The world

Taxi picked me up around 7 am and then our adventure began. Straight flight to Milan and then a 2,5 hrs bus transfer up to Courmayeur on the foot of Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc). We checked in at the Cresta et Duc hotel around 3pm. After a quick check in we all went to the rental place to get our equipment for the weekend. It was quite a foggy day and not that much snow, but it started to snow later on in the evening. Several hours of conference later we enjoyed a 4-course dinner before it was time to hug the pillow.

A full day later I’ve crashed in my corner. Suitcase packed to my best knowledge. What I have forgotten I can always buy.. A colleague and I will share a taxi to the airport tomorrow. Now fingers crossed the traffic will be on our side and won’t make us late. We are flying direct – no need to change flights on the way. Perfect. But, once in Italy we will have a long bus transfer before we reach our final destination up in the Italian alps. Let the adventure begin!

Wednesday already and half way to the weekend. Went home to pick up my youngest after work – he needed to do some blood tests for his next doctors appointment. The big parking lot behind the hospital was closed today and I asked the nurse where we are supposed to park now. She then said the new parking garage in front of the hospital opened the other day – they have been building it forever. Perfect. Next time I will park there instead. They had to tear down the old garage some years ago since it was falling apart. And now, finally, the new one is ready to be used. Yeah! Let’s hope they made good parking lots in there and not super small ones no-one will be able to fit in.

Talked to my Italian ski-instructor on the phone tonight.. What have I gotten myself into?

My long day has come to an end. And tonight I am extra tired for some reason. Went home via Stuvsta and took this photo from where I sat and waited for the bus. Now I’ve crashed in my corner after a small dinner. Time to look at the news of TV, enjoy a cup of tea and maybe something recorded before it is time to hug the pillow.

Last couple of days of January – then it’s time to enjoy February. This month has gone by fairly quickly. February is packed with activities – everything from trips to birthdays to competitions.

Short day today and some me-time after work with an appointment with my naprapath. He found some sore spots in my back (as he usually does) and now I’m sorted and as prepared as I can get for our upcoming trip this weekend. Might need a new appointment when we get back home.. Ski-trips tend to find muscles you don’t use every day..

Sunday but no sun today. A grey foggy day with almost rain. Not inviting to be outside at all. But, we did go grocery shopping and I treated myself some tulips. Some color to brighten up an otherwise  grey day.

I have started to pack my suitcase – my helmet will fit – yeah – and also my ski clothes and warm underwear. I have never gone away for a ski-trip without my family before, so the packing looks slightly different. Mainly because we are going in a plane there too instead of driving.

Going to make sirloin steaks for dinner tonight. A nice treat to complete the weekend.

Went through some old photo albums and found this special memory from 86/87 in California. The three of us are having a re-union in a few weeks when I will meet them again. Dear old friends that I cherish very much. Last time the three of us met was in Spain. I wonder where we will meet the next time after this?

A lazy weekend ahead trying to catch up on some sleep and get well rested and ready for my big adventure next weekend.

Friday again. Don’t understand where this week went. Time flies sometimes. Getting closer to next weekend by the minute. But who’s counting. Lol.

This weekend will be filled with family, peace & quiet, some homework.  Going to try to pack my bag for the trip next week. Pathetic? Maybe. But that’s how I work. I need to be organized and prepared so I can relax and not worry about forgetting things.

Now some corner-time in front of the tv with a few lit candles and a snack after a nice dinner.

A very long day today. Had a very hard time sleeping last night – I have too much on my mind right now. We are going away with my work next weekend and I am really looking forward to the whole trip except for the transfer bus to and from the airport. I have issues with long distance busses. Me getting through this challenge and prove to myself I can do it will be very good for me, I think. Face your fears and overcome obstacles. Don’t let your mind get in your way and prevent you from experiencing fun and exciting things. Easier said than done. But do-able!

“The merry widow” – production is played at the Royal Swedish Opera right now. A newly written version based on the old play with the lead played by an actor / comedian (not one of the regular opera singers at the theatre) and he was brilliant. And he could sing  a lot better than I thought he would. We had a great evening – me and my husband and my mother-in-law. She gave us the tickets for Xmas and also treated us something to eat between the acts.  We had a great evening together and I can really recommend this production! A lot of famous music and great actors and singers. Yeah.