe was a lot smaller then I remembered but I got to met some really nice people. Mr S' family and friends and Sus, AnnaZ and new fierce friend Suzanne. We stayed in Mr S' sons apartment.
Thursday morning we went to a cemetery to lay some flowers on the grave of Mr S' sister who died some 20 years ago. He has never been so it was quite emotional for him. She died from malpractice during childbirth.
We spent the rest of Thursday in Copenhagen, eating great Danish food - smorrebrod and such and *insert drums here* engagement rings! Oh yes, Mr S has proposed to me and I said yes :) Still can't believe it but I'm going to become a respectable woman. I do, however, refuse to wear white... I won't get away with that no one will believe me...
Big warning: I might turn into a wedding-dress-ring-shoes-food-wine- guest list maniac if so: my apologies!
Friday we went out with his best friends, girlfriends, sons and their girlfriends. I got totally pissing drunk and giggled all the way home. Saturday we visited some of his friends who live in the country. I mean this is really the country. I had no cell reception...
It was really beautiful but I'm glad I don't live there. I am more of a big city-person.
Anyway, we are keeping the weddingceremony (God, I can't believe I write this I'm freaking getting hitched!!!) small but having a big party afterwards. I always wanted that :)
My parents are out of town so I haven't told them yet but they'll be back on Friday so I'll tell them then. I just need to figure out how...
Take care
Song of the day: Enjoy the silence - Depeche Mode
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Honey, I'm home!
Got back from France yesterday night.
The boat ride was great. Got to see some villages I never thought I would. How does places like Chatillon sur Loire or Charite sur Loire sound?!?!
Charite was really nice but very small. I walked throughout town in about 10 mns. We did however find a very nice restaurant with a very odd and unfriendly waitress. All and all the vacation, the food and the wine and the sun has been great. I also developed a habit of drinking at least two glasses of wine with my lunch and coffee just before bedtime...
We lucked out with the weather. The first 3 days we had about +35 degrees and sunny. One night a huge thunderstorm hit us. Luckily we had stopped for the night but all of our chairs and table left out on deck blew off.
We stopped in Sancerre for some winetastings and had goatcheese at a farm right next to the canal.
In Paris I spent most of the time strolling around the streets and shopping. I only visited one museum, The museum of Erotica.... it was quite entertaining actually. It had everything from old porn from the Romans to very modern erotic art...
I did find a dress to wear to the G&V wedding in August and a very fierce pair of Marc Jacobs shoes. Also bought two new bags and a lot of wine...
We also watched the football game. Became a bit of an anti climax when the Italians scored. I can't belive ZiZou (that is what the French call Zinedine Zidane) but the Italian guy must have really said something to piss him off. The party was going on all day before the game but afterwards people seemed to be kind of surprised since most really expected the French to win.
Well, Allez les Bleus! They made it really far, much further than most expected.
Paris was great, I could really live there. I checked out some apartmentadds but it is so expensive.
Today I'm doing laundry and tonight Mr S and me are off to Malmoe and Kopenhamn to meet some of his friends and I'm going to be properly introduced to his parents. I am not looking forward to that.
When I came back to the apartment I could hardly recognize it... it was really clean in a scary sort of way. A box filled with books, that has been in my rooms for about one year, was gone and now my bookcases are actually filled with books and not piles of old paper - Mr S has cleaned!
He has also watched Sex and the City, he just started season 4...
Oh and I just have to mention that he welcomed me home with red roses and champagne :) He is more and more turning into one of those "to good to be true"-men but it seems like he isn't going anywhere - at least not without me...
Now, my dirty laundry awaits me. And now I'm talking about clothes that I have worn in +35 and sunny so they are not all that fresh....
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Sorry - Madonna
The boat ride was great. Got to see some villages I never thought I would. How does places like Chatillon sur Loire or Charite sur Loire sound?!?!
Charite was really nice but very small. I walked throughout town in about 10 mns. We did however find a very nice restaurant with a very odd and unfriendly waitress. All and all the vacation, the food and the wine and the sun has been great. I also developed a habit of drinking at least two glasses of wine with my lunch and coffee just before bedtime...
We lucked out with the weather. The first 3 days we had about +35 degrees and sunny. One night a huge thunderstorm hit us. Luckily we had stopped for the night but all of our chairs and table left out on deck blew off.
We stopped in Sancerre for some winetastings and had goatcheese at a farm right next to the canal.
In Paris I spent most of the time strolling around the streets and shopping. I only visited one museum, The museum of Erotica.... it was quite entertaining actually. It had everything from old porn from the Romans to very modern erotic art...
I did find a dress to wear to the G&V wedding in August and a very fierce pair of Marc Jacobs shoes. Also bought two new bags and a lot of wine...
We also watched the football game. Became a bit of an anti climax when the Italians scored. I can't belive ZiZou (that is what the French call Zinedine Zidane) but the Italian guy must have really said something to piss him off. The party was going on all day before the game but afterwards people seemed to be kind of surprised since most really expected the French to win.
Well, Allez les Bleus! They made it really far, much further than most expected.
Paris was great, I could really live there. I checked out some apartmentadds but it is so expensive.
Today I'm doing laundry and tonight Mr S and me are off to Malmoe and Kopenhamn to meet some of his friends and I'm going to be properly introduced to his parents. I am not looking forward to that.
When I came back to the apartment I could hardly recognize it... it was really clean in a scary sort of way. A box filled with books, that has been in my rooms for about one year, was gone and now my bookcases are actually filled with books and not piles of old paper - Mr S has cleaned!
He has also watched Sex and the City, he just started season 4...
Oh and I just have to mention that he welcomed me home with red roses and champagne :) He is more and more turning into one of those "to good to be true"-men but it seems like he isn't going anywhere - at least not without me...
Now, my dirty laundry awaits me. And now I'm talking about clothes that I have worn in +35 and sunny so they are not all that fresh....
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Sorry - Madonna
Friday, June 30, 2006
On my way
to France. Leaving at 6.50 am tomorrow morning. Why does planes leave at that outrageous hour?!?! This means I'm getting up at 4... Getting up, not going to bed ;)
Mr S is nice enough to get up with me and take me to the airport. Am meeting up with the rest of my posse at the trainstation in Paris, Gare de Lyon.
Now I should get on with my packing, laundry, washing my hair and all of the other stuff I have postponed until the last minute....as usual.
Don't know when I'll be able to update again but take care and have a great summer, you deserve it!
Love/E
Song of the day: Para tu amor - Juanes
Mr S is nice enough to get up with me and take me to the airport. Am meeting up with the rest of my posse at the trainstation in Paris, Gare de Lyon.
Now I should get on with my packing, laundry, washing my hair and all of the other stuff I have postponed until the last minute....as usual.
Don't know when I'll be able to update again but take care and have a great summer, you deserve it!
Love/E
Song of the day: Para tu amor - Juanes
Monday, June 26, 2006
Countdown
to my vacation! I have 4 days to go :)
I need sleep and sun and fun and plenty of food and wine.... and some serious shopping!
Have been working hard lately, well not hard but a lot. I really don't like my job at the coffeeshop. My boss is rather odd. She is very much "my way or the highway". If I do something she can just redo it so that it's done her way. And she actually cleans empty sodacans before she throws them away... Now that's just crazy!
Spent midsummer with Mr S and a couple of his friends. They had the sweetest two cats and a baby that they put to bed at around 8. We had the traditional herringplate and the we did some barbecue. They live right downtown but just on the waterfront in a really nice apartment. We had schnapps. I usually drink 2 of them a year: one on Christmas eve's lunch and one on Midsummer but this year I, to Mr S's content, had at least 5. It was not good at all actually and I got pretty drunk. As we were leaving, I was working the next day, Mr S started looking quite worried when I tumbled down the stairs in my high heels. He kept telling me: "Darling, maybe we should wait for the elevator" I just giggled (have a tendency to do that when I'm drunk) and stumbled into the cab and fell asleep. I woke up just as we stopped outside our place. As we came in I had apparently promised Mr S a massage but I fell asleep with my clothes on so I owe him one...
I finished the Music quiz for the boatride yesterday and tried it on Mr S. He found it being quite difficult. I may have to make some changes tonight.
On midsummer he told me (I have very vague memories) that he will say yes if I were to propose to him. I suppose that was some hint but I blame it on the booze...
My apartment, or our apartmenthunting, is not really progressing at all at the moment. When I come back from France I'm going to get my life back on track again.
I'm going to lose some weight, start working on my company, find a fierce job and a cool apartment. Or at least one of the four...
Off to lunch with Mr S now.
Take care!
/E
Song of the day: Don't talk just kiss - Right Said Fred (Thanks to Jezz)
I need sleep and sun and fun and plenty of food and wine.... and some serious shopping!
Have been working hard lately, well not hard but a lot. I really don't like my job at the coffeeshop. My boss is rather odd. She is very much "my way or the highway". If I do something she can just redo it so that it's done her way. And she actually cleans empty sodacans before she throws them away... Now that's just crazy!
Spent midsummer with Mr S and a couple of his friends. They had the sweetest two cats and a baby that they put to bed at around 8. We had the traditional herringplate and the we did some barbecue. They live right downtown but just on the waterfront in a really nice apartment. We had schnapps. I usually drink 2 of them a year: one on Christmas eve's lunch and one on Midsummer but this year I, to Mr S's content, had at least 5. It was not good at all actually and I got pretty drunk. As we were leaving, I was working the next day, Mr S started looking quite worried when I tumbled down the stairs in my high heels. He kept telling me: "Darling, maybe we should wait for the elevator" I just giggled (have a tendency to do that when I'm drunk) and stumbled into the cab and fell asleep. I woke up just as we stopped outside our place. As we came in I had apparently promised Mr S a massage but I fell asleep with my clothes on so I owe him one...
I finished the Music quiz for the boatride yesterday and tried it on Mr S. He found it being quite difficult. I may have to make some changes tonight.
