...where does this story go?

It's that time of year again - new LiveJournal layout!
Had this one for months (shocking!) and I've noticed a few issues with it.
So, time to break out the coding and Photoshop!!! Will try to get this one completed by tomorrow. Good luck, self!

What happened to the days I posted weekly? I still check LJ religiously, but it seems like my urge for writing has slipped away over the past few months. Life feels like it's slipped away, cannot believe it's already the end of the first week of August! Personally, I think it's because SeeK and me are together in jobs that we love. When you're financially secure and have the opportunity to come home to that lovely smile and big hug, time becomes a bit of a blur. When you aren't waiting for life to get a kick-start, time doesn't drag.

We went to Sweden at the end of July and got back last Tuesday.
Aside from a couple of rainy/cloudy days, the weather was perfect. It didn't bother me at all - still much warmer than Scotland and it gave us the opportunity to explore a bit of Stockholm's cultural side.
We went to Vasamuseet with SeeK's dad, which is the Swedish equivalent of the England's Mary Rose. Awesome day was awesome! We went on an English tour while we were there, resulting in SeeK and his dad saying "You could do this. This would be a good job, do this!"
I think I'll be keeping my eye on that museum for future positions, that's for sure. ^^

We also went back to Skansen, this time with SeeK's mum. Another really great day! It was so great to explore in the summer, as I swear it's a completely different place in the winter! A big advantage to going in the summer was the chance to see more of the animals out of hibernation - seeing grizzly bears was epic and their tongues are huuuuuuuuge! I managed to spot a sleepy wolf for SeeK's mum and successfully drew a whole crowd to the wolf enclosure who hadn't been able to see it before. (My eyesight must not be so bad yet then!)

The rest of the time was spent enjoying Sweden in its easy-going pace and lazy summer sunshine. We had a BBQ with Anden and Sofia in Uppsala, visited SeeK's mormor (who I managed to converse with almost entirely in Swedish! And who gave me a pearl necklace as a random present. So nice but so out of the blue! O_O), met up with Johan and Oskar, went to the summerhouse, swam a lot because the sea and river water was warmer than the air in Scotland (23 degrees!? OMG!), and played much Alfapet (Swedish Scrabble). Photos?!

The whole trip was exactly what we were both in need of to refresh us and solidified our intentions to move out there. It's intimidating and will take a lot of time and energy, but I know it would be the best thing for us both in the long run. Living together in the UK - Edinburgh in particular - is perfect for experiences and enjoying the festivals, but the quality of life offered out in Sweden is so much higher. The only real concerns I have are making friends out there and secure career progression. I've got established friend circles in various places in the UK and know for a fact that I could be big in my career here (how modest...). Those are two things that mean a lot to me and I hope that they'll translate to Sweden along with the rest of my life...

That's a couple of years down the line yet, but it's good to have a plan, right?

Heeeeeeeeeeeeere is my new LiveJournal for my 101 list~!

If you're interested in reading my monthly progress and updatings, add me? ^^';
Cheers, ma pplz. <3

P.S:
Totally redesigning that layout to match this one. ^^';;;;;;;

Okies, well, after three days...
I FINALLY MADE A NEW LIVEJOURNAL LAYOUT!!!! ^____________^

It's, like, the third this year, but seeing as the wonderful magicsfiend gave me a 6 month paid account for Christmas, I felt a special renovation was in order! *Squeezes Re*
Thank you, honey! I sooooo appreciate this. Think I might get addicted though - d'oh! ^^';

Only problem I'm having with the layout is the bottom background picture and what resolution/size to make it. Different screens mean people see different things. Arg! >_<
But other than that... what do you guys think?


Anyway, off to bed to sleep peaceful sleep and dream happy dreams and wake up to a happy day and celebrate Carro's birthday.
Night night, world~!

My journal is without substance today.
Not much new there I guess...
I promise I will write something with a bit more meaning at some point.

But until then, here's a scrap of useless info that I'm sure you all wanted to know! ^^';

Right, so, I have work in seven hours, but I'm still awake cos I'm a goof.
And I majorly screwed up my layout earlier.
*Sheepish grin*

So, Chris, ever the hero, has stepped in and sorted it all out like the gem he is.
Been spending the last four hours on it, so y'all better like it!

Erm...
And yeah.
Almost good night, I guess~!

Wow, a daily post?!
Man. I rock.

Anyway, we're heading off to Manchester later today!!!
Death Cab gig tonight!!!!!!!
Edinburgh on Thursdaaaaay~!!!!!!
And by the time Monday comes around, I'll probably be suffering a severe case of sore back and ready-to-murder-my-brother syndrome.
But it'll be fun fun fun, nonetheless!

Will most likely have the ability to update while I'm away, so...

Post sooooon!

Woah! What's happened to my updates!?
Only two since the start of February?! Eh!?
Time to rectify that!

Uni's just been knackering.
I actually made an effort to go to all my lectures this week. Turned up late to two - one was due the buses ignoring the fact that passengers need time to get on the bus before it drives off, though... Grrr.
I'm making an effort to get everything organised now.
Tomorrow will be a busy day.
Doing at least one essay plan tomorrow.
Going to the library, then the uni library, grabbing the first Fruits Basket manga, whilst hunting for Polish history in Lincoln (don't ask...).
Getting in touch with the Lincolnshire Echo.
Re-dyeing my hair! ^____^
First Edit:
Gah! And organising my placement at the Usher! Which I keep forgetting about! Damn placement!!!


Went to see Cloverfield tonight! It was damn good! Frustrating, cos it doesn't really tell you anything about why what's going on is going on, and I think that the audience wasn't given the opportunity to become attached enough to the main cast, but the concept and the camera work was fantastic! The special effects were jaw-dropping. Very, very realistic. Was very impressed by that.
Very good movie, had more potential than they worked into it, though.
Second Edit:
ROFL! The creature was apparently, according to the concept artist, suffering from a serious case of "separation anxiety"!!! Awww!!!

Oh, and watched the first episode of Romeo x Juliet finally! It was good, I liked it muchly, it gives and interesting spin on the traditional tale. Will be curious to find out how it all plays out and such...

Yeah, that's about it for my oh-so-interesting life.
Think I'll go cuddle with my Chris 'til I fall asleep. *Smile*

 
Just a quickie little note to wish y'all a veeery merry Christmas!
Will do a proper update as soon as I can, but I don't know when that'll be...

I miss my LJ! *cries!*
But I luuuuurve my Christopher. Most amazing Christmas prezzie ever! Am well shocked!!!

Anyway, updates another day!
Buh-bye!!! X