Getting Better - Life as an Accidental Toddler
Nov. 28th, 2009 | 07:28 pm
location: At Home
mood:
hopeful
music: Some thing or another with Harvard Glee Club (hubby´s choice)
Slowly, I´m getting better. I eat the same things as a toddler: Porridge, and blueberry soup. Yesterday, hubby went to the University Library to get a book for me. He came home with the book, the free daily newspapers, and a bunch of roses. Sweet.
I planned to write a longer post than this, but I´m so tired that I forget what it was about. As an accidental toddler, I´m up way past my bed-time.
I planned to write a longer post than this, but I´m so tired that I forget what it was about. As an accidental toddler, I´m up way past my bed-time.
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The Princess and the Frog
Nov. 27th, 2009 | 01:05 pm
location: At Home
mood:
pensive
So, the Internet is raving over Disney´s latest holiday film: The Princess and the Frog. It is set in 1920´s New Orleans, and the female lead is - ta-daa- Afro-American. Which is a first. The animations is somewhat old-fashioned, in a good way. I have wondered for a decade when this trend with drawn-out figures will come to an end. How post-modern can you get, before a Disney figure looks like modern art? Personally, I´m not a fan of figures pulled out tautly like rubberbands.
The female lead is as thin as a rail with huge eyes. The male lead (when not a frog, I assume), is a six-footer with quarterback shoulders. No queer surprises there. Males = muscular and strong. Females = reedy and child-like.
The female lead is as thin as a rail with huge eyes. The male lead (when not a frog, I assume), is a six-footer with quarterback shoulders. No queer surprises there. Males = muscular and strong. Females = reedy and child-like.
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Überraschung
Nov. 25th, 2009 | 09:21 pm
location: At the Writing-Desk
mood:
thankful
One never notices what has been done;
one can only see what remains to be done.
~ Marie Curie
After eight years of knowing him, my husband Stig still has the ability to surprise me. Stig´s generosity is stunning. He is generous with both time and love, and money as well.
I can´t stand stinginess. There are two things a Finn never should be: Stingy or lazy. I aspire to be the opposite: Generous, and busy. (And a sudden insight struck the readers.)
one can only see what remains to be done.
~ Marie Curie
After eight years of knowing him, my husband Stig still has the ability to surprise me. Stig´s generosity is stunning. He is generous with both time and love, and money as well.
I can´t stand stinginess. There are two things a Finn never should be: Stingy or lazy. I aspire to be the opposite: Generous, and busy. (And a sudden insight struck the readers.)
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Five-Word Meme from Emilsson
Nov. 22nd, 2009 | 06:55 pm
location: At Home
mood:
happy
Emilsson has given me five words that she associates with me. Here goes:
The Goddess
Ah, the Goddess. Or Goddesses. Where to begin? The Goddess Series by P.C. Cast? Great books. Fun, exciting, feminist. At my wedding in July, I was dressed Neo-Classically in white and gold, much like I´d stepped out of British Museum, or down from the Olymp to frolic amongst the mortals.
Also, as a scholar and personally, I´m fond of goddesses. Some of my favourites are Rhiannon, Shekinah, and Venus from Willendorff. I think the world would be a better place with more goddesses around.
Shoes
Shoes? I wondered. But, well, I can easily step into 4" heels and run for the bus. (See: The Goddess above.) I prefer black shoes. Classic pumps, balleria shoes, or the kind that Emilsson calls "dating-Martin-Gore-shoes". I love Christian Louboutin as much as the chains Din Sko, Skopunkten, or Target for that matter!
Snape
As in Snape played by Alan Rickman. Dark, broody, complex, very tall. Velvety voice. Libido on legs. What´s not to like and to be troubled with? I´d do anything to get detention overseen by him.
Dogs
I love dogs, but am very particular about breeds. Poodles? No. Labradors? Absolutely not. English Bulldogs? Now we´re talking. English Staffordshire Bullterriers? Yes, love them. Bloodhounds? Sweet little creatures. Mastiffs? Coochie-pooh!
Pimm´s
British ambrosia for Anglophiles, and people who love them. Am trying to pull everyone into the magic sphere of Pimm´s No. 1. I love the taste of it, and could easily drink it every day. Proceed at your own risk! I have yet to meet someone who doesn´t like Pimm´s.
