eagerly awaiting...

Our bed arrives today! I've emptied the room that can actually now called a bedroom whereas before it was more of a dumping ground. I'll be at training when it gets delivered, an extra forward session today in preparation of a very important game on saturday, against Malmö-Trelleborg.

Pictures to follow! of the bed and probably the game as well... need to get more active with the camera when there's rugby going on.

hard day at the office....

we couldn't not go to the beach today... 25 degrees, clear blue sky and no work. It was also a nice relaxing thing to do the day after a hard weekend of rugby. This particular beach, Näset, is only a 20 min bike ride from home and it was lovely and warm there today. Perfect timing with the weather, it's meant to be cooling down tmrw and I'm working (well, it's my second day of training at the café). We actually ended up spending about five hours at the beach and were joined by my mate Michy, her boyfriend William and our rugby coach Mike.

It was a balmy 15 degrees in the water

That Sunday Feeling

It's funny isn't it, today has been a typical Sunday. But isn't every day a Sunday when you're unemployed? Had a sleep in this morning. Lingered in bed for ages got up and started making plans for the day, they went out the window and I ended up getting dressed quickly and flew out the door to get the tram at 11.30. Met Michy, a rugby friend and Skåne exile, at Järntorget which is in my favorite part of town. After a quick detour to the flea market where I purchased a much needed cheese slicer, Michy whisked me off to a cosy little café for some delish mint tea and lunch.

My sister and her family came around in the afternoon to pick up their belongings before heading back down south. It's been so nice having them here and I hope they come back very soon!

The afternoon was made complete by a quick session at the gym, interval training 4 minutes at between 11.5-13 km/h and 2 minutes walking rest x4. Was virtually kicked out the door at the end though as they close at 6 on a Sunday. What a joke. I was hoping to be able to start a new routine with sauna on Sundays but no such luck today.

like a whirlwind...

...she blew in and out, my darling little niece like she always does.

We've got an afternoon of peace and quiet, it's funny how quickly you get used to the noise and liveliness of children... I look forward to having them here again tomorrow and hopefully many more times in the future.

Mattis is no longer scared of me and of being left alone so he's been a joy to be around, cheeky little boy!

This is the sort of thing we get up to

For those of you who, for whatever reason don't read my Swedish blog, which i started as a part of my job hunting, I've practically been called to an interview for a company called faceways where I might get a job in sales. I always believed that as long as I can get to an interview I can talk anybody in to hiring me but that might be put to the test....

10 days in Västra Frölunda...

...from our balcony

push play

Life has been sort of paused lately with the move and everything that comes with it.

But now it's time to push play and go for it again and that includes the blog!

We've been very busy at times but since I last wrote we've both had time to celebrate our birthdays as well as congratulate others on theirs and the birthday season is now officialy over.

Things have slowed down in the last couple of days but all my energy has gone in to perfecting my C.V and an application letter for a job with Sweden Sport Academy, a part time job which I'm hoping to get even though the odds are against me. I would be working with young people, encouraging them to get active, something I would enjoy so much and I think it would be a first step towards where I want to go in the future. I will also be applying for jobs in shops, cafes, the airport etc.

Harland is still waiting for SATS (the gym) to get their act together and contact him. It's looking promising though that he'll get a job there.

We've obviously started rugby training as well and personally I feel like I've hit the jackpot. Gothenburg Ladies are a great bunch, friendly and fun but there are also some really sharp players in the squad and we play fast, good running rugby and the aim is to win the Swedish Championship again this year. I will give everything and for the first time I'm not the only one in the team.

Yes, it is starting to feel like home...

And nothing says "home" like blueberry pie

Not bad after all

D'ya know something, I'm starting to think that this can work out really well... Today has been a relaxed and happy day even though it was completely unproductive. It must have something to do with the fact that the sun is shining... I'm getting excited about Gotenburg, I'm getting excited about Sweden and living here, getting nice things for our home and hopefully finding a satisfying job.

has it?

has it sprung? I think so and It looked as though there was a lot of people in the main square in Lund that thought the same... Daffodils are popping up everywhere and it feels beutiful.

harland enjoying his first falafel as a Swedish resident

But time seems to be crawling, I can't wait for tuesday and the viewing of that flat we really want. 1 bedroom, sitting room, 58 sq m, light and spacious, in Vastra Frolunda, which is just where we want to be (near the rugby club and close enough to town but also near the sea). I want, want, want it but trying not to get my hopes up in case the landlady picks someone else...