On midsummer he told me (I have very vague memories) that he will say yes if I were to propose to him. I suppose that was some hint but I blame it on the booze...
My apartment, or our apartmenthunting, is not really progressing at all at the moment. When I come back from France I'm going to get my life back on track again.
I'm going to lose some weight, start working on my company, find a fierce job and a cool apartment. Or at least one of the four...
Off to lunch with Mr S now.
Take care!
/E
Song of the day: Don't talk just kiss - Right Said Fred (Thanks to Jezz)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
I'm not asking for much...
All I need is a fierce apartment with a walk in closet, a terrace and no freaky neighbors. But that is apparently too much to ask for?!?!
Mr S wants a place he (or his carpenter-friend) can renovate. I want something new and fresh. Well, I can paint walls. Am actually pretty good at that but that's all the renovating I do. He is talking about new kitchen, tiles in the bathroom and knocking down walls.
I told him that I'll be somewhere far away when this takes place. And he said (the smooth talker): "Oh no, I need you to be right here with me since my life sucks without you"
So, I guess you'll see me knocking down walls sometime in the near future....:)
There was a weird smell in the kitchen this morning. I checked the fridge... nothing but then I checked the garbage and oh my god. I nearly puked! There was something leaking from the garbage and I will spare you the details but it grossed me out.
I have only 10 days to go until I'm on the riverboat in France. Can't wait. I need to sleep and be in the sun, get some really good laughs and just relax.
Tonight sis is coming over for dinner and the Football Game: Sweden vs England. I so hope Sweden wins but I do think it will be 0-0 or perhaps 1-1. If I have read the charts correctly 1-1 is just enough to get us through to the next round. I'm still quite upset with the French - they truly suck! Yesterday Spain beat Tunisia is a quite exciting game. I watched it on and off at work.
Dr C called also but I could answer as I was working. I'll call him back later and ask about the party. Hope the food was alright.
Mr S's ex kept calling for while but now he has told her to stop and apparently "go to hell", since she didn't get the message. It's odd how some people don't know when to quit. Obviously being dumped is never any fun but have some selfesteem and self respect!
I would bitch to my friends but I would NEVER call back and beg. (Here I conveniently forgot about the fact that I wanted Dr C back)
No I'm off to town to have lunch with my man and pick up some stuff that I need for France:)
Take care
Song of the day: La Camisa Negra - Juanes
Mr S wants a place he (or his carpenter-friend) can renovate. I want something new and fresh. Well, I can paint walls. Am actually pretty good at that but that's all the renovating I do. He is talking about new kitchen, tiles in the bathroom and knocking down walls.
I told him that I'll be somewhere far away when this takes place. And he said (the smooth talker): "Oh no, I need you to be right here with me since my life sucks without you"
So, I guess you'll see me knocking down walls sometime in the near future....:)
There was a weird smell in the kitchen this morning. I checked the fridge... nothing but then I checked the garbage and oh my god. I nearly puked! There was something leaking from the garbage and I will spare you the details but it grossed me out.
I have only 10 days to go until I'm on the riverboat in France. Can't wait. I need to sleep and be in the sun, get some really good laughs and just relax.
Tonight sis is coming over for dinner and the Football Game: Sweden vs England. I so hope Sweden wins but I do think it will be 0-0 or perhaps 1-1. If I have read the charts correctly 1-1 is just enough to get us through to the next round. I'm still quite upset with the French - they truly suck! Yesterday Spain beat Tunisia is a quite exciting game. I watched it on and off at work.
Dr C called also but I could answer as I was working. I'll call him back later and ask about the party. Hope the food was alright.
Mr S's ex kept calling for while but now he has told her to stop and apparently "go to hell", since she didn't get the message. It's odd how some people don't know when to quit. Obviously being dumped is never any fun but have some selfesteem and self respect!
I would bitch to my friends but I would NEVER call back and beg. (Here I conveniently forgot about the fact that I wanted Dr C back)
No I'm off to town to have lunch with my man and pick up some stuff that I need for France:)
Take care
Song of the day: La Camisa Negra - Juanes
Saturday, June 17, 2006
The next step
is cleaning out my closet to create some room for Mr S. He is officially moving in this weekend!
The Week from Hell is almost over... only 2 working days to go and I'm glad because I'm so tired. Am working at Huvudsta on Monday night, possibly the last time before the summer holidays.
Mr S and me were out having dinner yesterday. We were supposed to met at the restaurant at Bondegatan 57. It was very warm and sunny, as it is today, so I decided to walk. About halfway I realized that I should have... I was tired and sweaty and dying for a drink. The street system in Stockholm is usually quite logical. No 1 is opposite if No 2 and so on. Bondegatan doesn't work that way.... No 57 was opposite of no 78 and I started walking from no 1. Once I got to the restaurant I ordered two dry martinis for Mr S and myself. He arrived moments after me, in a cab, looking fresh and rested. I managed first to spill most of the drink on the table and over the menu and then I dropped a fork on the floor.... not my night.
Dinner was nice, very modest prices but it felt like money well spent.
Mr S told me that his mum is dying to met with me. Christ! I wonder if she is one of those "no one is good enough for my son"-kind of moms.
His ex called during dinner. I don't really mind them talking in spite of the fact that she hasn't given up on trying to get him back. But while we are out having dinner for the first time in a week I wish he would be on the phone with anyone. It's quite rude actually. He told me that next time she calls he'll hand the phone over to me so I can answer. Then she won't call again....believe me ;)
Spoke to Dr C a few times this week since I was handling the food for his party yesterday. I was invited but I never went. I think he has gotten the picture now. It's not that I mind seeing him but it feels kind of pointless now. We don't have that much in common. It's not that I regret having spent time with him but it just over now.
Tuesday it's the Big Game for the Swedish soccerteam. We are facing Svennis and the English guys and are under the pressure to preferably win but a draw is ok too.
I found my passport and I wish I would have time to get a new one issued. I look like a hobbit in the photo so I'm not looking forward to showing it to the French custom... I wonder what it is about passports. No matter how fierce you'd usually look in a photo - the passport is always ugly.
I am so looking forward to my 12 days in France :) It will be all about wine and food and shopping...
Take care!
Song of the day: So high - John Legend
The Week from Hell is almost over... only 2 working days to go and I'm glad because I'm so tired. Am working at Huvudsta on Monday night, possibly the last time before the summer holidays.
Mr S and me were out having dinner yesterday. We were supposed to met at the restaurant at Bondegatan 57. It was very warm and sunny, as it is today, so I decided to walk. About halfway I realized that I should have... I was tired and sweaty and dying for a drink. The street system in Stockholm is usually quite logical. No 1 is opposite if No 2 and so on. Bondegatan doesn't work that way.... No 57 was opposite of no 78 and I started walking from no 1. Once I got to the restaurant I ordered two dry martinis for Mr S and myself. He arrived moments after me, in a cab, looking fresh and rested. I managed first to spill most of the drink on the table and over the menu and then I dropped a fork on the floor.... not my night.
Dinner was nice, very modest prices but it felt like money well spent.
Mr S told me that his mum is dying to met with me. Christ! I wonder if she is one of those "no one is good enough for my son"-kind of moms.
His ex called during dinner. I don't really mind them talking in spite of the fact that she hasn't given up on trying to get him back. But while we are out having dinner for the first time in a week I wish he would be on the phone with anyone. It's quite rude actually. He told me that next time she calls he'll hand the phone over to me so I can answer. Then she won't call again....believe me ;)
Spoke to Dr C a few times this week since I was handling the food for his party yesterday. I was invited but I never went. I think he has gotten the picture now. It's not that I mind seeing him but it feels kind of pointless now. We don't have that much in common. It's not that I regret having spent time with him but it just over now.
Tuesday it's the Big Game for the Swedish soccerteam. We are facing Svennis and the English guys and are under the pressure to preferably win but a draw is ok too.
I found my passport and I wish I would have time to get a new one issued. I look like a hobbit in the photo so I'm not looking forward to showing it to the French custom... I wonder what it is about passports. No matter how fierce you'd usually look in a photo - the passport is always ugly.
I am so looking forward to my 12 days in France :) It will be all about wine and food and shopping...
Take care!
Song of the day: So high - John Legend
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Apartment hunting
I'm looking for a new place or actually Mr S and I are looking for a new place. Living together in my apartment might be a bit optimistic.... I have after all only one room and a huge amount of shoes scattered over 46 sq. M. I was working today so he went to 5 different apartments but didn't like any of them. Personally I hate looking at apartments. It feels like coming over to someone's place where I'm not welcome. He will officially move in here on August 1st but he already spends most of the time here.
Today summer really hit Stockholm. I love it, or would have loved it if I hadn't had to work all day. In my backyard there is a barbecue that we used today so the day ended in a nice way.
Yesterday I was at my aunt's 60th birthday. My dad made me choose the wine we gave her and then he embarrassed me by making me give a speech about the wine at the party. After having eaten a lot of food, the food was great, I met up with Mr S to go to PLF & T for T's birthday party. Once we got there most people where totally wasted. It's something about their parties, once you enter the door you just get automatically drunk. I tried not to drink to much since I had to get up for work this morning but Mr S went with the flow and sunk 2 bottles of wine.
Friday we went shopping after work i. e. Mr S stood in the dressing room trying on everything I threw his way. He always wears black - how dull isn't that?!?! But I'm working on it so now he owns a beige jacket, several different colored shirts and pants :) Then we went home and watched a few episodes of "Sex and the City". He claims that he learns a lot about women by watching it. I'm just amazed that he hasn't seen it before...
Next week will be the Week from Hell! I'm working Monday and Tuesday at Huvudsta and then Wednesday - Sunday at the coffehouse. In a week moment I promised Dr C to help him arrange another party on Friday. I don't really know when I'll find the time to do the shopping for this but since I've promised I'll better deliver...
Ah, and I found my passport. It was in the kitchen. I do amaze myself sometimes....
