I think it is OK to be stupid, but it is not OK to show that you are. Especially not when you try to be clever and question other people’s smartness in the process. As my kids would say – you FAIL!
Category: Life in general
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.
Time
It was Friday, tomorrow it is Monday… How did that happen? Guess my photgraphy took my time. But it is so fun. To get sneak peeks’ in other peoples lives. Here are some from today’s prom. Yesterday’s wedding you can see here: http://www.facebook.com/ogonblickavLouise
So simple
Just want to hand you a very simple, very hands on tip on how to live here and now. Pick some, or one Lily of the Valley. The smell is pure goodness. Life is here, live it.
Mother’s day
For some reason Sweden celebrates Mother’s day today, and not when the rest of the world does it. We went to Gothenburg and spent the day at the city’s amuesment park Liseberg. We took the train to the city thereafter the tram to Lise… Angered, a suburb to the city. Actually twice. Well don’t ask….
Happiness
Sometimes happiness can be ridiculously simple. Here is one example.
That ol’ saying
In Sweden we have this saying “One shall hear a lot, before the ears fall off.”, meaning that sometime you cannot believe what people are telling you. Today was one of those days. I will tell you as much that it has to do with what tricks people are willing to take just to secure their…
Today we (they) did it
Sweden is warm. Summer warm. 27C. We love it. Today the boyz took their premier dip in the ocean. I just dipped my behind when squating for better pics. Welcome summer!
The need
Each night I remember. I need new pillows. Badly.
You may call me Zlatanista
I admit it, I am very much affected by his book. I have known his greatness, but not fully understood it, until now. I am not even a soccer gal. Only what 20 years of active brainwash can make you. Tonight his and his team PSG, Paris Saint Germain won the French league, Ligue 1,…
We all wish
Yes, we all want the best for our children (although I lately have brutally awakened to the fact that some parents that doesn’t give a rat’s ass about theirs, but I choose to believe that they a minority). Anyway, my hope is that my children are happy. That they dare to do the things that…
Crying just thinking about it
Today I got a tip about CISV, Children’s International Summer Villages. An global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. As an ex exchange student (twice acctually), I would love my children to do this kind of thing. Although Sam is already set to go to Australia…
My darlings
The computer tells me it is time to get rid of some stuff from the hard drive, otherwise it will crash… I do not get rid of stuff, I save them somewhere else. This blog is a great place to save things, at least as long as the platform will live. Found these ones from…
What to do and what’s being done
So, what is happening in my life at the moment? According to this blog – nothing, or so damn much I do not have the time to write… I guess a little bit of both. Still dwelling about what to do with my life and the bad thing is that I do not progress. Should…
Fun or criminal?
Little over a week ago I took on the task to arrange and collect money for a gift to a colleague’s birthday. A task one take on with both pride and a mind fully aware of the consequences. In my invitation mail to possible gift givers I wrote wittingly about my imaginative connection to not…
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…
Why don’t I just shut up?
As a parent I have a hard time to not fall in to the advisory role. When sharing my advise I assume a lot of things (and you know, when you assume you make an ass out of you and me), including my way of looking at a situation/problem (but who says that the other…
Why am I surprised?
If I turn off the laptop at 00:30, it is not strange that I am tired at 06:00. Learn woman! Learn!
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…
Birth, cigarettes & drugs
When going to sleep yesterday, Fabian decided to sleep over at his brother’s. After I read the bed-time story I stayed a little longer of a chat with the two of them. Those moments are magic. When you have a real conversation. Sam starts to sniff on “the tweenie” age and some talks we have…
The beach
Is it something special with the beach? Or is it their genes? Their father brought up by it and my “new” love for it. But it doesn’t matter when we go there (biting winter or hot, well OK warmish then), the brothers become totally absorbed by it. They can play forever with what nature brings…
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…
Why worry?
I hate it, but I guess it is human. I worry. I worry way to much about my children. I must stop. But how. And now I got a hip pain after today’s run. Life sucks. Kind of. Not really. But I need my “shrimp sandwich” back (that is what we Swedes say when you…
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…
Pink knee high laqcuer boots – or the courage to live your life as you want it
On my way home after a weekend with friends in our lovely capital. These are friends from pree-school, junior high and high school. Friends which you can share inner most true feelings with as well as make (un)suitable age jokes with. The shopping gave way for discussions and sharing. I quitely wonder what it is…
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…
What do they say?
My coach once said “when u feel something, be curious on your emotions and investigate what they really want to tell you”. I am feeling A LOT right now, the question is what do they tell me? I think they say: “Why dont you all just fuck off?!”
Back to the future
Soon 20 years ago I found this guy (with the little help from my friends) that later became the father of my children, and later became my husband. When we met he was already long down in the addicted claws of it. Soccer. He was pretty good. As a young adult he got to try…
I think I have told you this one already
Who would have known what parenting really is about? For you as a parent. What ordeals it drags you through. How you constantly will be taught in your leadership skills. Today I passed in flying colors. But I had to go deep down in myself and be true to my own believes. But it doesn’t…
We made it! Part I
We made it to Stockholm! Without any of us being ill! Here are some pics from our first great day together. Shopping, walking, a trip to the Royal stables, the tube and now cuddlei in the best hotel ever (and that with only one children’s channel).
Death by stoning
I am not a practicing Christian, but sometimes I find things in the Bible worth noticing and mentioning. This in particular or something similar I believe is found in most faiths: “Do to others what you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12) So simple. Simple words, simple meaning. But apparently so hard for some…
Made peace
I have learnt, the long oldfashion way, to not become 5 and meet my children in the same mannor as they sometimes choose to meet me. Instead I leave, for 5-10 minutes and then return. First with a hug and then a talk what went wrong before. But sometimes, life would be just so much…
Week-end
There is nothing more enjoyable… (no, now I lied a little or over-exaggerated somewhat, there is plenty more better things… but it still feels good) to close down the laptop after a week’s good job. Got a lot of things done. And tomorrow it is time for my own business to get some love and…
Die just a little
The other day I commented on a blog on the kliché of how fast it goes. On how fast they grow up. This clip of Fabian reminds me, in a bitter sweet way, of the fact that I do not have any small ones anymore. And it hurts. To prove that they do grow, I…
Words are not enough
One’s children, just as beings, are (mostly) something totally indescribable (in a good way). And then they start reading. To experience when one’s child starts to master the art of reading, can not really be described in words. When a combination of signs turn into sounds, turn into meaning is magic. You can actually see your…
You complete me
Jerry Maguire might have been first, but my gals say it better and foremost do it better. Their (and their families’ wedding gift) to me (sorry us) was a print of Manhattan. I mean, what could be better? Both taste and idea, that’s my girls.I get all warm inside, truly honored that they are my…
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.
…and the good guys
I have the feeling that sometimes, maybe to a majority, I express somewhat negative opinions here. Strong minded opinions of when people are doing wrong (according Law of Louise). It might be natural that I have a bigger need to express myself when I things are tough. Therefore it is not more than right, that…
Another carrot
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Commercials
When I was 14, one of the top wishes was commercial TV. Commercials were only possible to see prior to a movie starting, at the theatre that is. Well, “the free world” also came to Sweden in the earlie 90’s. But gee, how many commercials can one put into a football game?!
I can only blame myself
I sometimes wonder if I made such a wise choice back there in 1993. If I really thought it so very well through in March 2003 (I can guarentee that I was not thinking at all). And why I said yes at all the 27 of October 2012?! Because, who in their right mind wants…
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