Today's List - @ Work.

Mood: Nothing but smiles :)

Done: Lots of things, I've been quite busy at work

Plans: Work + spa treatments in the afternoon (!)

Looking at: Work's computer screen

Listening to: (Music played in the store) The soundtrack of "ABBA the Movie"

Reading: Today's morning paper (Metro)

Drinking: Water

Eating: Nothing now but lunch in a few hours

Best: Christmas is officially here!

Worst: The snow is going away this week :(

Weather: Grey sky with thin snowflakes coming down from the sky

Winter Wonderland.

Picture: Taken by me, outside my bedroom window

All I can see it snow snow snow :) Talking about a beautiful winter wonderland!

Almost done!

Yesterday went so fast! I worked almost the entire day and when I got home I started to pack my suitcase to Miami and I honestly could not believe my eyes this morning when I looked at my list and glimpsed over at the big black trunk I'm bringing when I suddenly realized that I'm almost done! Hurray :)

Normally I'm this last-minute-gal, I throw the most necessary items in a bag and I'm ready to go. At the same time I really try to plan and organize my things before big trips. This time I think I did succeed with my goal! Haha it's pathetic I know but in some way I feel good about it. Got to go now but I'll write more later!

Poetry in the morning.

Picture: Copyright © 2009 Design by S.A. All Rights Reserved.

P.S. Click to enlarge! D.S.

To the people of the world I say, good morning.

I literally have a winter wonderland outside my bedroom window and I love it! It's been snowing like crazy these last two days so who could be happier than the little girl that lives inside of me? :)

Anyway it's crazy how fast time flies, I mean I still can't believe I'm leaving on Thursday next week? Less than 4 days! Yay! More about that later, I have to get ready for work - yes I have been working 6 out of 7 days this week (guess if I'm tired?!). Have a wonderful day everybody!

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day.

Picture: Found by googling "dancing" on google

Sorry for the bad update this week, as you can imagine I've been pretty busy at work with Christmas coming closer and closer.

I'm glad that it's Friday tomorrow! My plans are to work during the day and attend this special dance event later on during the evening at a place called Gubbängen with my friend A. She said that we have to wear "colourful" clothes, apparently they have some sort of theme and I honestly don't know what to wear but I'm sure I'll come up with a good suggestion tomorrow.

Last night (Wednesday) E, another good friend of mine turned 23! So we ended up being 14 females who went out dancing at one of Stockholm's best clubs to celebrate her. We had loads of fun and I'm sure she'll remember this evening for a very long time :)

Well it's getting late and I'm going to need new energy tomorrow since it's going to be a long day! Take care and I promise that I'll try to write more during the weekend.

P.S. Don't you just love the beautiful picture as seen above? Well I know I do! Hopefully that will be me tomorrow, dancing with some hansom fellow ;) More details about that later! D.S.

Tonight's Quote.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt

I was just googling on the Internet, trying to find some inspiration to write tonight's post and so I came across the quote above said by Eleanor Roosevelt.

Please read the quote again and let the words get to you because they really got to me. Unfortunately I don't have the energy to continue my writing tonight (I've had a very long day you see..) but I will continue it tomorrow!

So I guess that all you have to do is to wait and see ;) Have a great day/night everyone because now I'm desperate to get some sleep and I now that my body and feet also agree :)

First Snow of 2008.

Picture: DeviantArt

I could not believe my eyes when I looked outside our dining hall's main window. It was the very first sign of this year's snow!

Now, don't let the picture above fool you, truly I wish that I had this wonderful landscape outside my window right now but I don't.

Last year the snow came very late, I think it's all because of the climate changes going on that has delayed it.

I'm just hoping that this year will be different and that I shall wake up on Christmas morning to see a white garden and not a boring green lawn.

For some reason I can't find enough words to explain..

.. how much I love Christmas! Even though we're still in mid November the stores around Stockholm are now filled with almost everything that has to do with this special holiday.

Don't get me wrong though, I honestly don't think that Christmas is all about giving/receiving gifts - no for me it's all about the spiritual feeling when family and friends come together.

