Spreder du dig? - Do You Spread Yourself Thin?

Jeg interesserer mig for alt, der rør sig. Alt! Jeg finder mennesker, nye opfindelser, nye designs, it, kunst, foto, håndværk – jeg kunne fortsætte i en uendelighed – spændende. Jeg er også en ret handy person, som kan sy, snedkerere, strikke osv med rimeligt gode resultater. Men jeg har efter mange år også erkendt, at jeg på den måde bare bliver ’halv-god’ til en masse ting, der leder til en masse ufuldendte projekter - og dårlig samvittighed over aldrig at få lavet noget færdigt. Så jeg har taget en beslutning om at koncentrerer mig om ganske få ting, som jeg virkelig går i dybden med. Ikke at jeg nødvendigvis bliver ekspert af den grund, men jeg bliver i hvert fald bedre til det, jeg gør, jeg får gjort tingene færdige og så giver det ro. Spreder du dine interesser og gøremål for vidt? Involverer du dig i for mange ting? Så sæt dig og find ud af, hvad du altid vender tilbage til, og vælg at gøre en indsats der, for det er præcis dét, der giver glæde, inspirationen og overskud.

This photo has absolutely nothing to do with the subject!

It's a pilot boat in the harbour

I am interested in everything which moves. Everything! I find people, new inventions, new designs, IT, art, photograpy, crafts - I could continue forever - exciting. I am also a rather handy person, who can sew, use a power drill, knit etc with fairly good results. But I have recognized that I that way becomes 'half good' at a lot of things, which leads to a lot of unfinished projects - and bad conscience because I never finish all these projects. So I have decided to concentrate on very few things, which I really go in depth with. Not that it makes me an expert, but I do get better, I finish projects and it gives peace of mind. Do you have too many hobbies and and projects? Are you involved in too many things? then sit down and find out what you always come back to doing and choose to make an effort there, because that is exactly what will give you inspiration and energy.

Arbejde og afslapning - Work and relaxation

Jeg har været til konference, der sluttede med middag. I en pause fik jeg mulighed for at gå en tur omkring kongrescentret. Det var en helt fantastisk oplevelse, at der i et område med masser af kontorer og virksomheder kunne være så idyllisk en plet. Om at holde igen med maden? Tja, middagen var ikke ufornuftig: Fisk, kalv med grøntsager, og lidt is med en lille chokoladekage (et 'blødende hjerte') som jeg selvfølgelig kunne have ladet være. Men vi må se, om det vil vise sig på vægten i morgen - eller senere.

I have attended a conference which ended with dinner. During a break I had the possibility to go for a walk in the neighborhood. It was quite an experience to find such a idyllic place in a area with lots of offices and business. About not stuffing myself? Well, the dinner was actually quite a sensible meal: Fish dish, veal with vegetables, and  a little bit of ice cream and a small chocolate cake (a 'bleeding heart') which I of course could have left on the plate. But we will see if it shows on the weight tomorrow - or later.

Vægttab og motion - Weightloss and Exercise

Efter et stykke tid med diverse forårs-forkølelser, en gang lungebetændelse og en hoste, der bare ikke ville forsvinde, kom jeg endeligt i motionscentret igen her til aften. Det var virkelig skønt. Men jeg må indrømme, at hosten forsvandt for ca. 3 uger siden, og jeg kom først afsted nu. Hvilket også betyder, at jeg ikke har motioneret siden sidst i marts, og det kan ses på sidebenene. Det er bare for dumt. Man kommer i dårligere kondition og bliver tykkere. Så nu kommer der en tid med intensiv motion 3 gange om ugen, og hvor der ikke skal proppes noget unødigt i hovedet. Jeg har planlagt at være 'mig selv' om 6-8 uger. Så! Nu er det sagt offentligt, og nu bliver jeg nødt til at gøre noget ved det. Jeg skal nok rapportere, hvordan det går.

Så kaffe = ja, nutella = nix

So coffee = yes, nutella = a no go

After a period with all kinds of difference spring vira, plus a pneumonia and a cough which just wouldn't go away, I finally went to the fitness center this evening. It was really good. But I have to admit that the cough disappeared approx. 3 weeks ago, and I didn't go until now. Which means that I haven't exercised since late March, and it shows on the belly. That is just plain stupid. I am in a bad condition and have become fatter. So now comes a period with intense exercise 3 times a week, and not stuffing anything useless in my mouth. I have planned that I will be 'myself' in 6-8 weeks. Well! Now it is out in the open, so now I have to do something about it. I will keep you updated about the mission.

