Cold nights

Autumn is my personal favorite of the seasons, but unfortunately it comes with cold winds and a promise of snow before long. But I can bare it. The beauty of autumn is all I need, to accept that we have not yet seen the worst this year have to bring (even thou February is the officially coldest month of the year, so I guess I have seen the worst).
On Thursday I will be on a job interview. My second in a week. Very different workplaces. Guess I'll have more to tell in a few days.

My sister just told me the cutest of news the other day: she and Martina are getting a kitten! Will promise to make a model out of that sweet little thing and post pics in the future.

Waiting for the explosion!

Autumn, my personal favorite among seasons, is here!
I'm still waiting for the explosion of colors, as the leaves chance in to a more mature palette, but I love the calm and more relaxed season. It brings on time for reflection, a chance to sit at home and watch movies, drink tea and chat about everything. I am looking forward to the release of all the winter catalogs, filled with inspiration for the wardrobe.

I feel restless, not knowing what is in store for me. The near future is turning out to be filled with questions that seeks answers. Right now I just enjoy the days and hours that slowly pass me by, stroking my senses and my inquisitive mind.

Stockholm's Day

The date 080808 is Stockholm's Day, as far as the locals are concerned. It's an evening filled with friendly 'water-war', party, fireworks and dancing the night away. This is because 08 is the area code for Stockholm (national phone code's local number). So everybody's going a bit crazy this Friday, or should I say crazier?
Children born today get a lifetime's free pass to Gröna Lund, the amusement park in the city. People who's birthday is today get to enter for free this lovely day.
7.000 people signed up for a friendly water-war between the north side and the south side of the city. I belong to the south side, so I hope we won! :) The water-war was supposed to take place in Gamla Stan (The Old City), a small central island, but it turned out to be too small! They moved the water-war to the much bigger part of the city called Östermalm. That's where my workplace is, but it was calm when I left, lucky me.

Time to feel good!

A weekend I have longed for. Rest, comfort and being busy doing the things you never have time for in the middle of everything else. A luxury to treasure, these weekends. I have no plans, just plenty of time to feel good and take care of the little details that bring smiles to my face.
In a little more than a week, my sister and Martina is coming over here to stay with us! Sandra and Martina is coming to Stockholm and I am so happy about it! I haven't seen them since January, so it's about time! :) There's Stockholm Pride to see and partake in. There are long walks on Södermalm, showing them our favorite places and fantastic viewpoints on this island. Tea to be tasted, buns to be devoured and conversations to be had.

Electricity down, Hello Kitty says 'hi' & a boatride in Stockholm

I was visiting Gröna Lund, the amusement park here in Stockholm with a group of
people from work.
The rollercoaster was stuck, as the electricity failed. People were
trapped up there for hours!

Södermalm, the island Rami and I live on,
seen from the boat when I left Gröna Lund. We live right by the
church seen in the middle of the photo.

Hello Kitty is seen everywhere!
Here featured on a bike, what a cute greeting!

Rami and I on one of our recent walks in the city.

house to build - pampering to be done

I have been running around on the Internet all morning, and I came across this site, where you can buy houses ready to build. You get the boxes delivered, and you put the house together yourself. It's in Swedish, and there are not all that many alternatives for being creative. But it's a start. For $184 170 you would get the house I directed you to above.
This started a reaction in me, now I'm sitting here with pen and paper, drawing my own little houses. :)

I'm home alone this weekend and I feel like doing something special for myself. I'll be dyeing my hair, cooking nice meals and so on, but I feel I should do something more - something to remember.
I guess I have to figure something out.

June 25 - Reflections

It feels like I have less and less time to write with a cup of tea by my side these days... There must be a change. There will be a change.
I love writing, it's not just a form of expression, it is just as much meditation. I get a chance to reflect on what's going on and I have a chance to review my inner monologue. We all need that from time to time.




The firestation across the street, Katarina Firestation, is getting a refreshing facelift in
its backgard. That doesn't mean that the men working as firefighters get a minute to rest
from their job. The picture shows them hurrying to aid when a fire-alarm came less than
an hour ago. Out of consideration of being placed in the middle of a residential street, they
never put their sirens on until they get well on their way.
This street is full of life, all hours of the day (and night), making it feel both fun and as you
are a part of a greater picture than just your own life. I feel connected.
For the past few days I have been walking to work, and in the process I have gotten a clearer picture of this city. Locations become logical, my inner map is getting packed with new information and now I even know where the royal castle is!