Merry Christmas, God Jul Everyone, Allihopa

What a wonderful time of the year. Some people stress about presents, I dont. I enjoy every bit of xmas. Yesterday (christmas eve) was just me, my sister and our parents and we had a cousy evening together with lots of nice gifts and yummy food. Today I have been a lot more active. A long walk w Erika in the morning in -10 degrees and cross-country skiing with my old friend Vanessa in the afternoon. I will be hurting tomorrow that's for sure. We went to Bultofta in Malmö where they had made tracks specifically for skiing. It was a lot of fun but hard work.


I will add some pictures from xmas at some other point.

From me to you

I visited my friend Lina the other day and she played a CD for me from a group I had never heard off. I really like it and wanted to share it. The group is called "Radical face" and the CD is "Ghost"

A very white xmas for sure!

Brrrr.
Tonight I walked from the bus stop in -17.6 degrees celcius. Little do I need to tell you how cold this was. I can let you know though, that while my hair was turning white in the cold, I was still admiring the beauty of this winter wonderland. All trees and bushes are hanging way down completely covered with a thick blanket of snow. Lights in almost every window and a moon, bright and big, reflecting in the snow.

The last few days since I got back to Sweden I have been out for a few walks with my sister. Obviously always bringing a camera as I don't want to miss a photo opportunity. Here's some pictures.

Last news about my life is that I have accepted to do a course in Social Work at Malmö University starting in January. I thought at least to give it a go and see how I find it. Furthermore I have so far been given 6 different work days at Hornbach (starting after xmas). Yay for this, as I'm already growing tired of being unemployed.

And to finish off. The traditional annual "julbak" (christmas baking)

Xmasy Sweden

So I arrived back in Sweden yesterday...and just in the nick of time it seems as today the south of Sweden has been struck by a snow storm. Pretty sure the chance of plane cancellations is high. But luckily that will not be a problem for me. I have had a wonderful xmasy day. Went for a walk in the snow, did some errands, cleared the path outside our house, had a hot cup of tea in my new cup and wrapped a whole lot of christmas presents.

This evening my parents and I will hopefully be picking the youngest Nilsson up after her bus trip down from her University in Kalmar. Looking forward to seeing the lil' sis again :)

One door closes....

...another one opens

Or at least I hope it will!
I am as of now...unemployed!

I prefer to think of it as free. Free is a better word, is it not?

Free to explore my options.
Free to do what I want.
Free to go wherever I want.

My only worry is how long this freedom will feel liberating.

While I'm looking forward to returning to Sweden, I know I will miss my job at Suffolk ACRE and the people who work there. Today is definitely a day of mixed emotions.

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Wicked Weekend!

Loooong, awesome 4-day weekend! Friday I went to gym and a little shopping in town (xmas shopping). Then in the evening me and Kirsty went and saw "London Boulevard". A film about an x-gangster getting out of jail and wanting to move away from the gangster life style. Starring Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell. Not great but not bad. Would have been better with a different ending. Also, in the picture below you can see a picture of my new look. It's not permanent, but I consider of making it that. What do you think?

Saturday morning Lizzy came to Ipswich, bringing some warmer temperatures with her, melting all the snow and ice away. We went for hot drinks at Starbucks, lots of xmas shopping and a nice pub lunch. In the evening we made a nice dinner for all three of us: kirsty, lizzy and me (the awesome 3). Nice, cousy evening in with my favourites!

Sunday was a day of nothingness, simply relaxing. Me and Kirsty watched christmas films all day long. I did however send off a really important job application. It's a position as project assistant in Malmö (Sweden). Three year contract if successful the first 6 months. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. This job would be perfect!!

Monday morning Kirsty and I headed to London for a full-day in the capital. First we walked around Covent Garden, doing some shopping in the market area. We then had Pizza Hut buffet. Yum-yum! We then went to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park (a christmas fair). It was all very pretty, glittery and light. Beautiful. It got us both in the christmas mood. To finish off the day we went to the Apollo theatre and saw the musical "Wicked". It was indeed truly wicked! Loved it!!