I have received notification from the Swedish Consulate in Chicago that I have an interview scheduled February 25th! EEK-I'm excited!
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Christmas Trees...America vs. Sweden
Fredrik and I have been...umm...debating what kind of Christmas tree we'll have when we celebrate our first Christmas together (instead of on separate continents which is lame.) But he says we must have a 'Swedish' Christmas Tree. (aka none of what makes my christmas tree awesome. Personal memory filled ornaments dating from up to 50 years ago, colorful lights that fill a room with warmth and color (personally I find this to be a desirable aspect to the tree, especially if we're in Sweden the land of 2% sunshine in November...yeah apparently that's how much sunshine was around this November...I have to say...I agree I was there for most of it.) Hand strung popcorn that was made while watching christmas or holiday films on a Sunday night. And the biggest point of debate, is when do you put up the tree. My family tradition usually sticks to the first weekend of December. We moved up to the more American standard of Thanksgiving while in college only because it was practical.
Fredrik does not agree with any of this. White lights. Standardized ornaments. And worse of all: putting up the tree on the 23rd of December.
Umm...where do you put the presents?
Fredrik does not agree with any of this. White lights. Standardized ornaments. And worse of all: putting up the tree on the 23rd of December.
Umm...where do you put the presents?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Master of Letters
I received notification last night that I qualified with merit for a Master of Letters (MLitt) from the University of Glasgow in Decorative Arts and Design History! WOO!
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Home
This blog is quiet now ... so just check out my other blog http://stay-ingalive.blogspot.com if you wanna :)
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Foggy day in Linköping
So a few things of note this morning.
1. My boyfriend is really hungover, and it's a little funny...even though I feel bad he left his wallet here and can't get into his office. Looks like I'll be making a trip to campus here ina few minutes.
2. He's actually very brilliant. The housing company decided that 7am till 11am was a great time to redo the floor in the common room...meaning no on was allowed into the room for that amount of time...meaning...how are you supposed to eat breakfast (I guess that good 5 hr block of time from 12 till 17 just didn't work for them..you know when no one really needs to get into the common room because they're on campus our busy..) anyways... Fredrik, being as smart as he is, decided that inorder to have breakfast, we have to bring it to us, in our wee little room. So since it's so chilly outside at night he decided to hang a bag with the milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter outside our window last night (even when drunk).
He is brilliant, because it totally worked. I love him...and how damn smart he is...I would never have thought to do that (I was pushing for cinnamon rolls for breakfast..see where my brain is..ha)
3. the masquerade ball in Kalmar is this weekend, and I'm almost done with my massive sewing projects. Check out my costuming blog at http://stay-ingalive.blogspot.com I update that a lot more than I do this one at the moment.
4. I'll be home in a month. See you all soon..
5. oh and Home Improvement is showing the Christmas episodes and it's totally reminding me of being a little kid...and I love it.
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1. My boyfriend is really hungover, and it's a little funny...even though I feel bad he left his wallet here and can't get into his office. Looks like I'll be making a trip to campus here ina few minutes.
2. He's actually very brilliant. The housing company decided that 7am till 11am was a great time to redo the floor in the common room...meaning no on was allowed into the room for that amount of time...meaning...how are you supposed to eat breakfast (I guess that good 5 hr block of time from 12 till 17 just didn't work for them..you know when no one really needs to get into the common room because they're on campus our busy..) anyways... Fredrik, being as smart as he is, decided that inorder to have breakfast, we have to bring it to us, in our wee little room. So since it's so chilly outside at night he decided to hang a bag with the milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter outside our window last night (even when drunk).
He is brilliant, because it totally worked. I love him...and how damn smart he is...I would never have thought to do that (I was pushing for cinnamon rolls for breakfast..see where my brain is..ha)
3. the masquerade ball in Kalmar is this weekend, and I'm almost done with my massive sewing projects. Check out my costuming blog at http://stay-ingalive.blogspot.com I update that a lot more than I do this one at the moment.
4. I'll be home in a month. See you all soon..
5. oh and Home Improvement is showing the Christmas episodes and it's totally reminding me of being a little kid...and I love it.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
learning Swedish
The best way to practice your Swedish listening skills is to watch Svenska Hollywood Fruers.
California has been 'good' to them. They speak....slowwwwwwwwwwwllyyyyyyyyyyyy verrrrrrryyyyyyy ssllloooowwwwwwwlllllyyyyyyyy.
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California has been 'good' to them. They speak....slowwwwwwwwwwwllyyyyyyyyyyyy verrrrrrryyyyyyy ssllloooowwwwwwwlllllyyyyyyyy.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
'tis the season'
I've had a little laugh from facebook today, and I wish to share it with you all.
Backstory:
It seems, that across major cities and college campuses throughout the United States there has been this ongoing trend of fall/winter wear worn by women. It consists of a few basic pieces, but is still costly to put together.
1. White T-shirt usually oversized and preferably the v neck Hanes you buy from your local superstore (Target of course being the fashionista's choice). This, is the best piece of the ensemble. I love these shirts. They're soft and 100% cotton, comfy, and cheap. Not a lot not to love really. Plus V necks are pretty flattering for most girls.
2. Spandex pants. Ok. This is where things start to go wrong. Why? Well, we'll discuss this later. However Just know that they're usually black, as standard leggings go. However it must also be noted that since this uniform is usually worn on a college campus, they're usually 1. old. 2. too small. 'Why do you say too small?' You ask...well..it's simple really. Beer. Beer + Drunk food= Fatty. If you took finite, you'd know this. Not only does this mean they are wearing old spandex, but usually the bum is too healthy to fit into them in a way that is decent for grandmothers to see and for their lower body blood circulation. But that's beside the point.
