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I started this blog when I first went on an exchange to Brisbane, Australia. During that experience, I discovered my love for culture, travelling and adventures. This blog has followed me since and been my forum for pictures and stories from Tanzania, South Africa, Ireland, Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe etc.

SOME SERIOUS CYCLING

Publicerad 2014-06-30 11:56:18 i Allmänt,

Spent the rainy weekend in various summerhouses in Kopingsvik and Djupvik/Oland.
Some serious cycling on ALVARET for att stilla cykel-abstinensen. 
Non-carbon bike, forgot how to handles these...
Happy faces exploring the Swedish savanna
Celebrating Calle's 27th with Franzen family members and friends at Sinus in kopingsvik.
 
 
 
 

SWEDISH MIDSUMMER

Publicerad 2014-06-24 16:44:07 i Allmänt,

Happy belated Swedish midsummer!
Must admit I'm, half depressed and half super happy to be home. It's a very strange feeling. Midsummer on oland was however great and was nice to be surrounded by my old friends.
 

LEAVING

Publicerad 2014-06-16 22:40:24 i Allmänt,

Hardest decision of my life.
The last day in my house and with Zelda and good friends was just emotionally draining. Although I have been sleeping alright I feel as if I havent slept for two weeks. Annabel came up to Brisbane on Friday night and Im so happy she did. Going through the last bits and pieces of packing and saying goodbye to people and places would have been way to hard to do alone.
Zelda and I had our last little walk along the river. 
Did a last parkrun with Jess.
Had market breakie with AB and Nicky.
Had black star coffee breakie with a bunch of other people.
Emptied 3 wine bottles with my two Marks, John and Zelda the night before I left. At that time, I was mainly crying. Zelda was sitting on me like a bandaid. Marc2 was superdrunk from having watched soccer since 7.30am and Marc1 was drunk from visiting the archive after moving in all his gfriends stuff to the house. Must have looked quite funny for anyone else who joined in.
I stayed at Johns house the last night to avoid having to say goodbye to Z the same morning as the flight, as that mpst likely would have resulted in me missing my flight.
 
I got on it alright and am wondering what the hell I am doing. It is SO hard to have your life on two continents when both of them feels equally like home. But I am also very determined and excited to give this new chapter a real chance.
Zel and I sharing my fav yoghurt for the last time :*(
 
Right now, I'm sitting on one of the most boring airports in the world, Doha. The only thing you can buy is chocolate, which Ive had heaps of already as AB and I stocked up well before I headed off. The transition between hongkong and doha was the greatest so far! 45 min between landing and depature. Got escorted with 3 other guys who had the same connection flight by a super tiny asian ladie with superhigh cadance on her legs, past everyone in the tull, same check in as the captain and through all staff doors and elevators. Made it just in time! Think I have another 2hrs in Doha and should land on Swedish ground early on Tuesday morning. See you then!
 
 
 

GOODBYES GOODBYES

Publicerad 2014-06-13 01:33:15 i Allmänt,

Last morning in the doggie park with Zelda's friends Autumn and Tippy. I have really loved my mornings in the park with the dogs and Karen and Wendy. Such good times. This morning it was quite miserable weather and a bit of rain. But just as I was about to keep walking the sun came out and a rainbow showed up over the park. The doggie parks blessing to me. Awww Im gonna miss this place!
Yesterday morning was my last Southbank sprint session with compulsary coffee after. Another sad day saying goodbye to all my training friends and southbank family. 
Yesterday night I was meant to have dinner with Jess (3rd from left) and we had decided to meet at Lefkas Tavern at 7pm. She totally surprised me by organizing for all the ladies in lycra ladies to be there. I had no idea but very happy to have such good friends <3
 
During the day, I was modelling for a body paint fantasy session. Professional photos to come but this is a little teaser with me as an elven warrior and Simon as a tree (in a tree):
 
As for today. This is my last day at work. Although my work is far from being finished. We are going out for a lab lunch and then I'll head home and clean my room etc. Annabel arrives from Syndey tonight and Im soooo happy my Australian twin is going to keep me company for my last weekend downunder. As much as I love being surrounded by all my friends, I HATE saying goodbyes and think I will be quite relieved when I'm on the plane...
 
