Month: November 2014
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Reflectors
I keep hearing that a lot of the Nordic countries spray deer and moose antlers with reflecting paint in the dark winter. Can I get some of that for my […]
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Thanksgiving in Sweden
Happy Thanksgiving Americans. Here’s my Swedish Thanksgiving meal. It’s called Thursday soup.
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Plants vs. the way I feel at the moment
When the iPad came out, I didn’t understand the point of it. It’s either a small computer or a huge phone. I just didn’t get it. But I have to […]
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What’s wrong with this picture?
I’m looking for outdoor Christmas lights. I live in Stockholm. In the month of November, Stockholm has had 5 hours total of “sunlight.” That’s 5 hours in the entire month. […]
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More free soup!
Lately, I’ve been working a job where I don’t start until around 10am. While this always gives me a seat on the subway, I realize I’ve been missing out on […]
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Onion eyes
I have a cold today. I blame switching over to the winter coat. Once you give in to winter, the sickness just show up immediately. My eyes are watering like […]
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I give up
Fine. 3 c outside for the past week. I give up. I’m changing to a winter coat now – not to take it off again until around April. You win […]
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Gifts for fathers
I’m having trouble finding Christmas presents for my husband. I went on one website to find typical man gifts, husband gifts, father, etc. I really feel sorry for men out […]
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I’m not on a diet, I’m poor!
People at work looked at my pumpkin seeds and orange last week and asked, “Is that all you’re eating for lunch?” Yes. Now comes the part where they discuss why […]
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The perfect gift
I finally found the perfect gift for my husband. Christmas shopping just got easy!
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Act your age, not your shoe size
I just realized that the phrase “Act your age, not your shoe size” doesn’t work in Europe. I’m a size 37.
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Cheap microwave
Don’t have a microwave at your work? Just do what I do! Set the portable heater on high and put your muffin in front! Works like a charm.
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Historical Journaling
Two years ago, I got one of those 5 year journals where you have about 5 lines to write on the same page each year to compare what you did […]
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Collection ATM
I saw this last month at a church. It’s a ”Collect-o-mat.” So if you don’t have any bills or coins for collection, they take cards! Modern church.
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Butterfly Surprise
Found this while online shopping. Luckily I realized later that these butterflies were made of paper. My first thought was – “What a horrible gift! The woman in the picture […]
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Free Soup?
Last week, I was walking back to work when I saw a food truck. Food trucks have just appeared in Stockholm during the past couple of years, so I was […]
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The most popular game in Stockhkolm
As my son and I were running to catch the bus the other day, he started humming a tune. The tune sounded a bit like a video game and I […]