What do think about when you run? Or really what goes through your mind. Today, once again Sweden showed herself from the best of sides. The day have been really warm and I waited until 8:00 pm for my 7 k run. I did stop for some pictures, I just had to. My thoughts today…
Category: Health
I think it is called denial
2 days to go. I am reading the information thoroughly. I know where to pick up the start nummer, when the bus leaves to the town where the start goes. I know hos and where the race goes (will have a closer look tomorrow). But I have no idea how far 21098 meters are. I…
That coach
Last week Sam was alone at swim practice. The head coach was the stand in as his ordinary coach was away. I realized quite fast that I was to witness great coaching from a dedicated and skilled coach. He was disciplined. I am not for that east european (the head coach is from Poland…) style…
Happy birthday Sweden
Today was Sweden’s national day. Since Midsummer is “our” informal national day, and celebrated since the times of Thor, while 6 June has only been a bank holiday for seven years, we have much to learn on how to celebrate a nation’s birthday. I celebrated it with some work, slow breakfast, meeting up with a…
The small things
The other day I wrote about the smell of Lilies of the Valley and how happy it make me. I just looked through my calendar and found an appointment that makes me just as happy, a fika date with a friend. Friday + fika + friend = happiness. Oh, the simple things.
When will it end?
I don’t know where I have been. Probably yelling my lungs off. From this day, I will really think twice, three or 100.074.663 times before I even consider to ask them to stop. And I will be sure to NEVER, EVER blame the older again, even if there are tangible marks of blood on little…
T as in family
It is clear that all things are relative. Would I entitle my family (me, my parents and sister) as close? Maybe not, but still… yes, very. In the family I was brought up in we fight a lot (but way less now then before) but maybe we were just loud. We do not call each…
And yes, it is that time of the month
Let’s not beat around the bush, I have PMS. And when so, I change personality like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. OK, change is maybe and overstatement. I have a temper like few others (it is part of my personality and with me all of the days of the year, the fact that I am…
Ruined beauty sleep
It only took one night to swoop me back in time, when sleep was hard currency on the black market. F woke up with a enormous ear infection pain (I would say that his pain thershold is far lower than his brother’s, but on the other hand far above my own) and for a half…
An extra kiss
By now u know that I am one of those who thinks that just a little self inflicted pain is good for you. It keeps you on your toes. One way of providing myself a good level of pain, and thereby a decent amount of reality check, is watching documentaries where people, especially kids, is…
Rebound
After the flu letting its grip go I am down again with the mother of all colds. Feeling an enormous pity for myself.
Going down
It is here, the flu, not the sick flu, the fever flu. And the husband is snoring so I had to move :(. That is how things are.
It is a promise
At 09.30 am CET March 4 I solemnly swore that, one year from now, my conversations with a friend would not contain the same conent as today. I am actually prepared to say that it will apply alteady 6 months from now. And just, for the record, she swore the same…
Dont ever
Watching a Brittish documentary called “The pediatricians”. And even if we have our share of worries, we are still very fortunate to have (what we know) healthy children. And how blessed that makes us. To be a active part of my children’s lives will continue to be the most important part of my life. Don’t…
My life, right here right now
When I walked out from yoga class 20 minutes ago. Warm beams from the sun kissed my face. And right there, at that very moment, I once again got a proof that I am doing the right thing for me, in my life. I will continue to live my life. Right here, right now. I…
I am sorry to say
But my run yesterday felt even better and more important after watching the Chelsea New Castle game. You Tube is filled clips of what I am talking about.
Micro pause
I stay in the car to be able to listen to an interview till its end. Nice to allow yourself a micro pause on an ordinary Wednesday morning.
Another carrot
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Good thing
Good thing that I am not made of glass. Then I would have broken. But one could think I am made of steel. Good, solid, unbreakable, unbendable Swedish steel. Been to my first yoga pass. Nothing advanced, no Birkram yoga. Viryayoga it is called. It is tough, it is sweaty, it is fun. Yoga it…
Gotta love
Said it before, but worth saying again. One just have to love the children’s shows brought by Swedish public service TV. 1.5 hrs of knowledge and laughter, from both children and adults.
I choose to call it “stuck in a development step”
Some might call it crisis. I think I might have done that to. But to stay prosperous and cheerful I choose this more forward looking terminology. I thought I had mine 40-year crisis some years ago. And therefore convinced that this would mean I wouldn’t get one closing in on 40… All of a sudden…
Stockholm part III
We are waiting at the airport to board our plane. Full snow storm in southwest… Stockholm have been great showing herself from her best side. Christmas market at Skansen – spectacular the snow surley helped. Dirty Dancing the musical was good but not outstanding as I thought, but sure the music will always be the…
Stockholm part II
So, Sam and I (Fabian choice this week-end to become sick, so Sam was forced to accompany me) arrived safely in a snowy Stockholm. We (or I) had booked a ghost walk in Gamla stan. OK, but not especially scarry. But to do it in knee deep snow and with more coming was brilliant. What…
Dolphins
As I mentioned before, we spent one day (or half of one) during our Key West stay, dolphin watching. Unfortunately (or not) our first arrangements with captain Sheri at Wild about dolphins got cancelled due to illness in the family. But she arranged for us to go with captain John at Dolphin watch instead. What…
Thank you
A big thank you to the author, actor, creator etc etc Jonas Gardell. For writing “Never wipe tears without gloves“. A fantastic tvseries of love in 80’s gay world. Fantastic and leaving me with so many thoughts and aspects of life.
Nothing really happens
My life contains work at the moment. 40 hrs a week, or actually more. Complained to the Mr that we do not really socialize at the moment. But the the neighbour came by so that is nor entirely true. Have a good Friday all.
Who would have known
It should be obvious, especially since my last post was about my children getting older, that so do I. On the other hand I am not really up for the small but still irritating ailments that comes with age. Like bunions (sorry for the intimate sharing). Oh lord, what they hurt! Why wasn’t I told?…
Time to let go
I am sick of it. The cold, especially the cough that is irritating and comes at the worst times and NEVER stops. And then the headache that comes with the cough. Arrrhhhhhhh! But then we have the little baby that make you happy (even if he is not that happy anymore, but still cute).
To tell u the truth
I am what I am. And do you know what. I am pretty fine with that. I met an old colleague (a friend that was my colleague some time ago, not that she is old… just for the record) for a coffee the other day. We have not met much since we parted as colleagues…
Why I am happy
There are many reasons to be happy. I have found mine. And here they are:
Right here, right now
We’re at Nimis. Just for the record, I am so happy.
Money & happiness
I am convienced that money can make you happy. But to have money and be happy you have to have some other things first, like … self worth. Reading the tabloids of the tragic death of Eva Rausing, makes me realize that in her case money did not make her happy, but it was not…
Reminder
Just a short reminder to self, to skip the socialmedia thing and GO TO SLEEP. Now.
Darn cold
Get out if my system now. I am seriously thinking that it might be allergies, cause it ain’t getting any better or any worse. I just want it gone. NOW!
Rubarb
Here it is, the first rubarb pie of the year! All thanks to the Mr’s grandmother (our are a bit late due to our garden project).
Eyes wide open
Just watched “A mother’s courage: Talking back to autism“. A great documentary about what autism really is. Besides the obvious, to be reminded of the fact that we all should be happy for what we’ve got, especially if health (whatever that means) is one factor. It was also a great eye-opener of how increadible narrow-minded…
Bad things
When things are tough, I remind myself that they always could get worse.
Miserable
Soar throat… Yes, why not get ill now…
Louise Dock 