Inspired by the inspiring Spiderchick.
07.40-08.00 - we wake up, after all our alarms have stopped going off.
08.02 - shower, brush teeth, run about trying to find my dipper card for work (which is always in the same place...)
08.15 - bike/drive (well... get driven!) to work.
08.30 - settling in at work, open up emails and sigh a bit. I ponder breakfast.
08.45 - breakfast time! Porridge at work = best way.
08.48 - work.
13.00 or so - lunch! Usually a short walk to buy a salad/sandwich/soup... and maybe a muffin.
13.15 - back at desk, eat sandwich whilst trying to look productive.
16.00-17.30 or so - home time!
10 minutes later - if I was clever and biked in, I'm home by this time.
...or 30 minutes later - if I'm having to walk back...
18.00 - Mike arrives home, starving. So this usually means it's dinner time! ;)
Bit of TV/reading or maybe the internet (ha! never!) or some charity work. Or all of the above. Until...
22.30 - I start moaning that I'm tired. Mike convinces me to stay up '10 more minutes'.
23.30 - I realise it's been more than 10 minutes and moan some more.
00.00 - I go to bed, moaning some more at Mike to get him to stop working and come to bed so we don't sleep in the next day.
...wow, I do lead an exciting life!!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Touch wood and all that.
I'm sure I've bent your ears about this in the past but I love acupuncture. It's the best thing in the world!
I had 6 sessions with my GP, starting before Christmas and one every one or two weeks after that. And I've not had a full migraine since.*
Here's a photo of how happy this makes me (yes, I'm sure that's a happy face!):
* I don't care if it's a placebo - I'd take placebos over migraines any day!!
I had 6 sessions with my GP, starting before Christmas and one every one or two weeks after that. And I've not had a full migraine since.*
Here's a photo of how happy this makes me (yes, I'm sure that's a happy face!):
* I don't care if it's a placebo - I'd take placebos over migraines any day!!
Monday, May 09, 2011
I wish I was a little bit taller.
As I was swishing home on my pretty bike today (you know, biking superfast so the wind goes 'swishswishswish' in your ears), I rode past a girl walking along. And just as I went past her I'm sure I heard her crying.
And I'm ashamed to say I didn't stop to check she was ok. I didn't even look back. But I was so, so close to stopping. And I wish I had. Because that's the kind of person I want to be; someone who cares about others.
And I'm ashamed to say I didn't stop to check she was ok. I didn't even look back. But I was so, so close to stopping. And I wish I had. Because that's the kind of person I want to be; someone who cares about others.
Friday, May 06, 2011
X marks the spot.
We took a walk to the polling station in the drizzle last night. It was a lovely night, and as old as this sounds I have to say it - we've been needing some rain.
Being a dirty foreigner, I didn't get to vote in the AV referendum. Which I suppose makes sense, as I can't vote in the general elections here - so obviously I couldn't possibly have an input on how these should be done. Luckily, Mike's views aren't a million miles from my own so I feel like I've had half a vote, at any rate. Kinda like I had half a vote in the general election last year, and that turned out to be a useful one... But anyway.
I do get to vote in the local council elections though, which I quite like doing. I had a strategy this time around: I decided not to vote for any party who has put reams of leaflets through my door. I wanted to put a sign on the door to that effect but wasn't allowed - but perhaps this blind approach is more effective?
So, that meant no Labour and no Lib Dems. One or two leaflets would have been ok, but... I really wish I'd saved them all, to be able to give an accurate picture of the ridiculous amount of paper wasted on rehashing the same information ('Tories can't win here!' seemed to be a favourite... not exactly telling me much about the party).
I can fully understand why they do it. Any vote they can sway by churning out leaflet after leaflet is another vote in their favour. And I fully support them distributing information materials. But when it's the same information over and over, when it's photos of the same guys in the exact same pose over and over, when it's trying to insinuate that more leaflets = more activity in the area = better party, or when they send us separate letters - one addressed to me, one to Mike, in separate envelopes, through the same door... I'm less inclined to give them my vote. Why? Waste of paper.
Ok, I know not everyone has easy access to the internet. And I know not everyone has the inclanataion to go look up what the different parties stand for (reading status updates on Facebook does not count, I'm sorry to say). And I know not everyone cares that this much paper is wasted (I'm not exactly the most environmentally conscious person but... seriously. Next time I'll save the leaflets and show you!). But what's wrong with producing one or two good quality (content-wise, I mean) leaflets, and trust that your party's policies are sound enough to persuade the doubters?
The party I ended up voting for didn't put anything through my door. Which was lucky, cos it was the party I was planning to vote for anyway. They won't win, but maybe they'll inspire some to be a tad greener.
Being a dirty foreigner, I didn't get to vote in the AV referendum. Which I suppose makes sense, as I can't vote in the general elections here - so obviously I couldn't possibly have an input on how these should be done. Luckily, Mike's views aren't a million miles from my own so I feel like I've had half a vote, at any rate. Kinda like I had half a vote in the general election last year, and that turned out to be a useful one... But anyway.
I do get to vote in the local council elections though, which I quite like doing. I had a strategy this time around: I decided not to vote for any party who has put reams of leaflets through my door. I wanted to put a sign on the door to that effect but wasn't allowed - but perhaps this blind approach is more effective?
So, that meant no Labour and no Lib Dems. One or two leaflets would have been ok, but... I really wish I'd saved them all, to be able to give an accurate picture of the ridiculous amount of paper wasted on rehashing the same information ('Tories can't win here!' seemed to be a favourite... not exactly telling me much about the party).