I love the peaceful feeling on Christmas morning and the beautiful ceremonies they always have in my neighborhood's church. Truly it is a special feeling to sit in the same building where my parents read out their vows.

I had the same feeling today during this Sunday's ceremony in our church. Suddenly I realized that I've been missing something for quite some time, the feeling appeared when I heard the wonderful choir sing.

These last months I haven't been able to sing anything mainly because of work and because I simply haven't had the energy. Like I wrote it wasn't until today I really realized how much I've missed it.

So I made myself the promise that I have to do something about it, I need to start singing again - for the sake of my soul's happiness.

That is the one thing that can heal me no matter what happens. It's become more than a hobby, it's become a part of me and the person I am today. I'm sure we all have similar things that makes us feel "complete". Do you agree?

This is the kind of affection people warned me about.

Picture: DeviantArt

The way I still feel your presence in certain rooms even though you are not here. It's in the air that I breath and in our cold atmosphere.

The way I miss your good sense of humour and the way you always make me laugh. You remind me of what is most important in life and bring out my better half.

The way I remember each and every feature of your hansom face. It still feels like it was just yesterday that you walked away and left me with this empty space.

The way I miss your bright eyes and how one look from you could fill my heart with struggling butterflies. Truly I hope that you have been honest with me and never said any ridiculous lies.

The way I still feel your presence in certain rooms even though you are not here. For every time I think of you it feels as if you are right here with me, deep inside my heart and so the thought erase my deepest fear.

Now I know that this is the kind of affection people warned me about.

Today's List.

Mood: Happy that it's Saturday!
Done: Not much yet, I'm going to start the day after "brunch" ;)
Plans: Tidy up my room, read and relax - simply enjoy the day!
Looking at: My laptop's screen
Listening to: Piano - Tribute to Amazing R'n'B Songs
Reading: Nothing yet
Drinking: Water
Eating: Brunch soon!
Best: I've got two days off (Saturday + Sunday)
Worst: The nightmares I had last night..
Weather: Grey and windy, still quite warm! (11 ° C)

Friends Forever.

Picture: Fokus (Click to enlarge!)

I found this beautiful photo of one of my best friends, L and me from last Friday when we were out dancing! I still can't believe that I have known her for 12 years! :)

We have been friends for so long, it even feels as if she could be the beloved sister I never had. Don't get me wrong though, truly I love my brothers.

Anyway I just wanted to dedicate this post for her and the honest friendship that we share. I love you L, I hope that we shall remain Friends Forever ♥

Tonight's Quote.

1 Corinthians. 13:4-13

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
And now faith, hope, and love abide, but the greatest of these is love.

I've made a long list of book/novels that I wish to read. Surely it will take some time (I'm a slow reader..) because I really do want to understand all that is written inside and between the lines.

First out on my list is the most read book above all, namely the Bible. I've had this copy since I was confirmed for about five years ago, wow I feel old now that I read this last sentence one more time, seriously where did the time go?

Anyway and so I found this highlighted part which I think is my favorite quote of all. Read it once, read it twice and make sure to make enough room for these special words within your heart.

Carrie and Mr. Big.

Picture: HBO

I'm quite positive that almost every woman have a Mr. Big in their own life. It could be different men under certain periods of one's life, my point is there will always be a Mr. Big in the picture, whether we like it or not.

Darren Star created such amazing characters in Sex And The City. My personal opinion when it comes down to her greatest achievement in the show is how she created Carrie, her relationship to Big and the way that she made it so easy for millions of women all over the world to relate to their everyday problems that we all bump into in relationships.

Many of us females also hope to meet our own prince charming one day, a man like Aidan who wanted to give Carrie the world just to show her how much he loved her. I'm sure that many women were very upset with Carrie's behavior when she acted like she never really deserved the man. Perhaps she wasn't thinking straight?

How could she refuse a life with such a loving man and instead choose a man like Big? A man she could never trust the same way she had trusted Aidan.

In the end I understand her motives and the many reasons for why she acted the way she did. In some way I understand why she keeps going back to Big, even though she is aware of the fact that she will never be a hundred % certain whether if he will walk out of the door and leave her tomorrow morning.

I understand why she gives her heart to a man that might not be able to hold on to it. Most important above all I understand why she chooses a complicated love before an ordinary love.

