So last night I got a little more of a glimpse of the northern lights! This was my first time experiencing them ever! At about 7:30pm I came out of an appointment. My Swede texted me saying his father saw some Northern lights not to far away. Even though I was in the city, I … Read more
Snowboarding Again I come from California. In the winter we have soccer. When it is cold out we put on a sweat shirt. Here Sweden is completely different. Lately it has been freezing (which is normal for February). And sometimes it is too cold to do any sports, even the winter ones. But once in … Read more
Because I didn’t have time to study Swedish full time with my full time job, I decided to go down to the local library and check out some books, perhaps see if they have any programs in Swedish going on. Now, first off the selection of books in English is pretty impressive for a small … Read more
Stadsfesten, a music festival that takes place every summer in Skellefteå, Norrland, Sweden announced today that Robyn will be joining the performing artists.
Today I left Sweden for another month to go help out my brother in New York. I love my brother and will have a blast in New York, but I’m bummed that I’m leaving Sweden so soon! It feels like I just got back, and now I’m leaving again! I’m going to miss the fika, … Read more
While I am American and I know how terrible a health care system can be, I also spent 7 years in the Czech Republic. Where co-pay was recently raised to 1.50€ with uproar, where doctors earn minimum wage and when you are sick, you go to the doctor, get some meds and a week off … Read more
Yesterday I experienced my very first Christmas in Sweden, and what fun it was! I tried new food, ate waaaaayyyy to many cookies, and opened some awesome presents. The best part of it though was spending time with my Swedish family! Swedish Christmas Breakfast – Rice Porridge I started the morning off with some yummy … Read more
As many may have heard, we are having a massive snow storm here in Europe. While places like England shut down completely because of the snow, up in Norrland we are quite used to it… This is my first winter in Skellefteå and I must say I love it, especially when I don’t have to … Read more
So It’s Not Just For the United States One of the benefits, or so I would have imagined, of relocating to Sweden would have been a quiet escape from the political drama in the United States. No, that’s not to say Sweden doesn’t have it’s own setbacks and dilemmas, that’s not what I’m attempting to … Read more