Another gorgeous day but slightly chilly. Very busy morning but a great afternoon. Got off early and took a long walk through the city instead of walking back from the subway. Wanted a change of scenery and also visit a couple of stores when I had the time.
Been a busy bee at home taking care of house chores. Now some corner time watching the now-or-never ice hockey game tonight – a game we have to win if we want to get somewhere in this tournament. Facing Kazakhstan. Our group is very even with a lot of wins for all teams. No clear winner or looser yet. The other group is more spread out. (PS – we won 7-3 .. )
ESC – part I
Today the fun begins with the first qualification round out of two to select the contestants for the finale on Saturday. Stockholm is really presenting itself in the best possible way – with lots of activities and fun things to do all around the city not to mention the fantastic weather.
After work I went down to Kungsträdgården and went up the 81 meters in the Sky Liner attraction. It was really worth it! The view of our city was spectacular.
The countries participating in the first semi final are: Finland, Greece, Moldavia, Hungary, Croatia, The Netherlands, Armenia, San Marino, Russia, Czechia, Cyprus, Austria, Estonia, Azerbajdzjan, Montenegro, Iceland, Bosnia Herzegovina and Malta.
Magnolias
What a perfect way to start the week. 25C and clear blue sky.
Short day at work and me-time planned for after. My naprapath managed to take care of the pain in my hip – yeah! Could walk all the way back from the subway in the lovely summer weather and the hip didn’t bother me at all. Now I have to do all the stretch exercises given to me in order to keep it up.
Passed the amazing magnolia tree on my walk home. I would love to have one of those trees in my garden. They are absolutely gorgeous.
Dance show
This springs edition of Dansverkets show was a trip through A
lice in Wonderland. The dancers really do a great job with all the dances, costume changes and everything to remember. My oldest niece is getting really good at dancing and it is a pure joy to go to their shows. “Proud Auntie”
We managed to squeeze in a visit to the recycling center this morning to get rid of a bunch of stuff we can’t throw in the regular garbage such as batteries, broken electronic equipment, light bulbs etc etc. Felt pretty good!
Cherry flowers
Another amazing day. Spent some of it outside but had to cheer
on my nieces team viewing the live stream from the team gym competition. I love that they show it via youtube so that we can follow the competition without being there. She couldn’t compete today due to her injury a couple of months ago, but she was on standby and an important team member cheering on her team and being supportive.
We have been working outside in the garden today – I have sorted out weeds and my husband has polished the windows and finished putting up the net around the trampoline. Our youngest flips are quite advanced and I would hate it if he fell off and hurt himself on top of everything else. I would love it if he could find the way back to wanting to be part of a team again. In any sport. Miss the time in the sport arenas.
Day off
Why is it so impossible to sleep in when you are allowed to? Didn’t sl
eep so good all night, to be honest. Decided to enjoy a quiet morning while the kids were still asleep so I got up, took a shower, and then made myself a batch of American pancakes with maple syrup. Yum! What a way to start the day!
Been a busy bee, as usual, with laundry, planning for the upcoming graduation and getting a few things organized. Now a lovely afternoon cheering on our hockey team as they are playing the first game in the World Championships in Ice hockey facing Latvia today. Fingers crossed they will play a good tournament and maybe come back with a nice trophy of some sort. First challenge is to be top 4 in their group so they can advance to the quarter finals.
Mini daffodils
A fantastic day weather-wise. We worked outside in the garden all morning. Then made some hot dogs for lunch and sat outside to enjoy them. First time this year!
After lunch we went to the movies for some afternoon fun since we had a day off together. The boys wanted to see “Captain America – Civil War” and it was quite ok. Not my favorite kind of movie but Robert Downey Jr is never wrong.. Lol. Fun to do something together!
Time to enjoy the sunshine
Short day at work and then I had a “date” with the piano tuner. Now I have been listening to him going over the piano for the past hour and half. But, I’m not complaining. Sitting outside, in the sunshine, enjoying my coffee. And now the piano is as good as new again. Yeah.
Might bbq tonight ..
Tuesday
Second day in a row that I managed to get myself to take a walk
back from the subway. Yeah. Feels good to get moving again and the weather really inspires me too. And they have promised sunshine all week. Extra yeah!
Can’t believe how quickly time flies. Already May. And in a month summer holiday starts. My boys have worked so hard this year – I am so very proud of them both. Fingers crossed they will get into the schools they have applied for so they can enjoy their summer off.
Spring is here
Finally some warmer weather and sunshine. They have promised nice weather all week. Yeah. And this is a short week since it is Ascension Day on Thursday and therefor a short day on Wednesday. I have taken Friday off so I can enjoy a long weekend.
I took a walk home from the subway today – a perfect way to rewind and relax a bit. Then I was a busy bee all afternoon doing laundry, ironing, fixing dinner. Now some corner time enjoying the next episode of Game of Thrones.