After an amazing breakfast (really – one of the top 10 hotel breakfasts I have ever had) we had a 4 hrs conference. The sun has been shining all weekend which the prognosis didn’t promise at all so that was great. After a lunch with Danish traditional “smörrebröd” we enjoyed a teambuilding activity with a guided tour via boat which was lovely in the sunny warm weather. The day ended with a tasting menu at PatéPaté which was really delicious. Many steps and a long day later it was nice to hug my pillow again.
Copenhagen
Early start with my bus leaving already at 06.15 to catch the commuter train in to the city. Met up with my colleagues to catch the 7.20-train from Stockholm to arrive 5 hrs later in beautiful Copenhagen. Didn’t have to change train and very few stops on the way. Perfect!
After a nice lunch outside at a popular foodcourt we spent the afternoon having a conference. In the evening we walked over to a colleagues apartment for a drink before dinner and then we could enjoy a lovely dinner at Bistro Boheme to end a very long day.
Flowers
Worked from home today too but feeling much better fortunately. So, I’m counting on being able to come along on our company weekend away starting tomorrow morning.
My sis w/ family gave us these gorgeous gladioluses last weekend and they are now in full bloom. So pretty! Brightens my workspace!
Very busy day today and I got a lot done. So much planning and organizing to consider and remember. But, one step at a time and we’ll get there.
Pasta
Went to bed early last night – I was so very tired – and woke up an hour later feeling sick. Don’t know if it was something I ate or if I was coming down with something. Afterwards I was able to go back to sleep and didn’t have to use the bathroom again all night, fortunately. So, today I stayed home to better be safe than sorry and not risk spreading whatever it was around.
Worked all day and have been able to keep everything I have eaten. Hopefully whatever it was it is gone now.
Made a bolognese for dinner and now we are watching the second episode of Rings of Power. I am going to work from home tomorrow too – best stay away from my colleagues for the two days recommended before I see them again.
Long Tuesday
After a long intensive day it was nice to come home to dinner on the table. My hubby had made a wok and we could have dinner all four of us together.
Tonight we finally managed to enjoy our spa. Lovely. First time in ages. Now we’ve crashed in our corners with a bowl of ice cream and watching another episode of the House of the Dragon.
Movie night
New week – and what better way than starting with a movie night with my boys. Brought back some memories from 1986 watching the sequel of Top Gun – Maverick. And all four of us thought the movie was great. Loved it. My “locker-mate” Iceman was also in the movie but my other “locker-mate” – his wingman – was not. Bummer. Amazing how good Tom Cruise still looks.
It was freezing this morning with only 3C when we got up. Wouldn’t be surprised if we will have frost soon. So, both jacket and a scarf on today going to work and I guess the summer feeling is behind us now.
Dinner away
A quite chilly Sunday but sunny. My hubby has been busy painting the upstairs windows while I took care of the dishes from last night.
After lunch we took an hour walk to return the dress I had ordered that wasn’t what I had hoped for.
After the second day of Finnkampen we can see that we won all 4 disciplins!
Finland – M 204,5 – W 205,5 – B 95 – G 101
Sweden – M 227,5 – W 225,5 – B 116 – G 108
Maybe I can come along next time the competition takes place in Finland. Would be fun! I have never been to the event there – only in Stockholm.We were invited to my parents-in-law for dinner tonight and my mother-in-law had made a delicious casserole with meat, onions and mushrooms in a green pepper sauce served with crushed potatoes. Apple pie for afters. Yum!
Me-time
Saturday and after breakfast I went to get some me-time and health maintenance with a massage. I have another appointment next month. Perfect.
My hubby cleaned our spa while I was away and after lunch we went to get groceries. All ready to start the fall!
My parents are in Finland over the weekend to cheer on our Swedish team participating in “Finnkampen” – the track&field international contest between our two countries. After the first day ;
Fingers crossed we will be able to keep the lead tomorrow and win!Tonight my sis, brother-in-law and youngest niece came over for dinner and jack-box games. We had a lovely time! Great to spend an evening together!
Moving boxes
Our big moving project has started. We are moving to a new office next month and my days are currently filled with packing these kind of boxes with things to either throw away or keep. Some things to be sold and some things to be donated.
Tonight I made cod for dinner for me and hubby. Sirloin steak for the boys. Now we are enjoying a quiet evening watching the first episode of the new “Lord of the Rings” prequel – “Rings of Power”. Let the weekend begin!
September
A couple of my orchids are in full bloom and the others are on the way. They seem to like my windows. Love them.
First day of September and it is a lot chillier outside already. Fall is closing in. Last month in our old office – a very busy month ahead to organize, pack, sort, clear out etc. Puh. Also be of assistance and try to keep track of all the suppliers of services of various sort that we need to set up in our new facility. But, so far so good.