Take care
/love E
Song of the day: Give my Life - Army of Lovers
Today summer really hit Stockholm. I love it, or would have loved it if I hadn't had to work all day. In my backyard there is a barbecue that we used today so the day ended in a nice way.
Yesterday I was at my aunt's 60th birthday. My dad made me choose the wine we gave her and then he embarrassed me by making me give a speech about the wine at the party. After having eaten a lot of food, the food was great, I met up with Mr S to go to PLF & T for T's birthday party. Once we got there most people where totally wasted. It's something about their parties, once you enter the door you just get automatically drunk. I tried not to drink to much since I had to get up for work this morning but Mr S went with the flow and sunk 2 bottles of wine.
Friday we went shopping after work i. e. Mr S stood in the dressing room trying on everything I threw his way. He always wears black - how dull isn't that?!?! But I'm working on it so now he owns a beige jacket, several different colored shirts and pants :) Then we went home and watched a few episodes of "Sex and the City". He claims that he learns a lot about women by watching it. I'm just amazed that he hasn't seen it before...
Next week will be the Week from Hell! I'm working Monday and Tuesday at Huvudsta and then Wednesday - Sunday at the coffehouse. In a week moment I promised Dr C to help him arrange another party on Friday. I don't really know when I'll find the time to do the shopping for this but since I've promised I'll better deliver...
Ah, and I found my passport. It was in the kitchen. I do amaze myself sometimes....
Take care
/love E
Song of the day: Give my Life - Army of Lovers
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Wrapped up
(No updates in while, sorry about that)
I truly believe that Mr S used to be an octopus in a previous life. He has a way of wrapping his arms and legs around me when he sleeps. All this makes me hot, and not in a good and pleasant way so I shove my elbow in his guts and he moves away. 5 mns later he's back there again...
It is nice however to sleep in he same bed with someone. He practically lives here now. His apartment lease in ending in July, his company rents the apartment for him, so he is looking for another place. Or actually we are looking - he wants me to move in with him.... I'm not sure. On one hand to would be great but on the other I keep thinking that we have only known eachother for about one month and what if it would end...
Well, I have some time to decide.
Dr C called me again. I screened his calls for a while but I got to curious of what he wanted so I called him back. He wants me to arrange another party for him. He pays me so why not. Mr S is cool with it. I wish he could be just a little jealous, maybe he is because he said that he was sure that Dr C wants me back "he'd be stupid not to". He have a way with words this man :)
With him living here it means that his stuff are also here. I don't mind that fact that he brought his 42" flatscreen TV but the rest of it.... computer stuff, ties, belts, shirts, pants....
The family dinner went very well. The folks seemed to like Mr S very much. And we ran into them again on Monday when sis' choir gave a concert.
Right now I am so looking forward to the riverboat holiday. It's less than 3 weeks away (note to self: find passport). Mr S asked if he could join us Paris but I think I'm gonna say no to that. This trip is about my friends and I. Mr S and I have any opportunity to go to Paris just the 2 of us later.
Big shoutout to M&M who got engaged last weekend :)
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Cuddly Toy - Roachford
I truly believe that Mr S used to be an octopus in a previous life. He has a way of wrapping his arms and legs around me when he sleeps. All this makes me hot, and not in a good and pleasant way so I shove my elbow in his guts and he moves away. 5 mns later he's back there again...
It is nice however to sleep in he same bed with someone. He practically lives here now. His apartment lease in ending in July, his company rents the apartment for him, so he is looking for another place. Or actually we are looking - he wants me to move in with him.... I'm not sure. On one hand to would be great but on the other I keep thinking that we have only known eachother for about one month and what if it would end...
Well, I have some time to decide.
Dr C called me again. I screened his calls for a while but I got to curious of what he wanted so I called him back. He wants me to arrange another party for him. He pays me so why not. Mr S is cool with it. I wish he could be just a little jealous, maybe he is because he said that he was sure that Dr C wants me back "he'd be stupid not to". He have a way with words this man :)
With him living here it means that his stuff are also here. I don't mind that fact that he brought his 42" flatscreen TV but the rest of it.... computer stuff, ties, belts, shirts, pants....
The family dinner went very well. The folks seemed to like Mr S very much. And we ran into them again on Monday when sis' choir gave a concert.
Right now I am so looking forward to the riverboat holiday. It's less than 3 weeks away (note to self: find passport). Mr S asked if he could join us Paris but I think I'm gonna say no to that. This trip is about my friends and I. Mr S and I have any opportunity to go to Paris just the 2 of us later.
Big shoutout to M&M who got engaged last weekend :)
Take care
/E
Song of the day: Cuddly Toy - Roachford
Friday, June 02, 2006
Salmon and wine
I'm on my own tonight, not single - just on my own. Mr S is in Malmoe helping his ex-girlfriend to move. Apparently they planned this several weeks ago and he did offer not to go if I wouldn't think it was ok. I acted like an adult and said it was fine... I guess it is, I'm sure enough of him. Now, the girl apparently hates my guts. According to Mr S they were never really a couple, they were just sleeping together. She, on the other hand, thought of him as her boyfriend and planned to move in with him...
Well, we'll see what happens.
So, tonight I'm on my own so I picked up a nice peace of salmon, some shrimps and some wine and I'm enjoying my meal in front of the TV.
This week has been very nice. I've worked a lot and spent a lot of time with Mr S. He prefers my apartment to his (so do I ;)) so we spent most of the time here.
The advantages of dating a guy who works with internet security is that he got one of his consultants to fix my wireless internet. So now it's up and running and he did something to my computer so it's much faster than it used to be :)
Tomorrow sis is having her very delayed birthdayparty. I already gave her a gift so for tomorrow I'm going to make her a cd with some party music.
Mr S is coming with me to her party and on Sunday it's the big Meet the Parents-day. My parents can be quite odd sometime so I hope they'll at least try to act somewhat normal... They did apologize for their strange behavior last weekend.
Now I'm going to enjoy some more wine, some candy and the movie Casino.
Goodness, I miss Mr S....
Take care
Song of the day: Hips don't lie - Shakira feat Wyclef
Well, we'll see what happens.
So, tonight I'm on my own so I picked up a nice peace of salmon, some shrimps and some wine and I'm enjoying my meal in front of the TV.
This week has been very nice. I've worked a lot and spent a lot of time with Mr S. He prefers my apartment to his (so do I ;)) so we spent most of the time here.
The advantages of dating a guy who works with internet security is that he got one of his consultants to fix my wireless internet. So now it's up and running and he did something to my computer so it's much faster than it used to be :)
Tomorrow sis is having her very delayed birthdayparty. I already gave her a gift so for tomorrow I'm going to make her a cd with some party music.
Mr S is coming with me to her party and on Sunday it's the big Meet the Parents-day. My parents can be quite odd sometime so I hope they'll at least try to act somewhat normal... They did apologize for their strange behavior last weekend.
Now I'm going to enjoy some more wine, some candy and the movie Casino.
Goodness, I miss Mr S....
Take care
Song of the day: Hips don't lie - Shakira feat Wyclef
Monday, May 29, 2006
Seriously
I am in a committed relationship and I don't know how it happened. I guess when it's right it's right.
Friday sis and I went to buy the sheets for G&V. Then we went back to our parents place for dinner. Sis looked like she was up o something all night and as we were leaving it turns out that she had a date that night. I offered to join her just to make sure that the guy was not a psycho (that's at least my official reason - I'm curious) but she said no. I called Mr S and we met up and went to Vinbaren for some wine and cheese. I like the fact that he is as into wine as I am. We had a really nice time until a couple came and sat down at the table next to us.
Sometimes I get a bad feeling about a person and the guy really gave me the creeps...
Saturday my parents were supposed to come over with the printer they gave me. I thought this could be a good time for them to met with Mr S, briefly and casually. My mum calls and I tell her that Mr S was at my place. She sounds very uncomfortable and it turns out that she sends dad in and he acts like a total idiot. I got angry and upset both for my sake and for Mr S.
Anyway, I tried not to let it get to me, even if it did.
Mr S and I spent Saturday together. We decided to go to the countryside. We went to Gripsholms castle and Mariefred, a small (very small) town right next to the castle. We had coffee and sandwiches in a place that didn't accept credit cards...
As we came home we rented Wedding Crashers (1,5/5) and The Weather Man (4/5).
And I fell asleep.
Sunday I met up with my friends for brunch and then off the G&V-reception. Hannah called and couldn't find the way to the hotel where we met. To my misfortune I answered the phone and had to take her abuse. Like it's obviously someone else's fault that she can't find her way around town... Might be nice if she could grow up and take some responsibility. I do understand that her life is about to change in a major way as she is finally done with her thesis this fall. But still... nice behavior is not to much to ask for.... or is it.
As I come to think of it... she wants to go abroad, probably the US, and do an MBA. Almost all of my friends have studied abroad, and so have I, and she is like the last one to go. I do wonder if she is nervous about going since she might not be as good a scholar as she wants to be...
And her behavior towards Mr S is still weird...
Gotto get going now, I have a meeting in town soon...
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Summer is Here - Eric Gadd
Friday sis and I went to buy the sheets for G&V. Then we went back to our parents place for dinner. Sis looked like she was up o something all night and as we were leaving it turns out that she had a date that night. I offered to join her just to make sure that the guy was not a psycho (that's at least my official reason - I'm curious) but she said no. I called Mr S and we met up and went to Vinbaren for some wine and cheese. I like the fact that he is as into wine as I am. We had a really nice time until a couple came and sat down at the table next to us.
Sometimes I get a bad feeling about a person and the guy really gave me the creeps...
Saturday my parents were supposed to come over with the printer they gave me. I thought this could be a good time for them to met with Mr S, briefly and casually. My mum calls and I tell her that Mr S was at my place. She sounds very uncomfortable and it turns out that she sends dad in and he acts like a total idiot. I got angry and upset both for my sake and for Mr S.
