Author: Kikki

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.

Stayed a bit after work due to a meeting so I ended up having my lunch at 14.30 waiting for my bus. And what can be better than a “tunnbrödrulle” ? They sure can taste good sometimes.

Got home and decided to take care of the pile of ironing that doesn’t iron itself. I tried to wait it out but no luck. A couple of loads of laundry later it was time to start dinner. Ham schnitzel with boiled potatoes and broccoli. Now everybody is fed and happy and it is soon time to go and hug my pillow. But first some tv in my corner. Guldbaggegalan tonight (the Swedish version of the Oscars Gala).

We have a great trip ahead of us – my sister and I are going to California together with our parents to visit my American parents. They have never met each other so this is like a dream-come-true for me. My sister has seen them a couple of times before though. Since we will not be there for more than 8 days (10 days away from home) we need to make up a plan in order to get the most out of our trip. We have come up with a plan and I will run it past our American friends to see if they agree with our suggestions or have something else in mind for us.

Just enjoyed a great 8th final where Sweden absolutely crushed Belarus. 41-22. Next quarter-final towards France. In France. A nearly impossible task it seems, but Sweden has played amazingly well so far so one never knows. One day of rest – next game on Tuesday.

Couldn’t sleep so well last night for some reason. And woke up early (no surprise). Why is it so hard to rest and sleep in a bit when you are allowed to? A mystery. No, not really. I have too much on my mind.

A friend called this afternoon and asked if I wanted to join her for a walk around the lake. I heard myself say “yes” (!!!) and so I did. It was a lovely walk – a bit slippery though with all the ice everywhere – and I do need to get out of my corner and get moving. I do walk a lot during the weeks – but never long distances. Today we walked 6k which, with the roads being so slippery, took us 1 hr 20 min. The photo was taken during another walk – today there was no snow on the lake. Just ice.

A take-away dinner on the menu tonight.

This morning the sky was really showing off. The sunrise was quite spectacular and I couldn’t resist taking a photo.

A good day at work – quite productive and it felt great to go home and start the weekend with no loose ends left. Well, of course, I have a to-do list for Monday but I was able to finish everything I wanted.

Friday roast in the oven. A glass of red. And the last game in the group play of handball to enjoy. Have a great weekend!

Got into town a bit early today so I had time to sit down and enjoy a coffee before going to the office. I really appreciate that moment of me-time before I have to be on my toes and assist everyone who needs help.

A friend from out of town was in the city today and we managed to meet up for lunch. A nice break in a busy day.

Finally we managed to have that lunch date that we have been forced to postpone a couple of times. It was great to see her and chat for a bit over some good sushi.

Going back home was a mess – there were some problems with the subway tracks so we were stuck for 45 min. Didn’t get home until 4pm. Not my idea of fun.

Another game of handball to enjoy tonight. Qatar is our opponent this time. But we have already advance to the next round regardless of the outcome. Now we need to get a got placing in the group for our coming possibilities to reach the next level.