The world

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.

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.