Tulips and grape hyacinth in Debora's garden.
A daffodil umbrella.
Tulips reaching for the sun.
I’ve been working a lot lately – most nights until 11.30 or so and also on the weekends on a few writing projects that I need to finish up. (Yes, that freelance life is glamorous, isn’t it?) On top of that, Robert and I need to change apartments again. (Yes, this will be our fifth move in less than two years for those of you who are keeping track. We are insane.) We’re also dealing with some tough situations with both of our Dads. So I guess it comes as no surprise that this spring has been a stressful time for me. But my family of friends here in Stockholm has been there for me and have had us over for dinners and laughter. Just what I needed. On Sunday evening, we went to Debora and Stig’s house. Even as the shadows were looming, Debora’s garden was beautiful. I snuck outside for a few minutes to admire it. Her yard was such an oasis of calm. Also just what I needed.
One source of stress: Ready to assemble moving boxes. That pile stands almost as tall as me.
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Good luck on your move! I have the same problem… new apartments are always so much better than the one I have!
Thanks EuroTrips. Actually, we would love to stay where we are. But Stockholm has a very tough rental market and it’s difficult to find a place and even harder to get to stay in it. People keep advising us to buy, but it’s crazy expensive in the center of town.
🙂 You’re doing a brilliant job and have a solid attitude over there. You’ve put things in perspective and bring a smile to many everyday Sandra 🙂
good luck with yet another move. Will this be you last? Have you decided to stay in Stockholm indefinitely?
Thanks Suellen and Maria. It’s nice to have your good wishes. And Suellen, I wish we could say that we were more settled than what we are. Frankly, it’s getting rather embarrassing!
Oh heavens, I know about all that moving far too well – a couple of times we only managed four months or so in places before they were sold under our feet and we had to find somewhere else. It’s awful – and expensive to keep on moving. We bought, but had to rent for working closer to jobs, so tenants in our houses were another consideration. It got to the stage where the thought of having to move yet again made me want to cry – plus having to lose several pieces of much-loved furniture along the way. We’ve been in this house (ours) now for almost 5 years and I have never managed to do that before. Things are starting to get shabby and the walls need repainting – I have never had that before!
Oh Jane, Your comment made me feel so much better. Thanks for that! I do want to cry at the very thought of moving again. After owning a house 13 years, I don’t miss many of the maintenance aspects of home ownership, but I do miss the security of having a place to call home.
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