This year's....
This year's.....
This year's discovery: I only discovered it yesterday, but spinning shoes is the best invention ever!
This year's mistake: Tell Jessica that the Marriott we were staying in was lovely. How disappointed she was when there were dusty carpets and mold in the bathroom!
This year's most talked about: Anders Svensson's car? Anyone remembers why he actually got it, or only the discussions about the tax and the discrimination towards the female players?
This year's party: It has to be Jamie's 30th bday party. I still can't believe that we managed to keep the Istanbul trip and the party secret!
This year's sweeties: Vicky and Dicky. They should really share this year's couple, but I had to fill this space as well.
This year's Mr Nice Bum: Joe Hart. Only because his shorts are far too tight.
This year's people-I-can-live-without: Moaners. The world would be a better place without them.
This year's I-think-I-know-more-than-I-actually-do: My dad. I don't think he'll ever leave this spot.
This year's....
This year's discovery: The world didn't go under. Who would have thought?!
This year's mistake: Letting Nichlas cook in my kitchen. Such a mess afterwards...
This year's comment: "Jag älskar mitt liv!" - Charlie Skoglund
This year's song: All I want is you - Barry Louis Polisar
This year's group: Kent. They have sneakily moved back into my playlists. Don't know why I stopped listening for a while.
This year's most talked about: Our wedding. By me and quite a few other people
This year's party: I can't say the wedding party because I repeat myself. The release party for the Galaxy SIII at Fotografiska was pretty good!
This year's idiot: The lady who lives in our building who puts up notes about everything and who made the annual meeting about 1,5 hrs longer than needed.
This year's most wonderful person: Ida. Always there for me.
This year's sweeties: Alex, Finn and Adam. The lovely nephews!
This year's Mr Nice Bum: Well, if we remove Nice, it is Mats Stark. Only because he told someone that he has no bum, you can't see where the back ends and the legs begin.
This year's biggest moaner: Not mentioning any by name, but there are a lot at work unfortunatley.
This year's disappointment: That the world didn't end, for the people who climbed up on that mountain.
This year's look-alike: My dad and the Fisherman's Friend dude
This year's christmas present: All the UNICEF gifts I got
This year's couple: Sofia och Axel. Så söta ihop!
This year's people-I-can-live-without: People that push you out of the way on the tube.
This year's I-think-I-know-more-than-I-actually-do: I think my dad will have to make it back here.
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Wedding and honeymoon
So, we have finally made it home and managed to get most things done so I thought I'd do a summary over the last two weeks.
The Wedding
Due to the extreme planning, everything was really calm the last few days before, apart from that Jamie's ring turned out to be too big but even that got sorted fairly easily. Even on the day of the Wedding I was complletely calm until just before 3pm when it was a bit short of time, but calmed down again just in time to get into the car and I realised: Oh shit. I have to read my vows in front of lots of people (and I hate to talk in front of people). When we got out of the car and got my dress sorted and the guitarrist started to play "All I want is you" (soundtrack from Juno) and my lovely bridesmaid and I started walking up to the temple I felt the biggest rush of happiness rushing over me and I could not stop shaking. Once I reached my spot next to Jamie he tried to say little things to calm me down which was very sweet, but to ask the question: Are you sure you still want to do this? was probably not the best thing to ask as I started to think that he'd changed his mind ;) Our registrar was excellent and it was a relaxed ceremony, the guitarrist played "Better together" by Jack Johnson (if anyone ever need an excellent performer, I can recommend Magnus!). When it was time for me to read my vows they blew out of my hand and I kind of crawled on the ground to get them back, but that was a nice little extra! I struggled hard not to cry and I took some very long pauses but managed to finish them and then Jamie said the most lovely words back to me. We walk out from the temple whilst "I'm yours" by Jason Mraz was played and the guests were blowing soap bubbles. After the ceremony we stayed and took some pictures. I still haven't seen them, but I am confident that Robban did an amazing job! After that we arrived at hotell Villan and had a welcome toast and my dad made a lovely speech and a bit of.. singing. Everyone seemed to enjoy it anyway! After that there was dinner, drinks, more awesome speeches by Stew, Martin and Steve. Then we were cutting the cake and Jamie wouldn't let me have any, no surprise there! After the cake we had the first dance to "The Girl" by City and Colour and the music was messing up a bit but worked out fine in the end!
We had amazing weather all day and the day was magical. A massive thank you to: Mia, Mike, Ida, Stew, Iona, Hamad, Robban, Magnus, Jamie, mum, dad, Steve, Helen, Hotell Villan and everyone else who I might have forgotten. Thank you everyone who came as well!
