My Tuesdays

Every other Tuesday I have a meeting with the editorial staff at my nation newspaper, while the other Tuesdays I have a meeting with the Environmental Branch at Blekingska Nation. Yesterday was environment day and last nights discussion centered about clothing and consumerism. What differs good consumerism from bad? How should one shop clothes in an environmental way? Of course, there are many ways to go green when comes to clothing, the most famous is probably second hand. But what if second hand clothes isn't your thing? There are still more environmentally friendly ways to shop, like taking in consideration where and how the garment was made, or simply consume less.

After the discussion we had a so called "clothing swap". Everyone had brought a bunch of stuff we felt we didn't need and traded with each other. Or more like, put it all on the table and grab whatever you like. So I came home a few T-shirts poorer, but one really pretty dress and a red scarf richer. And it didn't cost  me a penny. 

A trip to Malmö

Today was the first day since I arrived in Lund I actually left town. Me and my friend took an early train into Malmö, the third to largest city in Sweden, to do some shopping and simply have a good time. And I can tell you, it felt good to leave the Lund-bubble, as we call it. Its easy to get caught up into a life of routine and then a trip like this is truly needed. Spending some time at H&M, Weekday, Monki and several second hand stores I spent more money than I'd like to admit. But if you don't shop often you can spoil yourself when you actually do. Is my philosophy. I could pretend to be a fashion blogger and take pictures of myself in all my new clothes, but I'm too lazy. Maybe later. My problem have been that I don't have any clothes for the fall and winter season but now I'd like to think I am better prepared.  At least a little.
The problem with shopping is that once you buy a piece of clothing you immediately start to think out new outfits and then realize you're missing a crucial part of that outfit. Like how well my new sweater would go with a denim shirt. So you buy another piece of clothing and the circle is complete. Or in my case, left surfing the web for good bargains on denim shirts. Or good looking denim shirt I can't afford.

Or is that only me?

Alone Again

Its a new week and the family is long gone. And I started off the week brilliantly by going to the gym. Having played football all my life I have never been much of a gym-person, but its never to late to start something new, eh? Yesterday's challenge was Step, a form of aerobics which I personally have never tried but heard much about. Being the first time ever, yesterday did not suck. Actually, I think I did pretty well. At least decent. I'm not sore today but it is not because I'm in shape, more likely that I was too lost in the movements to actually get a real work out. Hopefully next time I'll know the moves and steps better so I'll not feel like a lost puppy.


Today's dinner tips, the Student Budget: Traditional Black Pudding with bacon topped with jam.
Pudding: 7 kr/$1
Bacon: 7 kr/$1
Lingon Berry Jam: 29 kr a can. Maybe 2-3kr/serving.

Family and steak. Two of my favorite things.

At the moment life is quite good. My mom and family just arrived, I had a giant steak for dinner today and at the moment I'm researching the eighties in preparation for Saturday night while listening to Madonna and Alphaville. Also, tomorrow I can finally do laundry which means I'll have clothes soon. Since I'm pretty much on my last pair of socks.

But honestly, I'm so glad mu mom is here. It feels really strange and quite normal at the same time. Since I moved I pretty much started my own, new life and here she is being a part of it. Feels like I'm getting all sentimental all over here, changing topic.

Halloween is all around us. Yesterday was the true Halloween, but people are celebrating and dressing up whenever they have the opportunity. Sadly my last two Halloweens are hard to beat. Two years ago I threw a huge party at my house which was awesome, last year was spent in Hanoi, Vietnam, first at an expat party and then at a shady nightclub somewhere in the city. So this year is kinda a letdown, luckily there is plenty of other stuff going so its not like I will be bored.