Tag: Stockholm
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Camels and snow
Well it snowed this weekend again. Happy May from Stockholm. In other news, there were camels in the field by our house. Traveling circus or new neighbors with odd taste […]
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Don’t believe the hype.
Well, it’s been fake spring here in Stockholm all week. The sun is shining. The temperature reaches highs like 10c (50F) – Yeah, yeah, I know, but it’s warm for […]
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Top-rated restaurant
This weekend, I was looking for a nice restaurant for my husband and I to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I finally found one with a top rating. That is, it […]
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Ikea day
I’m going to Ikea today, as every good Swede is required to do at least 4 times a year. I need to buy a bedside table, but I also need […]
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“Spring” break?
This week in Stockholm is spring break for kids in school. Actually, it’s not called spring break (for obvious reasons -since spring might not arrive until May), but “sport break.” […]
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My eyes!
This bright yellow ball pushed through our sky here in Stockholm yesterday. It seemed familiar, as though something from a long time ago, back when we didn’t wear coats. Some […]
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Shocking breaking news
This is definately a crisis for young Swedes. I’m glad this paper was brave enough to bring up this important issue.
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Kids activities getting way too expensive
Our son is in a choir. Today we got a letter regarding the choir outfits the children must wear while performing. It says that they must wear black slacks (not […]
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It’s coming…
Starbucks is finally coming to Stockholm. For the past 2 years, (or more?) we in Stockholm have had to book a flight at the airport to get into the only […]
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Do I trust Shatner with my flight?
I’ve been looking for some flights lately for a trip we will be taking later this year. I’ve tried all sites and finally came to Priceline, with celebrity spokesperson William […]
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Beavers: This time it means WAR!
If you check the Swedish news carefully, you will start to notice an alarming number of stories about recent beaver attacks. They’re coming for us, people. Stay sharp and don’t […]
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Culture week in Stockholm
Apparently this was culture week in Stockholm. They really should advertise better to people who rarely go out, don’t read newspapers and don’t watch local t.v. I had no idea. […]
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I am unqualified for Europe
You know, I never saw this kind of thing in the job ads back in Texas: • Fluent in English, Romanian and Russian. Ok, so I know we offer other […]
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Heat lamp for the summer
We had to buy a heat lamp last week for the balcony so we can enjoy sitting outside IN THE SUMMER. That’s right, it’s June and we bought a heat […]
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Run!
I actually screamed “RUN!” this past weekend and meant it. It’s not often you get to do that (which is a good thing). It’s something I make fun of in […]
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Same old routine..
Back again at the unemployment office. And once again, the only seat available for the 2 hour wait is next to the crazed, agitated man who talks to himself and […]
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My mind is more exciting than the truth
Job searching (there might be a lot of posts about this coming up). I saw an ad that said “Trainee BI.” This means trainee in Business Intelligence. However, I started […]
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Is your future at the future?
Looking (daily) for a new job. Today’s ad is for a company called “The Future.” How would I explain that to my family? “I work at The Future……. No, I’m […]
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Job search
Looking at job ads today. I like the ones that say, “We’re looking for the BEST manager” or “the BEST team leader.” I already don’t qualify.