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I'm in Kungsholmen today, working at Com Hem. I've just been out to lunch and had a delicious chicken/egg/avocado salad with curry dressing. It was so good, oh my god. I hadn't eaten like anything all day except a banana and pear and drunk some black coffee, was in too much of a rush to eat breakfast this morning, so being able to sit down and eat some good food was like heaven. I seriously can't survive without eating, it's crazy. And to think that some people only eat once or twice a day!!! I mean, their bodies would be used to it so they wouldn't really feel the hunger, but I do have to wonder what it was like in the phase where they were moving over from a ''normal'' eating plan of 3 meals a day and snacks to once a day. Insanity.
Anyway, haven't really had a lot to do today so been catching up on some news and blogs and stuff. I've decided I need to start reading more news to keep updated, I feel like I've been living under a rock lately. And more books too. 1984 in Swedish is the next on the list. After that, finishing Doctor Zhivago which I've been reading for about a year and a half... Started reading it on the plane to Sweden November 2011, so um yeah, probably about time I finished it.
After work today I am heading to the gym for LEG DAY. Actually so excited, it's my favourite training day. Probably because I always feel so much (pain) afterwards from the workout, or because I actually have really strong legs so do pretty well. After the gym I am meeting Oscar and we will be heading to the supermarket to buy food for an epic dinner (seriously catching up on protein now, I ate like what I normally eat in a day the whole time I was in Paris), then chilling at mine.
I've had such a crazy week with like no time to rest, so I'm pretty glad it's Friday tomorrow and then the weekend. I'm going to be spending the whole time resting, catching up with friends, unpacking and organizing my life!! Feel like everything is a mess at the moment, and it freaks me out. Have been doing things non-stop since I landed so haven't really had time to do a lot of the things that I feel I have to do. On my first day back I spent most of my time with Oscar and went to the gym, and the next morning I was straight off to work. After that day I headed home for literally ten minutes before going out for the night, and then the next day I worked at a new place which was an hour and a half away. By the end of that day when I got home I was totally dead, I'd had less than 10 hours sleep total in 3 nights (not to mention my physical state was not the best after Paris, where I'd spent 8 nights out of 10 spartying), so when I got home I ate and then fell asleep, not waking up before this morning when I had to head straight off to work. I'd planned to do all my laundry yesterday, but sleep stole me instead, will have to do that tonight, grr.
Oh and I will of course be blogging all about Paris this weekend, have so many exciting things to share and so so many photos! So stay tuned xx

I'M HEERE

All went well with my flight this morning! Unfortunately there was no food or drink on the plane but it's okay because I slept right through it. Never been to the CDG Paris airport before actually, so was interesting flying in and seeing the pretty country side on the way in! After arriving I had a bit of trouble finding the right train from the airport out to the area my friend lives in and then it didn't even stop where I was supposed to get off, but we found each other in the end haha. Ate some salmon and spinach lasagne for lunch and then we chilled in the sun on the balcony for a while, which has an amazing view over Paris! It's so warm and sunny here in comparison to Sweden.. I'm going to work on my tan while I'm here. It's already pretty good after my intense solarium session the other day but could always do with some improvement ;) After the balcony sesh we ducked out to the supermarket to buy some wine for tonight and met up with one of Thomas' mates whose house we chilled at in the garden. Now back home for dinner and then tonight we'll meet up with some more friends and then PARTY ON A BOAT ON THE SEINE. Hell yeah.
Here's a couple of photos from today! xoxo

View from balcony

(Eiffel Tower that's pointing up there in the middle)

The day is finally here!

Well I've finished packing and got my outfit ready and am leaving in about 3 hours for the airport! Didn't even bother going to sleep.. I actually never really sleep the night before I fly somewhere, I'm always running late with packing and if not I wouldn't be able to settle down and sleep properly anyway so I usually just stay up the whole time. May regret it later though, haha.

Now: breakky and time to get pretty! xox

Strandbryggan

This is what it looked like from where we sat. So nice in the sunshine! Tried to get a good photo of the whole place as well, but it turned out crap so I am borrowing one from trip advisor... :')

The lovely Oscar posing outside looking lovely as always!

