Dear readers,
the summer is coming to an end, and these comments I post from the new flat in Lund. Glad to be here as well, studies at the environment and sustainability programme here has been going on for 4 days for me (arrived a few days late) and of these days 3 has been spent together with new classmates out in the swedish country side, on a cottage-like place. It has been 3 intense, fun, rainy, sunny, days spent outside in the forest, swimming, and nights by the open fire under full moon.
Right now I'm so greatful that it is weekend. Will relax, relax, clean and go through the past 1,5 weeks again. On wednesday left Bonn, went to Milan for the student conference (nice people there as well, 120 students from different parts of the world), and on Monday evening arrived here in Lund.
Hope fall has begun nicely also for you, where ever you are! *hugs*
September 04, 2009
August 23, 2009
End of August
Guys, these are the last days in Bonn. Have spent holiday since Wednesday and met with lots of people, bbq:ing, going for beer, to the stummfilmfestival that is going on in Bonn outdoors and with live music. Just came from having a drink with somebody from the secretariat, so nice during these warm summer evenings.
So, 4 months in Bonn coming to an end. Incredible summer this one. Could go on for long about this... But need to start packing:) Going to Italy on wednesday.
-kramar
So, 4 months in Bonn coming to an end. Incredible summer this one. Could go on for long about this... But need to start packing:) Going to Italy on wednesday.
-kramar
August 06, 2009
Full moon
One week left, one week and a few days. So much has happened during this time and at the same time it has passed quite quickly.
Now sitting at the desk and looking at the moon, full and a bit red. Yesterday it was the same, as warm, full moon; went for a beer with a friend and it was a great summer evening, we sat at a bierplace next to the river and close by they had a tango dancing place that they set up twice a month, just on the street with music from loudspeakers, and the couples dancing were really great. Beneath there was a small beach. Holiday feeling!
At work now finishing up things, next week there is a new conference in Bonn, smaller than the last one, will probably be there following it mostly during the beginning and the end. And hang in the office during the rest of the time.
Then, after next week there is 1,5 weeks of holiday, going to Italy for a student conference and then take the train up to Lund, back to studies!!
Now sitting at the desk and looking at the moon, full and a bit red. Yesterday it was the same, as warm, full moon; went for a beer with a friend and it was a great summer evening, we sat at a bierplace next to the river and close by they had a tango dancing place that they set up twice a month, just on the street with music from loudspeakers, and the couples dancing were really great. Beneath there was a small beach. Holiday feeling!
At work now finishing up things, next week there is a new conference in Bonn, smaller than the last one, will probably be there following it mostly during the beginning and the end. And hang in the office during the rest of the time.
Then, after next week there is 1,5 weeks of holiday, going to Italy for a student conference and then take the train up to Lund, back to studies!!
July 24, 2009
Rain, and Yvo
It is raining here, a lot. At least once a day it seems like, sometimes really heavy rainfall - so either Bonn is the rainiest town on earth or this is climate change!
Now having a visitor from Finland, til Sunday, and we will do a small trip south along the Rhine tomorrow (if the weather allows) and do a small hike during the day and after that make a stop in Koblenz.
Back in Bonn after the holiday now for 6 days, and still haven't quite landed here again. However, keep working at interesting stuff around gender and climate change, and today actually Yvo came and sat at our lunch table in the cantine:) Totally surprising and quite interesting. Of course I realized only afterwards stuff that would have been interesting to ask and speak with him about. Well, perhaps next time! One thing that I would like to bring up is why there is so little attention paid to lifestyle changes in the climate change discussions, and what he in his position could possibly do, if he could influence things in any way. If any of you have suggestions on other areas that should be brought up (I know they are many...) so tell me!
Now going to bed, will just check the weather forecast for tomorrow. **kramar**
Now having a visitor from Finland, til Sunday, and we will do a small trip south along the Rhine tomorrow (if the weather allows) and do a small hike during the day and after that make a stop in Koblenz.
Back in Bonn after the holiday now for 6 days, and still haven't quite landed here again. However, keep working at interesting stuff around gender and climate change, and today actually Yvo came and sat at our lunch table in the cantine:) Totally surprising and quite interesting. Of course I realized only afterwards stuff that would have been interesting to ask and speak with him about. Well, perhaps next time! One thing that I would like to bring up is why there is so little attention paid to lifestyle changes in the climate change discussions, and what he in his position could possibly do, if he could influence things in any way. If any of you have suggestions on other areas that should be brought up (I know they are many...) so tell me!
