Freedom

Pheew! This year has been one of the most past-paced years of my life! I don't actually know how to process all of this, because time feels like it's literally slipping through my fingers as I write this!
However, I am completely content with my decision to move to a different country to study. I enjoy moving around to experience new things, and this was one of the main reasons for me to come here to the UK. I have met so many amazing people and experienced so many unforgettable things which I will cherish in my memory forever.
Next year will bring new possibilities and new memories and I am really looking forward to it!
Aberdeen, you've been good to me, I'll be back in September. But first, BRING ON THE SUMMER!!

Music Monday #41

Slow Down - Showtek

Let's Go - Travis Barker, Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon

Turn It Down - Rebecca & Fiona, Kaskade

Reload (vocal version) - Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin

Tonight - Galavant

Brother - Matt Corby

From Now On - The Features

No Beef - Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Miss Palmer

Summer Waves

Gucci

Gucci

Blonde waves à la Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

When I'm back in Sweden, I am going to my hairdresser to cut off 10-12cm! I was supposed to do this during easter, but only around 7cm came off - not as much as I initially wanted. However, I also want to dye my hair to get it lighter and more summery.
The colour of the first look is beautiful as well as the second, but they are both a tad too tangerine/orange. The blonde hair colour of Rosie is gorgeous and perfect for summer, but maybe the change will be too drastic for me. I'm so used to seeing my hair a dark blonde... Maybe I should just let the sun highlight my hair naturally, like I normally do. We'll see what happens :)

For Those Summer Months

everything's from H&M

Music Monday #40

cuuuuuute!

Original Don - Major Lazer + The Partysquad
The first time I heard this song I thought it was reaaally weird. But then I listened to it again and I love it now. The video is just as weird as the song, maybe even weirder!

Ray Ban Vision - A-Trak, Cychi Da Prynce

Finals

Yo!
First off I want to congratulate Denmark because they won the Eurovision song contest last night with the song Only Teardrops performed by Emmelie de Forest. I actually quite like the song :)

This past week I have been studying every single day for my sociology exam that I have on Tuesday (kill me now). As you might understand, my life is rather boring and mundane at the moment, and it will continue to be this way until I fly back home to Sweden on the 1st of June!
Thankfully, I only have two exams this term as I chose to take a Sixth Century course (don't ask me why they named it that) as one of my modules, and I only had coursework to do for that! My psycho exam is on the 31st so I will have plenty of time to study for that.
Other than that, the storage unit is arriving on the 30th, which means I will have to put all of my things into that, and then camp out in my room with nothing but my suitcase full of clothes for two nights- meh -.-

Graduation Edition

Nastygal

Nelly
This dress has a beautiful open back which I really like

Wanderlust Tag

1. Your most treasured passport stamp?
My most treasured stamp is the one I got when I went to South Africa in 2004. I like it because they stuck a small piece of legal paper in my passport and then stamped beside that. I think this was my first ever official stamp in my passport.

2. Can you recite your passport number from memory if asked?
No, I don't know anybody who has memorized their passport number...

3. Preferred method of travel; planes, trains or automobiles?
I would have to say train, if you're traveling a shorter distance. But obviously if you're going somewhere really far away then I prefer the plane. But I like that trains are so smooth and fast. They have comfortable seats and I like the atmosphere overall. Planes are dry, smelly and cramped. Horrible.

4. Top 3 travel items?
Hand cream. I hate, let me repeat, hate having dry hands. I especially get dry hands when I'm on airplanes. Music so I don't get bored. Lastly, earplugs. This is and essential for when you're traveling someplace far and want to sleep fairly peacefully. I used to always bring a book with me but lately I have realized my eyes get really dry while reading on airplanes... it's the God damned dry, recycled air they use!

5. Hostel or hotel?
I'd have to say hotel because it's a lot more comfortable and feels a lot safer. But if you're on a budget I would pick to stay in a hostel. Obviously, where you are staying depends a lot on where you actually are. If you're only staying for one night then I would suggest a hostel just because it's easy and very cheap.

6. Are you a repeat visitor or do you explore new places?
I hate to say it but a repeat. The reason why I say "I hate to say it," is because I want to travel to new places, but it's so comfortable going back to a place you've been before and know you'll have a good time. I want to broaden my horizons and experience new things so I want to explore new places! Hopefully I will get the opportunity in the near future :)

7. Do you read up on your destination (culture, history, safety) or do you wing it?
Yes, I think reading up on your destination is very important for everyone. I mean obviously you would want to know what kind of place you are actually traveling to. If it's safe, what kind of culture there is, where to eat, where to shop - that sort of thing. This is the way to go if you want to go make the most of your time there.

