Life

I'm back. It's been a really long time since I really wrote anything here but I'm back now. My life has been slightly chaotic and busy so I haven't had much time nor energy to use here but hopefully that'll change.

RIP Mormor. My grandmother passed away June 11, 2011. She was 84 years old and was a super cool lady. And I already miss her like crazy. I really don't know what to write because no words can describe how I'm feeling right now and I know the rest of the family is having a hard time with this loss. It hurts and it's going to hurt for a long time. But I'm trying to focus on the happy memories and keep her close to my heart. It was her time to go and I understand that - but it doesn't make it any easier saying goodbye.

 

 

I love you Mormor.

 Summer vacation is coming up. I have 3 weeks left at work and then I have a 5 week vacation. Not too bad, eh? We're taking a group of kids next week to Germany for a 5 day camping trip which was a huge success last year. Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine and well-behaved children! The first couple of weeks of my vacation will be spent here in DK where I will just relax and enjoy some quiet time. But then I'm off to Canada for a few weeks - and I can't wait! I was supposed to visit my grandparents but things changed when Mormor died so now I will be going directly to the island where my parents live. It'll be nice seeing them all again - It's been almost 2 years since I last saw them or any of my Canadian friends.

Another big news from here.... I have officially quit smoking. It's still very new so I'm still in the beginning phase of being a non-smoker but so far so good. And I'm doing better this time than any other attempt in the past. I'm doing it for me - tired of being chained to the addiction. Tired of smelling sour and gross. Tired of spending money on it. Just tired of being a smoker. And I'm doing it for my Mormor. I told her a few days before she died that I will quit smoking and I am sticking to it. So now, I'm officially a non-smoker. I made it through an outdoor rock concert last night where everyone around me were smoking.... but NOT ME! Not even a single puff or drag. It's over for me.

Rock concert last night - Jon Bon Jovi with a good friend of mine, Heidi. Her and I have been to several concerts together, including Metallica and +Live+ so it was only natural that we'd go to Bon Jovi. So that is exactly what we did. Dinner at her place, lots of girl-talk and baby-talk (she's pregnant!!) and just a really good time. The concert was okay - the sound wasn't good and that ruined several of his kickass old-school songs. A real shame because I think Bon Jovi performed very well and he does have an amazing voice. But it was nice spending some time with Heidi and we did get to see Jon Bon Jovi live.

There is so much going on here but I'm not going to bother writing about it. A lot of ups and downs and it's been hard keeping the energy level up. I can fake it at work - that's easy enough, but when I get home and I'm alone.... I'm just drained. I'm trying to exercise more but that's proving to be difficult. I don't have much time and I don't have much energy. Bad combination. I've been giving yoga a chance and I think I actually like it.

Okay, I'm starting to babble. And I'm starting to crave a smoke (I always smoked while blogging) so I'm going to end this post now and do.... something. I just need to get away from this computer and keep my hands and mind busy.

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Summer 2011

Today is my mom's birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

It's my Easter vacation right now, so I'm enjoying a quiet day with music, coffee, too many smokes, cleaning and just hanging out here at home. All my jobs are very social with either kids, co-workers and party-loving fun people, so it's nice to have some time here at home, alone. I was supposed to work last night at the pub but it was a super slow night, so I went home early. But that's okay with me since I'm working Thursday-Friday-Saturday and Sunday night...

Things here are good. Actually, really good. The sun is shining, all my windows are open and I'm enjoying life. I'm starting to make my plans for my four week long summer vacation and this year - it's going to ROCK!

YAY!

This year, I finally get to visit my grandparents in Ontario! I rarely get to see them - the last time I saw them was 4 years ago and then before that - MANY years! I'm so happy and so excited! So mom and I will be meeting up in Toronto and driving up to them for a few days. Just a relaxing, coffee-drinking, lots of hugs and "hygge" kind of visit. After we spend some days there, we drive back down to Toronto and instead of ending my trip there, I fly back with mom to the island to see dad and all the crazy people over there. I can't wait!!

