Pictures 2017
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one real and one fake blond girl
I just had a shower and cant wait to start the day. Its sunny outside so I am excited for this Sunday to get started. Today’s plans are to drive up the coast with Kim and show her that part of Sydney. She is originally from Brisbane and so she has not been up there. Our fist stop, after a take away coffee of course is to meet up with my friend, who also lives in Brisbane, for breakfast.
Mia and Tim recently had their baby and I cannot wait to meet her in person!
Afterwards we will probably drive around the coastal area and stop and maybe Soldiers Beach but also Killcare. Two of my absolute favorites. Cannot wait to show Kim.Here are some pictures of our day in Balmain yesterday. We picked up our coffee, well I did, Kim doesn’t drink hot beverages. And she don’t like red wine, chocolate nor shellfish!? Crazy girl. Anyway, she drove me to this place just by the water and we went for a walk in the sun, taking in this beautiful view. The colorful houses made me feel like I was back in Europe. Doesn’t it remind you of Denmark or Holland?
After it was time for lunch. We walked up and down Darling Steet to try and find a place but it was so hard. Every damn place looked amazing! In fact that whole street was just amazing, cant wait to be bring Ambrose here.
Finally we picked Kafeine. We both salads, I think Kim had satay chicken with crispy noodles and I had pulled duck sallad. Both very very nice.
Now: Off to the coast. xx________________________________________________
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Balmain
Its Saturday morning, well actually soon its midday. I am staying at my friend Kimberly’s house for the weekend, right now she is busy adopting two of her rabbits to a family downstairs so I thought I take the time and write in here until she is done. I call her the crazy rabbit lady:)Â She has a couple of them now, those cute little furry things.
Fridays lunch in Crows Nest. I decided to spend some time in Crows Nest instead of the city yesterday while waiting for Kimberly to pick me up after work. I don’t know why but I really like this area. Its not big but always vibrant, full of small stores and crazy many cafe’s and restaurants to choose from .Its just perfect. If you are ever in the area, Crows Nest is a must. I am currently cutting out gluten to see if I feel better so for lunch I had a chicken salad with cabbage,coriander, cabbage, mint and spicy sauce on the side.
This is Kimberly and her partner Jackson’s apartment in Balmain. Isn’t it lovely?! I especially love this type of doors/windows. Last night we wanted to stay in so we filled the house with cheese, wine and dips, followed by takeaway Thai.
Kimberly and Jackson are airbnb hosts so they have all the skills. This is my bedroom for the weekend. Love having my own ensuite bedroom. Woke up feeling I was in a hotel haha. We just finished our eggs and bacon breakfast. I can hear that they are about to wrap it up downstairs so I better get going. And I can see that the sun is finally deciding to show her face so I think first stop of the day will be a big coffee at some nice cafe’. Maybe close to the harbor… hmm lets see what I can get Kimberly to agree on. See you guys later, have a lovely day.
Thinking specially today about John Glad who had a open heart surgery a couple of days ago. My cousin (his wife) sent us the pictures that the surgeons took during the operation.
All I can say is WOW! Very grateful that he is in recovery doing great after all that ♡♡♡
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Ashalee ♡ Stefano – Wedding day
Here we go. Lets go true the beautiful wedding day of Ashalee & Stefano. I think the wedding was amazing. Especially the ceremony which was held at Tarronga Zoo was spectacular. Ashalee looked stunning and I love how handsome Stefano and the groomsmen were standing down there, waiting for the magic to happen.
Oh and Good morning Europe. haha I always forget the difference.
This is one of my favorite photos from their wedding. The spot, the light, her dress. Everything about it.
Love this. The Australian Boy band. Unfortunately their not all Australian…otherwise I think they could make it haha
Thank you Ashalee and Stefano for letting us share this special day with you. xx
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the meaning of marriage
Last Saturday and it is wedding time again! I have to say, I love weddings – the ultimate love-fest – whats not to love?
I have been noticing at the last couple of weddings that Ambrose and most his friends are more “relaxed” during wedding ceremonies than I am. I asked him about it and we think it has to do with the fact that they all go to so many weddings! haha.
Think here in Australia, like in America or middle-eastern countries, weddings are, well common. Whereas, in Sweden, its not. In Sweden its more normal to be “sambo” (couples living together) or even “särbo” (couples living separate).
Often you have children and might later on, or never get married. The meaning of marriage is very different depending on countries.Many consider marriage just a piece of paper. Perhaps not even understanding what will really be different before and after being married. To me its a celebration of our love for eachother. its a complete dedication and a conscious statement that this person is, and will forever be my number one, my best friend.
To me a wedding is a love-fest where all those you love are gathered together in one space, joined only for one single purpose; to celebrate and partake in two people’s love and devotion for one-another.
And why should it be celebrated? Because nowadays its so rare so when it happens, it must be a party!
We stayed in a Japanese style airbnb that weekend, you see our futons on the floor. We both liked the place, just our style – minimalist. It was in a perfect spot, right above a street full of shops and restaurants. Unfortunately that made the whole place smell like grease which was not nice at all.
I was a bit unsure of the colors and style of this dress. I noticed that Ambrose did not like it so much either so after the wedding, the dress had to go. haha But I loved my new shoes, got to buy more colorful shoes.
Now: back to the house for a quick lunch before heading to the gym. Think I will try their HIIT today.
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days before Bali
Good morning!
Today we woke up super early to drive Ambrose to the airport. He is going away on a surf trip to Bali, I could not go with him because I cant leave the country on my Visa. I don’t even want to talk about it….