8. Favourite travel website?
TripAdvisor. I go on there to read reviews of places, written by people who have actually been there. The website is great if you want to know about the hotel you are going to stay at. I also tend to go on HostelWorld as well, to find cheap places to stay!

9. Where would you recommend a friend to visit? Why?
I think I'd have to say South Africa. For everything. If you want adveture, you've got it. If you want great food and wine, you sure as hell are going to the right place. If you want beautiful environments and landscapes, you've got it. I swear, South Africa has it all! It's magnificent. When you're there you have the perfect opportunity of going out to the bush and on a safari. It's the most incredible thing you'll ever experience. When we were there we stayed for five days in the bush (Umlani Bushcamp), and then the rest of the holiday near Cape Town.

10. You're leaving tomorrow, money is no option, where are you going?
Australia. Preferably to the Great Barrier Reef which is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres. I want to travel there and snorkel amongst the colourful fish and coral.
Or maybe to Bora Bora. If you Google Bora Bora you'll understand why this is. It just looks so relaxing and beautiful! The water, the sand, the huts in the sea... Perfection.

Music Monday #39

Waiting All Night - Rudimental feat. Ella Eyre
Bombo - Adelén
Leave Me Behind - Bauer & Lanford (radio mix)
Forest Scenes Op.82/7 Prophet Bird - Robert Schumann
Serenata D.957 Schubert - Franz Schubert (preformed by The Royal Schubert Orchestra)

Trois

THREE WAYS I AM STILL A CHILD:
1. My favourite breakfast is a bowl of Coco Pops or Honey Puffs
2. I love watching old Disney movies
3. I want to BE a child again..

THREE WAYS THAT I’M A STEREOTYPICAL GIRL:
1. When I'm out, I always go to the bathroom with my friends
2. Blonde-super-klutz sometimes
3. I love to shop

THREE THINGS I WANT TO DO:
1. Visit Australia
2. Move to London
3. Go to space

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I try not to judge people
2. I'm always on time
3. My hair on a "good hair day"

THREE THINGS YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I procrastinate horribly
2. I easily get bored
3. Hardly anyone understands my sarcasm here, it's really quite terrible.. and awkward

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Death
2. The concept of the universe being infinite
3. Losing someone I love

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. iTouch (i.e., music!!)
2. A good laugh
3. A hair elastic so I can put my hair up

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN’T DO:
1. I can't juggle for shit
2. Snap my fingers - IT IS FREAKIN' IMPOSSIBLE!
3. Those are the only ones I can think of for the time being..

THREE CAREERS YOU ARE CONSIDERING:
1. Sith lord - jokes, jokes...
2. Psychiatrist
3. Astronaut

Music Monday #38

Bad Up Who - Busy Signal

Young & Beautiful - Lana Del Rey

Sovereign Light Café - Keane vs. Afrojack

Incredible (Axento extended remix) - Gravitonas
I coudn't find the right version on YouTube, but if you have Spotify search for Incredible Gravitonas and you'll see the song in the list. Promise!

Taken Over (radio edit) - Rebecca & Fiona, Style of Eye
This may be my new favourite! I love Rebecca & Fiona :)

This Time Last Year - May 2012

May 2012

Started the month of May with a night out with my friends Natalie & Ronja

Went on several long walks around the green neighbourhood!

and again...

Waited for Natalie at the hairdressers one day.

The sun decided to make an appearance..

..Which meant I was happy!

Took refuge from the sun inside and read my book.

Attended a beautiful wedding in Stockholm.

My class at our senior Prom in front of the castle!

My best friend Sangeet and I <3

It was summer by the time May started last year, now it's merely the start of spring. Both here and in Sweden.

I don't know where the time has gone! It has seriously flown by this past year - it's scary.

Valborgsmässoafton 2013

Valborg 2013 started off with a champagne breakfast on King's Lawn at 11am with most of the Nordic Society. Those who had remembered to bring their graduation caps with them, were wearing them proudly! Mind you, we did get some funny looks from people walking by.
At two a big gang of us headed over to Seaton Park and sat down on the grass and chilled in the sun. After and hour or so some of us headed over to Wavell's TV room (a common room in one of the blocks) to party some more! After a while people started to disperse and go back to their places. I went along with Matilda and Emmi to their kitchen to have a tuna salad before heading down to the river and bonfire with the rest of the people. Overall it was a great day and night!