Yes, I'm gushing. But I'm super happy and super excited so let me gush.

Other future plans.... How about a Bon Jovi concert with Heidi in June? Or a camping trip to Germany with the kids from the club, just before I go on vacation? Canada with Lise in September/October? It's all going to happen! The only "bummer" is that I won't be a part of Langelandsfestival but I can definitely live with that. It's great fun, with super cool people and a good experience but I can't make it all work out. Not this year.

I just finished my coffee, so maybe it's a good time to log off and get some spring cleaning done. If I get everything done today, then I can just relax and enjoy my Easter vacation - besides work, my plans are going to the gym, crafting, reading out in the sun, drinking way too much coffee, hanging out with friends... Right now, LIFE IS GOOD!

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Summer 2009

Hey guys! Coffee, music, smokes and a computer - that's my Sunday. The last day before I start work again and my plans are very simple. Relax, putter around here at home and just be alone.

Just so you guys are warned, I might end up babbling in this post - I'm in that kind of mood. My brain is mushy after the last few days but I wanted to write a summer vacation post before I hit reality tomorrow. Not that reality sucks - I'm actually glad that I'm starting work again. Four weeks is a long time so I'm ready after my long vacation.

This summer has been different than past summers... Last year, after Bulgaria, I had to deal with a break-up and moving. This time, I got to relax and fully enjoy a summer here in Denmark. No real travelling - hoping that will come at a later date this year - no moving, no breakups, no major issues that causes pain and sadness.... Just a "normal" summer vacation in sunny DK. Well, that part sucked. The weather hasn't been all summer-like at all. Poo on that. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is that I finally had a "stress-free" summer where I could relax, do my own thing and enjoy my time off work. And it was fun.

I visited some old friends who don't live in Vejle - Heidi in Horsens and Arma in Kolding. Shopping, talking, eating, coffee and lots of laughs. Since my work hours are quite different than "normal", I don't get to see some of my friends as often as I would like so it was great being able to catch up with them again.

Rie and Heidi - shopping trip in Århus.

Heidi - summer 2009 in Århus

Rie - summer 2009 in Århus

Another MC trip with my co-worker last week where we went to Juelsminde and ate pizza and drank coffee. And yes, I still LOVE being on a motorbike and seriously would love to get one - In the future as it's not possible just yet. The weather was great and we were able to sit outside all evening, enjoying the view and just having a good time.

Motorbikes - Juelsminde Harbour

Pizza!

We had a good time just hanging out.

Love that view!

A boat named after my mom!

Coffee and smokes in Juelsminde - summer 2009

The last few days of my vacation was spent working at Langelands festival and that was so much fun! Do you guys remember that I used to work at a nightclub/bar here in Vejle a few years ago? Well, my old boss contacted me via facebook a couple of months ago and asked if I would work with him again, this time at a festival on Langeland. Langeland is a tiny island (a bridge goes from Fyn to Langeland) south of Fyn and since I didn't have any plans and I was still on vacation, I said sure. Why not?

So my friend Rasmus and I packed up a tent, sleeping bags and drove down to Langeland Wednesday morning and had a great time. We worked everyday as bartenders, serving beer, drinks and shots to happy festival guests. We were able to dance around, listen to music - many concerts and since our "cuba trailer" was pretty much right in front of the huge stage, we were able to work and still see all the concerts. When we weren't working, we hung around the trailer, drinking and having fun with all the new people we met throughout the festival. We made some new friends and have already planned to meet up sometime here in Vejle. The festival officially ended Saturday night but we drove back to Vejle after our shift Saturday evening since I have to start work again Monday - I needed to get some sleep and find my energy again so I was ready Monday morning. My body is killing me and my brain is mushy. I'm walking like I shit myself because my legs and feet are so sore after standing up all day and all night for the past 4 days. We didn't sleep more than maybe 4 hours pr. night and trust me, I conked out Saturday night in my own bed. BUT - IT WAS WORTH IT!