The Goddess
Ah, the Goddess. Or Goddesses. Where to begin? The Goddess Series by P.C. Cast? Great books. Fun, exciting, feminist. At my wedding in July, I was dressed Neo-Classically in white and gold, much like I´d stepped out of British Museum, or down from the Olymp to frolic amongst the mortals.
Also, as a scholar and personally, I´m fond of goddesses. Some of my favourites are Rhiannon, Shekinah, and Venus from Willendorff. I think the world would be a better place with more goddesses around.
Shoes
Shoes? I wondered. But, well, I can easily step into 4" heels and run for the bus. (See: The Goddess above.) I prefer black shoes. Classic pumps, balleria shoes, or the kind that Emilsson calls "dating-Martin-Gore-shoes". I love Christian Louboutin as much as the chains Din Sko, Skopunkten, or Target for that matter!
Snape
As in Snape played by Alan Rickman. Dark, broody, complex, very tall. Velvety voice. Libido on legs. What´s not to like and to be troubled with? I´d do anything to get detention overseen by him.
Dogs
I love dogs, but am very particular about breeds. Poodles? No. Labradors? Absolutely not. English Bulldogs? Now we´re talking. English Staffordshire Bullterriers? Yes, love them. Bloodhounds? Sweet little creatures. Mastiffs? Coochie-pooh!
Pimm´s
British ambrosia for Anglophiles, and people who love them. Am trying to pull everyone into the magic sphere of Pimm´s No. 1. I love the taste of it, and could easily drink it every day. Proceed at your own risk! I have yet to meet someone who doesn´t like Pimm´s.
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A Short Story on Creationism
Nov. 22nd, 2009 | 06:37 pm
mood:
nauseated
One day the Devil was bored.
Thus he created stomach flu.
Thus he created stomach flu.
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Lindex - Unbearable Stupidity
Nov. 21st, 2009 | 05:29 pm
location: At Home
music: The Beatles - The Long and Winding Road
Hello! My name is Benskog and I´m heavy on sarcasm, since I don´t suffer fools glady. In my days, I´ve analysed quite a few advertising campaigns. Here´s a recent one that has badly backfired.
Lindex, a Swedish clothes-chain, is desperate enough to do anything now. Recently, it launched an ill-advised collection named Affordable Luxury. Between size 36-42. The pictures show emanciated girls in flesh-coloured, er, clothes. Or something. Mostly, the frocks look like something a fifth-grader tried to rustle up at school.
When people commented (unfavourably) upon the collection, the stupidities came a-rolling from the company.
Some examples:
* The sizes S and M are the most popular at Lindex.
Wrong. Size L is always sold out, I´ve noticed.
* Women bigger than size 42 are supposed to shop at the Lindex department named "Generous". Oh, who wouldn´t dream of shopping at something called "Generous" or "Big is Beautiful"? Just to rub in the insult.
Have you seen the clothes at Generous? They´re hideous, 99% of them. Tunics for pregnant women. Pregnant with triplets, that is. In Christmas red, or swirly patterns in black and white. Yes, to look as a IKEA sofa anno 1997, that´s the way to go!
Oh, I have a great idea: Lindex can clump together all sizes over 38 and rename them as a new line: "Fatso". And rename Affordable Luxury as Unbearable Stupidity, because that´s what it is..
Lindex, a Swedish clothes-chain, is desperate enough to do anything now. Recently, it launched an ill-advised collection named Affordable Luxury. Between size 36-42. The pictures show emanciated girls in flesh-coloured, er, clothes. Or something. Mostly, the frocks look like something a fifth-grader tried to rustle up at school.
When people commented (unfavourably) upon the collection, the stupidities came a-rolling from the company.
Some examples:
* The sizes S and M are the most popular at Lindex.
Wrong. Size L is always sold out, I´ve noticed.
* Women bigger than size 42 are supposed to shop at the Lindex department named "Generous". Oh, who wouldn´t dream of shopping at something called "Generous" or "Big is Beautiful"? Just to rub in the insult.
Have you seen the clothes at Generous? They´re hideous, 99% of them. Tunics for pregnant women. Pregnant with triplets, that is. In Christmas red, or swirly patterns in black and white. Yes, to look as a IKEA sofa anno 1997, that´s the way to go!
Oh, I have a great idea: Lindex can clump together all sizes over 38 and rename them as a new line: "Fatso". And rename Affordable Luxury as Unbearable Stupidity, because that´s what it is..
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Concert!