TGIF

..Where have the last few days gone?! Last thing I knew it was Monday, now it's Friday and tomorrow morning I'm leaving for Paris! What. (I'm SO EXCITED BY THE WAY) Regardless of the past four days flying past, they were four really good ones. On Valborg (Walpurgis, google it) eve I was called in to work during the day after which I met up with Oscar in the city, and then went shopping for supplies for the evening (ie. food and drinks). After a while Charlie came over too and we made tacos together and started a couple of drinks, and later Fanny and Izabelle joined. It was a really fun and chilled out evening! Then we went out into Stockholm city for some adventures, which turned out to be quite interesting... Haha. Didn't come home until really late (early) the next morning, and then spent the entire next day chilling in bed. That evening I met up with Valerie at her house, roasted marshmallows and made smores and watched Kite Runner. It was such a moving film. I'd heard about it so much, really can't believe I hadn't seen it yet. Highly recommended! Didn't get home from that until after midnight so went straight to sleep because I was pretty tired and had work the next morning. I worked at the same place as Tuesday which is in Östermalmstorg, one of the finer areas in Stockholm city. After that I went to the gym and tanned! Today I've worked and had a really cozy nice time at an open air cafe with Oscar. It's called Strandbryggan Sea Club and is like a giant pontoon on the water on the river! Really cool. Now time to pack for Paris!!! Ahh. Haven't even started. It should go pretty quickly, I am the master packer after all haha.

Yeäh

Valborg tomorrow! Having people over for celebrations at mine, pretty keen! We'll invite the summer in with a warm embrace and glass in hand, Swedish style.
Off to bed now, I'm so tired! Night night my lovelies :) xxx
Here's a couple of more sneaky shots from today, I feel like I look so different to usual, but they turned out pretty cool regardless.

Monday Morning

After a breakfast fit for a queen, I am heading out into the city to meet someone and do a bit of shopping. Mainly window shopping as I am in need of inspiration, but we will see if I find anything nice! I haven't been called in to work, but will be prepared to leave in case they call. Today I am wearing all black with a gold necklace, emerald green scarf and grey fur coat. It's 8 degrees so that should be more than enough to keep me warm! Makeup is simple with golden powdered eyes and winged eyeliner :) Gotta run to my train now, bye bye!

Protein pancakes!

Today for brunch I made protein pancakes with cottage cheese. Sooooo yummy! I've tried to make them before but they didn't turn out as well as this, and this time I added in some extra ingredients so it would taste even better, and they did! Thought I'd share the recipe with you because you really have to try them. They are very high in protein and low in carbs in comparison to normal pancakes. Really good for those of you especially who work out!

This recipe makes about 5 smallish pancakes.
Mixture:
1 egg
3 egg whites
150g cottage cheese (I used low fat)
1 small mashed banana
50ml whole/rolled oats
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts.. yum)
1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
+Oil/butter for frying (Used linseed oil because it's healthier)

Topping:
Whatever the hell you want. I used green gooseberries, red currants, a large dollop of quark (like thick natural yoghurt. It's really yummy and high in protein), more chopped hazelnuts and cinnamon! Served with a glass of milk, like a good European.

Instructions:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir until the mixture is even
2. Heat up the frying pan on medium-high heat
3. Add some butter/oil, and when that is hot add a scoop of the mixture. Turn down heat a little. (Aim to make smaller pancakes or pikelets as these are not too solid and can break easily when trying to flip if they are too large)
4. Flip when bottom is golden brown. Take out of the pan when both sides are cooked.
5. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
6. Serve, add healthy toppings and enjoy!

Yum!

Sjuk!

Well I've been home all day today crook in bed. I've gotten the flu and am feeling like absolute crap. Sore throat, fever, phlegm stuck in my throat, runny nose, cough, stuffy head and blocked ears, you name it. Not so much fun! Last night I drifted in and out of sleep for 14 hours I think. Today I have chilled in bed, had a bit of a food marathon and a nice long hot bath. Tomorrow will consist of the same I'm certain. 

Bubblebath selfie~

Breakfasttt. (Yum!) 2 slices of Nystart high protein bread, turkey slices, lettuce, cucumber, capsicum, carrot, tomato, leek, avocado

Pizza (top): thin crust base, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, blue mussels, prawns, olives, marinated garlic, rocket lettuce, sundried tomato, mushrooms, fresh basil leaves, artichoke hearts

Pizza (bottom): thin crust base, tomato sauce, curry, prawns, red and green capsicum, olives, onion, pineapple

 Because food makes me happy :)

sthlm

Always loved this part of the city. I always gaze in admiration when going past on the train or walking around Gamla Stan. I'd actually really like to live there one day, in a lofty apartment with the sun shining in, but we shall see. Hopefully.

Dinner in Gamla Stan!

Tonight I had a belated birthday dinner at a restaurant in Gamla Stan (Old City) here in Stockholm. We went for a wander beforehand in the beautiful weather and finally found a cozy place in an underground vault! So cool. I had toast with caviar and cream (skagentoast) for entre and some tender beef with glazed root vegetables and red wine sauce, with some Spanish red wine, followed by a chocolate truffle and vanilla pannacotta with berry compote! Mmmm soo yummy.
I brought my camera along today so got some nice shots which I'll lay up! It was really nice weather out so I would've loved to photograph more (I really do love the architecture in Gamla Stan) but we were all starving so finding food took the priority there...
I'm going to head off to bed in a minute! Early start tomorrow morning :) xox