Anyway, I tried not to let it get to me, even if it did.
Mr S and I spent Saturday together. We decided to go to the countryside. We went to Gripsholms castle and Mariefred, a small (very small) town right next to the castle. We had coffee and sandwiches in a place that didn't accept credit cards...
As we came home we rented Wedding Crashers (1,5/5) and The Weather Man (4/5).
And I fell asleep.
Sunday I met up with my friends for brunch and then off the G&V-reception. Hannah called and couldn't find the way to the hotel where we met. To my misfortune I answered the phone and had to take her abuse. Like it's obviously someone else's fault that she can't find her way around town... Might be nice if she could grow up and take some responsibility. I do understand that her life is about to change in a major way as she is finally done with her thesis this fall. But still... nice behavior is not to much to ask for.... or is it.
As I come to think of it... she wants to go abroad, probably the US, and do an MBA. Almost all of my friends have studied abroad, and so have I, and she is like the last one to go. I do wonder if she is nervous about going since she might not be as good a scholar as she wants to be...
And her behavior towards Mr S is still weird...
Gotto get going now, I have a meeting in town soon...
Take care
Love/E
Song of the day: Summer is Here - Eric Gadd
Friday, May 26, 2006
Happy Birthday to me :)
I'm 33 now wishing I was 27... My next "big" birthday is f***ing 40.
Have had the nicest couple of days, very much including Mr S. I worked until quite late on my actual birthday. Mr S was invited to the opening of a new posh club downtown and he asked if I wanted to join him. We went and it was... ok. The place is really cool, in a sort of designed cool way but the party was kind of dull. No dancefloor, nothing really happening just the same people you see around town hanging out and having drinks. I guess I should give it a couple of visits before I decide.
For my birthday Mr S gave me a bottle of champagne I hadn't tried before, 3 red roses and a 50 euro gift certificate at NK. God, I nearly started crying. As I'm writing this I'm staring at the fab roses.
Yesterday I gathered some of my friends for dinner and drinks at Pontus by the Sea. We had a really nice time, in spite of the fact that Hannah (true to her judgmental self) started going off on her thoughts on healthcare and money. I believe she actually looked Mr S in the eyes 3 times during the entire evening... and when she called to tell me that she was on her way her comment to his presence was "that figures". It's hard to believe that this is the same person who goes on and on about people having no class and being trashy.
At least the rest of my friends seemed to like him. I know he is nervous about my friends not liking him. He has most of his friends in the south of Sweden and he wants us to go down there for a weekend so I can met with them. That could be fun and I would also get to met lovely Sus who lives in Malmoe.
Today I'm having the compulsory birthday dinner with my parents. My dad called me the other day and told me what he is getting me: a wireless network :)
He seems to be doing well and he told me that he has lost some weight. If it's due to the cancer or just vanity I don't know.
Today sis and myself are meeting to pick up the weddingpresent for G&V. We are getting them fierce sheets.
Got the final booking confirmation for the boat for the summer :) It's just one month to go and then I'll be sipping Sancerre wine on the Loire river. Am so looking forward to that.
Mr S asked if he could join us in Paris but I'm not sure. I think this time I'm going to do Paris with my friends and he and I could go later. We have plenty of time since I do believe that this is my man.
Am now slowly staving so breakfast is a must
Take care/E
Song of the day: What you like - Darren Hayes
Have had the nicest couple of days, very much including Mr S. I worked until quite late on my actual birthday. Mr S was invited to the opening of a new posh club downtown and he asked if I wanted to join him. We went and it was... ok. The place is really cool, in a sort of designed cool way but the party was kind of dull. No dancefloor, nothing really happening just the same people you see around town hanging out and having drinks. I guess I should give it a couple of visits before I decide.
For my birthday Mr S gave me a bottle of champagne I hadn't tried before, 3 red roses and a 50 euro gift certificate at NK. God, I nearly started crying. As I'm writing this I'm staring at the fab roses.
Yesterday I gathered some of my friends for dinner and drinks at Pontus by the Sea. We had a really nice time, in spite of the fact that Hannah (true to her judgmental self) started going off on her thoughts on healthcare and money. I believe she actually looked Mr S in the eyes 3 times during the entire evening... and when she called to tell me that she was on her way her comment to his presence was "that figures". It's hard to believe that this is the same person who goes on and on about people having no class and being trashy.
At least the rest of my friends seemed to like him. I know he is nervous about my friends not liking him. He has most of his friends in the south of Sweden and he wants us to go down there for a weekend so I can met with them. That could be fun and I would also get to met lovely Sus who lives in Malmoe.
Today I'm having the compulsory birthday dinner with my parents. My dad called me the other day and told me what he is getting me: a wireless network :)
He seems to be doing well and he told me that he has lost some weight. If it's due to the cancer or just vanity I don't know.
Today sis and myself are meeting to pick up the weddingpresent for G&V. We are getting them fierce sheets.
Got the final booking confirmation for the boat for the summer :) It's just one month to go and then I'll be sipping Sancerre wine on the Loire river. Am so looking forward to that.
Mr S asked if he could join us in Paris but I'm not sure. I think this time I'm going to do Paris with my friends and he and I could go later. We have plenty of time since I do believe that this is my man.
Am now slowly staving so breakfast is a must
Take care/E
Song of the day: What you like - Darren Hayes
Monday, May 22, 2006
The Monsters strike back
I'll be damned! Lordi won the ESC!!
Was over at A-K's place for our annual ESC-evening. Plenty of laughs, wine and fun. We also did the usual betting thing. I thought that Russia would wine and Finland would come in 3rd, but how wrong was I??!! I thinks it was great and kept playing "Hard Rock Hallelujah" in my Ipod all day yesterday :)
Last week was The Week from Hell. Was working double almost everyday and was so tired on Friday I nearly started crying when I dropped a wineglass on the floor at Huvudsta. This week seems so much better already. Having my hair weaved tomorrow and I'm only working Wednesday and Thursday :) AND on Wednesday it's my birthday. I'll be 33 but I can't decide if that is a good age or not... One might think that at 33 I would have a plan, or at least some idea of what I'm gonna do with my life but one is so terribly wrong. All I really want to do is buy shoes, drink cocktails and laugh...
The weekend was great! Friday Mr S came back from Malmoe and he came over with some take out sushi and wine. We had a really nice time and....yes he told me that he is in love with me :)
Saturday I needed to pick up a dress for the G&V- pre-wedding event next weekend. Mr S has a car, a really cool 2-seater, so he gave me a ride to one of the big malls a bit outside of town and I finally found a dress. One thing less to be all stressed out about. Then we picked up thaifood and went home so I could change clothes.
Stopped by Hannah's on my way to A-K for a quick glass of wine. I got the feeling that she wanted to apologize for being a total bitch last weekend but she eventually didn't. What she did say, and that seriously bothers me is that she thinks Mr S is "slimy". Seriously, grow up girl!
Sunday we, that is Mr S and me not Hannah and me, had breakfast in bed and then we went to the movies with Henri. "The DaVinci code". I can't really decide if I liked it or not. The actual film is very...nice. The photo is great, good actors, the storyline is ok but there is something missing....I'd give it 2,5/5 because it really never gets exciting.
Then we went over to sis' place for some dinner and the hockeygame. And I'm proud to say that Sweden won again. World champions and Olympic champions in the same year - how cool isn't that?!?! So now he has met my sister and Henri too and I think it went well. Must however call sis and check what she thought of him.
Almost all the arrangements for our summer holiday are final now. The boat has been paid for, what is missing is hotels in Paris and traintickets. Am so looking forward to going to Paris again :)
Spoke to my dad on Saturday. He was out buying new stuff for his computer so I suppose he is doing quite well. He is having surgery this fall and seems to be in good spirit so am I.
Take care
Song of the day: In The Middle of It All - Irma Thomas
Was over at A-K's place for our annual ESC-evening. Plenty of laughs, wine and fun. We also did the usual betting thing. I thought that Russia would wine and Finland would come in 3rd, but how wrong was I??!! I thinks it was great and kept playing "Hard Rock Hallelujah" in my Ipod all day yesterday :)
Last week was The Week from Hell. Was working double almost everyday and was so tired on Friday I nearly started crying when I dropped a wineglass on the floor at Huvudsta. This week seems so much better already. Having my hair weaved tomorrow and I'm only working Wednesday and Thursday :) AND on Wednesday it's my birthday. I'll be 33 but I can't decide if that is a good age or not... One might think that at 33 I would have a plan, or at least some idea of what I'm gonna do with my life but one is so terribly wrong. All I really want to do is buy shoes, drink cocktails and laugh...
The weekend was great! Friday Mr S came back from Malmoe and he came over with some take out sushi and wine. We had a really nice time and....yes he told me that he is in love with me :)
Saturday I needed to pick up a dress for the G&V- pre-wedding event next weekend. Mr S has a car, a really cool 2-seater, so he gave me a ride to one of the big malls a bit outside of town and I finally found a dress. One thing less to be all stressed out about. Then we picked up thaifood and went home so I could change clothes.
Stopped by Hannah's on my way to A-K for a quick glass of wine. I got the feeling that she wanted to apologize for being a total bitch last weekend but she eventually didn't. What she did say, and that seriously bothers me is that she thinks Mr S is "slimy". Seriously, grow up girl!
Sunday we, that is Mr S and me not Hannah and me, had breakfast in bed and then we went to the movies with Henri. "The DaVinci code". I can't really decide if I liked it or not. The actual film is very...nice. The photo is great, good actors, the storyline is ok but there is something missing....I'd give it 2,5/5 because it really never gets exciting.
Then we went over to sis' place for some dinner and the hockeygame. And I'm proud to say that Sweden won again. World champions and Olympic champions in the same year - how cool isn't that?!?! So now he has met my sister and Henri too and I think it went well. Must however call sis and check what she thought of him.
