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What a game!

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I usually don’t care about soccer, but the World Cup is always a bit more fun. And today was really fun! 

This morning I got up, got ready, felt a bit stressed cause I wanted to go get my test done as soon as possible so that I could be back home with Thor when the inspection happens (they still haven’t been here). I came  there around 7:30am and the place was packed. I had to sign in on a tablet and my name popped up on the TV. 50 min wait, oh my. I had read reviews that they weren’t very helpful or friendly at this place and that you can end up spending hours there. While I waited there was actually a patient who got into a big fight with two behind the desk and I hoped it would be over soon. But it must have just been that womans attitude, cause everyone was sooo nice to me. I got in after about 50, got a needle in my arm and was out the door within two minutes. Bought coffee at the place next door and walked home. 

And then soccer came on. At first I just thought I can have it on and go upstairs to do other stuff and just listen to what’s happening, but then I decided to put my Swedish t-shirt on, put Thor in his blue “thor” sweater (I don’t have any yellow or Swedish for him) and then watch the game after all.
The first period was so boring and I barely watched. But then the second half started and oh my, so fun. Thor kept freaking out because I was screaming at the TV, my phone kept getting messages, I got a few spam calls and one call from the dentist and all this made T very nervous I guess. But Sweden scored three goals!! And South Korea scored 2 so Germany was kicked out so Mexico is still in it. These games was so much fun and I kept writing with my dad and sister who were just as pumped up as I was. Hahah.

Now I’m waiting for Brazil at 2pm. I’ve always been a Brazil fan, most likely because of my cousins:) (and for some reason I liked Holland for many years as well, but they are not in it this time), so I’m excited about that game too. Plus my friend is Brazilian and it would be fun if our countries end up in the final:) 

In Falkenberg, Sweden

my surprise visit in Sweden

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On Friday night, December 8th, I took an uber to JFK airport and met Jeanette there. We were there early cause she had a lot of stuff and wanted to borrow space in my bag. My bag was only half full (and half of that was gifts, I try to travel light these days). After 1.5 hour and a lot of mess at the airport (lets just say that this day was not a good day to over-pack your luggage,..every single person checking in had to repack or pay extra for a few kilos) we finally got to our gate. The plane left like it should. J fell asleep right away and slept for over 6 hours, lucky her:)
We took the train from Copenhagen to Falkenberg and my father came to pick us up. After we dropped J off, we went to buy pizza and then drove to my parents house. My dad walked in first and told my mom to help him with groceries in the car. And there I stood with pizza in my hands. That shocked, confused face is something I’m not gonna forget. 
The next morning, we drove to Smaland (another region in south of Sweden) to visit my grandma. She opened the door and there I stood. Same shocked and confused face as my mom had. After a minute, my aunt and her husband, who apparently also were there, showed up and were also in shock. An hour or so later, the doorbell rang. I opened the door and another confused face:) My sister hugged me and behind her stood her boyfriend and his two kids and didn’t understand what was going on. 
Have I mentioned I love surprises:) 
We had a lovely time at my grandmothers. I’m glad that I got to see her and my aunt. Last time I saw them was on my other grandmas funeral, not too fun. So this was very nice. 

The rest of my time in Sweden I spent going through my boxes as you know. But I also got some time with my parents and my sister. I got to know my sisters boyfriend, John, and I took a yin yoga class together with my mom. Very simple. Last few years, I have tried to not stress about stuff. I go to Falkenberg to see my family and to relax, nothing else matters. When my husband goes to Sweden with me we usually are more busy, but when I go alone, I just take it easy. Don’t know when the next trip will be. We’ll see. But I’m happy that could go now.

Thor wanted to come too and packed himself in my suitcaseTired and hungry but very excited for my surprise visitI have to eat at least one kebab pizza every time I go to Falkenberg
I visited my sister in Halmstad for fika
This is the most “normal” photo I could find of us 🙂It snowed or rained every day when I was thereLucia on TV. And liver paste on my bread for breakfast, also a must when I go to SwedenCute little house installation thing in the middle of the cityMy sister and I fika at Espresso House My parents and I were invited for dinner at my sisters. John really knows how to cook
Another fika at espresso house with sister and JohnAnd then I was on my way back home again.
Still not a lot of luggage. I even put a bag in a bag on this trip:)

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Video: Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago

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Good morning guys! Here’s a video from our Thanksgiving weekend. I wanted to show you guys how it is to celebrate Thanksgiving in the suburbs of Chicago. I’m still pretty new to this whole filming thing so I keep forgetting to film, but there is some footage for you and I kept filming til Sunday when we were back in Stamford. 
I hope you enjoy this video:)