Baby Sitter Debutant

Så har jeg haft debut som babysitter for det lille nye favorit-menneske. Jeg - og baby - klarede det så fint. Han er næsten 10 uger gammel og har allerede så meget energi. Derfor får I et rystet billede af den sødeste lille sok. Gid jeg havde så meget energi, men det er søndag aften.

Now I have had my debut as baby sitter for the little new favorite person. I - and baby - managed really well. He is almost 10 weeks old and has already so much energy. So you get a shaken photo of the cutest little sock. I wish that I had that king of energy, but it is Sunday night.

Danish Design - Royal Hotel

Jeg var inviteret på hotelrundvisning i dag, og det var ikke bare et hvilket som helst hotel. Det var Radisson Blue Royal Hotel i København. Hotellet og alt indeni er designet af den danske arkitekt og designer Arne Jacobsen. Vi blev guided rundt af en ildsjæl, der havde været ansat der siden 1980. Det var 'hans' hotel. Jeg bliver altid betaget af passionerede mennesker, og han sagde, at han kunne fortælle i timevis. Vi var der flere timer, og jeg synes slet ikke, at jeg fik hørt nok. Dagen blev sluttet af med en vidunderlig middag i restauranten.

 Et kig til Rådhuspladsen fra hotellet - A view to the Town Hall Square from the hotel

 med Øresund i baggrunden - with the sea between Denmark and Sweden in the background

 og Tivoli's koncertsal - and Tivoli's Concert Hall

En dessert, der var kalorierne værd - A dessert worth the calories!

Blomsterne på hotellet er ochideer - Arne Jacobsens yndlingsblomst -

The flowers at the hotel are all orchids - Arne Jacobsen's favorite flower

I was invited to a guided tour at a hotel today, and it wasn't any hotel. It was Radisson Blue Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The hotel itself and all the interior is designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. We were guided by a very engaged person, who had been working there since 1980. It was 'his' hotel. I am always fascinated by people who are passionated about what they do, and he said that he could talk about it for hours. We were there several hours, and I don't think that I heard enough. The day ended with a wonderful dinner at the restaurant.

Dukke-kendskab? - Doll Knowledge

Hjælp behøves! Jeg er ejer af disse 2 små dukker, og jeg ved, at de kaldes noget specielt eller har et brandnavn. Hvis der er nogen, der kan hjælpe med det, ville jeg blive rigtig glad?

Help needed! I am the owner of these 2 small dolls, and I know that they have a name or a brand. Is there anybody out there, who can help me? That would make me really happy!

Sæsoner - Seasons

Det er den smukkeste tid på året - måske? For når sommereren kommer med alle blomsterne, så er det den smukkeste tid. Efteråret kommer med de fantastiske farver og den skarpe luft,  og vinteren giver snevejr og is. Det er skønt at leve et sted, hvor årstiderne kangive så stor varietet, og hver sæson har sin charme.

It is the most beautiful time of year - perhaps? Because when summer comes with all the flowers, then that is the most beautiful season. Autumn comes with the fantastic warm colors and the crisp air, and winter brings with snow and ice. It is wonderful to live in a place where the different seasons gives so much variety. 

Endelig sommer - Finally Summer

Det har været en helt fantastisk dag. Vejret har været perfekt og turen i dag gik til kunstmuseet Louisiana, som altid er et fantastisk sted at besøge, både på grund af kunsten og på grund af de skønne omgivelser. Efter nogle timer dér sluttede vi af på stranden med medbragt kaffe og kage. Skønt selskab, skønne omgivelser og skønne oplevelser. Hvad mere kan man bede om? Tja, måske at Danmark vinder Melodi Grand Prix'et.

 

It has been a totally fantastic day. The weather has been perfect, and today's trip went to The Art Museum Louisiana, which always is a fantastic place to visit for two reasons: The great art and the beautiful surroundings. After a couple of hours there we ended the day with coffee and cake at the beach. Great company, great surroundings, and great experiences. What more can you ask for? Well, maybe for Denmark to win the European Song Contest.