 
 
 

DEX o ZEL

Publicerad 2014-06-10 01:59:02 i Allmänt,

Har haft Dex hos mig i helgen. Intressant hur de sma hundarna sover i varandras sangar och ater fran varandras matskalar. Men jag antar om du blev serverad mat pa samma tallrik varenda dag, sa skulle det nog vara kul att ata fran en ny (aven om den ser i princip likadan ut).

WINTER BEACH

Publicerad 2014-06-08 01:01:10 i Allmänt,

As my last beach visit rained away, and both me and john had the day off, we decided to hit the winter wonderland once again. And this time, although the water was a tad bit too cold (22degrees) it was nice and sunny on land. Here on Burleigh Heads with the sun setting in the horizon.
In the morning I did my last Parkrun. (Everything I do is the last, it's quite sad). BUT I could not have ended it in a better way. Finally managed to run under 22min on the hilly parkrun course. Ended on 21.50 as 3rd female out of 176, 1st in my AG.
Parkrunners over the goodwill bridge.
Crappies running photo ever but also the only one Ive managed to get stuck on over the past 3 parkruns so this will do.
 
Am about to go for a walk with Megs now. Picnic on coootha tonight and guess who's bday it is tomw, if not the Queens! (=public holiday)
 
 

SOFA BOUND

Publicerad 2014-06-05 01:48:04 i Allmänt,

Sahar sover vi nu. Faktiskt. Z och jag delar pa en 70cm bred soffa fran vilken hon upptar ca 50cm och jag far resterande 20. Lilla plutten vad jag kommer sakna henne! 
Har nu bara 1.5v kvar i mitt land down under. Tiden gar fort och det ar manga hejda middagar och hejda kaffe och hejdan generellt. Jag hatar hejdas. Battre att bara latsas om att man ses igen nasta vecka. Som vanligt.
 
Sista dagarna ar sa fullspackade att jag vart tvungen att skriva ett schema sa att jag inte dubbelbokar. Ikvall ska jag pa min sista simtraning med min sim tranings kompis in crime. Igar larde jag ut min sista svenska lektion och i morgon blir det afterwork drinks med doktoranderna. 

HIKING, BEACH, RAIN and FUN RUN

Publicerad 2014-06-01 06:21:07 i Allmänt,

Saturday = probably my last day on the beach
My friend Simon and I ignored the rain and headed down to Springbrook NP on Saturday morning for a little walk in the very rainy rain forest. We were actually soaked half way and the track was closed due to rock slides, so luckily we could turn back already after 40 min =)
Went to Burleigh beach instead to try n have picnic on the beach but the rain seemed to follow us and once again we got soaked. Normally, you can actually see the skyskraper sillouette of surfers in the distance of this pic. But not today =)
Nice and wet =)
 
This morning was a bit nicer, although still freezing cold. Me Martina, Greg and little Nick went to Doomen for a 5km fun run. I had heard this race is fairly flat and had my mind set on a new PB. Wanted to come under 22min and smashed a 21.30 (still inofficial but as measured by my garmin).
That was enough for a 3rd overall female podium place (medallion) and a 2nd in my AG (small medal). We also recieved a finisher medal so earned 3 trophies in this race. Furthermore, I won a gel pack (which I gave to my friend Damo) and Martina won a pair of asic shoes in lucky draw price. What a great day =)
 
 

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Flying high but staying grounded. Travelling, adventures, exploring and adrenaline is my life. I write about places most people want to visit but never do; and about my triathlon lifestyle. I live after: The distance between your dreams and reality is called action.

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