Hej från Stockholm

Där är en små, Svenska, tår dala häst på mitt skrivbord när jag studera min Svenska.
There is a small Swedish wood, dala horse on my desk when I study my Swedish.

Yes. It is true. I read recently that if you desire something badly enough, I mean really have passion for that thing; you must give it all your attention with intention. The intention to absolutely have it. You must think about it  and imagine it thoroughly using any "props" that remind you of your happy thoughts and ultimate goal. Whether it be learning a new language or traveling to a particular country there must be reminders of how much we love what we want.

 Then last week while flipping through a magazine I came across a website called
http://www.huset-shop.com (the house-shop)...all things scandinavian.

Although I wanted to buy everything on the site I honed in on two pieces of artwork found in the children's section. There was an adorable poster saying, 'Hej från Stockholm'. Lovely for my pink room with the white bed frame.

Then I saw a smaller picture that I had to have. The picture is of a Scandinavian girl with two dala horses. So beautiful and colorful it took my breath away. What made it so exceptional is the multi dimensional look the print had.

Both were under $40 and worth every bit. Of course when they were delivered, only days later, I promptly brought them to the framing shop where I found the perfect frames.

So now, along with my small, Swedish, wood dala horse I have some lovely Swedish reminders of my goals. From now on I will sit in the pink room with the white bed frame and look at these beautiful and inspiring pieces of art that I customized and have warm and fuzzy thoughts about Sverige, my (the) perfect place that I will, once again, visit someday.

Wanted: Swedish Speaker

In the next town over there is a beautiful Scandinavian store.  The store sells everything from books, clothes, dala horses, specialty Scandinavian food items and home decor for the Scandinavian home.

 I went there with a friend years ago and loved it but have not been back until recently.  I don’t know why it took so long for a revisit up until now but I do know why I’m shy about going to the shop now.

It is the frustration, annoyance and disappointment about my lack to entirely comprehend my new language after a full year of study. I should know more, why don’t I know more?

It is the same reason I was frustrated when I went to Stockholm and the same reason I am intimidated to speak Swedish to my friend at the gym and the same reason I retake the “Studio Sessions” that come along with my software program, which allows me to speak with native speakers…yes…I want to speak fluently without hesitation or intimidation.

As I know I’ve mentioned in the previous posts, most native speakers are as eager to speak English, as I am to speak Swedish. Interesting but no resolution. Because I worked in the classified ad department at a local newspaper I’m thinking perhaps a classified ad will get me there. 

Let’s see (ha, ha, you don’t think there will be any misunderstanding do you?):

SWEDE NEEDED

Desperate woman seeking Swedish male/female

Someone that is unselfish, is willing to make it all about me

and understands my needs. Patience and understanding and

a little TLC for this 1^st-timer with very little experience! Very eager.

Call soon! 555-555-5555.

Hey, you never know or do we! I’ll keep you posted!