From Russia with Love

Maybe not from Russia, but I did get a package. And it was my bike. Or rather parts of my bike.

I've been looking for a small frame for a while now and last week an angel from above answered my ad and now I'm a proud owner of a white, sharp Alien-frame.


It's still missing some vital parts, like wheels, handlebars and other stuff but at least I'm on the way. I'm not going to rush building this together, I'm going to take my time getting the right parts for me. And all the other stuff you need! Like a helmet. Not to mention a whole new world of fashion. How to find a pair of bibs that you actually can be seen in...

A day at the Zoo

I have never been to a zoo. There. I said it. I don't know why on earth I'd never been to one. I mean, I like animals, all kinds of. So, keeping the promise to Iris, we ventured out to Copenhagen and the zoo!


First thing on the list: ice cream!


Different species of Flamingos.


The lions were magnificent! The cubs were born in June and soo cute.


In the tropic house, I made a new friend. This red-cowled Cardinal was is so pretty and not very shy. I got really close and had a nice chat.


One of my favorites are the colorful, but poisonous, small frogs.


I think snakes are so amazing! I'm not really afraid of them (like some people are) but thats easy to say when they are behing glas.


I didn't see any pygmy Marmoset but these Lion Tamarinds I could look at forever. So quick jumping between the branches.


Penguins are penguins, always entertaining.


When I saw the mighty polar bears, I was struck with this sensation that so many have. Animals shouldn't be in captivity. Their area was so small. One kept swimming round and round in a tight circle. I sure hope they hurry with the building of the Arctic area of the zoo.


The Asian Elephants seemed so gentle, walking slowly, throwing dust around.


Sometimes when you think you know someone, they surprise you! Like that fact that my Mum is not very fond of Baboons!


Giraffes. What more can I say?

Wellies!

I never really cared for Wellingtons. Especially in the city. Growing up sailing it was THE thing to wear on the boat but later I frowned upon them. It could be that they all where army green and clumsy. Then, a few years ago, Danish designer Ilse Jacobsen started to design wellies and raincoats that you actually could wear. Great colours on a rainy day!



Mum went to her outlet and got me a pair of black, short ones without the lacing (not seen in the picture). I wore them for the first time today. Now I'm joining the masses with Ilse Jacobsen wellies and another pair shoes in the bag. I'm slowly getting in to fact that autumn is coming... And I'm okey with that.

Best gift ever!

It's not fun to celebrate one's birthday in the middle of the week. People are tired after a days work and there's no time for you to fix a really nice dinner. So I posponed mine till Sunday. I made a fish soup and a Pavlova for dessert (kind of a tradition it seems). And although I'm way past 6 years of age, I found myself jumping up and down when I opened the gift from Mum!



I just put up this bag on my list (yes, we are still making wish lists), never dreaming that I would get it. But I did! Best present ever! Check out the other lovely bags from Svenskt Tenn.

It's a small world

Image via weheartit

Some people say that computers, the Internet and smart phones makes us dumber. Instead of storing information in our brain, we google it. We experience anxiety when a dialog on a chat has dozed off, we get annoyed over idiots who follow us on twitter and not to mention the emptiness that occurs when you write, over analyzed, doubt and finally delete a comment on Facebook or blog.

But in the end, it's all those things that make us come together. From following the student rebellion in Egypt via Twitter to Wikileaks. And the small things... To keep connected to friends that lives in other parts of Sweden or the World. Playing Wordfued with an old school friend you haven't seen for 15 years and reading about the everyday life (and soo exiting) in New York to looking at a friends son taking his first step, it's the best.

With all that said, there's nothing like seeing your friend face to face. After all, we are pack animals...

Vacation, day 13

Can't really remember what I did on my 12:th day of vacation. Been back at work for almost two weeks now. Day 13 I do remember (and I got the photos to prove it). D and I took the ferry to the small island of Ven with P and H. The weather was great and we walked around the island. I loved the fresh air and slept like a baby!

Vacation, day 11

Day 11. Two sunny days in a row but although I wanted to go to the beach again, my red shoulders and nose said no!
D and I decided to just take a walk around the city. D just got his new camera and I borrowed his old.


Seen hanging from D's shoulder, his greatest love in life, the Leica M8. I'm jealous. We bought some cherries and plums for the road.