yesterday i had a perfect expat moment that took my breath away. it was one of those moments where i stopped doing what i was doing and practically pinched myself. i was in my downtown office working (ahem….), with my old-fashioned windows flung wide…
today is sweden’s national day – a national holiday that’s a bit like the 4th of july, but not quite so over-the-top/extreme. mother nature delivered a top notch day, perfect for doing what swedes like to do best: be outside, drink coffee, sit in…
it has taken me 4 or 5 off and on hours to write this. and i’m all over the place. i apologize now for what follows… sorry. the sun is shining outside and it’s relatively warm. but, i’m still recovering from some crappy stomach…
i’ve got butterflies in my stomach. my palms are sweating. my heart is pounding in my chest. mentally, i feel quite calm. but, my body clearly feels otherwise. what’s the deal? i know it will be fine. totally fine… it’s just an opportunity to…