Posted by Jenna T Baker on 19 October 2009, 12:28 am
I am postponing Part II of Swedish etiquette lessons. Depending on how motivated I am, I might write it later today. This morning I woke up to cold, drizzly rain. I also woke up thinking about home, about the "American"...
Posted by Jenna T Baker on 12 October 2009, 3:35 am
I know, I know. I have failed miserably in meeting my goals of writing in here twice a week. At this point, I'll be happy if I can write in here twice a month! If anything, I should consider...
Posted by Jenna T Baker on 14 September 2009, 4:14 am
This weekend was epic. It was also a weekend that seemed truly painted with authentic Swedish culture. Luckily I had no courses on Friday, so Friday morning is when it all began. Starting on Friday the 11th, in supposedly the...
Posted by Jenna T Baker on 10 September 2009, 5:06 am
Last Sunday, September 6th, I decided to go on a solo adventure. The county that I live in, Östergötland, is famous for its beautiful countryside landscapes and hiking trails. Being a fan of hiking and the outdoors, I jumped at...
Posted by Jenna T Baker on 4 September 2009, 2:13 am
Here in Sweden they say that queuing is much like a sport. One must have endurance, sportsmanship, assertiveness, and stamina. In order to participate in any social activity, talk to any sort of professional person, or simply buy a meal...
Posted by Jenna T Baker on 1 September 2009, 7:28 am
I've never written in a blog before. Even on facebook, I don't write any profile information and rarely put in status updates. So this blog, along with being in Sweden, is a novel experience. Bear with me. I've been in...