The UK
We spent a few days in the UK and mainly relaxed all week which was very nice so we could spend time with the family. On the 11th we had another Wedding party which was amazing, a very big thank you Helen and Steve who organised that! Was great to see so many friends there.
The Honeymoon
As you might know, we went to Venice and it was lovely, warm and sunny! Upon arrival the receptionist said: I can see you are here on your honeymoon, congratulations! With that she upgraded us to a suite and gave us free passes to the spa. I thought it was Stew who had told them but it turned out it was Jamie! Still surprises me... When we arrived to the room someone knocked on the door with a big bouquet of flowers that Jamie had ordered for me with gerberas that were im my wedding bouquet and lilies that are my favourites. About 5 mins later it knocks on the door again and a bottle of champagne and strawberries dipped in chocolates were delivered. Now, this time it was Stew, can't thank you enough. It was lovely! Then all of a sudden Jamie tells me to close my eyes and he gets something out of the bag which I open and it's a pair of diamond earrings that match my engagement ring. He was told my a colleague that you have to give eachother something the morning after the wedding as it's tradition, but I knew he wouldn't know about this so I didn't mention it, made me look like a right cheapskate...! They were lovely anyway. We saw lots of things in Venice, ate a lot of pizza, pasta, ice cream and tiramisu so I'm lucky I still fit into my clothes. Our hotel had a pool on the roof which was very nice as we had a couple of relaxing days as well.
That's about it. Happy to be home and I am now officially Mrs Watkins as the letter from the tax authorities came through. Thank you again everyone who made those last two weeks so amazing.
Now I am scared.
I have tried to understand why this guy in Norway killed all of those people and I can't. I have no understanding for his actions at all. I read a book recently that is called 19 minutes and it was about a school shooting in the U.S. and when I finished the book I didn't think what the guy did was right in anyway but I understood that he wanted all the bullying to stop and he saw no other way. THIS I don't understand at all. Does anyone?
I am seriously upset about what have happened to all those people and I feel for their families and friends. Apparently 9393 people in Sweden will be killed by his terrorist-friends. How am I supposed to walk around now and not be scared?! I have looked at so many people today thinking: Are you planning an attack? Have I ever said something that might have pissed you off and I am on the list of the 9393 you are going to kill? It doesn't seem to matter where you are either, nowhere is safe. Not the capital, not a tiny little island in the middle of a lake. As late as Saturday I told Jamie that I want to walk home on my own at night because I want to live without being scared of something horrible happening to me. Now I am scared of sitting in the office, walking to the station, walking from the station, being in a shopping mall. I am even scared of having my own opinion, because some Swedish nazi might disagree and come and shoot me.
I know when time has passed I will feel better and not be so paranoid because I wasn't there and it is not as real for me as it was for the people in Norway, but those people will probably always be scared. And that makes me even more mad. Because what happens when he has served 14 years in prison (which I heard is the longest he can get, is that really true?!)? Will he do it all over again? Or will his so called friends have finished the job by then?
It's surreal.
So many babies...
Everyone is having a baby, there is a serious babyboom in my circle of aquaintances, friends and family (well actually, Jamie's family). Which is awesome, but I swear, a year ago I barely knew anyone my age who had kids and now there seems to be loads. Is this a serious sign I'm getting old?
Either way I'm so happy for you all! For the ones I shouldn't mention due to different reasons, for Sofie and Robban, for Gemma and Iain, for Emelie and Oscar, for Marina and Kim, Laura and Mark etc etc. I'm telling you, the list is endless! Considering I love babies, this is heaven for me! And I don't even have to gain weight or squeeze one out myself. I am expecting one of them to be called Malin though. I mean, out of like... 10 babies, there is a good chance.
Glad midsommar!
Life
Long time ago - I know. But I haven't really felt like sitting down to write when it has been lovely weather outside! Not too much has happened recently really, apart from that my friend Vicky came to visit this weekend! Was lovely to see her and to have some company when Jamie is away.
Life is good now though. It's summer, work is going well, Jamie is soon going to be home a bit more (I hope!) and Stew and Liz are coming next week. I also have a lot more energy nowadays which is good, I don't fall asleep at 9pm everyday! I think it's partly because I don't have to drive to work and partly because I'm doing more excercise. I don't go to the gym that much more but a lot of running up and down stairs at home and at work!
Well, that's about it! Good night.
Happy
Also started to work at Samsung which is actually awesome. It is so much to do and my colleagues are really nice! Unfortunatley I got a stomach bug yesterday and have to stay home today. The only positve thing with a stomach buh is the weight loss! I have dropped 1kg in 2 days! It will probably be put on in no time though.
