Confusing but Fun Swedish words in italics, English in bold Body parts Vrist in Swedish is one of the words for ankle. But it is pronounced very much like wrist. And wrist, BTW, translates into handlove. Mmmmm, interesting. Chin translates to haka. But the translation of cheek is kind, and this is pronounced chind (click to play on Google…
At fika this morning we discussed how the advent of digitized music will change how children remember music as adults. Even though CDs, cassettes, 45s, and LPs still exist in many households and second-hand stores, the electronic medium eliminates the physical ownership of something that can be seared into memory because of the cover art,…
I have been thinking about the murky, mucky, caffeine frazzled void, into which we writers of most ilks, write. We usually have no idea who reads or glances at our stuff or if they like it or are entertained. Some loyal followers and fellow writers are usually very supportive and eager to tell you (BIG THANX…
Today I reversed engineered Stumbled Upon to find inspiration for my post. I found an article by Family on Bikes 50 lessons I wish I had learned earlier. I did not read the post, but I liked the topic. Here are a few lessons I have learned and feel like sharing today. Lesson 1. Most things…
iTunes 3 month notice for a contract that is already over People who don’t queue properly Loud gum chewing People talking during movies DVDs..if I paid for it, I should be able to play it anywhere in the world That so many yummy things make you fat Sweaty gyms Fluorescent lights Drivers who don’t signal…
Motivation. What is it, where does it come from, and where does it go? (Editor’s note. This post does not try to answer this..you have to find the answer yourself). I am currently in a semi-motivated phase. At times I have been unmotivated, unmoved, and uninspired. I like to think of those times as recharging…
I have this recurring nightmare that is really annoying. Every time I wake up from it, a wave of total relief flows over me because it is not true anymore, although at one time it was a reality. The nightmare? That I have not finished my degree and that there is only one course left—Calculus,…
Journey of Mixed Emotions 