Almost all the arrangements for our summer holiday are final now. The boat has been paid for, what is missing is hotels in Paris and traintickets. Am so looking forward to going to Paris again :)
Spoke to my dad on Saturday. He was out buying new stuff for his computer so I suppose he is doing quite well. He is having surgery this fall and seems to be in good spirit so am I.
Take care
Song of the day: In The Middle of It All - Irma Thomas
Sunday, May 14, 2006
"I've never fallen in love...
only stepped in it a few times" That is my favorite quote from my favorite movie "Peter's Friends" (if you haven't seen it, it's a must!!)
Anyway, I supposed you could say that I am close to stepping into it right now :) Am seeing the very passionate Mr S at them moment. We met for the first time some time ago, while I was still seeing Dr C, at a network-lunch. A couple of days later we had lunch. Then all the stuff with Dr C started and ended so we didn't really met at all.
Last Monday we met for icecream before sis and me treated dad to dinner.
Monday we had dinner at RAW, probably the best sushi I've had in a long time. Afterwards we went to another place for cheese and dessert. Then back to his place ;)
We have spent every night together since Thursday and it's really great. With him I immediately know what is going on and he actually tells me how he feels.
Friday I had drinks with Hannah and Emilia and Mr S joined us a bit later. Then we strolled around town to find something to eat. We decided to try a place called The Dancing Dingo - looking back the name should have been a warning... Hannah and I had kangaroomeat - let's just say it wasn't great. We were treated to dessert that wasn't great either. All in all it was probably the worst meal I've had in a long time.... Or no I should give them credit for having really good wine and bread....
Saturday we met with Hannah for some shopping. I need a dress for a pre-wedding party I'm going to in two weeks. Didn't find a dress but picked up a pair of new cool sneakers :)
In the evening we rented a movie "The Aviator" with Leo DiCaprio, surprisingly good.
Next week could turn out to full blown chaos. I have two jobs now plus some things to do for my own company... Well, I can sleep when I'm old and wrinkled.
Better get back to my laundry!
Take care/E
Song of the day: We could be heroes - BWO
Anyway, I supposed you could say that I am close to stepping into it right now :) Am seeing the very passionate Mr S at them moment. We met for the first time some time ago, while I was still seeing Dr C, at a network-lunch. A couple of days later we had lunch. Then all the stuff with Dr C started and ended so we didn't really met at all.
Last Monday we met for icecream before sis and me treated dad to dinner.
Monday we had dinner at RAW, probably the best sushi I've had in a long time. Afterwards we went to another place for cheese and dessert. Then back to his place ;)
We have spent every night together since Thursday and it's really great. With him I immediately know what is going on and he actually tells me how he feels.
Friday I had drinks with Hannah and Emilia and Mr S joined us a bit later. Then we strolled around town to find something to eat. We decided to try a place called The Dancing Dingo - looking back the name should have been a warning... Hannah and I had kangaroomeat - let's just say it wasn't great. We were treated to dessert that wasn't great either. All in all it was probably the worst meal I've had in a long time.... Or no I should give them credit for having really good wine and bread....
Saturday we met with Hannah for some shopping. I need a dress for a pre-wedding party I'm going to in two weeks. Didn't find a dress but picked up a pair of new cool sneakers :)
In the evening we rented a movie "The Aviator" with Leo DiCaprio, surprisingly good.
Next week could turn out to full blown chaos. I have two jobs now plus some things to do for my own company... Well, I can sleep when I'm old and wrinkled.
Better get back to my laundry!
Take care/E
Song of the day: We could be heroes - BWO
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Music, music
so the Eurovision Song Contest is getting closer by the minute. I love it and I hate it. Love it because it is the one time when I can binge eat tons of candy, bounce up and down on the couch yelling at the tv "you suck"...or wait I actually did that during the icehockey championships to. Anyway, Finland is causing a huge deal this year by sending Lordi and I LOVE IT!!! They look like the UrukHai from the Lord of the Rings but the song kicks some serious booty :)
Today it's nice and sunny so I suppose I should leave the couch. Tonight I'm having dinner with sis and dad. My mother is in France celebrating a friends 70th birthday. I wish my friends would whisk me away to Nice for my birthday. Hey guys, you have 2 weeks to buy the tickets ;)
Dad, being the strong silent type, doesn't really want tot talk about his illness. It's kind of hard to bring it up when he so obviously does not want to. Well, we'll see what happens.
Last week I spent stressing about Dr C's party. It went very well apart I think. Hannah and me went over there right after the winetastsing at Uffes. Since I had spent Friday fixing most of the food all we had to do was setting things up.
We stayed long enough to hear some guy, Dr C has the strangest friends I must say, telling a story about how he was I New York and I quote "a big fat f***ing n****r" was driving his cab. That was my que to exit! Seriously, anyone using the N-word is just not ever ok. They deserve nothing but contempt and public flogging!
Hannah and me left the party and went to AG for some wine.
Now I just got a call from Mr S and we are meeting for coffee.
Thursday I was supposed to go on a date with Marty, a guy I met on the dating site (yes, I'm back there again) but he had to go to London on business. He promised he will make it up to me next week with a large amount of champagne. And I intend to hold him to his word :)
Now, I strongly suspect my girl Gonzo is in love and that is lovely :)
All in all I have to say this week has been fun and I have a good feeling about the rest of 2006. We are almost half way and like the song goes "things can only get better"
And, one more thing before I go: I have friends like Sam and I love them dearly. Thanks!
Song of the day: I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Today it's nice and sunny so I suppose I should leave the couch. Tonight I'm having dinner with sis and dad. My mother is in France celebrating a friends 70th birthday. I wish my friends would whisk me away to Nice for my birthday. Hey guys, you have 2 weeks to buy the tickets ;)
Dad, being the strong silent type, doesn't really want tot talk about his illness. It's kind of hard to bring it up when he so obviously does not want to. Well, we'll see what happens.
Last week I spent stressing about Dr C's party. It went very well apart I think. Hannah and me went over there right after the winetastsing at Uffes. Since I had spent Friday fixing most of the food all we had to do was setting things up.
We stayed long enough to hear some guy, Dr C has the strangest friends I must say, telling a story about how he was I New York and I quote "a big fat f***ing n****r" was driving his cab. That was my que to exit! Seriously, anyone using the N-word is just not ever ok. They deserve nothing but contempt and public flogging!
Hannah and me left the party and went to AG for some wine.
Now I just got a call from Mr S and we are meeting for coffee.
Thursday I was supposed to go on a date with Marty, a guy I met on the dating site (yes, I'm back there again) but he had to go to London on business. He promised he will make it up to me next week with a large amount of champagne. And I intend to hold him to his word :)
Now, I strongly suspect my girl Gonzo is in love and that is lovely :)
All in all I have to say this week has been fun and I have a good feeling about the rest of 2006. We are almost half way and like the song goes "things can only get better"
And, one more thing before I go: I have friends like Sam and I love them dearly. Thanks!
Song of the day: I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Sunday, April 30, 2006
A friend like Sam
I suppose that is what we all need...
I watched Lord of the Ring III.... again today and Sam, as always, impressed me.
Isn't that what we all need? A friend who doesn't give up on you and when you are to tired to fight they will fight for you, and when you are to tired to walk they will carry you and when you are to tired to try they will try for you.
That is the kind of friend that I need right now.
My dad is ill, he has cancer and will be having a surgery next week. On the upside is that they caught it early so the surgery don't be that invasive.
He called me this morning and broke the news to me. He also said that if he would die, God forbid, he would count on me to keep the family together... I hope I'll find the strength to do that. My dad has always been the stable and never changing part of my life. He has always said to me that everything is going to be fine and he has always believed in me. We don't always have to talk, with my dad silence is ok.
All this makes Dr C and his party seem kind of small. I'll do the party since I have promised him but that's it. Nothing more I have bigger things to focus on right now. I haven't told him about my dad since I really don't think it is any of his business nor is it his problem. What I need is someone who says that everything is going to be fine and a shoulder to cry on...
Take care
/E
I watched Lord of the Ring III.... again today and Sam, as always, impressed me.
Isn't that what we all need? A friend who doesn't give up on you and when you are to tired to fight they will fight for you, and when you are to tired to walk they will carry you and when you are to tired to try they will try for you.
That is the kind of friend that I need right now.
My dad is ill, he has cancer and will be having a surgery next week. On the upside is that they caught it early so the surgery don't be that invasive.
He called me this morning and broke the news to me. He also said that if he would die, God forbid, he would count on me to keep the family together... I hope I'll find the strength to do that. My dad has always been the stable and never changing part of my life. He has always said to me that everything is going to be fine and he has always believed in me. We don't always have to talk, with my dad silence is ok.
All this makes Dr C and his party seem kind of small. I'll do the party since I have promised him but that's it. Nothing more I have bigger things to focus on right now. I haven't told him about my dad since I really don't think it is any of his business nor is it his problem. What I need is someone who says that everything is going to be fine and a shoulder to cry on...
Take care
/E
Remember the bad times...
Dr C called me this morning. He not only wanted to invite me to his housewarming - he also wants me to arrange it. Fix the food, the music, buy the booze and basically the works... He woke me up so I was caught at a weak moment so I said yes. We decided to meet this afternoon to plan it.
I went over to his place, haven't been there in a while now. As we sit down with a cup of coffee he breaks the news. He is seeing someone new and she is probably coming to the party that I am arranging. What can I say?!?! What was I supposed to say?!?!
It didn't feel like it was the right time to say "I think I made a mistake, I want you back in my life" so I smiled and asked if she knew that I "the ex-girlfriend" was going to be at his housewarming. He said it was cool so I believed him.
Right now I'm spending most of my time trying to remember the bad times and the bad things about him...Like no public displays of affection, no kisses, actually no affection at all unless in bed...
Damn, I miss him but I'll be fine. I know I will because I have to.
Now I need to look ever better at the party. I need to look my best and be a cool, calm and collected party girl.
