2012

Stockholm was fab! We drank yummy drinks in really cool bars, laughed a lot, did some shopping at Svenskt Tenn (wrote about that store in this earlier post) where we bought some trays and place mats. Love it. And the best; I was able to sing with the band, Blackbyrd, in Old Town Stockholm! One of my dreams came true, and it was so much fun!!! I believe my love posted a few pics from our long weekend, which you can check out here.

We’ve been back for some days now, back in reality, where some things are pretty hard right now (hence the lack of blogging, I believe). I’m lacking some inspiration in all different kind of ways, and it will hopefully come back to me pretty soon.

When I was little, I said “mom” to you instead of “dad”, because I couldn’t say specific letters, or pronounce words correctly due to my defect as a newborn. But it was ok. You knew who or what I meant. After several surgeries you were always there, by my side, taking care of me, and gave me a few presents as something to motivate me before the surgery, when it was hard and painful. Every single time I was sick, and stayed home from preschool or school, you always asked what I wished for lunch, and I always said pasta and meatballs, which you always cooked for me. It was so yummy. Once I got older, and classes in school got harder and harder, you were there, so I could ask you for help. It almost always ended in a fight..And you know what, I believe the reason was, that we are so alike. We know we are right and we are both pretty stubborn when it comes to some things. When I was a teenager, I was always ashamed when someone called our home to sell something, and you talked them out of their own stupid deal. I was embarrassed. Guess who’s doing the same thing now? You love to film whenever you’re traveling, and then make tons of movies with menus, background music, different versions (short and longer ones). I used to really dislike you when you were filming me as a teenager. Nowadays, I really appreciate all the movies we have from different trips. Such a cool documentary from your life since you love to travel and do it every year.

We are always joking together, or discussing different subjects pretty intensely. I always call you for advice, even if you are at work…Sometimes we joke about it’s always me calling you, so when your phone is ringing and I’m physical with you, we’re surprised (unless it’s a work day for you because then you’re crazy busy). I don’t get how you can do everything you do. Take care of a big family/relatives, travel out of town several days a week because of work, attend meetings on your free time, always help people when they need your help, and so on. You are always there for e v e r y o n e, and have always opened up your home whenever someone need to stay there. You have a really warm heart and I believe everybody can feel it, especially kids because they tend to always be near you.

You are my amazing dad, and I’m so proud to be your daughter. Thank you for always being by my side, for loving me, and for being you.
I love you, dad. Happy Father’s Day!

Dad at one of his favorite places to be, the woods.

I have always disliked November more than other months, perhaps because it’s always dark, gray, and cold. It has also always felt like it’s just a long lap in order to get to December, and later on Christmas. But it feels somehow different this year.

I am working on a huge project in my life which will be life-changing, and a dream come true, once I’ve reached my goal. This is something that takes time, that I work on basically every day. Liz and I are starting November by going to Skåne (southern part of Sweden), and visiting family for a long weekend. It’s gonna be fun to see some relatives I haven’t seen in a long time, hang out in a different environment, spend a day in Denmark, and a lot more. We are leaving tomorrow morning! We are going to Stockholm in the middle of November to hang out with one of my closest friends from high school, listen to a band we know who’s playing in old town Stockholm, and have some other planned things. In the end of the month we are gonna watch a musical here in town and celebrate Thanksgiving with a group of friends.

So with some spread out trips planned, a musical to watch, and a Thanksgiving to celebrate, this November will be pretty great! Do you have any plans in November?

from a walk Liz and I took the other day

I’m sitting on the couch, reading the news on the Internet, and sipping my coffee – a pretty good, lazy, and cozy morning. I believe the rest of the day will be pretty good as well!