Sunday, January 31, 2010
Night Walking
Mimmi (the dog) and I went for a nice and quiet Sunday night walk in Stockholm. No people around, just tall trees, snow and lamposts. A little bit like Narnia.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cold vs. Warm
It was really cold today. I tried to take a picture of how red my cheeks and nose were after shopping outside for a couple hours. It isn't very good, but here ya go. It was clear and cold today, about 5 degrees.
In contrast, here are some pics of some warm, cozy threads I found at the second-hand shop.
In contrast, here are some pics of some warm, cozy threads I found at the second-hand shop.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Important Sayings
American: Don't get your panties in a wad.
English: Don't get your knickers in a twist.
Swedish: Easy in the storm.
Hmmmm.....
American: Don't count your chicken's before they hatch.
Swedish: Don't yell "hello" until you jump the stream.
American: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Swedish: The meanest fish swim in the shallowest waters.
American: Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
Swedish: It was nice when you arrived but nicer when you left.
Will be collecting more as the week goes on.
English: Don't get your knickers in a twist.
Swedish: Easy in the storm.
Hmmmm.....
American: Don't count your chicken's before they hatch.
Swedish: Don't yell "hello" until you jump the stream.
American: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Swedish: The meanest fish swim in the shallowest waters.
American: Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
Swedish: It was nice when you arrived but nicer when you left.
Will be collecting more as the week goes on.
Living in a Rainbow
It would be amazing to spend a winter in this Stockholm apartment - to come in from the white world into your own personal rainbow. It was designed by tham & videgard hansson arkitekts, They used multicolored parquet floors to create the pattern. Check out the rest of the project and more pictures here.
images courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts
all photos © åke e:son lindman
images courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts
all photos © åke e:son lindman
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A Week Left
and I find these! I wish I'd know about them three months ago! Highly dorky traction devices that can be added to any shoes. They even come in GLOW IN THE DARK LIME GREEN! I'm feeling really cheated right now.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Successful Meeting + Awesome Weekend
There is nothing more rewarding after working super hard all week than going out of town for the weekend. Last week Tove and I burned the candle at both ends getting ready for our presentation to MTV on Friday, and it ended up going really well. Don't want to put a whammy on it, so I won't elaborate too much but there was some laughing and even some clapping.
Hard work behind us, we headed up to Idre, a small town about 4.5 hours north of Stockholm to do some snowboarding, snowmobiling and other rad activities.
Saturday I took my first snowboarding lesson from my friend Lina who also works at DDB. Lina is an amazing teacher! She use to give lessons professionally, spending 8 hours a day coaxing first timers down hills on boards. Her patience is limitless. She is optimistic even when you have just become a yard-sale in the middle of the hill. As for the snowboarding, I'm stoked! I got pretty good at traversing and even did a couple turns on my own. I don't see any extreme boarding career in my future, but I can imagine getting down the hill at some point without so many bruises. Just need some practice.
We stayed in the ultimate Swedish cabin while we were there. It was super cozy and had some authentic Swedish decor. I also found out that different parts of Sweden have their own milks. For instance, Milko is the main brand for Dalarna milk. I love the folk design they used for the packaging. It seems very at home in the cabin.
Outside the cabin was winter. The real winter, not all those faux winters I've experienced in Dallas and SF. I've never seen so much snow in my life. On Sunday we took the snowmobile across a huge frozen lake to small campsite where you can BBQ. Well, Swedes call it having a BBQ, I see it more of a campfire type situation. Tove, Lina and I took a walk along the lake to an old wooden bridge. We went across, took a break to lay in the snow. Seriously, if you have never done this, you should at some point in your life. You just plop yourself back in fresh soft snow and be quiet and look at the sky. It is a quality life experience that cannot be missed. Remember to put on your hat or hood first though.
View toward the town of Särna
Lina, Tove and me waiting for the hotdogs to cook. Lina is the one with the killer sword poking stick. Minutes before she was roasting a hotdog on it, but it fell off so she decided to fling it out onto the lake where some wild animal will probably eat it and become dependent on humans, ruining the ecosystem permanently.
Hot dog monitoring.
Everyone got a turn on the snowmobile, driving and riding in the sled. I liked driving much better than sled riding. The sled is like riding in the back of a pick-up truck, but with non-existent sides and snow flying in your face. It was tons of fun to drive on the big expanse of frozen lake (don't worry mom, I went slow-ish).
Hard work behind us, we headed up to Idre, a small town about 4.5 hours north of Stockholm to do some snowboarding, snowmobiling and other rad activities.
Saturday I took my first snowboarding lesson from my friend Lina who also works at DDB. Lina is an amazing teacher! She use to give lessons professionally, spending 8 hours a day coaxing first timers down hills on boards. Her patience is limitless. She is optimistic even when you have just become a yard-sale in the middle of the hill. As for the snowboarding, I'm stoked! I got pretty good at traversing and even did a couple turns on my own. I don't see any extreme boarding career in my future, but I can imagine getting down the hill at some point without so many bruises. Just need some practice.
We stayed in the ultimate Swedish cabin while we were there. It was super cozy and had some authentic Swedish decor. I also found out that different parts of Sweden have their own milks. For instance, Milko is the main brand for Dalarna milk. I love the folk design they used for the packaging. It seems very at home in the cabin.
Outside the cabin was winter. The real winter, not all those faux winters I've experienced in Dallas and SF. I've never seen so much snow in my life. On Sunday we took the snowmobile across a huge frozen lake to small campsite where you can BBQ. Well, Swedes call it having a BBQ, I see it more of a campfire type situation. Tove, Lina and I took a walk along the lake to an old wooden bridge. We went across, took a break to lay in the snow. Seriously, if you have never done this, you should at some point in your life. You just plop yourself back in fresh soft snow and be quiet and look at the sky. It is a quality life experience that cannot be missed. Remember to put on your hat or hood first though.
View toward the town of Särna
Lina, Tove and me waiting for the hotdogs to cook. Lina is the one with the killer sword poking stick. Minutes before she was roasting a hotdog on it, but it fell off so she decided to fling it out onto the lake where some wild animal will probably eat it and become dependent on humans, ruining the ecosystem permanently.
Hot dog monitoring.
Everyone got a turn on the snowmobile, driving and riding in the sled. I liked driving much better than sled riding. The sled is like riding in the back of a pick-up truck, but with non-existent sides and snow flying in your face. It was tons of fun to drive on the big expanse of frozen lake (don't worry mom, I went slow-ish).
Friday, January 15, 2010
Bee-youtiful Snow Night & Day
Now I know why everyone kept saying, "Wait till the snow comes!"
Night
You can see where the ice breakers have been.
Erik & little Mimmi on a trek
Day
Monochromatic
Footsteps from people walking on the ice. Some people even cross country ski to work.
Night
You can see where the ice breakers have been.
Erik & little Mimmi on a trek
Day
Monochromatic
Footsteps from people walking on the ice. Some people even cross country ski to work.
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