4 layers of clothes... well ok 4 layers of shirts, polar fleece comfy pants, and 2 layers of socks are what are needed to stay warm in the flat. There is something wrong with the heating system and the landlord is "supposed" to come out this weekend and see what is wrong.. we'll see if he really does show up!

During the days that led up to Thanksgiving, I found myself exceedingly homesick. I was missing everything from my small  Chihuahua Nepo (whom I rehomed over a year ago) to just being able to drive down familiar streets. I find that I miss not going into work every day and feel so unproductive sitting here trying to absorb the language as I wait to ( Read more... )

Today I got a letter in the mail from a hospital in Örebro, Sweden, which is about 25 minutes away by train, really the closest "big" city to me. When I opened the letter, I found out that they had scheduled me for a mammogram. I was surprised. I hadn't called and asked to be scheduled, like I would in the US. They scheduled it for me. I am ( Read more... )

So the past few days there has been alot of wind.. alot alot of wind. The wind chill factor has brought the temperatures down into the negatives. Today, Michael and I went to the stores and we walked against the wind down there (It is about -12C right now which is about 10F) and it was so cold, it made my eyes tear up. On the way back the wind ( Read more... )

Michael helped me apply for Swedish For Immigrants school.. they said I should hear sometime after Jul (Christmas).. I can't wait!

Well Michael and I went into Örebro yesterday to the tax office to get me an ID card. We ran into one little stumbling block as it seems that Sweden does not recognize US passports as a form of identification. If we had waited 6 months then there would be no question over whether or not I was who I said I was, but because we had gone for the ID  ( Read more... )

Yesterday was a typical blustery, wintery day here. The snow fell.. the wind howled.. and even though we did venture outside... it was not far but it was cold! Today it is still snowing a bit and doesn't seem to want to stop .. but will by at the latest tomorrow.
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Due to the security breeches and viruses on FB , Michael does not want me to use it, so if you know my email and want to get in touch with me, please do it on there instead of FB where my account has been deactivated.

Ahh.. I've arrived in Sweden, safe and sound and have slept for nearly 14 hours, I need another nap at some point today, but first Michael and I need to go to the Tax Office , bank and grocery store and of course to pick up some beer as well.. It  is wonderful to finally be home!!

I leave for Sweden in about 13 hours.  I am nervous.. anxious.. have a stomach filled with butterflies.. but most of all I am excited and beyond happy! I will post again, once I get settled...goodbye!

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