Spring

It's Spring. I love Spring. After work today, I took my camera and headed out to meet the beauty. Wood anemones, beech and Japaneese cherry trees... I love it!

Until we meet again... A big hug!

Excitement early Monday morning

Yesterday morning, Monday Nov 25th, a cargo ship hit ground very close to the coast of Torsö, just 10 minutes from our town, Nogersund. Christer had just taken Elin to school in Bromölla and called me to see if I wanted to tag along to see the accident.

No one else was there, but the coast guard out on the ship and on their own vessel. Chris and I walked around taking pictures and talking about the excitement. We realized that Listerlandet, the part of the region where we live, would later that day be very crowded with journalists and photographers. Right at that minute, I was the first one to catch it. I send a few pics to a newspaper and they quickly responded. They called and asked about the grounding, which Chris got to tell them. Both our names ended up in the article along with my photo. That was not the first time I get my photos published like that, but it's the first time I get payed.

Until we meet again… A big hug!

Swedish meatballs

Ever since Mom got sick, my Dad had to take over the kitchen and other house duties. When Mom died, almost two years ago, he was already used to it. He manages quite well and cooks all kinds of food. When I cook something special, like food that are best made in large quantities, I always take portions to him. Today, I made a big batch of Swedish meatballs for him. Not that he can't make that himself, but the minced pork was on sale in the grocery store close to where we live. Rather than just bring the meat to him, I decided to make the meatballs first. Now he can just take as many as he needs from the freezer and boil potatoes or macaroni to go with them.

Until we meet again... A big hug!

The Love of my Life

I've had many male friends in my life, but not very many boyfriends. I haven't been picky or so, just not all that interested in having a relationship. I enjoyed being single through most of my youth. The relationships I did have didn't last very long. I got bored or felt tied down very fast. The four years with Elin's dad was by far the longest until I met Christer. I was a single mom for almost 8 years and was fine with it. The HE came into my life.

Chrille (Swedish nickname for Christer) is a year and a half older than I am. We grew up under similar conditions and even went to the sam High school, but we never actually met until June 2006. He had been working with my Dad since 1994, but he never knew I excisted. We first met at a small party before going to Sweden Rock Festival. Chris was going to be the driver.

I wasn't feeling very well that evening, but wanted to see a couple of the hard rock bands playing at the festival. I tagged along. Chris and I started talking about the fact that we had so much in common but never had known about each other before. Chris dropped us off outside the gates and told us he only had time to drive one turn back at midnight. He was on call, so if we wanted to stay until the end (1.30-2am) we had to find another ride home. Since I had a terrible stomach ache, I decided to catch a ride with him.

The car rides to and from the festival led to us talking via text messages during the next double of weeks. The World Cup of Football (soccer) was going on, so that common interest was a great topic to make us get to know each other. I stopped by his house a couple of times, to visit, and I guess we got more and more fond of each others company. By Midsummer (in that year, June 23rd) we had just stayed good friends. On Midsummer's Day, June 24th, we crossed that line and from that date, we're a couple.

In a month, Dec 24th, we've been together for 7,5 years, which is the longest relationship either of us has ever had. We've had our ups and downs, but mostly it's been up, up, up.

Chris is the greatest guy. I love him so much. He's been so good to my daughter from the first day he met her. He really loves her like his own. He's kind and considerate. He puts everybody else before himself. We have so much fun together and even though we don't always see eye to eye, we can always find a good solution. I wouldn't trade him off for any other guy in the world. Chris is perfect for me.

Until we meet again… A big hug!

The Wedding photographer

I've always loved to take pictures. Most of my family and friends know that. The past few years, I've even taken my hobby to the next level. I get paid for it. 

November 9th, I got the huge honor to immortalize this beautiful couple's wedding in Asarum, Sweden. I think the pics turned put great and the bride and groom were ecstatic.

Until we meet again… A big hug!

Father's Day

Today the Swedes celebrate all the Daddys. I've cooked dinner in Gualöv and spent time with my Dad. The best present for someone who has everything.

In time for coffee and apple pie with vanilla sause, my brother turned up, bringing huge chocolate cupcakes. 

It's Soccer Sunday on TV, so all heads were turned towards the small flat screen in the kitchen. 

We had a nice time. With Mom in heaven, I try to make the best of it for Dad.

I love you, DAD ❤️

Until we meet again... A big hug!

Not feeling so good

It's been a while. I know. I haven't had the inspiration to take pictures or write, and I've also been quite busy with work and doing stuff around the house. My love, Christer, is working his last shift today, before going on a four week vacation. Yes, again! During the last one, we went to the USA. Now it's time for another one. Boy, do I wish I had his job. I'm sure going to put him to work at home.

This week, I haven't gotten any hours at the store. I guess most people are back from vacations and sickness. I have to wait for the phone to ring. I hate it. I want to work. But then again, I woke up today, with a sore throat. Not very sore, but yet, sore. Maybe it's my turn to get sick now. There's no time to get sick. I have so much to do and I'm asked to photograph a wedding on Saturday. I can't be sick.

Until we meet again… A big hug!