3. Ugg boots. Ugg. Enough said. STOP WEARING THESE GOD FORSAKEN BOOTS THEY'RE UGLY. I say that Uggs and Crocs should burn in shoe hades. Good riddance.
4. A fleece nortface pullover. Usually black, but can come in a variety of colors. Northface is a popular and really good outdoor brand..you know...for when you're hiking in the woods on a cool fall day...or camping...or live in colorado and would like something that helps keep you dry that isn't a full blown parka. However are they truly needed for a lovely fall day? No. They're not. Plus can we just gently refer back to the whole Beer + Drunk food= Fatty equation. Fleece...like wool sweaters...may be comfy..but it's not exactly flattering for a girl who is still in her 'i'm a senior in highschool and smoking hot' mentality. Sorry sweetheart, you've gained the Freshman 20. We all do it. I did it..:I just didn't wear spandex to amplify it.
5. (Optional) A badly dyed, dirty, messy mass of hair that is somehow tied up to the head in some weird ass way. It's hard to understand..all you know is that it looks like a dead animal is up in there burrowing for the winter.
6. (Optional) Cigarettes.
7. (Optional Depending on Weather and Severity of Hangover) Oversized Sunglasses. These are fine. I like big sunglasses. I have light sensitive eyes.
7. (Optional but common on Mondays and Fridays) Stale Beer Perfume. Oh...to smell a college campus again...
I'm sure, if you have followed this blog at all, you know the type of girl I'm talking about (and since most of my readers are in college...I'm sure you know exactly what I am talking about.
Alright. There's the backstory now here is what happened on Facebook today.
Daniel H (his facebook status): saw some uggboots, leggings, and northface action today....tis the season!
A girl named Katherine: were you at miami? because thats the staple fall uniform here
[additional random facebook comments]
Abby C (me): god damn i wish those walking fashion disasters would just freaking stop. They look worse than their beer, grease, and ciagrette smoke weave smells.
Katherine (yes, that one I just mentioned): ps I am sporting that outfit today haha.
Yes. That's right. She posted that immediately after my mini rant. (i died..laughing...)
It was cause for a good laugh. I am not sorry. It's true.
JUST SAY NO TO THAT COMBO. It makes you look like trash.
<3<3
Backstory:
It seems, that across major cities and college campuses throughout the United States there has been this ongoing trend of fall/winter wear worn by women. It consists of a few basic pieces, but is still costly to put together.
1. White T-shirt usually oversized and preferably the v neck Hanes you buy from your local superstore (Target of course being the fashionista's choice). This, is the best piece of the ensemble. I love these shirts. They're soft and 100% cotton, comfy, and cheap. Not a lot not to love really. Plus V necks are pretty flattering for most girls.
2. Spandex pants. Ok. This is where things start to go wrong. Why? Well, we'll discuss this later. However Just know that they're usually black, as standard leggings go. However it must also be noted that since this uniform is usually worn on a college campus, they're usually 1. old. 2. too small. 'Why do you say too small?' You ask...well..it's simple really. Beer. Beer + Drunk food= Fatty. If you took finite, you'd know this. Not only does this mean they are wearing old spandex, but usually the bum is too healthy to fit into them in a way that is decent for grandmothers to see and for their lower body blood circulation. But that's beside the point.
3. Ugg boots. Ugg. Enough said. STOP WEARING THESE GOD FORSAKEN BOOTS THEY'RE UGLY. I say that Uggs and Crocs should burn in shoe hades. Good riddance.
4. A fleece nortface pullover. Usually black, but can come in a variety of colors. Northface is a popular and really good outdoor brand..you know...for when you're hiking in the woods on a cool fall day...or camping...or live in colorado and would like something that helps keep you dry that isn't a full blown parka. However are they truly needed for a lovely fall day? No. They're not. Plus can we just gently refer back to the whole Beer + Drunk food= Fatty equation. Fleece...like wool sweaters...may be comfy..but it's not exactly flattering for a girl who is still in her 'i'm a senior in highschool and smoking hot' mentality. Sorry sweetheart, you've gained the Freshman 20. We all do it. I did it..:I just didn't wear spandex to amplify it.
5. (Optional) A badly dyed, dirty, messy mass of hair that is somehow tied up to the head in some weird ass way. It's hard to understand..all you know is that it looks like a dead animal is up in there burrowing for the winter.
6. (Optional) Cigarettes.
7. (Optional Depending on Weather and Severity of Hangover) Oversized Sunglasses. These are fine. I like big sunglasses. I have light sensitive eyes.
7. (Optional but common on Mondays and Fridays) Stale Beer Perfume. Oh...to smell a college campus again...
I'm sure, if you have followed this blog at all, you know the type of girl I'm talking about (and since most of my readers are in college...I'm sure you know exactly what I am talking about.
Alright. There's the backstory now here is what happened on Facebook today.
Daniel H (his facebook status): saw some uggboots, leggings, and northface action today....tis the season!
A girl named Katherine: were you at miami? because thats the staple fall uniform here
[additional random facebook comments]
Abby C (me): god damn i wish those walking fashion disasters would just freaking stop. They look worse than their beer, grease, and ciagrette smoke weave smells.
Katherine (yes, that one I just mentioned): ps I am sporting that outfit today haha.
Yes. That's right. She posted that immediately after my mini rant. (i died..laughing...)
It was cause for a good laugh. I am not sorry. It's true.
JUST SAY NO TO THAT COMBO. It makes you look like trash.
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