Well firstly, although he doesn't read this, Mr. Pollard came and visited us and what a jolly good time we had. For those who don't know, I met Andy whilst teaching boarding in the States for my two winter seasons, became mates and that's your lot.
It's funny, coz I'm not having a dig at people but he's actually the first person to say 'I'll come over and see you' to actually do exactly that. That by itself means a hell of a lot to me, there isn't too many people that would go out of their way, even if they have the chance. So kudos to you Mr. P, kudos indeed. (p.s. Next time I'll kick your ass on Wii bowling)
Again, thanks to Andy he (as an unbelievably nice gesture) paid for football tickets for me and J to see AIK vs Malmo in Stockholm. As my adopted team is AIK, this was my 'virgin' Swedish football match, needless to say was an experience, the final score ending 2-0 to Gnagnet (look it up): get in.
I mean the whole last day of the Premiership and all that garbage was happening at the same time, but AIK is far more important, now lying 2nd in the table....watch out for Dulee Johnson....
Last weekend was another series of firsts then: the football and then a BBQ at lake Malaren just south of Uppsala, in 24 degree perfect conditions: providing my bleached white body with some much needed sun. (Now paying the price as I am a lobster).
A quality weekend, if not a little sad as my boarding companion left for France (yeah I know, why you might ask). On a lighter note, I got my first exam back from my Molecular Infection Biology course, 38/40.....can't complain.
Not long until I go 'home'... in the meantime I leave you with a clip from the game...woeful attempt at a penalty.
It's funny, coz I'm not having a dig at people but he's actually the first person to say 'I'll come over and see you' to actually do exactly that. That by itself means a hell of a lot to me, there isn't too many people that would go out of their way, even if they have the chance. So kudos to you Mr. P, kudos indeed. (p.s. Next time I'll kick your ass on Wii bowling)
Again, thanks to Andy he (as an unbelievably nice gesture) paid for football tickets for me and J to see AIK vs Malmo in Stockholm. As my adopted team is AIK, this was my 'virgin' Swedish football match, needless to say was an experience, the final score ending 2-0 to Gnagnet (look it up): get in.
I mean the whole last day of the Premiership and all that garbage was happening at the same time, but AIK is far more important, now lying 2nd in the table....watch out for Dulee Johnson....
Last weekend was another series of firsts then: the football and then a BBQ at lake Malaren just south of Uppsala, in 24 degree perfect conditions: providing my bleached white body with some much needed sun. (Now paying the price as I am a lobster).
A quality weekend, if not a little sad as my boarding companion left for France (yeah I know, why you might ask). On a lighter note, I got my first exam back from my Molecular Infection Biology course, 38/40.....can't complain.
Not long until I go 'home'... in the meantime I leave you with a clip from the game...woeful attempt at a penalty.
