December often brings thoughts of twinkling lights, festive nostalgia, and a calm close to the year. However, life doesn’t always align with such expectations. This year has been one of complexity—filled with loss, uncertainty, and an ever-growing list of responsibilities. As the calendar turns, it feels essential to reflect on this journey and what it …
Friendship
The Noble Art of Boundary Setting: Embrace Your Inner Lion/Lioness
Ah, boundaries – those invisible yet formidable barriers that define our kingdom and protect our sovereignty. As we navigate the royal court of life, it is imperative that we, true lions and lionesses, honour the ancient motto of Edinburgh Castle: “Nemo me impune lacessit” – Nobody offends me unpunished. Picture this: you, the sovereign ruler …
Cravin’ the warm sun, Stuck with the Dreich Office Brew
Ah, the summer holidays – a time when we dream of two weeks lapped up by Caribbean sun, sippin’ cocktails that taste like heaven in a coconut shell. If only we could afford it. But lo and behold, reality hits us like a dreich raincloud, and we find ourselves back at the grind, nursing a …
Surviving Military Exercises at 45+ and the “Comfort” of Sleeping Bags
Greetings, dear readers! Today, I bring you a tale of laughter, sarcasm, and the occasional insanity that ensues when a person of advanced age decides to venture into the realm of military exercises. Yes, my friends, I speak from firsthand experience as a group commander for medics in the Home Guard. Brace yourselves for a …
Why do we celebrate Easter?
It’s a perfectly good question that has been asked for centuries. Is it because of the resurrection of Jesus? Is it because of the Easter Bunny? Or is it because we get a few days off work to stuff our faces with chocolate? I don’t know about you, but I’m going to go with the …
9,5 years, The Home Guard and vaycay-mode
Sooo time flies huh? A lot has happened and more is to come let me tell ya. Moa has turned 7 and Alexius 10. They most definitely hate each other most of the time..or at least when their parents are watching. Nothing is ever fair and the other one always gets the better deal. …
Sarcastic, Awesome and in Mindblowing shape then I take it?
Christmas and new years has passed and I SURVIVED! Yes mam I did!I even managed not to gain 10kg. Damn straight! All pressies managed to get bought well in time (-ish) and I the house actually looked decent on Christmas Eve. Me and my clan spent it with my husband’s family at his parent’s house …
TBT – USA 2014
I love the way Google Photos reminds you where you have been and done way back when. The trip to visit Gregg and Chintana in november 2014 was definitely one of the best trips me and husband has ever taken together. No kids, just us visiting a few of the greatest cities in the world. …
T-4 days until DiscoYaFeeling
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az7iHYi6uA4&w=853&h=480] I´m trotting off to Malmö in four days to see my friend Carin AND attend my jigsaw-puzzle piece-Magnus´s birthday party. Internal discussions about what to wear is currently wrecking any chance of sleep as I want to look fan-f*ing-tastic. And NO to you out there who sees the possibility of a easy point …
Birthday shenanigans and date night on the town
My birthday was perfect as per usual. Family over for the obligatory birthday-“fika” and lots of pressies that I actually wanted J Nail polish Fig Dig and Wine Stock: Check!! New awesome bamboo PJ: Check!! New facial cleanser Luna Go: Check!! New fab purple toilet bag: Check!! New make-up bag: Check!! Flowers from Scotland: Check!! …







