Värmdö, Sweden — I stopped for a coffee between jobs and had this foggy fairytale view from my table. Sometimes the surroundings wake you up even more than the caffeine in the cup. Such a wonderful way to recharge.

A serene lakeside scene features a floating platform and dock under a blue sky, with mist hovering over the water.

Skarpnäck, Sweden — this is the picture many people have of my home country, Sweden. And to be honest, it’s not far from the truth. You’ll find plenty of houses like this, especially out in the countryside or scattered around the archipelago.

A charming red cottage surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, featuring a Swedish flag, is set against a partly cloudy sky.

Just watched: Speak No Evil (2022) 🍿

An unsettling feeling that kept growing as the story unfolded. What began as small discomforts turned into something almost unbearable by the end. A thought-provoking and disturbing film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Stockholm, Sweden — I was greeted by a mighty sky on my bike ride to work this morning. One that makes you slow down to take it in — and take a photo. A nice way to start the week.

Large industrial tanks are silhouetted against a dramatic, cloudy sunrise sky.

Read: Gruppen by Sigge Eklund 📚

It was an OK read, no more, no less. Nothing that blew me away, but not a waste of time either. One of those in-between books you pick up, read, and then move on.

Stockholm, Sweden — this tiny piece of street art made me stop and think. I guess it did its job.

A pair of sandaled feet standing on a tiled floor with a question mark painted on one tile.

Finished reading: The Night Stalker by Chris Carter 📚

Great read! Just as horrifying as the others in the series — which is exactly what I was hoping for.

Finished reading: Wild and Crazy Guys by Nick de Semlyen 📚

The stories live up to the title. A crazy ride! Fun trivia and behind-the-scenes gems, but also tragedy. Comedy and tragedy often walk together. A great read!