Month: January 2020

“You’re in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here”

Listened to 90s Acoustic on Spotify this morning and found this gem written by Sarah McLachlan. So nice when you find a voice you enjoy.

My parents stopped by for a coffee this afternoon – so nice to see them even though it was just for a little while. We had a nice chat and a catch up – haven’t seen them in a while even though we live really close. I’m so tired all the time right now – feels like I need some spring and sunshine to get back to my usual self again.

A sunny Sunday and we went to get groceries. I had decided to go for a walk after lunch but then it was biathlon on tv and then the handball games started.. So – no walk for me☹️.

Started a new jigsaw puzzle – a very tricky one since it is quite dark and most of the pieces are basically the same color. Oh well. I’ll give it a go. Usually I prefer something more colorful – I have really enjoyed the cartoon ones we have done lately. This one is a painting of flowers and birds. 1000 pieces.

Tonight it is a must-win game for Sweden towards Norway. They are really good so it will take a huge effort and a great deal of luck for us to defeat them. Fingers crossed.

Time to clean the spa – a good weekend to do so since it is quite warm outside and we have no other plans. My husband does most of the work, to be honest. I have been a busy bee indoor instead and cleaned out a lot of clothes that, for some reason, doesn’t fit anymore… lol. I have also packed all the advent-lights – time to look forward and leave X-mas behind us.

We lost the game last night. We had no chance, to be honest. Game-free day today but tomorrow it is time for the next one.

Friday again. I have been so tired all week and not felt quite myself. But, finally the weekend has arrived and maybe I can be outside for a bit and get some vitamins from the sun.

Made tenderloin beef for dinner with potatoe gratin and had a thought that I would take a pic of the dinner a bit earlier than when I took this one. Lol. The boys were too quick for me. But, I guess they enjoyed it. It was a whole kilo to start with..

The next round in the European Championships in handball started yesterday and tonight it is our group playing. With some luck we can make it to the semi finals but in that case we can not loose any of our games in this round. A small chance that will happen but fingers crossed!

A long day today but I’ve been quite busy so it went by quickly. Had a healthy sallad for lunch – one of those you put together yourself. A place close to work have a big selection of ingredients to chose from.

My husband is out with his work tonight so it’s just me and the boys home. We have had a left-over-dinner and I picked up some chocolate muffins as a treat for us. I had mine for dessert.

Puh what a day. I’m completely exhausted. But I had a great lunch date with an old friend – a good catch up and reflection on life. It was lovely to see her. We always have so much to talk about. Going to meet up for lunch again next month.

Missed the subway going home and then the one I got on was taken out of service which made me miss both busses in Fruängen. Bummer.

Now I’ve finished a couple of laundries, prepared dinner and enjoyed it with my family. Sweden isn’t playing handball tonight so we will watch another couple of episodes of “The Capture” instead. The handball continues on Friday. Round two. Fingers crossed!

I bought a bouquet of creme colored tulips this weekend. They smell so good and I just love the color. Not white and not yellow. Usually I have tulips in our living room all thru the winter but this season I haven’t for some reason.

Long day today and quite busy. Made turkey filet with fresh pasta and chili creme fraiche sauce for dinner and it turned out pretty good. Now I’m tucked in my corner with my coffee ready to cheer on Sweden in tonight’s handball game towards Poland. We need to win to advance to the next round. Very small margins when the group only consists of four teams.

Mr. Snowman looks really misplaced on our deck with no snow in sight. We have receive some snow now and then this winter but nothing that has lasted.

A full week ahead and time to get back to the everyday life again. Starting with a short day which is perfect after the weekend since I haven’t felt so good. I cancelled my massage this afternoon, decided it was for the best since one shouldn’t have a treatment when poorly. I didn’t have any fever yesterday so I went to work today.

Now an afternoon with my boys. Going to make burgers for dinner. No handball today – have to wait until tomorrow.

A quiet Sunday relaxing. I’ve completed the photo yearbook for 2019 and will go ahead and order it later on today. Feels great to be done with that.

Now our phone is up and running again so if you want to call us on that number it is working from today.

The European Championships in handball has started a few days ago and the final rounds take place in Stockholm. My parents are unable to go this time but some other friends are going and I will join them instead and we have managed to get tickets for the two semifinals. Fun!

We managed to sleep in a bit this morning. Haven’t felt so good this week – tired and I have had trouble sleeping. And a slight stomach ache. Don’t know why. After breakfast we went grocery shopping and also bought new towels for the bathroom for the money my husband got for his birthday.

Had a slight fever tonight and I hope I feel better tomorrow. We have crashed with a Saturday treat and a cup of tea infront of the mini-series “The Capture” we have recorded. Then I’m going to make it an early night. If I don’t feel better by tomorrow I will have to cancel my massage on Monday.