Now going to bed, will just check the weather forecast for tomorrow. **kramar**
July 17, 2009
Vacation
Long break - means real vacation:) Have spent 2,5 really nice weeks in summer-Finland, visiting relatives and family and seeing many good friends. I very fast stopped being aware of what day it was, but, to be honest, the first 2 days or so I kind of had to check my work email just because I "needed" to know what was going on down there... but then got hold of being at home, took out my bike and enjoyed the light summer nights.
Now i am in Lund, on my way down back to Bonn. work again on Monday. Being faithful to traveling on land and see, the journey in total takes about 24 hours, but this is split in 2 parts since I stay in Lund for 3 days. I must admit it felt kind of amazing to step out of the train on thursday and see the familiar sights of Lund. So much has happened since we last met. Had to sit down on the square and eat some banana for half an hour to let the emotions calm down:) well, look forward to being here in the fall.
Also here in Lund I have met with good friends, and one of the really funny things was a first experience with my hostess´ "bed of nails", spikmatta. While lying there for 10 minutes or so, I just started smiling and could not stop, almost felt like laughing. Perhaps buy one, well that would be all happiness pills I would need I think!
Now i am in Lund, on my way down back to Bonn. work again on Monday. Being faithful to traveling on land and see, the journey in total takes about 24 hours, but this is split in 2 parts since I stay in Lund for 3 days. I must admit it felt kind of amazing to step out of the train on thursday and see the familiar sights of Lund. So much has happened since we last met. Had to sit down on the square and eat some banana for half an hour to let the emotions calm down:) well, look forward to being here in the fall.
Also here in Lund I have met with good friends, and one of the really funny things was a first experience with my hostess´ "bed of nails", spikmatta. While lying there for 10 minutes or so, I just started smiling and could not stop, almost felt like laughing. Perhaps buy one, well that would be all happiness pills I would need I think!
June 22, 2009
Finland! Sweden!
Hello!
Has been at the secretariat for more than 2 months now and it is funny how one starts feeling at home in a town and how new colleagues start feeling so familiar. On friday i go on a vacation to Finland, and on the way back here i go via Sweden, so hope to meet friends both in Finland and Sweden!! Will be in Finland 28.6-15.7, and in Sweden 16-18.7 :)
Since the last post, i finally met Yvo (the executive secretary of unfccc), shook his hand at a summer party outside the secretariat. Spoke a bit about gender and the coming agreement. And tomorrow will go to Köln for a yoga class.
Some pics from the conference weeks...
In the plenary
Side event food... yammi, for the first week at least.
Annika and David; Nina and Klara at my place
Visiting the secretariat. Security check...
...and at the office:
The castle, and outside by the Rhine
Has been at the secretariat for more than 2 months now and it is funny how one starts feeling at home in a town and how new colleagues start feeling so familiar. On friday i go on a vacation to Finland, and on the way back here i go via Sweden, so hope to meet friends both in Finland and Sweden!! Will be in Finland 28.6-15.7, and in Sweden 16-18.7 :)
Since the last post, i finally met Yvo (the executive secretary of unfccc), shook his hand at a summer party outside the secretariat. Spoke a bit about gender and the coming agreement. And tomorrow will go to Köln for a yoga class.
Some pics from the conference weeks...
In the plenary
Side event food... yammi, for the first week at least.
Annika and David; Nina and Klara at my place
Visiting the secretariat. Security check...
...and at the office:
The castle, and outside by the Rhine
June 18, 2009
Post conference
Dear readers! A long break, after 2 weeks of conference and people visiting from Sweden, intensive weeks that at the same time passed quickly. A lot of sessions in the plenary, many of them interesting, very nice to bump into familiar faces from Lund in the corridors. One of the differences compared to the climate conference in Poznan was my own outfit. I am still thinking about the meaning of symbols, and the difference that a costume can make.
Right now planning for the fall, it seems like it will be studies in Sweden, environmental and sustainability master programme in Lund - yei!! The decision needs to be made since the housing office is offering me a (quite expensive) room in Lund and want to get a decision by Sunday.
Hope to get back soon with some conference pictures.
Today went to a sand beach by the Rhine and just laid there in the sand, summer feelings, tomorrow it is midsummer eve.
Be well***
Right now planning for the fall, it seems like it will be studies in Sweden, environmental and sustainability master programme in Lund - yei!! The decision needs to be made since the housing office is offering me a (quite expensive) room in Lund and want to get a decision by Sunday.
Hope to get back soon with some conference pictures.
Today went to a sand beach by the Rhine and just laid there in the sand, summer feelings, tomorrow it is midsummer eve.
Be well***
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