I think and act the same way Carrie did. I would prefer the impossible before the possible. Even though it might bring me down I will always know that I tried my very best to fulfill my dream, and to reach for something special that will always mean a great deal to me.

Coming Up.

Finally! This week's long weekend has almost reached its end. I've been thinking about it quite a lot lately, it really is demanding to work full weekend, normally it is Saturday and Sunday but sometimes it can be Friday - Sunday which is tough, really tough. It takes so much of my positive energy!

Still next Sunday I'm actually free! As silly as it may sound I've already made plans for that day. I'm planning on visiting the church in the early morning and spend the afternoon with my family, in other words I'll be enjoying a peaceful Sunday, something to look forward right? ;)

I better try to go to bed earlier tonight for tomorrow I'm going swimming early in the morning and after that I'll be spending the day in town looking for a wonderful gift to the bride & groom who I will visit by the end of November.

Have a great day/night depending on what time it is at your place right now!

Zip it.

Picture: RevolveClothing

I've found so many cool jeweleries lately! This gorgeous silver bracelet (as seen above) is the most unique one that I've seen so far. As you can see it has been formed as a zipper, way cool since it's been so many "zipper-details" on mc-jackets, shoes and bags this fall.

My opinion is still that one should wear jeweleries that "present" who you are. It can be everything from short slogans on bracelets, necklaces to earrings. Or in this case the silver bracelet could represent your personal style.

It's the small details that make your outfit look special ;) Even though I really like this piece of jewelery I don't think I can afford paying $226 for it but hey, Christmas is coming up soon right? It could be a nice Christmas gift don't you think? ;)

Up and Go.

Good morning! I'm ready to start this Sunday so come on and bring it on ;) It's time for a shower and then I'll be ready to go! What are your plans for today?

Like I wrote yesterday I'm heading towards work and tonight we will celebrate my father since it's "Father's Day" today. I'll see you guys later! Have a great day!

Miami by Night.

Picture: DeviantArt
The time remaining for my trip to Miami is 2 weeks + 5 days. I just can't wait! If I could have it my way I would say, "Miami, please come and take me away!".

Anyway I'm exhausted from the chaotic day at work today and I really need to sleep. I've got another long day tomorrow.. Have a nice day/evening! /Sofia

In the middle of the rain.

If only you could have seen how the sky opened up last night. As I walked home alone in the middle of the night, my eyes were led through complete darkness by the stars seen from up above and their enchanted light.

Cold November rain came streaming down my face, suddenly I could not tell if the drops were mine or if they belonged to the rain? With whirling leaves in the autumn air I tried to make it through and forget about my heart's pain.

For during all this time you have been my hope, my wish and dream to follow. You give me light through darkness and through dawn, you bring out what is best in me and most important above all you have helped me deal with my inner sorrow.

The time turned 4 AM and that is when I realized that time is always so unkind. No matter how hard my heart tries I shall never be able to found a button that reads rewind.

My body started to shiver and so I started walking again. For one precious moment I wish you could have been there with me, holding my hand while staring at each other in the middle of the rain.

David Archuleta - To Be With You.

This must be the best song I've heard this week! What a talented young man he his David Archuleta.

As I was googling around on youtube this morning I found his song in the most played/showed clips of today and so I got curious and decided to check it out. I'm glad I did!

The melody of the song, his voice but most importantly the lyrics - wow, I'm speechless. I have said it many times before and this time I mean it more than ever, it feels as if he's taken the words from deep within my soul.

Trust me on this one, this is one of those songs one simply must listen to. Enjoy!

"I've been alone so many nights now
And I've been waiting for the stars to fall

I keep holding out for what I don't know
To be with you
Just to be with you

So here I am, staring at the moon tonight
Wondering how you look in this light
Maybe you're somewhere thinking about me, too
To be with you... there's nothing I wouldn't do

And I can't imagine two worlds spinning apart,
Come together eventually
And when we finally meet I'll know it's right
I'll be at the end of my restless road
But this journey, it was worth the fight
To be with you

Just to be holding you for the very first time,
Never letting go
What I wouldn't give to feel that way

Oh, to be with you
And I can't imagine two worlds spinning apart,
Come together eventually

And when you're standing here in front of me
That's when I know that God does exist
'Cause he will have answered every single prayer
To be with you

Just to be with you, yeah"

A list on a Friday.

