Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
Infiltrating Sweden one cinnamon bun at a time
My husband and kids have wanted to visit Japan for quite a while. Of course they all want to go there because it’s a video game paradise, and it would be a cool place to go, but I’ve never been completely sold on spending that much money and flying so far for a trip. However, … Read more
Seems about right.
… you’re probably not much of a reader. But I guarantee you will enjoy “As Long as I Have My Own Bathroom.” Why will you enjoy it? Because I WROTE IT! Come along with me on a journey of my previous travels. You’ll experience rabid squirrels, eating snails, nude ice cream salesmen! You don’t want … Read more
My 8 yr old: You know what would be great? My 10 yr old: What? 8 yr old: A burrito superhero. 10 yr old: A superhero who looks like a burrito? Or a superhero who gives out burritos? 8 yr old: A superhero who gives out burritos. 10 yr old: Ok, then. Yeah, that’d be … Read more
I have a new book out! (also available on Amazon.co.uk) ! http://amzn.com/1530292964 or http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1530292964 How would you act if you accidentally arrived with your extended family on a nude beach in France? Or if a Turkish salesman in the grand bazaar in Istanbul offered to replace your husband with a new one? How about having … Read more
We all know that Google and other websites monitor our searches and interests in order to tailor product ads to our needs (as well as other things). While having ads tailored to you isn’t the worst thing in the world, it is annoying that I have to think twice before searching for something because of … Read more
I was looking over a guide of things to do in a local neighborhood when I came across this article about ice skating. The article is very positive and lists this as a fun activity to do with your family, but what’s going on in this picture? This doesn’t look fun. It looks like an … Read more
There’s a chain of restaurants in the southern U.S. called “Waffle House.” It’s a good place to go if you’re: – Poor – Hungry after midnight – In College Back in the 90s, my friends and I fit all of those categories quite often, so we spent a lot of time at the Waffle House. … Read more
This weekend, I felt warm sunshine for the first time in six months. I also wore something other than a large, down-filled coat and waterproof boots for the first time in six months. My husband and I spent a long weekend relaxing in the French Riviera city of Nice. If you haven’t experienced six months … Read more
This headline was on CNN top stories. It was the only story I clicked on to read. However, it was not what I thought, but just a piece about Prince William of England playing in the snow with his family. Of course it wasn’t what I thought. No one would ever do that to Prince. … Read more
I’m trying to pack for a vacation, but living in Stockholm and wearing a coat and boots for 6 months now, I’ve forgotten what other temperatures feel like. Here’s what I’m faced with (Vacation above, Stockholm below). Sorry these are in C, but in F, Vacation is going to be between 60-65F, while Stockholm is … Read more
The big news in Sweden today is that the Crown Princess gave birth to a boy during the night. One of the coolest things about this is that when a new royal baby is born, they shoot the cannons! Yes, we have working cannons in Stockholm! They’re going to shoot them at noon, which is … Read more
Last night, my husband and I went to a restaurant called “I Love Bibimbap.” That’s the name of the restaurant. It’s never made any sense to me. Also, I think a few years ago it was called “U Love Bibimbap.” I guess that could have been seen as false advertising so they changed it? Either … Read more
Once again this weekend I told a kid he was going to die. Actually, the last time, I told a kid that his friend died, so this time it was different. The Swedes seem to use the phrase “gått bort,” which I interpret as ‘gone/go away’ to describe someone who has passed away. Honestly, I … Read more
I realize that I haven’t written much on my blog the past week or two. Normally, I’m quite good at updating every day. I blame this lack of blog activity on a little game called Mini Metro. This is why I can’t start up new games. They’re too addicting. I have to figure out how … Read more
When you have around 6 months of winter and darkness here in Sweden, you can do one of three things. Take a vacation to the sun (smartest idea, unfortunately, I’m not that smart) Hibernate Find a creative project to put meaning into your day. Well, I’ve gone with number 3 (I really need to save … Read more
Someone posted this in a Facebook group yesterday. Here’s my problem with this every time I see it in a movie… In most of these movie situations, the person is moving across the country, taking another job, or going back to someone else – otherwise there would be no last minute dash to stop someone … Read more
This job ad came up over the weekend. It’s for a library assistant. I think they’ll get a lot of applicants now.
Today’s news story in “The Local” about police letting a suspect go ‘because it’s Friday’ has inspired me to go back and put a list of other news stories.