But because I have hardly slept anything and I am sleepy like a little child, I though I keep it simple and just go true the last couple of days, before Bali with you đŸ™‚Last Thursday was Ambrose’s last day at work. Apparently they had a big farewell for him, with presents, speeches and after-work drinks. When Ambrose came home we were lying in bed reading what all these nice colleagues had been writing to him. I could not stop laughing. Fist of all, Ambrose hates being the center of attention. So when they have a speech for him and 40 people stands around starring at him is like hell for him. He was traumatized when he came home and told me what happened to him. Then I was laughing at him as he was reading his farewell card, he did not know who 80% of them where haha.
We woke up after a good sleep in and went for our favorite breakfast. You will see the same pictures of my breakfast because I ALWAYS pick the same when we are at “Little Piggi’s”. Ambrose is normal and try new stuff.
We drove and did all our errands we needed done before the trip. Went to the beach shortly, I did try to get into the water but its still freezing in the water. Stopped over to see the view. Its such a cool neighborhood. Cant remember the name but its like an island, so all these lucky houses gets this view to die for.
Saturday was Ash & Stefan’s wedding. It was an pretty amazing wedding at Taronga Zoo. (More about that later) We stayed over in a really cool, Japanese style airbnb in the city after the wedding. And This is how we spent most of Sunday day/night. After packing and an intense wedding weekend that’s all I wanted.
Now I have to run to the car, stupid 2 h parking…..
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Mayweather vs McGregor
Photocredit: Photo © buzzpls.Com – LBC9 Now that I have a new phone I have to remember to take pictures! I keep forgetting and I think its because I broke my phone a while ago so just not used to do it anymore. I wanted to at least take some from when we were all watching the fight of the year – Mayweather vs McGregor.
Anyway, here are some pictures from end of last week.Had one of my favorite breakfasts with my favorite person.
Is it obvious how much he hates it when I take his picture? haha.
On Sunday we woke up early at Bart & Carlitta’s place in Bronte. Well, I woke up 5:30 am, Bart and Karli around 7:30 am and then Ambrose… Him we had to drag out of bed if we wanted to get some breakfast and start the day.After we drove to the Harris Farm and got groceries, bears and rose’ for the Mayweather vs McGregor fight.
Loved watching it. Cannot believe how nervous and excited I was!? We all were actually. It ended stupidly way too fast in my opinion. For all you who did not watch it, Mayweather won. And I lost the 20 bucks I bet on McGregor haha.
After the fight me and Ambrose decided to skip the BBQ we had planed to have after the fight.
Way too tired after the weekend. I am definitely not used to drink as the Australians. Got to step up a notch! đŸ™‚Now its time to get back to the house and get some lunch, chicken wrap is all I can think of now. Did a class this morning called Yogalates, a mix of Yoga and Pilates and it really took it out of me! I have to get some muscles, especially in my arms. The plan for rest of the day is to learn more about remote work and after I might pump myself to get to class number two – DanceFit.
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Asheley’s Hens night at pullman hotel
Just managed to get some blurry pictures from Ashley’s hens night at Pullman hotel on Saturday night, but that have to do đŸ™‚
In just a couple of weeks its Ash and Stefano’s wedding so Saturday night we had been invited to celebrate Ash’s hens and Stefano’s bucks.
I dropped Ambrose off at the boys and drove myself to Kali’s place. Unfortunately my batteries decided that it had to absolutely run out during this drive (!) so I had to manage to find the way to Bronte without GPS. I was in the car for 2 hours…
No GPS and me focusing on driving on the “wrong side” is not a great combination!I was still a couple of hours early before we had to leave for Ashley’s hens so me and Kali had 2 bottles of rose’ at the balcony before heading to Pullman hotels.
It was really nice to meet her friends before the wedding. We had a really good time, Hacienda is such a beautiful restaurant and bar. Thank you Melanie for organizing such good night and that you for my invite đŸ™‚Ashley is gonna be such a lovely bride. Cant wait for their wedding!
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Last days in Sweden
Here are some of the pictures from my phone from the last days in Sweden. I just focused on spending as much time with family and friends as I know I wont be seeing them for at least one year! Well, that is to say, if they don’t come and visit us here in Australia đŸ™‚
Here with the lovely Mina.
Mona, Milton & John Glad <3
Persians… eating pickles and raw onion for breakfast!After my own family went back to Barcelona, I basically moved in to Mona and John’s house haha
They are exactly “my kind of people”. We had soo much fun together.
Looking back now, I am so grateful that they moved to a house close by, and I could stay with them.
Otherwise I don’t think I would have enjoyed Sweden half as much as I did this summer.Last lunch in Sweden. Was not even planed, we just happened to run into each-other. I ordered a very typical Swedish dish of course. Fish, potatoes and remolade sauce. With extra lemon. Amazing!
One great dinner was spent with MĂ¥ne Beate and her lovely family in Wild Väsby (as she calls it)
We almost managed to get her daughter in the picture as well đŸ™‚ đŸ™‚
Good good evening!This little fatso has to end this entry on my last days in Sweden. Because I thing he was the person I literately spent the most time with !
Such great least days in Sweden. Relaxed and spent with people that mean alot to me. But I was super ready and excited to get back home to Ambrose.
Since Ive been back it has been one full beach day, next day a storm in front of our cozy fireplace. A surprise engagement party for two of our friends. A new gym and 4 upcoming wedding to attend to. I thought all of that has to be on its own entry. xx
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