Mood: Great after a good night's sleep
Done: Breakfast + power walk
Plans: Lunch with D, dinner with the girls and later
- we're going out dancing!
Looking at: My laptop's screen
Listening to: David Archuleta - To Be With You
Reading: Nothing yet
Drinking: Water
Eating: Breakfast (check)
Best: Mr Jon Schmidt answered my e-mail!
Talking about a great way to start a new the day :)
Worst: No nothing today, it's Friday!
Weather: Cold & cloudy

A memorable evening.

Picture: Private - D & Me.

Thank you so much D for last night! It really turned out to be a great good bye party, I hope you had a good time, at least so did I!

The time you have been waiting for quite some time has finally come, I wish you all the best on your two year long journey, I'll be writing many letters to you so don't worry ;)

Tagged V.

1. If your lover betrayed you, what would your reaction be?
Silence. I would probably not be able to say anything because of all the pain I would be feeling inside. While standing there, between four eyes, my heart would probably try to ask him the simple yet so difficult question in complete silence, “why?” …

2. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?
I have far too many dreams so it’s not fair to say that I can only have one of them come true! I wish that scientists/doctors could come up with a medicine to cure cancer patients. Another dream is to experience and perhaps live the American dream. I wish that my family and friends shall have a good and healthy life because in the end that’s all that really matters.

3. Do you believe in fate?
Yes I do.

4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Wow now that is a large sum. I would donate a large amount of it to charity or perhaps to an organization such as UNICEF where I know that my money would be used for good matters.
The rest of what is left I would use to secure the lives of my family members and the generations to come by placing them in a fond or something that could make the money “grow”.

5. Will you fall in love with your best friend?
That’s how it’s supposed to be isn’t it? I mean people often say that one should get married with your best friend, your soul mate or your ying/yang, the one who shall be your companion throughout life on earth and the next life in heaven. It should be something special, not only shall he/she be your best friend obviously one needs to be attracted to the person as well!

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
I’m sorry but I just can’t make up my mind on this one. First of all I have always loved to love other people by showing them how much I care by simply just being there. It gives me joy when I can make someone that I love happy. Truly, it can make my day!

Secondly being loved by someone is also another great feeling that simply can’t be described but must be experienced in order to understand the feeling and what it signifies. To hear those three magic words “I love you” from someone you love and knowing the meaning behind them it’s definitely one of the best feelings one could possibly ever experience!

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
I’m one of those classic romantic gals and so I shall answer an entire lifetime. For I believe that there is a man/woman out there for each and one of us to find. Sometimes it just takes a while so one must wait patiently for that day to come. I know I’ll be waiting here for my man right under the sun.

8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
All I want is for him to be happy. If he finds his fortune with someone else I shall respect him, his decision and his lucky one. I would never put up a fight to try to “win” him back.

9. If you'd like to act with someone, who will it be? The person you love or an actress/actor?
I have to say an actor. This might be wishful thinking but if I could a famous actor it would have been Johnny Depp, he’s amazing! :)

10. What takes you down the fastest?
When people try to act as if they are listening to the things you are saying when they never really do. Also when people take you for granted whereas they “expect” you to do certain things that you might have done for a long time, as if it should be some kind of “routine”.

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
10 years, it seems so far away. Hopefully I’ll be working with something that will give me joy throughout my everyday-life. I’m an adventurous person so I would love to have traveled and to have seen more fantastic places around the world. Another goal is to get a scuba diving certificate, preferably before I’ll turn 30!

I’m also thinking about family, with a bit of luck I’ll be married to the best guy in the world and together we shall raise at least three children but what is most important above all is that we all remain healthy and share happiness together. Family values have always been important to me.

12. What’s your fear?
To be insufficient and white masks, I know that it is a childish fear but I’ve had it since I saw the horrible “Halloween” movies.

