Phew, it has been a pretty tough and stressful week. We only just managed to get home from Elmia exhibition, it was time for me (Helena) to start working full time again. At the same time, it was time for blog events and a lot of other blog work.
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When we travelled Europe around 2015 I lost my permanent position as a public health scientist in the county council, and since we came home I have had various short-term jobs. During the summer I worked from home, but now it's time for full-time office work again.
This time the employer is Karolinska Institutet and the assignment is completely new - but ironically, I've got my old office back where I was before we travelled around Europe. I have managed to empty the bookshelves since then - but it still feels like home!
Blog events and news on the blog
We also had time for a blogging event at Casino Cosmopol, with both tourist agencies from different countries and a lot of travel bloggers. We didn't have time to take photos or write though ...
What about news on the blog? Yes, we are working on several different exciting projects and ideas, but we will return with more info when we are a little further along!
Quiet weekend
Fortunately, we have a quiet weekend! We are enjoying life on the houseboat, trying to catch up on the computers and have had our good friends Lennart and Beata visiting. You may remember that the heron that hangs in the marina is quite good at hiding? Yesterday he spotted a couple of canoeists paddling into the marina, without being spotted. Only when they turned around and paddled back out did they spot him ... What does your weekend look like?
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Lennart says:
This week has been a week of calm.
Most of my time has been spent in bed.
18 September 2016 - 6:47
Camilla says:
Quiet days and weekends are also needed... It's easy to rush, especially when there are fun things going on. I'm in need of calm right now. Taking it easy with the caravan in Sälen this weekend. Finally got up and out a little further on the mountain yesterday. Awesome! And oh how nice it is even in little Sälen 🙂.
18 September 2016 - 7:01
Goatfish says:
During my weekend, I gathered my strength and spent a lot of time outside. Listened to my body.
But in 1.5 hours I'll be cycling off to be a churchwarden at the Children's Cathedral. That's pretty light-hearted.
Enjoy 😀 and wine for the heron 😉 .
18 September 2016 - 7:37
Lena - good for the soul says:
Nice with a little quiet break after a stressful period. Good luck with the new job in the old room, then 😉.
Hug Lena
18 September 2016 - 7:56
Anette says:
Saturday night with crayfish and other seafood.
Today, rest and recovery.
Congratulations on your new job ?
18 September 2016 - 8:14
Matts Torebring says:
Good luck at work. No peace and quiet here with us either. In the coming week, we only have half staffing in some parts of the office. There will be early mornings and late evenings. I have nothing at home that stresses me anyway. Enjoy it as much as you can!
18 September 2016 - 8:21
Steel city anna says:
Congratulations on the job!
The heron is a charming one, seems really tame.
18 September 2016 - 8:37
Across the board says:
I don't understand why time is running at 390 knots - I don't think I have time for anything during the week. However, the weekend is really nice with family fun.
Good luck at work!
18 September 2016 - 9:06
Imelda says:
Even a quiet weekend at home can be stressful sometimes, there is plenty to do even there. I notice that I would rather be out in nature than at home and clean ?
18 September 2016 - 9:08
Åsa says:
I also just got a new job - more! The weekend is the children's. Three different parties, dancing and friends sleeping over.
18 September 2016 - 9:12
Diana'sDreams says:
Also breathing out after the week 🙂 hugs Diana
18 September 2016 - 9:37
Mr Steve says:
It's nice to have a quiet weekend after a busy week.
Congratulations on your new job! And the old study. You may see it with new eyes now.
I like your heron, I think I know it a bit by now.
At Getingstorp we continue to enjoy the lovely September.
18 September 2016 - 9:38
admin says:
Lennart, get well and good luck with your rehabilitation!
Camilla, it's great to hear that you got out on a longer trip in Sälen. Have a great time!
Geddfish, that sounds like a great weekend. Have fun!
Lena, thank you! Yes, we really needed to rest after this week 😉.
Anette, thank you! and oh how good with crayfish! Here it was goulash stew yesterday, but tonight there will actually be some crayfish 😉 .
Matts, thank you! It certainly sounds like you are busy too. Hope you can enjoy a quieter weekend!
Steel city Anna, thank you! The heron is not particularly afraid anyway. Sometimes you can get 1.5 metres away from him before he flies away.
Across and across, it just feels like time is disappearing!!!? Glad you have a relaxing weekend! Have fun!
Imelda, it can be like that. Sometimes it can be better to get away so you can't stress about anything 😉 .
Åsa, oh my goodness, you get jobs!!!? Have to check in with you and see if you have revealed anything... 😉.
Diana's dreams, weekends are needed!
Steve, thank you! Haha, glad you feel that way about the heron! Yes, he is becoming a permanent feature of our life here 😉.