Oh well, I'll wear my new fierce shoes and a cool dress and I'll be all that :)
I just wish I had more guts so I could tell him what I waned even if it's way too late.
Sweet dreams
Song of the day: Remember the time - Michael Jackson
I went over to his place, haven't been there in a while now. As we sit down with a cup of coffee he breaks the news. He is seeing someone new and she is probably coming to the party that I am arranging. What can I say?!?! What was I supposed to say?!?!
It didn't feel like it was the right time to say "I think I made a mistake, I want you back in my life" so I smiled and asked if she knew that I "the ex-girlfriend" was going to be at his housewarming. He said it was cool so I believed him.
Right now I'm spending most of my time trying to remember the bad times and the bad things about him...Like no public displays of affection, no kisses, actually no affection at all unless in bed...
Damn, I miss him but I'll be fine. I know I will because I have to.
Now I need to look ever better at the party. I need to look my best and be a cool, calm and collected party girl.
Oh well, I'll wear my new fierce shoes and a cool dress and I'll be all that :)
I just wish I had more guts so I could tell him what I waned even if it's way too late.
Sweet dreams
Song of the day: Remember the time - Michael Jackson
Thursday, April 27, 2006
The Call
Had a nice time yesterday drinking champagne with some friends. We had Billecart Salmon cuvee Elisabeth Salmon 1996 (rose) and Aubry Le Nombre D'Or 1998. The rose is mabsoluteufavoritete champagne, it's perfect for the summer.
Dr C called me today and invited me to his housewarming-party next Saturday. That was nice of him of course. I suggested that we would have lunch sometime next week so it seems like we are meeting on next Friday.
If I go the party I will mosdefinitelyly bring back up -> Hannah.
On the upside: I have have a job. I'll be working at a museum twice a week all through May. They have a lot of different events that I'll be in charge of - could be fun. Am also arranging a "nice event" for 22 women between 24 and 64. I don't have any more information than that and the fact that they don't want to walk much and nothing physical... I have absolutely no idea what to arrange for them.
Right now I'm dying for some microwave popcorn :)
Take care
Song of the day: Made It Back - Beverly Knight
Dr C called me today and invited me to his housewarming-party next Saturday. That was nice of him of course. I suggested that we would have lunch sometime next week so it seems like we are meeting on next Friday.
If I go the party I will mosdefinitelyly bring back up -> Hannah.
On the upside: I have have a job. I'll be working at a museum twice a week all through May. They have a lot of different events that I'll be in charge of - could be fun. Am also arranging a "nice event" for 22 women between 24 and 64. I don't have any more information than that and the fact that they don't want to walk much and nothing physical... I have absolutely no idea what to arrange for them.
Right now I'm dying for some microwave popcorn :)
Take care
Song of the day: Made It Back - Beverly Knight
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Mistakes we make
I think I made a mistake. I want Dr C back... or maybe it's just break up feelings that are coming back to haunt me.
As I see it I have two options:
- I don't tell him, we have no more contact and I'll regret it for a while but I'll get over it
- I humiliate myself by showing emotions and tell him and feel proud of what I did but risk total misery or complete happiness.
Hm, something to ponder upon....
Song of the day: Wish U where here - Jamie Foxx
As I see it I have two options:
- I don't tell him, we have no more contact and I'll regret it for a while but I'll get over it
- I humiliate myself by showing emotions and tell him and feel proud of what I did but risk total misery or complete happiness.
Hm, something to ponder upon....
Song of the day: Wish U where here - Jamie Foxx
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Mission Impossible
Had a nice weekend!
Spoke to Dr C on Friday. He seems kind of determined to help me find a job, which is nice but... I really don't know what to think.
I found a job that interested me at Handelshogskola where he did his MBA. SO I asked him for some background information about the school. He called med back after having done some serious research with a bunch of names of people I should talk to.
On Friday he called me back again after having spoken to some more people...
It's not that I don't appreciate his help - I really do but I feel a bit odd about all the effort he is putting into this. Hannah thinks I should keep "a door open" for him because she is convinced that he is doing all this to impress me enough to take him back. I do want him in my life but may be not as a boyfriend more like a friend.
After all he is a genuinely kind person and I don't think he would do anything to hurt me.
We are, however, totally different and have very different interests.
Gave in to my lower instincts on Friday and met my bootycall J ;) We had fun but some of the magic is gone now... Spent Friday night at home, mad a nice meal for myself and had some wine. Saturday fierce gal-pal Gonzo and me had brunch at Clarion hotel. A very nice brunch and we got to do some catching up. Afterwards we took a stroll around town in the sun and I found a great pair of shoes that I bought. Spring is really in the air now and it's so nice.
Saturday night was Maria's party. I got home in time to take a quick shower and change clothes. I wore my new shoes, they are slightly too big but I'll try to find some soles to put in them. The party was fun. They started out with a music quiz - an idea I intend to steal for our vacation - and then we had dinner. The food was ok, not more and not less. I was seated next to a guy I haven't met before but he was ok. I stayed until the end, as usual and then we went onto a pub but I didn't stay that long. Got home at around 2.30 and went to bed.
Today I went over to sis' place for dinner and some wine. We had a great time.
Tomorrow I'm having lunch with Ingrid EM. She is giving me an coffemaker :)
God, I'm so tired today!
Take care
Song of the day: Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Spoke to Dr C on Friday. He seems kind of determined to help me find a job, which is nice but... I really don't know what to think.
I found a job that interested me at Handelshogskola where he did his MBA. SO I asked him for some background information about the school. He called med back after having done some serious research with a bunch of names of people I should talk to.
On Friday he called me back again after having spoken to some more people...
It's not that I don't appreciate his help - I really do but I feel a bit odd about all the effort he is putting into this. Hannah thinks I should keep "a door open" for him because she is convinced that he is doing all this to impress me enough to take him back. I do want him in my life but may be not as a boyfriend more like a friend.
After all he is a genuinely kind person and I don't think he would do anything to hurt me.
We are, however, totally different and have very different interests.
Gave in to my lower instincts on Friday and met my bootycall J ;) We had fun but some of the magic is gone now... Spent Friday night at home, mad a nice meal for myself and had some wine. Saturday fierce gal-pal Gonzo and me had brunch at Clarion hotel. A very nice brunch and we got to do some catching up. Afterwards we took a stroll around town in the sun and I found a great pair of shoes that I bought. Spring is really in the air now and it's so nice.
Saturday night was Maria's party. I got home in time to take a quick shower and change clothes. I wore my new shoes, they are slightly too big but I'll try to find some soles to put in them. The party was fun. They started out with a music quiz - an idea I intend to steal for our vacation - and then we had dinner. The food was ok, not more and not less. I was seated next to a guy I haven't met before but he was ok. I stayed until the end, as usual and then we went onto a pub but I didn't stay that long. Got home at around 2.30 and went to bed.
Today I went over to sis' place for dinner and some wine. We had a great time.
Tomorrow I'm having lunch with Ingrid EM. She is giving me an coffemaker :)
God, I'm so tired today!
Take care
Song of the day: Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
After Easter
Survived Easter with a little help from my friends :)
Thursday was great, had the girls over for dinner and a lot of laughs and wine. Friday wasn't my best day...spent it doing laundry and puking ;) Finally managed to drag my sorry self to the pizzaplace and the videostore (Ali and Ocean's 12).
Saturday was better. Went over to dad to get some help doing my taxreturns. Since I sold my old apartment last year it's oh so complicated this year... Need to dig up some old papers from the sale to get the numbers right. If I don't I risk having to pay taxes for the profit I made on my apartment and I really don't want to do that. Spent Saturday night with Hannah drinking champagne at Gondolen with a spectacular view over town. Stockholm is really beautiful, sometimes I forget that.
Would have been home at a decent hour, we left at 1 but no. Some idiots decided the subway was a great place to settle some differences so eventually the police was called in. Maybe it's a sign that I'm getting older but I keep wondering what these kids are doing out?
Sunday was the Big Family GetTogether. My cousins and their kids came over to my parents place since they have the biggest house. On the upside I only got the usual "aren't you going to have kids soon"-question once this time. My answer :" Oh no, I just broke up with my boyfriend" shut them up a bit. All in all there were 4 kids between 1,5 and 7 years of age there and all I could think of was when can I leave and go and have a drink...
Sunday night sis, her boyfriend and me went to the movies (Walk the Line 4,5/5). I think the boyfriend is kind of boring. So not the guy I'd see my sister with but what do I know...
He was nice enough to invite me to his birthday party in 2 weeks. This means I need to get him a present...
Today I made the final reservations for our summer holiday. We will spend one week on a river boat on the Canal Lateral de la Loire and then a few days in Paris :)
To drive the riverboat one does not need any experience, I mean how hard can it be. (Might be famous last words from my big mouth ;))
Once in Paris I'm going to Hediard and Fauchon and also Lavinia. The rest of the time I'll just stroll the streets and soak in the ambiance. I miss Paris!
Spring has arrived in Stockholm and with spring comes new spring shoes... I'm going into town tomorrow to find some.
Have spoken to Dr C twice since the big break up. He called again yesterday while I was training and just left a message. He was in my neighborhood and needed to find a restaurant.
I need to call him for some tips on a job that I'm applying for.
I don't really know which approach is the best: Break up and no contact what soever or break up and keeping in touch on a friendly bases?
Well, let's see what happens...
Take care!
Song of the day: Naughty Girl - Holly Valens
Thursday was great, had the girls over for dinner and a lot of laughs and wine. Friday wasn't my best day...spent it doing laundry and puking ;) Finally managed to drag my sorry self to the pizzaplace and the videostore (Ali and Ocean's 12).
Saturday was better. Went over to dad to get some help doing my taxreturns. Since I sold my old apartment last year it's oh so complicated this year... Need to dig up some old papers from the sale to get the numbers right. If I don't I risk having to pay taxes for the profit I made on my apartment and I really don't want to do that. Spent Saturday night with Hannah drinking champagne at Gondolen with a spectacular view over town. Stockholm is really beautiful, sometimes I forget that.