13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Diana – the sweetest and most caring girl I have ever met. With a heart as big as the ocean she has room for not only you and me but she could probably have room for an entire nation.

Along with a bright and talented mind she knows how to enjoy life. This I shall say in a modest way for truly I admire her in every possible way and I know that we can expect great things from her and that she will make an important contribution on day.

14. Would you rather be single and rich or married but poor?
As cheesy this might sound I have to say married but poor. For I have learnt that money cannot buy you happiness, it must come from deep inside. If you are married to someone that you truly and deeply love and the person loves you back, no money in the world could ever replace that.

15. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Pray that it’s going to be a good day.

16. Would you give all in a relationship?
Yes, Always.

17. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
I read Diana’s answer to this question and I simply have to borrow her answer because I couldn’t possibly have said it better myself, I agree 100 %.

“I don't think you can fall in love with two people simultaneously, but you can probably feel an attraction towards two people simultaneously, in which case, I'd chose the one I was the most attracted to.”

18. Would you forgive and forget, no matter how horrible a thing someone has done?
This is probably the most difficult question of all. It really depends on the situation but normally I do try to forgive the person. In some cases one can forget the person but the scar will still be there and remind me of it. In the end, I’d still like to see myself a forgiving person at least that is how I want and try to be.

19. Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
Both works for me still, I think I’m happier in a relationship. Even though people say that Aquarius are “independent” and have difficulty to commit that is not true in my case.

20. I tag: (You have to tag 6 people)

4 should be enough :P

Dexter

Emma

Erik

Kevin

A Historic Victory.

Picture: Barack Obama

America has spoken and so the winning candidate of 2008's Presidential election in the United States is Barack Obama. I have watched so many clips all morning of people crying when he held his winning speech in Chicago last night.

America has turned the page and is now looking forward to a new start and as Obama's winning sloagan reads "Change Can Happen". We'll see what happens next, how Barack Obama will lead his country and fellow citizens towards a more positive future than they have had recently.

One can only hope that America did choose the right man for this job. I still believe that Obama might be a new and fresh breeze for the politics of America and for the changes that the country needs.

United States presidential election of 2008.

I'm actually going to bed within a few minutes, the reason is because I'm planning on waking up early tomorrow - I'll be waiting for the moment of truth when the media will announce which presidential candidate won the US election of 2008. According to Realclearpolitics Obama is leading the election with 52,1 % while McCain has 44,5 % of the votes so far.

In our Swedish media journalists have been talking so much about Obama and the fact that he will win the election but I'm not sure. Even though Obama has received a lot more "positive" attention through his campaign in the media McCain is still on the hook and it seems like he's got a pretty good chance to win this election too.

I honestly don't know what will happen only time will tell. One thing I do know is that this election stands for a great change in the American politics.

Another important issue one must not forget is whoever of these two candidates who will win this election, the result of it will in fact affect not only the American people but also people worldwide since America is one of the biggest and most powerful nations in the world. I will be very anxious tomorrow morning when I shall turn on the TV to hear the news.

Like I said, we'll see what happens tomorrow. I hope all of you American citizens have voted today! For I really think that it is time to make a change.

Ice cream but in plastic?

Pictures: Kyssjohanna

Ice cream anyone? Haha I just saw these gorgeous necklaces at one of my favourite web stores here in Sweden called Kyssjohanna. You can find many famous brands there among them CC Skye, Disney Couture, Dogeared, One of a Kind etc.

Anyway the necklaces as seen above are adorable and I must say they are a precious keeper if you're a big fan of ice cream - like myself :P Honestly when I first saw them I wanted to eat them! Still that might be a problem since they're made out of plastic. I just think it was a great and creative idea!

Talking about receiving a "personal gift" that is if any family member/friend would like to give it to me haha - for Christmas perhaps? What do you think of it? Would you wear one of them? I can also say that the brand Q-Pot actually is from Japan and that they have made different rings and other cute necklaces formed in different combinations/colours.

Emotional Music.

There are times when the lyrics of a song simply cannot make such a powerful impression like a simple melody. For my personal favorite has and always will be the simplicity in the sound coming from a piano where the famous musician Mr Jon Schmidt's melodies has come to mean a great deal to me.

