Month: October 2018

Last day of the weekend already. My husband is still not fully recovered but he feels a lot better so we were able to attend a birthday celebration with one of his friends who turned 50. Just for a few hours during the afternoon so no party or late night.

We had pancakes for lunch today so we treated ourselves thai food for dinner. Now some corner-time before it’s time to go hug the pillow. I have ordered my bus-ticket home from Öland – going down there on Friday for a long weekend with my parents. They will stay for a bit longer than me so I’m taking the bus back. Going to be great to spend some time down there just the three of us.

My husband gave me these roses two weeks ago and they are still going strong. Amazing. But, after this weekend I think they are ready for the compost.

Today he was supposed to participate in the last of the 4 10k-runs but he is still sick so Sara stepped in and took his place. I’m glad Jörgen didn’t have to run by himself!

Today I have worked with my year album and also made a new calendar and ordered our Xmas-cards. Got a 50% discount this weekend so I got a good price.

Now we are watching an episode of “Rebecka Martinsson” while I’m enjoying a glass of “Battle of Culloden” whiskey. It is quite nice with a slight smokey flavor. Cheers!

Friday again. This week went by so quickly. This morning it was below zero C and the garden was covered in frost. Beautiful. But a bit sad too – not sure I’m ready for winter just yet.

Off and on day today with both stressy and slow parts. Had to stay over a bit but not too bad. Got home and made dinner for my boys – just left overs, I’m afraid, but it turned out great. Just made a wok with all the meat and made fresh noodles and my special marinade (equal parts of canola oil, oyster sauce and soya sauce). Now some time in front of the TV with a glass of white.

It’s been a grey day that started with rain and had some sunshine during the day. Then it got darker and darker and almost started to rain again as I went home.

This week has gone by so quickly – can’t believe it’s Friday tomorrow already. And then a whole weekend to enjoy! Lovely.

My sister and I shared two macaroons on my spa-day and I took this photo. One half with passion fruit  (or maybe it was mango) and one half with salty caramel. Yum.

A sunny day and short day at the office. Lovely. Decided to take a walk after work so I strolled over to the Old Town and had my lunch there. Not a great one, unfortunately, but it was still nice to not have to hurry anywhere. Picked up a few donuts on the way and treated my boys when I got home. My husband and oldest son are sick in some sort of a flue with cough and slight fever. I hope me and my youngest will avoid catching it. Don’t want to be home sick.

This morning while going to work the sun was coming up over the horizon – I wanted to take a photo but there was just no photo-op in site.

Busy long day with meetings both taking place and being postponed. So, had to re-plan my schedule a bit. But nothing that couldn’t be solved.

Crashed in my corner now after dinner with a cup of tea. Not going anywhere for a while. New day tomorrow.

New week with new challenges. I received some e-mails last night giving me a heads-up on stuff that needed doing this morning so I got in early to get them done.

After work I treated myself some me-time – first a healthy lunch and after that I had booked a back-treatment. Decided to try a new masseur and she turned out to be great! I am so going back to her again.

Filled with new energy I got home in time to get dinner on the table for the boys. Pork filet with rise on tonights menu.

An amazing Sunday. Sunny and warm. Couldn’t sleep in this morning (anyone surprised?) so I got up and watched a movie by myself while I had my breakfast. Perfect start of the day.

Then we went to get groceries, did some laundry and ironed. Busy bee as usual.

Tried to make a porters steak for dinner but it got a bit too dry. Can’t seem to get it right. Don’t know what I do wrong. Oh well. I have other good qualities… lol.

When I had my birthday my amazing friends all pitched in and gave me a special day. And today was the day.

Me and my girlfriends met up at the commuter train and went into town and started the day with a nice lunch together. After that they had made reservations for us at a SPA and we had a great couple of hours. The weather was fantastic so we could be in the outdoor pool and also sit outside on the balcony sipping pepparmint tea. They surprised me with a lovely glass of bubbly to celebrate – made me smile!

After the SPA we went for a coffee and then met up with the rest of the gang for drinks before dinner. I feel so very blessed for having these amazing friends. What a perfect birthday present! Thank you!

Finally Friday. What a week. And a lovely weekend to look forward to. Tomorrow I will have a fantastic day with my friends – they gave me a special day for my birthday and now it has arrived. Can’t wait.

Our white/pink roses are in bloom again. So strange. It’s warm outside for the season and it’s going to be a great weekend weather-wise. Tomorrow is already planned for but Sunday is still open for options. And by the looks of it – the sun will shine all weekend.