Nov. 21st, 2009 | 01:39 pm
location: At Home
mood:
pleased
music: Cliff Richard - Forever
Cliff Richard and the Shadows played at Globen yesterday. It was pure bliss. Hubby liked it a lot - he gave the gig 10 out of 10. Gray and her mother were over the moon. Those lucky things bagged front-row seats. I admit it freely, that I was a teeny bit envious. On the other hand, I got to see Cliff & the Shads for the second time in less then two months.
And what did we get to hear? The Shadows: FBI, Atlantis, Wonderful Land. Apache, of course. And Cliff sang, with the Shadows backing: A Voice in the Wilderness, Visions, I Love You, Lucky Lips, The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Willie and the Hand-Jive... and many more. Great atmosphere, too. Almost tangible. Smiles all around.
Now I long for the next concert, whenever that will be!
And what did we get to hear? The Shadows: FBI, Atlantis, Wonderful Land. Apache, of course. And Cliff sang, with the Shadows backing: A Voice in the Wilderness, Visions, I Love You, Lucky Lips, The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Willie and the Hand-Jive... and many more. Great atmosphere, too. Almost tangible. Smiles all around.
Now I long for the next concert, whenever that will be!
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Tomorrow!
Nov. 19th, 2009 | 10:09 pm
location: In the Living-Room
mood:
happy
music: Cliff Richard - A Voice in the Wilderness
Cliff Richard & the Shadows in Stockholm tomorrow!
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What the Mrs. Is Up To (No Good!)
Nov. 14th, 2009 | 02:51 pm
location: At My Desk
mood:
surprised
Have relocated derrières academically - i.e. kicked ass in the class. That exam - I nailed it.
Today I got hold of this little darling: //shop.hm.com/se/campaign788designercoll?c ategory=LB&page=7
- and a violet-grey ballgown in size 40. Am cradling the clutch like a favourite teddy-bear. If you see the picture: Just look at the giant Swarowski star! An appropriate accessory at a DM concert, or what do you think, Emilsson?
Terrible weather today. Very comatose-inducing, but I shall write about Soka Gakkai, and drink another cup o´java. Ta!
Today I got hold of this little darling: //shop.hm.com/se/campaign788designercoll?c
- and a violet-grey ballgown in size 40. Am cradling the clutch like a favourite teddy-bear. If you see the picture: Just look at the giant Swarowski star! An appropriate accessory at a DM concert, or what do you think, Emilsson?
Terrible weather today. Very comatose-inducing, but I shall write about Soka Gakkai, and drink another cup o´java. Ta!
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I Have a Feeling
Nov. 7th, 2009 | 10:54 am
location: In Front of the New Stereo
mood:
relieved
music: DM - Master and Servant
Exam in East Asian Religions yesterday. Wrote for three hours and fifty minutes, with short breaks for chocolate, and finger-stretching due to writer´s cramp. Satisfaction after a job well done.
Now I have to dance for a while to Shake the Disease.
Now I have to dance for a while to Shake the Disease.
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My Life, in a Nutshell
Nov. 1st, 2009 | 07:26 pm
location: In the Living-Room
mood:
amused
Random musings:
* I have an office room, all of my own.
How grown-up is that?!?
* Now I´m almost done with the wardrobe clearance, due to my losing three dress sizes. I have no fun frocks left, only black and white-and black ones. Which means... shopping!
* I´m planning all kinds of Christmas presents and birthday gifts. It´s great fun, and right now I´m giggling at a card that I shall bestow upon the darling N. Hopefully she´ll like it as much as I do.
* True Blood. Now: How bonkers, exactly, is that series? I haven´t followed a TV series for ages. It´s a welcome distraction from Chinese Buddhism and Japanese Zen (interesting though they are). I look forward to see more of Alexander Skarsgård as bad boss Erci Northman, and I´m rather fond of Bill the Vampire (have forgot the actor´s name).
* Exam next week: This time it´s East Asian Religions. Fingers crossed, please!
* Have now been married for a little longer than three months. This change is strange to think of, yet natural. Must say that it suits me to be a Mrs. - she said, smugly.
* All kinds of crap (sorry, but true) keep coming up. Try as I might to keep trouble at bay, I don´t always succeed. I see everything that needs to be done, not what is already achieved. And so my good cheer suffers. Tonight I will, once more, jot down fifteen good things, big and small, that make me greatful and happy.
* Two interesting, new words straight from my brain : Distractment, and greatfulness.
* I have an office room, all of my own.
How grown-up is that?!?
