Catching up on the last few weeks - Armin van Buuren and Bird vinyl bar in Copenhagen, touring absinthe bars in Prague.
Scenes from my walking commute through Malmö.
Hven distillery, Ven island. Fun way to spend a Friday 😊
This suit of armor is intended to represent the dead Swedish king who was being honored with the procession in which this armor was featured. This was, literally, the inception of Scandinavian death metal. #seewhatididthere
Aurora borealis over Malmö.
I moved to Malmö, Sweden at the beginning of August. The culmination of many, many conversations and a ton of planning that began with a rainy November weekend in Dublin, Ireland. Still very much learning the new landscape of my life.
Switched my devices over to Swedish this morning. Så långt är allt gott… Just need to like, learn Swedish now.
Took Baldur’s Gate III multiplayer mode for a spin with friends tonight. I think the story elements don’t flow quite as smoothly but the combat is pretty fun! Will definitely do multiplayer again. 🎮
Last morning in Malmö; sipping coffee on the balcony. 🗺️✈️
We have been visiting Malmö for a week. Our trip is coming to an end for now, but we are really looking forward to our return in the late summer… 🗺️✈️
Just watched Bladerunner (the “Final Cut” edit) with my son who really enjoys cinema. He loved it - which was not a guarantee! But it is my all-time favorite movie and watching him love it was just an incredible experience. ❤️
At the first middle school track meet of the season. With wind chill adding to already low temps, I think it is officially too damn cold for a track meet today. Wishing I brought a flask…
Another Friday, another manhattan on the rocks. The stock market is so (understandably) insane that I should probably stockpile some cocktail ingredients this weekend… 🥃
Spent the day remembering how to Dougie
I’ve managed to set aside an overwhelming sense of dread by staying busy. There is plenty to be done here and now that is useful and meaningful, even if it won’t change the world.
I have learned much about Duolingo since I started using it. I feel like it encourages a kind of obsessive meta-gaming that actually works against more impactful learning. So my current goal is to get to Diamond league (I’m one good week away from that), and then happily rage-quit and move to Babel.
Had friends over last night to celebrate the end of the work week. One of our guests was also our chef for the evening, commandeering our kitchen to make boiled dinner. I’ve never been enthusiastic about boiled dinner, but this time around it was a culinary masterpiece - and we have more for lunch.
Yesterday’s various news items fostered in me a sense of existential dread. To combat the sensations of helplessness, I accomplished much before breakfast this morning. Language studies and a plan for the day, all before that sacred first cup of coffee. It is better to do things than sit in fear.
