25th Birthday Dinner.

 My girls & I

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My family & I 

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My Love, V & I 

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Celebration.

A word that pretty much summarizes my weekend! :)

My boyfriend V woke me up on Saturday morning singing the Swedish version of "Happy Birthday" and entered the bedroom with my favorite cake and a candle, for which I made a wish and blew it out. He had arranged such a beautiful surprise, he had placed so many candles on the coffee table and in the middle stood a bottle of Champagne a long with two tall Champagne glasses. 

He told me to sit down in the sofa and he had placed a pillow on my usual "spot". It took me a few seconds before I realized that he had hidden "something" underneath it. I found a big white envelope with no text on it. While inside, there was a paper with a cool picture of an English telephone booth and a text that said.

"To my darling, 

I have known this for quite some time now, how fond you are of this special city and how much you have been longing to visit it. This is why I want to give you this trip to London so that we can experience all the unique treasures such as Madame Tussauds, shopping, the home of Harry Potter and most important above all - to spend time together just the two of us. All we need to do is to find a good date within a near future."

The joy, the excitement, the adventure - so many feelings that swept all over me! Truly it was the perfect Birthday present I could ever had wished for! Thank you my love once again, I am so looking forward to experience London with you this Spring! :) 

Later the same morning my younger brother E stopped by V's apartment, wanting to give me his Birthday present. After nearly two months of using my brilliant Macbook Pro it was time to upgrade it with some proper programs, which is why he decided to give me the entire Office-package for Mac!! Awesome! Now I can finally write serious documents and papers for University and take good notes from my lectures. Thank you E once again!! :) 

The day continued with some last-minute-shopping in town - I had still not found a dress to wear for the big Birthday dinner later the same evening. So V and I headed to town and I found a gorgeous dress at 70% SALE from French Connection. Super price and I felt very happy about it. Afterwards I headed to the hair salon to get my hair done and after that to another place to get my make-up done. It all looked stunning when I headed back home to change for the dinner - and yes I was in a little bit hurry by the end of the day but it all worked out perfectly! 

I was completely surprised when I entered the beautiful white room in the restaurant when suddenly all my family members and friends popped out and said "Surprise! And started singing Happy Birthday..". I was so moved deep down from my heart when I looked around and saw all the familiar, smiling and happy faces. Truly, a very special moment I will never forget. 

A lovely dinner waited for us, with laughter, wonderful speeches, lots of photographies taken and gift un-rapping. I had not expected any because I was only hoping that as many good friends of mine could come and celebrate me with my family & closest friends. It turned out that I got the most beautiful and personal gifts ever! I received jewelry, great books, amazing candy, unique Champagne glasses and a lovely porcelain bowl besides from all the happy faces and love that were present in the room. Not to mention my family's gift - a stunning white TV to have in my apartment in Örebro! My first TV!! :) 

Truly, it was a wonderful evening that followed up with lots of dancing at Underbara Bar (a local club in Stockholm) with all my friends who participated during the dinner. I didn't come home until 3:30 AM.. No wonder my feet were pretty sore yesterday ;) I just wanted to say thank you ALL once again, thank you to my amazing family who's always there for me and thank you to my beautiful friends who arranged the entire dinner!! I love you ALL so much! I feel so blessed to have such loving people around me in my life ♥

Busy like a little Bumblebee.

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Good morning folks! It's really been such a busy week.. Lots to study for the upcoming exam on Friday next week! Cross your fingers for me will you..? Apparently it's supposed to be a tough one so I'm a little bit nervous, hopefully it will go well.

I have some great news to tell you! I got back my economics exam this week which I wrote before Christmas and I got an A!!!! Yaaaay! I couldn't believe it.. Yet I am so proud over myself. I must say, what a great start of the new academic year of 2013! :) 

Anyway I better get started, I have a looong weekend ahead of me starting today. Just like the picture says above, "it's time to work a little harder".. Wish me luck! Later guys!

Rise & Shine.

Good morning dear readers, I hope you all slept well? :) I sure didn't, for some reason I woke up several times and couldn't fall asleep again when I woke up at 6 AM. Thanks to a 45 min power walk, a delicious protein boosted smoothie and a boiled egg I now feel so much better!

Reloaded, full of energy and ready to start a new week! It's going to be a very stressful week since I have a big exam coming up on the 18th of January.. Wish me luck folks! Well guess it's time for a shower! Later skaters

Snowflakes.

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Most people who know me are already aware of the fact how much I love snowflakes! I have bracelet charms, earrings, photographies and so much more. No wonder I fell completely in love with the manicure above! Wow so beautiful!! If only I'd worn that on Christmas Eve.. I wonder how they have done it? Could it be painted or is it stickers? Note to myself: check out the website "spektor's nails"! 

A List on a Saturday.

Mood: Exhausted due to a bad night's sleep and a long day of work
Done: I've been busy working all day long, same schedule tomorrow
Plans: Sleep.. My body and mind needs to rest and regain new energy
Looking at: My empty wall in the living room, I need to put up paintings
Listening to: The Chamber Orchestra of London - "Such Good Luck"
Reading: Nothing at the moment, oh my it's going to be an intense week
Drinking: A glass of milk
Eating: Nothing at the moment, for some reason I have no appetite..
Best: Proud of myself for doing so well at work, I learn more for each day
Worst: Tired body & damaged knees = no training next week :(
Weather: We had a spectacular morning with sunshine still very cold

Age with style.

Picture: affordable-luxury.se

As I mentioned previously my 25th birthday is coming up very soon and so the plans for both my celebration, dinner and party is at full speed! Fascinating how fast time flies, feels like it was just yesterday I turned 18 and now I'm entering my mid-twenties? 