People were getting ready to hear some music. I think around 20,000 came to Langeland - a little smaller than Jelling festival. A great festival for families since there was lots of activities for children.

It was so freaking windy the first two days. That's our tent and yes, it survived. But we didn't get any sleep at all!

Rasmus with a huge hotdog. We didn't have to live off of hotdogs and burgers the entire festival. Part of our "paycheck", besides a free ticket, was also free food.

Rasmus with two of the "shot ladies".

We could see the stage from our bar.

Rasmus enjoying the festival.

Now I'm home and almost well-rested. Well, not really but that's why I'm playing hermit today and am ignoring my phone. Starting up work again after 4 weeks can be hard so I really need a day away from everything to gather my thoughts and energy. Get some laundry done and basically just relax.

Enough of my babbling - I need more coffee and get some things done here at home before I throw myself on the couch and zone out for the rest of the day.

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Happy Vacation - Woot Woot!

I used to be really good at updating my blog with pictures and just telling my life story.... lately, I suck. I don't know why. I still love to write and I still really want to share my stories and experiences with all you but it's been hard finding the time and energy for a decent post.

Sorry! ;)

But, here I am. It's Monday evening and I'm seriously enjoying a quiet evening after a somewhat long day. I'm officially on vacation! Yups - I am off work for the entire month of July! Ok, not 100%, since I'm still working at the garage but still, I have vacation! YAY!! Can I hear a woot woot?!

Not because I've done much so far. Hung out with my friends, made some new friends, spent time alone here at home, slept, listened to music, drank coffee and all that wonderful good stuff one can do while on vacation. Last Friday, I went to Juelsminde Havnefest with some friends and had a blast. Juelsminde is a little town about 30km from Vejle and they had a little festival/fair thing going. It's pretty much a bunch of hicks and a bunch of "city people" from Vejle that hang out and drink beer. Yeah, Danes like their beer. I behaved myself since I was working the day after but it still turned into a super fun (and very late) night. But I was awake and ready for work the next day. I can be a good girl! ;)

I am meeting up with Arma on Thursday in Kolding and going to Århus with Heidi on Friday. Working Saturday and basically just doing my own thing. I really really really want to go to Ikea soon and do a little mini shopping spree. I have to pick up some things for my wonderful little home - maybe I should add some pictures of my place soon, eh?

Speaking of pictures, I have a few to share. A little mixed - some are new and some are old. Most of them, if not all, have been posted on facebook but since not everyone has a facebook profile, I will also post them here.

Per, Rie and Betina - Per's wife. I work with Per at Jættebo and one evening, he invited me out with him and some.... motorbikes! YAY! I love motorbikes and I totally want one! Next year!

"Hamster" is an old member of Jættebo - before I started working there. I ended up being his passenger for our little "trip" and I don't think I was all that irritating. Or so he says... maybe he's just being nice.

On our way. We ended up being 5 bikes driving together.

We stopped off at Jonna and Brian's place on our way to Juelsminde for a smoke break.

Shit picture of me but a good one of "Hamster". Here we are in Juelsminde drinking coffee and hanging out. Lots of "biker dudes" come out here - guess it's a good place to park and show off their bikes.

Per and me. We had fun and I hope we can do it again soon!

Before Lena took off for her summer vacation - USA with her husband - she came over for coffee. We just hung out and talked all evening. She helped me hang up my lights in my hallway and kitchen so thank you Lena - and Stan.... that's my toolbox ;)

Last week, Jonna (and her little girl) and I met up for a day of shopping and lunch at the park. I ALWAYS have a great time with her and her daughter is a cutie. I think Mathilde is going to be really cool when she gets older - she's already got a fantastic personality!

A fantastic personality and a good appetite!

Me at the park.

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