Fun and Crazy Words
After writing My Favorite Words, I found myself compelled to look for more. I only knew three of the words previously; the rest are new and silly sounding words, some […]
Tag Archives: language
My Favorite Words – Part 1
As an expat living in a foreign country, you realize after a couple of years (or sooner) that your ability to recall words in your mother tongue becomes increasingly difficult. […]
What, exactly, are these mixed emotions?
The thought occurred to me the other day that I never clarified or explained these mixed emotions for which this website is named. The phrase was “created” after I decided […]
An Expat Holiday to England – Guilt Free for 3 Weeks
English vs Svenska I just got back from a holiday to England−my birth country, a place where I lived for some of my formative years (18-23), and a place where […]
Two silly things I did when I first got here
Just for fun, I thought I would post some of the silly things I did because I was new to Sweden (of course, I am still new, but a little […]
Living in Sweden: Some More Tips
Here are some more links and tips about moving and settling into Stockholm life. The things I have learned that I found useful or comforting in some way. Blocket instead […]
Random Tips for Newcomers to Sweden
Hej hej, jag heter Amanda. And hey to anyone who stumbles upon this blog. I have been meaning to find a useful place to list some of the things I […]
