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:
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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
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