Some winter pictures

Today it was -14 C (7 F).

It was a beautiful sunny day, and not so cold today.

This is one of our town parks, near the bus station.



The bus station




When it's really cold, you can warm yourself by the fireplace here.
There is no fire in the fireplace now, because it wasn't that cold today.



An ice statue in the town park.


The ice statue with the town hall in the background.

A plumber man

Today I bought a cap "Puff Cap" at Bik Bok. The price was 129 krona ( £9,23) but it was on sale 70 %. So I paid only 38,50 krona (£2,72) for it. That was really cheap!


When I came home, a van was outside my house, it was the plumber. I thought the broken pipe in the basement was fixed already? They came last week to repair it. Apparently it's not fixed yet.

When I came inside my door, someone rang on my door. It was the plumber man. He told me I can't flush my toilet tonight. For how long? He wasn't sure, maybe until late tonight? Ok, I know now.

So, I can't flush my toilet now. I hope they will fix the pipe by tomorrow, so everything can go back to normal again.

Deaflympic 2007

Deaflympic 2007 in Salt Lake City, USA on February 1st - 10th.

Focus-5 , a news programme for deaf, is reporting live from Winter Deaflympic.

They are signing in International Sign Language.
Link: www.focus-5.tv (click on "Live")

I love this program Focus-5, because it's easy to understand their International Sign Language and they always have good news. And... the guys are gorgeous too... of course I'm watching their news! *lol*

Good luck to Focus-5 over there!




UPDATE: I found more news from Deaflympics. DeafNation also reports from Deaflympic. Little hard to find the video-news, click on Deaflympic TV, then Video, and you should find the videos there. They sign in International Sign Language too.

Mmmm... Semla

Mmmm... Semla! Yummy!

This is a Swedish pastry called "Semla".

Usually, we should eat Semla only at Easter. But the traditions have changed. Now the cafeterias sell Semla every day from New Years Day until Easter. That's ok with me, I like to eat Semla.

But some people don't like the changes of traditions, they want the Semla to be eaten only during Easter. Well, this new tradition of selling the Semla from New Year until Easter is here to stay, whether they like it or not.

Vlogging

Should I start vlogging in sign language? I'm thinking of it... My friend who is deaf asked me to start vlogging, and I asked her back why she doesn't start vlogging too? She has so much to write about, she writes in her blog almost every day, so surely she should have a lot to talk about in her own language, the sign language. But she said, she is waiting for someone else to be the first to vlog. She doesn't want to be first. Just like me then!

There is almost no deaf vlogger in Sweden...

Actually there IS one deaf vlogger, she is the first and the only deaf vlogger for now. I enjoy reading her vlog almost every day, she talks (signs) about a lot of subjects like everyday life, her school, her deafness etc. And I was thinking, who will be the next vlogger? Me or someone else? Hmmm, I'm still thinking...

Brrrr, cold today!

The weather today:

Today it is really cold! It was -24 C (-11 F) this morning. I wasn't in mood for going to work today, but I had to go there anyway. So, all I had to do was to wear warm clothes and go to work as usual. They said on TV weather, it will be this cold or colder this week and maybe next week. I´m longing for a warm summer!

Update: I read in the paper, it will get warmer in the weekend. That's better!

Missing books

Yesterday I borrowed some books at our new library in town. I found some nice books, and walked to a librarian to register for a new library card. But she couldn't register me in the library database. She tried and tried but failed. Why? She let me take a look at her computer screen, and now I understand why.

Before, almost 6 years ago, I borrowed some books, and didn't return them. Oh, I had forgotten about those books!! I never returned them? Ouch... embarrassing....
Anyway, the librarian managed to win over her computer, she removed my old books from the database, and then she could register me. I didn't had to pay the book fines. Very nice of her.

Six years ago, I lived in another town and then moved to this town where I live now. When I packed all my stuff, the books must have been packed in the boxes too, and I didn't noticed and then forgot all about them. Now I think the books must still be in the attic.... hmmmm



Here are some of the books I borrowed last night. Books with sign language on cd:s. There are more and more books with sign language now, that's very good. This time I promise to remember to return the books back to the library in time!

The Christmas is over now for this time

Today I have taken down all my Christmas decorations, so the Christmas is over now for this time. Here in Sweden most people take the Christmas decorations down on January 13, as this day is the last day of Christmas. Some people leave it until January 20 or so.

When do we start decorating our homes? Most people start decorate with Christmas Tree and other decorations on Advent (3rd Dec 2006).

I celebrated my Christmas with my family, mum, sister and my nieces. We celebrate our Christmas on Dec 24 in the evening, not Dec 25 as in other countries. We had a traditional Christmas with dinner, watching Donald Duck on TV and then in the evening opening our presents. But first! The Santa visited us at home and he gave presents to us all. After Santa had left, we opened our presents.

One untraditional thing was introduced to us this year: a turkey. Mum wanted to try something new, so she bought this turkey for our dinner. It was the first time I eat turkey, and it was not bad, it tasted good. Well, it's always good to try something new!

visiting the deaf club

Recently, about 2 weeks ago, I was to my local deaf club, I go there every week. A deaf man, who hasn't been there for 6 months, visited the club today. When he saw me, he asked me who I am and if I am new here? He also asked me if I am a new guy visiting here?

What? We have talked to each other so many times before, and now he suddenly doesn't know who I am? Oh, that's because of my new hair, I have cut it short. So he thought I was a boy! Hmffppp!!

Hmmm... I walk like a woman, I sign like a woman, wear typical female clothes and a handbag. That's ok if he doesn't remember me, but surely he should see that I am a woman even thought I have short hair! That was a confused guy!

Later that evening, he came to me and said to me "You are cute". Thanks but too late!! Hmmppff!

Before (when I had long hair), he was trying to flirt with me, but I didn't care. Now I am glad we didn't get together! He he!

2007

Happy New Year 2007!