There have been difficult times when I thought my eyes would burst into a big sea, luckily his music became my greatest therapy. The best part is that it did not only help me but also the other members within my family.

For every time I listen to one of his songs my heart opens up and is filled with peace and inner harmony. The fact that my soul carries a big smile is reflected in my eyes and the feeling is similar to the one I had the very first time I sat on a chocolate brown little pony.

I wish that you could have seen my face that day for my face showed nothing but smiles. Unfortunately it was a short ride, I could have continued for at least another two miles.

I have also had days when I have experienced nothing but sunshine and where his music most certainly has made my day. Songs such as "All of me" and "Nativity" makes me feel different in an almost ridiculous way.

They give me hope when there is none, I don't know what else I could say. It even feels as if I know them by heart by now after all I have been listening to these beautiful songs since 2007 and especially during May.

If you have one minute or two please listen to a wonderful melody that will fill your heart with joy. Truly, if only I could go back in time I wish I could have convinced my parents more to buy a piano, I would have exchanged it with any toy.

On a beautiful Day.

Picture: DeviantArt

You may call me crazy for I know it's been almost two years since you went away. Still, the picture of you inside my mind has remained clear, it even feels like it was taken just yesterday.

For it is the most hansom picture my eyes have ever beheld. Truth must be told, it wasn't the right time which is why I tried to forget about my feelings and when I realized it wasn't possible I fled.

Still, I haven't been able to get you out of my mind. You are unique just like an Aquemarine and my most precious treasure that took me so many years to find.

No matter the physical distance between us you have and always will be right here with me deep inside my heart. Please, don't stop reading for here comes my favourite part.

You may gain weight, colour your hair, get a tattoo or even change your name. No matter your appearance, in my eyes you will always remain the same.

You are the one person who can always make me laugh. The one person who always brings out my better half.

Truly you have inspired me in so many ways and helped me become the woman I am today. I light a candle, close my eyes and so I pray.

Hoping that the words I said earlier today won't cause any confusion. What if this is just another dream where you are nothing but a fantastic illusion?

No matter what time will show I shall always remain grateful. For the sunlight you brought into my life and a good reason to remain faithful.

You may call me crazy for I know it's been almost two years since you went away. Through endless days and endless nights I shall keep my spirits up and long for that moment when we shall meet again, this I know for certain it will definitely take place on a beautiful day.

At work.

When I woke up this morning and looked outside my bedroom window I saw the first sign of frost outside on what used to be our green lawn. It felt like our garden has finally gone to sleep for the winter.

I just realized that we're in November now. Gosh, where does the time go? I mean my youngest brother's birthday is coming up soon and I have no idea of what to give him. I better try to come up with something soon.

Talking about an unnecessary post ;P But I really had nothing to do now that I'm just standing here in an empty store (no customers so far!). I wish you all a great Sunday!

Tears from a fallen angel.

Picture: DeviantArt - Click to enlarge - If you look closely you will see an angel in the sky..

In the lonely light of the evening, stars have been spread on an endless sky. Deep within my heart lies a wound that time will never heal. You insisted to follow my dreams, so you filled my soul with hope and gave me wings to fly.

In a way I have already failed and so this is the bitter taste of losing everything that I held so dear. Like I said, hopes and dreams are now gone, like the sweet summer breeze. If only I had known that acting impulsive and being so naive would be my fall I would never have chosen this path after all.

Time after time I have tried to go back within my memory, searching for one particular moment to freeze. I keep looking for a picture of you and me, a black and white photograph I should keep on my white wall. Now, I have nowhere else to turn.

I have lost my heart and soul and so this is all that is left of me. Tears come streaming as I watch my candle burn. Life never turned out the way I hoped it would be.


For this is nothing but the tears of a fallen angel.

More James Bond.

Even though I really liked the new Bond movie that I saw yesterday I must say that the previous movie called Casino Royale is a lot better than the new one.

Therefor we (my family and I) decided to see the old movie tonight. Still I better try not to go to bed too late since I've got to get up early tomorrow morning (yes, got to work yet another Sunday I'm afraid).

Anyway, hope you'll have a nice evening as well! Perhaps I'll write something else later.