Settling in

So, here I am. In the Uk. In Berkhamsted. How do I feel? Like I'm visiting! Lol... It will take ages before this sinks in! I guess it's because I'm still working for a Swedish company, and because I'm so used to visiting Andy and working from home when I do. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining! I think it's quite a good thing to have a period where I can work from home and get used to things here, before throwing myself out in the job market.

So, what have I been up to? Andy and I spent the weekend doing nothing really. We went to some pubs and had dinner at an Indian restaurant on Sunday night, no big plans. It was nice not to plan too much for once. This week I've mostly been working. It's strange, but even though I only work half time, it keeps me busy! I've also started running again, three times a week canal side runs :)

A good last day at work

I have had such a good last day at work today! The SFI students had bought me flowers and a watch. I can't believe them! Amazing amazing people!! I'm sad I won't be working with them anymore. One woman started crying and off course I did too :(
It's been an emotional day, a very very good but very emotional day.




Another good thing that I found out last week is that I can keep working half time from England. This is amazing news to me! It is going to be so good to have a half time job while looking for work there.

Right now I'm on my way home to just have a quick shower and get my things and then Jenny will be picking me up to drive me to the airport. Wow, can't believe the day is finally here...


- Posted from my iPhone

Goodbye dinner with the best friends ever!!

I'm going to miss these girls!!











- Posted from my iPhone

The move is getting closer!

I went through all my jewelry the other night. Now I've only got some clothes and some kitchen stuff to go through. It's getting closer!



- Posted from my iPhone

Busy last week in Stockholm

Last week in Stockholm starts now! It will be a crazy busy week at work since the English teacher has left. This means I'll be teaching SFI (Swedish for immigrants) as well as grading English national tests and online assignments. I love working with English tho so it's just fun!

Bring it on! :D

- Posted from my iPhone

Last week in Stockholm: work, packing and saying goodbye

Not long to go now! In a week I'll be living in England, I'll be waking up in our flat every morning and I'll be seeing Andy every single day! It's a bit unreal really! I can't wait to actually move over and start a new life together!

I've been doing some preparing and packing already. I've been clearing out the basement and packing some things in the apartment. I was sorting through all the kitchen stuff today and will need to go through all the bathroom stuff and clothes as well. It's good thing I've only been living here since January because I cleared a lot of stuff out before I went to England last autumn. There's still a lot to do though. And it's hard to find the time when I'm working full time.

Another thing I'll be doing this week is seeing friends and family to say goodbye. I'm trying not to see it that way though. I'll be two hours away and I'll be visiting a lot and I hope we get a lot of visits as well!
So the plans for my last days here are: Visiting my mum, dad and sister tomorrow, laundry on Monday, going to a charity shop to drop off stuff on Tuesday, packing on Wednesday, seeing all my friends for a last dinner and drinks night at Solstugan on Thursday and then flying to London Friday evening :)

It'll be an exciting last week!

Sorting through old things

When I move to England Mikaela will be staying in my apartment. So, I will need to get rid of my things. I was down in the basement yesterday trying to sort things out and I managed to throw away quite a lot of stuff. I'm just trying to throw/give away old junk to make room for the things I actually want to save.

The plan is to just take whatever I can fit in two suitcases with me. It'll have to do for a while. It should be fine though as I've already got some things over there. Last year when I lived there in September-January I only had two cases of stuff with me and it was enough.

I think I'll be coming for a visit in October/November to get more of my things (winter clothes etc). Then at some point I'll have to come back and get rid of the rest of my things in the apartment/basement. I think I will try to sell the furniture. It is quite annoying to have to get rid of furniture and everything just because I'm moving countries. But then again, I'm pretty bored of most of the stuff anyway. It'll be nice to get new furniture, a fresh start!

I can't believe I'm actually moving in less than two weeks!!



This is what I managed to throw/give to charity shops yesterday! I will try to sort the rest out today :)

- Posted from my iPhone