Goodbye to you. There are those days, that pull me down. Those moments that make me believe, that the trail I decided to leave, leads nowhere. But recently, those moments have been more and more covered by believing I once could be someone, I could creat something bigger than this. Whoever stops to learn has…
Read moreIt’s been awhile. And it’s been awhile Since I could hold my head up high And it’s been awhile Since I said I’m sorry In failure and error lies the power to improve, the power to become a better person, a better partner and a better friend. Sometimes I am so bad in learning from…
Read moreA few good men. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) Why do we kill all good men, if there are only so few? I believe.
Read moreBist du bei mir. (Be thou with me.) My grandfather’s room is once again filled by the music of J.S. Bach, I started randomly going through my old classical collection and came up with “Bist du bei mir” – inspiring, motivational, caring and full of faith. What would grandad think to see this room full…
Read moreButterflies. Tomorrow’s the “long night of museums” (http://langenacht.orf.at) over here. Can’t wait to drive up to the planetarium here and watch Mars. It’s been so close for weeks now, you can clearly see it shining in clear nights. A slight tint of orange, so far and yet so close. I believe.
Read moreIn that dry white ocean alone. What’s it going to be like? I haven’t seen Sanna since she left Austria after our trip back in mid-June. She’s probably the person that knows me best. She has seen me laugh, cry, celebrate and moan. Will it feel the same? Will it be the feeling that drove…
Read moreImagine all the people. We had our first meeting with the international students of the local University here. It felt great and once again remembered me of my time in Finland. While Mr. Bush is waging wars wherever he believes it fits, people from Austria, Germany, Poland, Chile, Brazil, Finland, Ireland, USA, Japan, France, Italy,…
Read moreWhen we dance, angels will run and hide their wings. Sanna will come here in October, actually she’ll be here in a couple of days. When she told me on the phone, it felt so good. Just a couple of weeks ago I wasn’t sure if I could have this life with Sanna in it…
Read morefinland. When I cry, I close my eyes And every tear falls down inside And I pray with all my might That I will find my heart in someone’s arms I miss you all I wish I was With you now I wish I was I believe.
Read moreAs now can’t reveal the mystery of tomorrow. Sweden voted against the Euro. A democratic decision, that I and all other europeans will and have to accept as it is only a small part of this miracle called european union. I believe.
Read moreSometimes when we touch. I had a blast last night, went out with three of the newly arrived exchange students, one from Ireland the other two from the US. When I left home around 9.15 pm I thought I’d only stay for an hour maximum, I came home at 2.30 am, knowing, that wherever we…
Read moreNo skips guaranteed. Though it’s saturday I had to work, but it isn’t a “have to” in the sense of “I don’t want to”. The job at the paper is exactly the right thing and day after day I feel thankful, I was once again given a chance to listen, to learn and to grow….
Read moreOde to joy. Anna Lindh was swedish, european and a democrat. On Sunday, Sweden and the swedish people will have the chance to show their support for Anna’s european ideals and our common european dream. I join a nation in its prayers for Anna, her husband and their two children. I believe.
Read moreAgainst all odds. Sedan tidigt i morse sitter jag framför teven. Om och om igen visas samma nyheter men det finns inget nytt att meddela. Mördaren är fortfarande på fri fot. Jag gråter. Mordet på Anna Lindh var meningslöst och jag förstår inte varför någon vill skada vårt samhälle på ett sådant sätt. Det som…
Read moreFly Niels. During my time in Sweden I got to know the country as a peaceful, quiet, yet modern and highly developed country. Yesterday in the early evening, swedish foreign minister Anna Lindh was stabbed and killed in a crowded Stockholm shopping center. The attacker remains yet unknown. Authorities suspect the attack to be motivated…
Read moreSo where is the hope and where is the faith. I guess, human beings are basically good and trustworthy. Sometimes I just get setbacks that make me think. Is it me who trust too much, too early or is it this world, that lets its values and all the things that used to mean something…
Read more‘Cause I don’t think that they’d understand. Eventually all things merge into one: I moved downstairs into my grandfather’s old room. Made me think of him over and over again. What would he say, if he could see me this very day? He was probably the most defining person of my teenage years: Strict. Caring….
Read moreIn the usual place. Was sitting here in the office thinking about a story we came up with. I was just leaning back in my chair as the clouds lightened up and the sunrays went through the open blinds, straight on my face, soft and warm. Life is beautiful. I believe.
Read moreTell her I’ll be waiting. You’re running with me don’t touch the ground we’re the restless hearted not the chained and bound. I believe.
Read moreIris. Another good day, there’s been loads of them lately. Over the whole day I could feel my energy level rise. Did the world change? did something change inside of me? Sanna is unbelievable, sometimes the beauty of her words reaches right through to my heart:”If I feel you are happy it makes me a…
Read moreColorblind. I see colors again. My life is full of them and I barely noticed. I believe.
Read moreThe long day is over. Feeling tired By the fire The long day is over The wind is gone Asleep at dawn The embers burn on With no reprise The sun will rise The long day is over. I believe.
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