I moved to Sweden on a six month secondment...that was nearly two years ago. Life has a funny way of working out.
My name is Shane and this blog is my Swedish story.

My first Bandy Finalen

March 20, 2010

Tomorrow I am going to Uppsala to watch Hammarby Bandy. I have heard a lot about the final at Studenternas so this will be exciting for me.

Hammarby Bandy have played exceptionally well this season, though they have never won a final.
The glorious day is tinged with sadness though. I was woke up by a text [...]

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Dynamo Berlin – Sportforum

March 19, 2010

As you know I wanted to watch Dynamo Berlin play at home but unfortunately the game was off, due to the high amount of snow.
Here are some photos I took in and around their Sportforum home.
I couldnt help but take it all in and imagine some of the historical games that were played here. Also [...]

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30 day Vegetarian Challenge ..failed!

March 19, 2010

Yes thats right I failed on this. I got to Day 15 and …  Well it was out of my control really. I was in Oslo in business out for lunch with client and there was no veggie options.
I really didnt think I sit there with broccoli and cauli. So I took some turkey.
A bit [...]

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Balconywatch

March 18, 2010

The snow is slowly melting in Stockholm but its very slippery underfoot. Its been my mission not to fall on my arse this winter and so far so good. Had a few near escapes on my street though.
I was swearing yesterday as there was a snow shower, fortunately it soon abated.
So here is a snap [...]

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Oslo Palace

March 17, 2010

I was in Oslo earlier this week. The talk went well.
I wanted to get some fresh air before my slot so I went out for a bracing walk. I have been to Oslo many times but always with work and usually quick overnight stays. I dont usually get to see much.
Had a cracking Indian meal [...]

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BA strike means London is off

March 17, 2010

I am a little upset that the greedy cabin crew at British Airways are going on strike this weekend. That has totally disrupted my plans for my short break to London.
Ordinarily I might have supported them but they are apparently the most highest paid cabin staff in Europe. Couple that with the fact the airline [...]

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Photos from Melodifestivalen 2010

March 14, 2010

Jag vill om du vågar …so that was Melodifestivalen…a very interesting Swedish Cultural Experience. I am surprised that attendance is not mandatory if you wish to become a Swedish Citizen. I think this is the only time I see the Swedes really cast away their shyness and inhibitions and go a bit wild! The question [...]

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I knew it would happen one day!

March 13, 2010

Last week I went to NK.  I have never been one for ‘posh’ dept shops and still have a feeling of being looked down on. Must be something to do with my working class roots.
I needed a new suit. I have a keynote speech to give at a crucial sales conference in Oslo next week [...]

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What have I done to deserve this?

March 13, 2010

As the PSB sang
What I will be enduring tonight!
Can I get some invisible headphones and maybe listen to my Ipod? I cant even escape to the bar during the Melodifestivalen  final as I am not drinking… Ah well I will have to smile and try and become Swedish this evening then!

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Why Now? Why This?

March 12, 2010

I am amazed that the Swedish parliament has wasted time debating and voting on the alleged Armenian Genocide of 1915.  I use the word ‘alleged’ here as I know very little about this time in history.
The Swedish Parliament has passed a law today recognising that there was genocide agains the Armenians, Assyrians and Pontic Greeks.
FP [...]

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