Anyway, I have decided to make a small birthday list. Somehow I always find it so hard to receive presents from other people, I prefer to give away presents and buying my own presents for myself. In that way I don't have to feel guilty for letting other people spend too much money on me, for that I am perfectly capable of doing myself ;) 

My first priority for this year's birthday is a quality handbag signed by Louis Vuitton. A timeless "Speedy 35" is one of my absolute favorites and a bag which will become more beautiful the older it gets. If one wishes to "age with style" this is one of the best accessories that will never get out of style. Therefore I do not only see it as a "normal purchase" but rather like an investment for life as it's value also increases with time. 

I happened to find a vintage one for a good price (see the link above), I have to wait until my paycheck arrives so cross your fingers that it will still be for sale by the end of this month! 

Home Sweet Home.

Good evening dear readers, I hope you have all had a terrific thursday! I spent most of the day in the car with my father & mother as we headed out on a little road trip from Stockholm to Örebro. My Christmas vacation is officially over and I'm back in Örebro, the town I now call home sweet home. 

I have this year's first seminar tomorrow and a busy weekend to look forward since I'll be working at IKEA both Saturday and Sunday. Still, I couldn't be happier about it - finally some new routines! Let me put it this way, I have been eating numerous kinds of sweets, enjoyed all type of Christmas dishes, relaxed, laughed and spent lots of quality time with both family & friends. 

In other words I have had the best winter holiday in a very long time. My batteries are charged with new energy and can't wait to get this new academic year started! I am also excited to get back to my work out routines and eating healthier and "clean" food. Which leads me to my top priority goal this year. I will be turning 25 this year and wish to get in the best shape ever! 

Starting off tomorrow, I'll be on a 3 weeks intense detox/work out programme in order to get ready for my birthday on the 26th of January :) Regular power walks, 2-3 work out sessions at the gym and healthy food will hopefully give me some good results when the big day arrives. This will be the first goal on the way to reach my main goal, remember baby steps and one must not rush but have patience.

Time to get ready for bed, I have a fun day to look forward to tomorrow! Sweet dreams

Happy New 2013!

Picture: Taken by my good friend V with my iPhone

A very Happy New Year to all of my readers! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and received a good start of this New Year! 

Last List of 2012.

1. Did you do something this year that you haven't done before? I began my studies at University
2. Did you fulfil any of your New Year's Resolutions? Yes, I have passed all my exams this year which makes me very proud of myself. I have also adapted a new and healthier lifestyle.
3. Did any friend of yours have a baby this year? One of V's closest friends J and his fiancé S got a beautiful baby girl on the 21th of December. Congratulations to the three of you! ♥
4. Did somebody that you held near die this year? No
5. Did you travel abroad this year? If yes, to what countries/cities? Antibes & Nice, France
6. Pick a date from this year that you shall always remember. 10th of February
7. What was your greatest success 2012? I finished my first out of three years of studies, fell in love with the love of my life, started working at IKEA, met new people who have become close & beloved friends and learnt more about myself in order to become a greater daughter, friend, love & sister.
8. What was your greatest mistake 2012? Surely I have made many mistakes but the importance lies in learning from them. I believe that these lessons has made my character/heart grow.
9. Have you been ill or hurt yourself during the year? My beloved ones would probably laugh if they read this, since I keep hurting myself all the time. No mayor incidents though but still smaller ones.
10. What can be seen as to be your best bargain this year? A black leather fringe jacket from Zara's summer sale and my Macbook Pro
11. Do you have any special memory from 2012 that made you feel really happy? I feel so blessed to have so many beautiful memories from this year. One of the happiest moments took place on a beautiful winter day in February in Örebro. The weekend when V asked me to be his girlfriend, an unforgettable weekend that I will carry close to my heart.
12. What artist/songs will always remind you of 2012? Christina Perri "A thousand years", David Guetta feat. Usher "Without You", LMFAO "Sexy and I know it", Otto Knows "Million voices", Rihanna "We found Love", Swedish House Mafia, "Don't you worry child"
13. Did you experience yourself happier or more sad than you have been previous years? Happier since I have had so many great moments with my boyfriend, family & friends
14. What do you wish you could have done better during the year? Taken better care of the people I love, one should never take them for granted. I should also have kept up with my work out schedule.
15. What do you wish you could have done less during the year? Felt less selfish and thought more of the people around me. Complained less over smaller matters and instead felt thankful for the wonderful life I have been given!
16. How will you celebrate Christmas? With my beloved family members ♥ It's a tradition on Christmas Eve. Christmas day was celebrated with V and his family and the day after that V visited my family, truly it was the best Christmas ever! :)
17. Did you fall in love during the year? Yes, I would say crazy, deeply, madly in love
18. Favourite TV show? "Downtown Abbey"
19. Best novel you have read this year? Shame on me, I've had too much school literature that I simply haven't had no time.. But I'm hoping to get better next year!
20. Biggest musical discovery during the year? All our famous Swedish artists around the globe!
21. How did you celebrate your birthday during 2012? I turned 24 on a Friday this year which meant party with my new friends in Örebro! It happened during our introduction week at Uni and so we celebrated my birthday on the famous Toga party! :) I went home the next day to celebrate it with my other friends & family members in Stockholm
22. How would you describe your style during the year? Classic style with modern influences
23. What made you feel good during the year? Spending time with my boyfriend/family/friends
24. Hottest male/female celebrity during 2009? Female: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
25. Did you miss somebody over a long period of time? Since I entered a long distance relationship I have learnt what it feels like to be without the special someone over a period of time.
26. Have you made any new resolutions for 2013? Yes I have but I will keep them to myself ;)