18 September 2016 - 9:50
Snows says:
We have the youngest daughter visiting which is always nice 😀.
Happy Sunday!
18 September 2016 - 10:36
nils-åke says:
Some weeks may feel more stressful than others. You want so much. Have a good time
18 September 2016 - 12:11
Lena in Wales says:
Congratulations on your new job!
It will be exciting to see what you come up with next.
Have a nice and quiet Sunday!
18 September 2016 - 13:18
Evy Knoph says:
Welcome back to the squirrel wheel ;-)..there it spins on for my part too..now the handball starts so then it was out with the system camera and take some photos :-). And it's like with a blog. .some afterwork, but fun. Booked a new trip last night that I've been thinking about for a while now..Convenient Birmingham and watch the Pet Shop Boys one weekend in February..fit well with SAS campaign for once..great to have some trips planned next year as well :-)....
18 September 2016 - 14:00
OnTrip.com says:
Congratulations on the job, Helena:-)
Our weekend was spent doing what we love most, buying airline tickets. We have used the weekend to rent a car, book 1 night and look at options for our 3 week road trip to New England - USA. An adventure that starts on Thursday. 🙂
/Annette
18 September 2016 - 14:16
Ama de casa says:
What a hilarious coincidence to end up in the same room again!
Egrets are like mirages sometimes 😉.
I don't really know what the weekend has to offer, but I'm sure it will be nice. Today we will at least take it a bit easier after the hectic day yesterday. That's the plan anyway. To go on in peace and quiet 🙂
18 September 2016 - 15:40
Christine's Stories says:
How exciting with a new job. Hope it will go well your first (or new) day at the office 🙂 ).
I've had quite a lovely weekend of a mixed bag. A friend visiting, then dinner and some exercise. Now I'm going to recharge for a new week !
Have a nice Sunday!
18 September 2016 - 15:43
Ditte says:
Having a great time in the Spanish summer cottage with daughters and grandchildren. And the worst of the heat seems to be over and it's a pleasant +27., a little warm but quite ok in the shade and the evenings are lovely. But the whole summer and September has been so nice at home. Now I'm spending the summer here for a while, but some travelling and planning for new assignments will keep me busy.
Glad you have some different projects going on, hope it will be good. Of course it will be ...
I'm glad you've got your old room back and you're back on track. Good luck with the job.
Fun with the heron, but it is not so fun to have it close to you. Does best at a distance...
Wishing you a great Sunday.
18 September 2016 - 16:47
Role o Carina says:
Nice to have a job again, isn't it?
We went to a trade fair at Kurt's this weekend 🙂.
Take care....
18 September 2016 - 19:05
admin says:
Znogge, nice visit from the daughter! Wishing you a nice Sunday!
Nils-Åke, yes that's probably true for us, we always want a lot 😉 Have fun!
Lena in Wales, please! Yes, you never know 😉
Evy Knoph, haha, yes thanks! What fun with travel! Pet Shop Boys was a long time ago you heard about!
Ontrip.dk, thank you very much! But oh so fun with a new trip for you! I look forward to following it!
Ama de casa, it sounds like a good plan, but you never know where it will end up! 😉
Christine's Stories, thank you! Hope you have a great weekend and a great week!
Ditte, it sounds like you're having a great time in Spain and fun with some projects going on! I would say the heron does not bother. He mostly sits on some bridge and watches 😉.
Rolle and Carina, fun with the fair! I like the job and it's good with an income, but of course it takes a lot of hours from other things, haha 😉.
18 September 2016 - 19:15
Motorhome Helge says:
Congratulations on your new job! I hope you enjoyed your old room since you got it back.
It's nice to have weekends as a little relief from everyday life. Our weekend has gone in the sign of the grandchildren because we are leaving next week. There was also Indian food at a restaurant to cool down, as we pack and repack Helge every 15 minutes.
18 September 2016 - 19:47
BP says:
Congratulations on your new full-time job in your old room. Talk about a weird coincidence if you say so. I hope you will enjoy your new duties.
The heron looks like a mini policeman watching over the water. Funny pictures indeed:-)
18 September 2016 - 21:22
Discovering The Planet says:
Congratulations on your new job. Also longing a bit for peace and quiet, even though we had three weeks of holiday this summer ?. Right now, two weeks on a beach somewhere attracts quite a lot ?
19 September 2016 - 16:00
LinizTravel says:
But thanks for the link 🙂 how nice 😉 nice to see you even though I was stressed! 3h without a baby to be effective with time 😉 hugs
20 September 2016 - 12:49
Elisabeth says:
How lovely to see the heron so close. A good fish catcher!
20 September 2016 - 13:16