Monday, December 3, 2012

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

One of my favourite spots in the city
Ho-ho-ho-ho! Hello everyone! 
I am here and I am having a great time in Sundsvall (ok, except the weather and -12 degree and 30 cm of snow, but I am sure you all know that Swedish weather and I are not so good friends from the very beginning). 

The same place as above picture just a day before.
I know, I know I didn`t write anything for such a long time. My friend Davor (Heeeloooo Davor!) told me: "Maja, you must have a great time there when there are no posts lately."

So, what is going on in Sundsvall?

It`s December. Christmas is coming! You can feel it everywhere. Although it`s pretty cold somehow you can feel the warmth in the city center. I like it very much. Like there is something really magic and special these days in Sundsvall. Christmas - it`s not just decoration and presents for me, it means to me much more, but still the smell, the Christmas decorations, Christmas Market, snow, the music and I don`t know... it`s just very beautiful. It makes you feel special. :)

You see what I mean?! Its even better in a reality of course
But let`s be honest. I miss my family very much especially now when I know that I won`t be at home during the holidays. This is going to be the first time that we are separated during the Christmas. 

And well, I can say that now. It`s official. Two friends of mine are coming to visit me very soon and I am looking forward to them. We will spend a New Year`s Eve here and spend some time in Stockholm. I am sure we will make some memories to remember forever!

The look through the window at 8:20 in the morning.

Nacksta, the day after

Yeah, I know it looks beautiful, but believe me it`s sooooo soooo cold outside
Jelena, Igor! That is our building. That red one you see :D

One of the reasons why I didn`t write so much is that I have so many projects, presentations, seminars and exams to finish. For example I had my Swedish exam last week. I think I did it pretty good, but let`s wait for the results. I can finally say that I "know" this language, at least its basics. Last time I even tried to go to ICA (supermarket) and pretend that I am from Sweden saying, you know, things you say in every supermarket: "Hello!, Thank you! Thank you very much! How much is that?" :D It was quite good and I used to laugh at myself all the way home.

Me, before I turned into a snowman.
2.12. 2012. Christmas Market, Sundsvall
2.12. 2012. Christmas Market, Sundsvall

2.12. 2012. Christmas Market, Sundsvall

2.12. 2012. Christmas Market, Sundsvall

He made a cosy atmosphere there

Now I realise, there are just Germans and Croats on this picture :D

Choir. They are maybe nice, but I REALLY couldn`t stay in that coldness and listen to them.

30.11. 2012. Mid Sweden Uni, Student`s choir. Well done people!
One picture for Linux fans from FOI :)
I even had my first photo session ever last week. Thank you Amanda from the International office for contacting me. It was so FUN. I still don`t have any pictures, but when I do, I will show you. There were three students from China presenting Asia, one student from Nigeria presenting Africa and me presenting Europe. 

On the way to Lidl, a little bit of shooting.

See you soon I promise.
Christmas is coming! Do something nice for someone and just ...be good! :)

P.S. Greetings to my new friend Christelle who will come to Mid Sweden in January and who is my very loyal visitor. :)



Your Maja