Would have been home at a decent hour, we left at 1 but no. Some idiots decided the subway was a great place to settle some differences so eventually the police was called in. Maybe it's a sign that I'm getting older but I keep wondering what these kids are doing out?
Sunday was the Big Family GetTogether. My cousins and their kids came over to my parents place since they have the biggest house. On the upside I only got the usual "aren't you going to have kids soon"-question once this time. My answer :" Oh no, I just broke up with my boyfriend" shut them up a bit. All in all there were 4 kids between 1,5 and 7 years of age there and all I could think of was when can I leave and go and have a drink...
Sunday night sis, her boyfriend and me went to the movies (Walk the Line 4,5/5). I think the boyfriend is kind of boring. So not the guy I'd see my sister with but what do I know...
He was nice enough to invite me to his birthday party in 2 weeks. This means I need to get him a present...
Today I made the final reservations for our summer holiday. We will spend one week on a river boat on the Canal Lateral de la Loire and then a few days in Paris :)
To drive the riverboat one does not need any experience, I mean how hard can it be. (Might be famous last words from my big mouth ;))
Once in Paris I'm going to Hediard and Fauchon and also Lavinia. The rest of the time I'll just stroll the streets and soak in the ambiance. I miss Paris!
Spring has arrived in Stockholm and with spring comes new spring shoes... I'm going into town tomorrow to find some.
Have spoken to Dr C twice since the big break up. He called again yesterday while I was training and just left a message. He was in my neighborhood and needed to find a restaurant.
I need to call him for some tips on a job that I'm applying for.
I don't really know which approach is the best: Break up and no contact what soever or break up and keeping in touch on a friendly bases?
Well, let's see what happens...
Take care!
Song of the day: Naughty Girl - Holly Valens
Friday, April 14, 2006
Red red wine
This has not been my best day. Had the girls over for dinner yesterday and the four of us managed to down 6 bottles of wine. But we had a nice dinner with plenty of laughs and some dancing too :)
Today I have been on the couch all day wondering why it seemed like a good idea to have a dry martini at 2.30 in the morning...
Now I'm dying for a pizza, a good movie and plenty of water...
The lunch with Dr C went surprisingly well. He was extremely charming and cute like he can be and we had a good time. He has started to get some furniture in his apartment, sounds like it will be very nice once he is done. I promised to check out some place where he can get some second hand furniture.
Sunday I'm meeting the rest of my family. My mum is hosting a big familylunch at their place. My cousins, the boring crowd, will be there. Can't say I'm looking forward to it but afterwards me and sis and some friends are going to go dancing at a gayclub. It is usually so much fun there so that part of Sunday I'm looking forward to.
Happy Easter everyone
Song of the day: Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Today I have been on the couch all day wondering why it seemed like a good idea to have a dry martini at 2.30 in the morning...
Now I'm dying for a pizza, a good movie and plenty of water...
The lunch with Dr C went surprisingly well. He was extremely charming and cute like he can be and we had a good time. He has started to get some furniture in his apartment, sounds like it will be very nice once he is done. I promised to check out some place where he can get some second hand furniture.
Sunday I'm meeting the rest of my family. My mum is hosting a big familylunch at their place. My cousins, the boring crowd, will be there. Can't say I'm looking forward to it but afterwards me and sis and some friends are going to go dancing at a gayclub. It is usually so much fun there so that part of Sunday I'm looking forward to.
Happy Easter everyone
Song of the day: Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Closure
Just talked to Dr C on the phone. We are meeting for lunch tomorrow and it's safe to say that I'm NOT looking forward to it... I thought that I would need some sort of closure and to say good bye properly therefore I insisted that I needed my stuff back from his place. I just left a make up remover and a facecream that I don't really need. But now we are meeting for lunch.
I feel mostly relieved now. No more questions and constant wondering...
Actually talking to him was nice so I had, for a split second, some second thought but then I tried to tell him what I'm up to and he is totally uninterested, just like he was before so no second thoughts :)
I found a fab job that I applied for today at a brand new hotel that is opening soon. Apparently is will be a so called boutique hotel. Sounds very nice. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Am actually back at the dating site again, mostly for fun this time around and a 23-year old asked me out. I mean he is almost 10 years younger than me...a bit too young actually.
Uber cool blogger buddy Steph wrote the funniest thing about her boss actually going down on a stripper at a hen-night. Seriously, that is just so nasty!!
Thursday I having some friends over forEasterr dinner. Will be so nice!
I reallyreallyy have the best friends anyone could wish for and even if I don't always say it I appreciate them every day.
And HUGE thanks to all my blogger buddies for support and kind words!!
Take care!
Song of the day: Clean Depeche Mode
I feel mostly relieved now. No more questions and constant wondering...
Actually talking to him was nice so I had, for a split second, some second thought but then I tried to tell him what I'm up to and he is totally uninterested, just like he was before so no second thoughts :)
I found a fab job that I applied for today at a brand new hotel that is opening soon. Apparently is will be a so called boutique hotel. Sounds very nice. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Am actually back at the dating site again, mostly for fun this time around and a 23-year old asked me out. I mean he is almost 10 years younger than me...a bit too young actually.
Uber cool blogger buddy Steph wrote the funniest thing about her boss actually going down on a stripper at a hen-night. Seriously, that is just so nasty!!
Thursday I having some friends over forEasterr dinner. Will be so nice!
I reallyreallyy have the best friends anyone could wish for and even if I don't always say it I appreciate them every day.
And HUGE thanks to all my blogger buddies for support and kind words!!
Take care!
Song of the day: Clean Depeche Mode
Monday, April 10, 2006
Moved on
I moved on from Dr C very quickly... maybe to quickly. I feel fine actually but I keep thinking that all this will catch up with me and I'll breakdown. But somehow I don't think so. Now there is no more drama, no constant wondering about what is going on...
Like girlfriend T said "Now there is nothing to worry about" And I realized that I have been worried for the last 3 months. Not a really great way to live.
Had a great time this week end. Thursday I had dinner with some friends. We had some really nice conversations about most thing like life and love and work...
Friday I met up with the rest of the EC-crowd at a place called Cliff Barnes (remember the guy from Dallas??). I have never been there before but it was quite cool. At around 11 o'clock they turned on the music and there was some serious dancing... People basically danced everywhere and it was so hot!! Once they closed we went onto Storstad for some more drink. Quick pit stop at McDonalds and then home to bed.
Saturday an all-girl dinner at PLF's place. She is really a great cook and it was nice to meet all the girls again.
Sunday was wonderfully sunny so Hannah and me strolled round town and then had some wine at a nice bar. When I came home... a bit tipsy I rented King Kong (3/5) and had dinner.
Today I met with a really nice guy from SC. We had lunch at a place that would be perfect for Hannahs graduationparty in September. I have some really fierce ideas for the party but I need to check out how traditional is has to be.
Better get back to writing my jobapplications
Take care!
Song of the day: Blind leading the blind - Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart
Like girlfriend T said "Now there is nothing to worry about" And I realized that I have been worried for the last 3 months. Not a really great way to live.
Had a great time this week end. Thursday I had dinner with some friends. We had some really nice conversations about most thing like life and love and work...
Friday I met up with the rest of the EC-crowd at a place called Cliff Barnes (remember the guy from Dallas??). I have never been there before but it was quite cool. At around 11 o'clock they turned on the music and there was some serious dancing... People basically danced everywhere and it was so hot!! Once they closed we went onto Storstad for some more drink. Quick pit stop at McDonalds and then home to bed.
Saturday an all-girl dinner at PLF's place. She is really a great cook and it was nice to meet all the girls again.
Sunday was wonderfully sunny so Hannah and me strolled round town and then had some wine at a nice bar. When I came home... a bit tipsy I rented King Kong (3/5) and had dinner.
Today I met with a really nice guy from SC. We had lunch at a place that would be perfect for Hannahs graduationparty in September. I have some really fierce ideas for the party but I need to check out how traditional is has to be.
Better get back to writing my jobapplications
Take care!
Song of the day: Blind leading the blind - Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Goodbye Dr C
Dr C just left my place and we broke up.
It was very dignified, no arguments and no tears - no drama. Kind of like our relationships has been.
I feel... mostly empty. He is after all someone I've spent quite a lot of time with and I will probably never see him again (Well, I'll see him once more since I have some stuff I need to pick up at his place).
We weren't eachothers perfect match but I don't feel like I've made a mistake dating him and I will miss him for a while. This guy I will remember fondly, really I will. He is a nice guy but but MY nice guy.
I probably will be sad and cry once all the information has sunk in but right now I'm ok. There will obviously be ups and downs but life goes on and I'll go with it. And I obviously will be wearing fabulous shoes as I go ;)
"Though lovers be lost, love shall not be"
Take care!
Song of the day: Separated - Usher
It was very dignified, no arguments and no tears - no drama. Kind of like our relationships has been.
I feel... mostly empty. He is after all someone I've spent quite a lot of time with and I will probably never see him again (Well, I'll see him once more since I have some stuff I need to pick up at his place).
We weren't eachothers perfect match but I don't feel like I've made a mistake dating him and I will miss him for a while. This guy I will remember fondly, really I will. He is a nice guy but but MY nice guy.
I probably will be sad and cry once all the information has sunk in but right now I'm ok. There will obviously be ups and downs but life goes on and I'll go with it. And I obviously will be wearing fabulous shoes as I go ;)
"Though lovers be lost, love shall not be"
Take care!
Song of the day: Separated - Usher
Friday, March 31, 2006
Hello Winter!
It's snowing or rather it's a dreadful mix of running and frozen water coming from the sky.
Why??? Where can I complain? I want my money back!!!
So, it's Friday today - nice. I'm going to rent a DVD tonight and have a drink.