All in all, life is good and I am happier now than I've been in a long time.
All those weird facebook statuses....
1. Why write all the time that you love your child? They can't read and don't have facebook. And everyone ele would think it was weird if you didn't love your child - I don't exactly think that the people that don't write it hate their children.
2. Why describe your friends with bestest/loveliest/cutest etc all the time? Have adjectives had a new turn in life?
Facebook status is weird. I have no idea why I do it, I just do. Well, sometimes it provokes certain things and that's fun. But there is no actual reason for it. Anyone? I mean, who cares about if I have -2 degrees, if there is a disgusting man on the train or if I am tired? No one. But sometimes it's good, you know, if you get a new job you can share your joy quickly rather than calling 20 people. Actually, I don't even have 20 numbers in my phone book when I think about it. If we don't count the numbers for the beauty salon or pizzeria and I don't think they care. I still want to update it. Strange, isn't it?
Now you let the world know as soon as you find out if you are pregnant, getting married, got a new job etc. Before it used to be special ones you told. I somehow don't feel as special anymore.
But we all know what I will do now. Update my status that my blog has been updated.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/ipadoriginal/article12798223.ab
I am apparently wrong, because I support Casey. I'm sure this had a lot more effect than it would ever have to talk to a teacher, because a lot of teachers look the other way when they see this kind of stuff. You shouldn't have to deal with this shit every day and I am happy he stood up for himself. I hope this might encourage other bullied kids or adults to do the same thing. Well, maybe not lift them up and throw them on the ground, but do something.
Go bullied kids, go! I'm right behind you.
Stureplan
I don't get it. And for all English people, Stureplan is where all the posh bars are in Stockholm. Where you pay 150kr for a glass of wine. Where people drink champagne straight out of a bottle.
I went there a few weeks ago with two other girls and we were on the VIP list (that was quite exciting, I've never been VIP ever before). Anyhow, in the normal part of the club/bar, there was about 10 people. In the VIP part there were at least 100. I'm sure half of them drank champagne out of the bottle. I paid 250kr for 2 glasses of wine and a beer. A joke. But what's the point with VIP if everyone is VIP? Doesn't it loose it's charm then?
And last night we went there again. Sure, it was like 2.30am and not really any point in paying 150kr to get in, but I was happy to do that to get into a warm place, because my toes were freezing. We were at the front of the queue for maybe 30 mins before the bouncer said: You won't get in, it's too full. Or something like that. Thanks, couldn't you have told us that when we got there? Also, the guy at the door kept saying to people that it was not exit where he stood and everyone ignored him in a very: I have money I can exit where I want -kind of style. Pissed me right off.
To get to the point, I don't like the posh places. It might be because I'm from the countryside, it might be because I'm too poor to wear Gucci, Dolce or whatever they wear there or maybe because I don't like champagne. I will not hang there very often. I am very happy I have found a place near our new flat that serves beer for 30kr/pint.
A crazy Friday night....
Feeling a little bit down today... Got offered a job I wanted (happy) and passed my exam (happy). Just sometimes wish that certain other people could be happy and enthusiastic about things I do well sometimes too. Oh well, I'm a grown up, I shouldn't need any other confirmation! So there we go.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Annoying on the tube.
- Someone sits down on the outside seat and then doesn't move at all when you try to squeeze into the other seat.
- People that rather stand up than sit next to a stranger
- People who talk really loudly (to make sure everyone can hear) about some story from the weekend etc.
- People who do dusgusting things (biting their nails, picking their noses, coughing without covering with sleeve/hand etc).
- Old women that huffs and puffs as soon as someone else on the tube opens their mouth to speak
- The way the driver says 15 times on the same trip: Se upp for dorrarna, dorrarna stangs. (Watch out for the doors, the doors are closing).
- People that glance at your phone when you're texting or emailing. Rude.
- Dogs. Why take dogs?! It even says on a sign: NO DOGS!
Weekend was too short
Anyhow, I had a job interview today which went well. And when I got back to work after the interview, I get a call from someone telling me that I got the job from the other interview I went to last week. I'm just too popular. However, the job today seems more interesting than the one last week so I told them I'll await and see what happens. Both companies are on the Fortune 100 list on NYSE though, so massive companies.
I am dreading next week a bit... Ida goes away on Thursday and is away 1,5 weeks. Which means I am all on my own. Lonely, I am so lonely....... Think that will be a good time to spend 2 hours at the gym every evening. I don't believe myself for a second that will actually happen, but it's a good intention anyway.