I can fully understand why they do it. Any vote they can sway by churning out leaflet after leaflet is another vote in their favour. And I fully support them distributing information materials. But when it's the same information over and over, when it's photos of the same guys in the exact same pose over and over, when it's trying to insinuate that more leaflets = more activity in the area = better party, or when they send us separate letters - one addressed to me, one to Mike, in separate envelopes, through the same door... I'm less inclined to give them my vote. Why? Waste of paper.
Ok, I know not everyone has easy access to the internet. And I know not everyone has the inclanataion to go look up what the different parties stand for (reading status updates on Facebook does not count, I'm sorry to say). And I know not everyone cares that this much paper is wasted (I'm not exactly the most environmentally conscious person but... seriously. Next time I'll save the leaflets and show you!). But what's wrong with producing one or two good quality (content-wise, I mean) leaflets, and trust that your party's policies are sound enough to persuade the doubters?
The party I ended up voting for didn't put anything through my door. Which was lucky, cos it was the party I was planning to vote for anyway. They won't win, but maybe they'll inspire some to be a tad greener.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Spring air.
It's lovely outside. A bit chilly now, but over the two long weekends we've just had (3 days work over 11 days... nice ratio I think!) it's been so gorgeous.
The lilacs are out, sweet smells overpowering everything apart from the smell of sun on skin. It's the best scent in the world. At least when it's on someone you happen to be close to.
The lilacs are out, sweet smells overpowering everything apart from the smell of sun on skin. It's the best scent in the world. At least when it's on someone you happen to be close to.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Sunday.
Yesterday was a typical Sunday. Slow. Lie-in. Some bad TV (Back to the future 2. Seriously). Supermarket. Looking at glasses. Some yummy food:
Roast veg couscous with grapes. This is so easy. And so gorgeous. For those who speak Swedish as a second, third or 14th language, here's an approximate translation:
4 dl couscous (uncooked)
400g cherry tomatoes
200g green grapes
small aubergine
a couple of red peppers
raw chorizo (we used 6 small ones)
a fennel or cauliflower (definitely fennel!)
a leek and/or onion
couple of parsnips
150g feta cheese
greek yoghurt.
Now the recipe says don't cook the couscous first, but I did and it was great so that's what I'd recommend. Spread the couscous over a largeish (deep) baking tray, cut all the veg and stuff and cover the couscous. Crumble feta cheese on top. Pop in the oven for near enough an hour. Serve with yoghurt (recipe says 'and coriander' but I say coriander should never be eaten so I'd say 'and basil or other fresh herb).
We've just put in whatever veg we've had in the fridge really so don't worry if you're missing any of the ingredients above. Don't miss the fennel + grapes though!
Check out Om jag var din hemmafru for more great recipes (and use the google translate function...)
Roast veg couscous with grapes. This is so easy. And so gorgeous. For those who speak Swedish as a second, third or 14th language, here's an approximate translation:
4 dl couscous (uncooked)
400g cherry tomatoes
200g green grapes
small aubergine
a couple of red peppers
raw chorizo (we used 6 small ones)
a fennel or cauliflower (definitely fennel!)
a leek and/or onion
couple of parsnips
150g feta cheese
greek yoghurt.
Now the recipe says don't cook the couscous first, but I did and it was great so that's what I'd recommend. Spread the couscous over a largeish (deep) baking tray, cut all the veg and stuff and cover the couscous. Crumble feta cheese on top. Pop in the oven for near enough an hour. Serve with yoghurt (recipe says 'and coriander' but I say coriander should never be eaten so I'd say 'and basil or other fresh herb).
We've just put in whatever veg we've had in the fridge really so don't worry if you're missing any of the ingredients above. Don't miss the fennel + grapes though!
Check out Om jag var din hemmafru for more great recipes (and use the google translate function...)
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Fooled.
I read this post over at Make it do, it's about April fools tricks.
The last one made me smile:
Apparently my great aunt did this to my uncle the first time his wife (then girlfriend) brought him to meet the family.* Such a simple yet funny trick - I always thought I'd never fall for it, but now I'm thinking it might confuse me... at least if I'm tired enough!
* this is how I remember the story. It might've been my dad rather than uncle? I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm mistaken and if so I'll issue a full retraction ;)
The last one made me smile:
I also love the old sheet trick. Tuck the top sheet under the mattress at the top. Fold it in half and bring it back up to the top like normal. When the family tries to get in bed, they will only fit halfway.
Apparently my great aunt did this to my uncle the first time his wife (then girlfriend) brought him to meet the family.* Such a simple yet funny trick - I always thought I'd never fall for it, but now I'm thinking it might confuse me... at least if I'm tired enough!
* this is how I remember the story. It might've been my dad rather than uncle? I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm mistaken and if so I'll issue a full retraction ;)
Prosodic.
This is fantastic. Makes me want to study language learning a wee bit more... It's a proper conversation. Just lacking... words.
Friday, April 01, 2011
30 – Your favourite book of all time
I have so many. Please don't make me choose! I think I've mentioned Agatha Christie earlier as a favourite. She's always a winner. I'm just now reading The Almost Perfect Murder by Hulbert Footner. Now this might be mighty famous but I'd never heard about it until I went hunting for free books for my kindle. And gosh is it good!! It's rather Christie-esque in its set up, a book of short stories with a stunningly beautiful detective beating the crims each and every time. Just my type of book! But is it my favourite? Well, yeah. At the moment it is. Is it my favourite of all time? Possibly. But then so are a lot of other books.
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