Now, I've been trying to get the morning paper for some time now. A salesperson called and offered me a very good deal so I said yes. This was 2 weeks ago and still no paper. They called yesterday claiming they have got the wrong address but somehow they got my phonenumber right. Now it is suppose to come tomorrow... we'll see about that.
There is one person who annoys me more than anyone on this planet: Linda Skugge (unfortunately she writes in Swedish). Anyway she is on a personal crusade trying to convince women in their 30ies to have children. The irony is that she used to be a very trendy "city-girl" and now she has kids and a house in the suburbs and is just plain sad!
She has always been very judgmental about peoples lifestyles - it's very much her way or the highway but seriously....
If she wants to have kids and live in the suburbs - fine. I'm happy for her but why can't she respect other peoples choices? And now - even worse - she is against free abortions! I am totally pro-choice! I have a very hard time believing that women would use abortion as birthcontrol.
She seriously promotes that OB's should convince women to have kids since "there are so many women who wants to have kids and can't". Ok, that is NOT an argument. I truly feel very sorry for those who wants to have kids and can't but will they be happier if I have kids?? No, didn't think so.
I have never had an abortion (knock on wood) but I really don't think it would be a decision I would take lightly.
In theory, if I became pregnant, I could keep the baby. I mean I am a quite capable adult but I don't want to. I have never had that desire to have children. Maybe my maternal genes are just not functioning. I mostly find kids loud and annoying...
Spoke to Dr C yesterday. I think he has found my blog since he told me about what's going on in his life just like I wanted :) But then... he said to me: "Maybe you'll feel better and have more fun if you'd get a job" Gee, thanks for that advice, that idea never actually crossed my mind. What the hell does he think I've been doing for the last 3 months?!?!
Today I got an answer to the mail I sent to place where I'd like to work and they want me to send over my cv :) Keep your fingers crossed for me!!
Big shoutout to fierce and fab Gonzo who had her birthday!
Saturday I'm having dinner with sis, Hannah and Tanja. And then we'll hit the town for some drinks. Might see you out there!
Take care!
Song of the day: The Max - Prince
Why??? Where can I complain? I want my money back!!!
So, it's Friday today - nice. I'm going to rent a DVD tonight and have a drink.
Now, I've been trying to get the morning paper for some time now. A salesperson called and offered me a very good deal so I said yes. This was 2 weeks ago and still no paper. They called yesterday claiming they have got the wrong address but somehow they got my phonenumber right. Now it is suppose to come tomorrow... we'll see about that.
There is one person who annoys me more than anyone on this planet: Linda Skugge (unfortunately she writes in Swedish). Anyway she is on a personal crusade trying to convince women in their 30ies to have children. The irony is that she used to be a very trendy "city-girl" and now she has kids and a house in the suburbs and is just plain sad!
She has always been very judgmental about peoples lifestyles - it's very much her way or the highway but seriously....
If she wants to have kids and live in the suburbs - fine. I'm happy for her but why can't she respect other peoples choices? And now - even worse - she is against free abortions! I am totally pro-choice! I have a very hard time believing that women would use abortion as birthcontrol.
She seriously promotes that OB's should convince women to have kids since "there are so many women who wants to have kids and can't". Ok, that is NOT an argument. I truly feel very sorry for those who wants to have kids and can't but will they be happier if I have kids?? No, didn't think so.
I have never had an abortion (knock on wood) but I really don't think it would be a decision I would take lightly.
In theory, if I became pregnant, I could keep the baby. I mean I am a quite capable adult but I don't want to. I have never had that desire to have children. Maybe my maternal genes are just not functioning. I mostly find kids loud and annoying...
Spoke to Dr C yesterday. I think he has found my blog since he told me about what's going on in his life just like I wanted :) But then... he said to me: "Maybe you'll feel better and have more fun if you'd get a job" Gee, thanks for that advice, that idea never actually crossed my mind. What the hell does he think I've been doing for the last 3 months?!?!
Today I got an answer to the mail I sent to place where I'd like to work and they want me to send over my cv :) Keep your fingers crossed for me!!
Big shoutout to fierce and fab Gonzo who had her birthday!
Saturday I'm having dinner with sis, Hannah and Tanja. And then we'll hit the town for some drinks. Might see you out there!
Take care!
Song of the day: The Max - Prince
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Hello Boredom!
It's official: I have no life! The prime of my day today seems to be the laundry and a call from mum...
OMG, a job is a must right now. Did however work at Huvudsta yesterday which was fun as usual. Camilla, friend from Huvudsta, is leaving and starting up her own business: she is becoming a bag designer! How cool isn't that?!? I will so buy her stuff when they come out.
Spoke to Dr C on Monday night, or more like Tuesday morning. I called to see if we could have lunch today but he is busy. I so tried to tell him a the stuff I'm thinking about over the phone but it was 1 o'clock at night so my mind wasn't that clear.
So far I've come up with (or my fierce buddy Nick has come up with) the fact that I think way too much. I should just go with my gut feeling. But it was my gut that got me into this trouble to start with...
So what does my gut tell me??!?!
I do like him a lot most of the time.
I wish we could "connect" easier but I know that I'm partly to blame for that as I do not like to talk about myself
Ok, enough of the rambling: next time I see him I'm going to tell him that I'd like to keep seeing him, more often and we need to define what we are. If only for my own peace of mind.
Now there I have it, that is what I need: peace of mind. Just wonder where I'm going to find it....
So hungry now!
Take care!
Song of the day: Sooner or Later - Madonna
OMG, a job is a must right now. Did however work at Huvudsta yesterday which was fun as usual. Camilla, friend from Huvudsta, is leaving and starting up her own business: she is becoming a bag designer! How cool isn't that?!? I will so buy her stuff when they come out.
Spoke to Dr C on Monday night, or more like Tuesday morning. I called to see if we could have lunch today but he is busy. I so tried to tell him a the stuff I'm thinking about over the phone but it was 1 o'clock at night so my mind wasn't that clear.
So far I've come up with (or my fierce buddy Nick has come up with) the fact that I think way too much. I should just go with my gut feeling. But it was my gut that got me into this trouble to start with...
So what does my gut tell me??!?!
I do like him a lot most of the time.
I wish we could "connect" easier but I know that I'm partly to blame for that as I do not like to talk about myself
Ok, enough of the rambling: next time I see him I'm going to tell him that I'd like to keep seeing him, more often and we need to define what we are. If only for my own peace of mind.
Now there I have it, that is what I need: peace of mind. Just wonder where I'm going to find it....
So hungry now!
Take care!
Song of the day: Sooner or Later - Madonna
Monday, March 27, 2006
Hello Consumer!
Last impulse purchase: A new face cream by Laura Mercier
Best walk: Along Karlbergsstrand
Favorite drink: Champagne
Eat luxury dinner at: F12
Favorite street: Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
Best pre-partymusic: MJB and BWO
Best give awaypresent: A nice bottle of wine
Favorite luxury stuff: Expensive shoes and bags
Favorite sounds: Don't know
Latest discovery in Stockholm: Some really nice new restaurants down town
Favorite gallery: Don't really go to galleries but I like the Museum of Modern Art
Favorite site: Shortcut
Favorite magazine: Livets Goda
Place to take mum to dinner: Cook something nice at home
Favorite suburb: Huvudsta - the place to be ;)
Besplacece for coffee: Mojo (to stay) or Sosta (to go)
Favorite store: Tara Jarmon, ZARA and COW
Best lunch: At home
Favorite brand: Xuly Bet
Favorit animal: Cat
The worlds best living director: Ang Lee...maybe
Famous person I'd like to meet: David Gahan!!!
Favorite shoes: Can't decide but this summer I'll wear higher heels
Money spent on clothes each month: Depends..
Fahion roll model: MJB and Gwen Stefani
Most overrated store: Gucci
Most expensive thing I've bought: My apartment
Fashion I don't ever want to see again: Capri pants for men, seriously
Favorite product at Systembolaget: Most kinds of champagne
Best Hang over food: pizza
Favorite bar: NOX
Latest find: a very cool necklace at HM
Best novel: The Class by Erich Segal
Best poetry collection: Anything by Robert Blake
Favorite product from the pharmacy: resorb - the best thing against a hangover
Order at the bar: Champagne or Cosmopolitans
So, indulge me with your lists :)
Best walk: Along Karlbergsstrand
Favorite drink: Champagne
Eat luxury dinner at: F12
Favorite street: Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
Best pre-partymusic: MJB and BWO
Best give awaypresent: A nice bottle of wine
Favorite luxury stuff: Expensive shoes and bags
Favorite sounds: Don't know
Latest discovery in Stockholm: Some really nice new restaurants down town
Favorite gallery: Don't really go to galleries but I like the Museum of Modern Art
Favorite site: Shortcut
Favorite magazine: Livets Goda
Place to take mum to dinner: Cook something nice at home
Favorite suburb: Huvudsta - the place to be ;)
Besplacece for coffee: Mojo (to stay) or Sosta (to go)
Favorite store: Tara Jarmon, ZARA and COW
Best lunch: At home
Favorite brand: Xuly Bet
Favorit animal: Cat
The worlds best living director: Ang Lee...maybe
Famous person I'd like to meet: David Gahan!!!
Favorite shoes: Can't decide but this summer I'll wear higher heels
Money spent on clothes each month: Depends..
Fahion roll model: MJB and Gwen Stefani
Most overrated store: Gucci
Most expensive thing I've bought: My apartment
Fashion I don't ever want to see again: Capri pants for men, seriously
Favorite product at Systembolaget: Most kinds of champagne
Best Hang over food: pizza
Favorite bar: NOX
Latest find: a very cool necklace at HM
Best novel: The Class by Erich Segal
Best poetry collection: Anything by Robert Blake
Favorite product from the pharmacy: resorb - the best thing against a hangover
Order at the bar: Champagne or Cosmopolitans
So, indulge me with your lists :)
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