Bit excited guys!

Only 2 months until the new KOL album comes out...
There has been great discussion which direction the band will take... anticipation over whether the band will head back to their "swamp rock" sound.

I didnt think they would - and this little teaser confirms it. But I'm liking the sound of it anyway!!!

Enjoy...

Communication is the key!

Recently I may have (dramatically) mentioned how devastated I was that my submission to study a Graduate Diploma in Communications was being considered as a late entry. As a result I have spent the last few months pretending as though I didn't apply - to avoid any further disapointment..... Which of course means I got offer a spot!!! (I haven't prepared myself at all for the amount of work that is going to be required!)

Despite feeling as though someone made a mistake as:
a) My application was late.
b) I'm not sure I fulfill the criteria - Can a B. Nursing Science really be considered a relevant undergraduate degree when planning to do a masters in Communication?? (Remembering I have never worked in Communications)
which of course leaves me with c) if I thought I was enrolling in a Grad Dip - and I infact enrolling myself in a Masters Programme - am I really switched on enough to be involved in this course??? (there are plenty of hopefulls dying for me to drop my place so they can snap it up!!!!)

Anywhoo for those who are interested Communications for Development

Oh and did I mention that University is free in Sweden for everyone - not just residents of Sweden! The cost of my first year at University in Sweden is 160kr for Student Union Fees (approx. $25AUD) and books totaling 1216kr (approx $200AUD).

Finally something that is affordable in Sweden!!!! Next University intake is March for those who want to come join me :D

A little quiet on the home front....

I know I have been....
Lots happening (I know that's no excuse)...

Today I found out that my good friend Lib is abandoning us. While technically not her fault - simply a matter of change in visa application legislation, all the same she will be missed (especially at Påsk). Being the needy expat friend that I am - I hope she will continue to entertain us with stories of her repatriation to Australia (I so wish I'd kept a blog last time I was adjusting to life as an Australian!) and continue to hunt down the best eating spots where ever she goes....

So in keeping with our very strong mutual love of food - I will recommend one more place for Lib to dine at en The UK (if she has a chance on her brief visit!).

Bill's Produce Store
The concept of this cafe/produce store is quite unique for England. Basically we are talking about an organic produce store which home delivers (yes in this day and age) is set out like a very old school convenience store (high wooden shelves - small counter at the front, with actual customer service!) and a very exceptional cafe at the back. The food is phenomenal. The prices are mid range £10-12 for a large organic freshly cooked meal. With my hangover I chose poorly - but trust me the food is exceptionally good by anyones standards!

Bill's also provide picnic packs - which we intend on taking advantage of when we return to Brighton (just a 45m train ride from central London) with your choice of tapas/meze style foods and salads with deserts also.

Anyway I am definately no restuarant reviewer so I suggest if you get the opportunity to eat there DO IT! p.s. The Bill's we went to (there are two) was set in "the lanes" in brighton - which are literally loads of small lanes full of market type wares and smaller stores with lots of amazing little finds!!!

you will love - trust me!

Ahhh.... the smallest things!

Today I discovered that in the eyes of a 6, 9 and 11yr old. I am cool!
Want to know why?

I live "Overseas" (check!)
I speak another language (mostly-check!).
I have been to lots of cool places (check, actually I'll double check that one!)
My boyfriend is cool and plays guitar...

And do you know what, as much as I felt cool and hip and like I should be happy with my life (YAY finally some recognition)

I realise.... If my boyfriend didn't play guitar, look like a rock-star and happen to be excellent at playing blocks with my nephews.... I don't think they would care about the other things.

Ahhh but who cares...
I still got appointed to the position of "Coolest Aunt in the world".
No one said I couldn't sleep my way to the top :D