* Now I´m almost done with the wardrobe clearance, due to my losing three dress sizes. I have no fun frocks left, only black and white-and black ones. Which means... shopping!
* I´m planning all kinds of Christmas presents and birthday gifts. It´s great fun, and right now I´m giggling at a card that I shall bestow upon the darling N. Hopefully she´ll like it as much as I do.
* True Blood. Now: How bonkers, exactly, is that series? I haven´t followed a TV series for ages. It´s a welcome distraction from Chinese Buddhism and Japanese Zen (interesting though they are). I look forward to see more of Alexander Skarsgård as bad boss Erci Northman, and I´m rather fond of Bill the Vampire (have forgot the actor´s name).
* Exam next week: This time it´s East Asian Religions. Fingers crossed, please!
* Have now been married for a little longer than three months. This change is strange to think of, yet natural. Must say that it suits me to be a Mrs. - she said, smugly.
* All kinds of crap (sorry, but true) keep coming up. Try as I might to keep trouble at bay, I don´t always succeed. I see everything that needs to be done, not what is already achieved. And so my good cheer suffers. Tonight I will, once more, jot down fifteen good things, big and small, that make me greatful and happy.
* Two interesting, new words straight from my brain : Distractment, and greatfulness.
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Gah, My Eyes Are Insulted!
Sep. 30th, 2009 | 07:44 pm
location: At Home
mood:
nauseated
music: Silence, Sweet Silence
Regrettably enough, I just saw Depeche Mode´s latest vid, Hole to Feed.
My spontaneous jottings while having my eyeballs insulted:
Abominable video.
Really f*****g awful. Kick the director.
I HATE other peoples´ mouths. Keep your oralities to yourselves.
Am groping for my course books on East Asian religions. Must keep my mind occupied with something else. Detox my brain.
Downing a stiff drink would also be a good idea. Throwing some ice-cubes in my mouth and glug Pimm´s straight from the bottle.
*double handpalm*
My spontaneous jottings while having my eyeballs insulted:
Abominable video.
Really f*****g awful. Kick the director.
I HATE other peoples´ mouths. Keep your oralities to yourselves.
Am groping for my course books on East Asian religions. Must keep my mind occupied with something else. Detox my brain.
Downing a stiff drink would also be a good idea. Throwing some ice-cubes in my mouth and glug Pimm´s straight from the bottle.
*double handpalm*
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I Say No, No, No!
Sep. 17th, 2009 | 08:32 pm
location: At Uni
mood:
determined
music: Amy Winehouse - Rehab
I say no.
To too much work.
To pressure.
To stress.
To illness.
To false people.
To putting myself last on my list.
To neverending to-do lists.
Freedom!
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Zzz?
Sep. 16th, 2009 | 10:44 pm
location: At Home
mood:
giggly
music: Lady Gaga - Just Dance
In the past few days I´ve met several people who said that they´ve been sleeping badly. I second that. Have no idea what´s up. Trelawney voiceover: The Moon is in the Sign of the Insomniac. Woo-woo!
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Thrifty Benskog
Sep. 12th, 2009 | 03:15 pm
location: At Home
mood:
pleased
music: The Miracle of Love - Eurythmics
I just saved almost 300 SEK on two course books!
The topics are religions in China and Japan. Since I like Japanese culture, the books might be keepers.
The topics are religions in China and Japan. Since I like Japanese culture, the books might be keepers.
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Type A Personality
Sep. 1st, 2009 | 11:17 pm
location: At Home
mood:
contemplative
music: Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
One never notices what has been done;
one can only see what remains to be done.
~ Marie Curie
one can only see what remains to be done.
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It´s Raining, But This Cheers Me Up
Aug. 13th, 2009 | 08:59 pm
location: At Home
mood:
happy
music: Ba-ba-ba, baby!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReklDIQS-n8
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Writer's Block: Memo to Myself
Aug. 10th, 2009 | 06:36 pm
mood:
calm
I´d hug myself as a ten-year-old, and slap myself as a twenty-year-old.
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The Best There Is...
Aug. 7th, 2009 | 12:40 pm
music: Eurythmics - Love Is a Stranger
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Because I am such a delightful human being...
Jun. 29th, 2009 | 11:58 pm
location: At Home
mood:
jubilant
music: Barba****
... or, because I have such dry and bonkers humour, I give you this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38B5-Y5GIIk
You know who you are!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38B5-Y5GIIk
You know who you are!
