You know it’s Christmas in a week and a day…
… Read the rest “You know it’s Christmas in a week and a day…”You know it’s christmas in a week and a day
and I just can’t figure out what to give away
So I just wrap myself in paper for you baby
Sverige
For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.
A place where you can hear yourself think
Even though I’d experienced snow before, my visit to Sweden earlier this year was the first time I’d REALLY experienced snow. Not just a little bit of snow at an … Read the rest “A place where you can hear yourself think”
Fredrik by Säkert
It was my turn tonight at Swedish class to bring along a song, translate it, and for the class to discuss the lyrics. “Det var svårt”, I told my classmates … Read the rest “Fredrik by Säkert”
Min svenska liv
I had a bit of a breakthrough at Swedish class tonight. I normally loathe grammar, but I quite enjoyed the exercise we did tonight. Best of all? I think I … Read the rest “Min svenska liv”
Hot in the city tonight
As I walked through the centre of Sydney tonight two things came to mind: first, how warm it was; and second, how fantastic it is to have the renovations on … Read the rest “Hot in the city tonight”
Mariel, not Muriel
One of my favourite lines – for many reasons – from the film “Muriel’s Wedding” is when Muriel says “When I lived in Porpoise Spit, I used to sit in … Read the rest “Mariel, not Muriel”