Læbestift - Lipstick

Jeg har altid brugt øjenmake-up. Lige siden jeg var 15. Hver dag. Det er en del af mig. Jeg synes også at en smule læbestift ser fantastisk ud. Når man gør noget ved 'overdelen' af ansigtet, så føler jeg, at man burde gå hele vejen og fuldføre. Så jeg køber læbestift - og glemmer den. Lipgloss er samme sag. Og når den bliver for gammel, bliver den smidt næsten ubrugt ud. Jeg ved ikke, hvorfor jeg ikke kan det. Men jeg ville så gerne. Så den jeg har, ser virkelig brugt ud - på ydersiden.

I have always been using eye makeup. Since I was 15. Every day. It is a part of me. I also think that a bit of lip stick looks fantastic. When you do something to the 'upper part' of your face, then I feel, at you should do the whole bit. So I buy lip stick - and forget it. Lip gloss is the same thing. And when they get too old, I throw them out almost unused. I don't know why I can't do it. But I really would like to do it. So the one I have looks really worn - on the outside.

Mor's Dag - Mother's Day

Med den smukkeste buket, det dejligste kort, chokolade og middag i aften, så er der dømt total nedsmeltning! Det må kaldes at være velsignet med den bedste familie!

With the most beautiful bouquet, the most lovely card, chocolate, and dinner tonight, that creates a total melt down! This is called being blessed with the best family!

Bytur og nye kopper- Trip to the City and new cups

Vejret var blandet i dag, men forårs-agtigt. Masser af træer, der springer ud. Jeg var inde for at kigge på sko, som jeg ikke fik nogen af, men til gengæld var der tilbud på de espressokopper, som jeg forelskede mig i sidste måned. Så det var en dag med masser af optimistisk gult.

En gul bil (ikke min) - a yellow car (not mine)

 Et gult banner for Den største Tatoo Festival - A yellow banner for the Biggest Tatoo Festival

 Det gule islæt i mit køkken - Det yellow touch in my kitchen

Kopper close up - Cups close up

The weather was a bit mixed today, but definitely spring like. Lots of trees in bloom. I was in Copenhagen to look for shoes, which I didn't get, but instead I found an offer for the espresso cups, which I fell in love with last month. So it was a day with a lot of optimistic yellow stuff.

Baby-gardiner - Baby Curtains

Så skal der sys gardiner til den lille babydreng. Han er endnu så lille, at han ikke er flyttet ind på sit værelse, og det sker heller ikke de næste mange måneder, men han har rigtig meget udstyr. Hans far valgte stoffet, og de gyldne farver kommer til at give et smukt lys. Det er en stor gave at få et lille nyt menneske i familien.

Now it is time to sew curtains for the baby boy's room. He is still so small that he doesn't sleep in there, and that will not happen for many months to come, but he has a lot of 'equipment'. His dad chose the fabric, and the golden colors will give a beautiful light. It is a big gift to have a small new person in the family.

Den bedste dag - The best Day

Efter en smut til København på indkøb efter gardinstof til den dejligste babydrengs værelse, en skøn frokost med familien på restaurant, hvor vi sad udenfor og nød solen i et par timer, er jeg nu klar til lidt afslapning i aften. Der er ikke noget, der er bedre end sådan en dag.

After a small trip to Copenhagen with the successful mission of buying curtain material for the most wonderful baby boy's room, a great lunch with the family on a outdoor restaurant, where we sat enjoying the sun for a couple of hours, I am ready for a bit of Saturday night relaxation. Nothing is better than a day like this.

Forårsfornemmelser - Spring Feelings

Når man vågner til præcis det lys, der siver gennem persiennerne, der siger, at det er dejligt vejr, er det ikke svært at komme op. Man får også lettere ved at se forårstegnene ... og så sagde de i radioen, at det ville blive minus-grader i nat! Men det er der næsten. Næsten!

 

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When you wake to precisely that light coming through the blinds, which say that it is great weather, it is easy to get up. You also see all the spring signs ... and then they said on the radio that it is going to be minus degrees tonight! But it is almost there. Almost!