We have 30 degrees indoors at work (outside it's 33). Last week I was supposed to have two desk duties but managed to persuade someone else to do that so I could go to the storage instead. I found out today that the air conditioning at the storage can't cope with this climate so it's up to 22 degrees there now (should be 18). Still, it's much better than at the main library. I have been sitting at someone else's desk for the time I need to use a computer. One of my colleagues works part time so I can use his desk in the afternoons. It's located in the basement so it's better than on the 5th floor.
In my apartment it's an acceptable climate because I can open the kitchen window and the balcony door to get air to ventilate. My bedroom is too hot so I sleep on the couch instead.
This past weekend did not turn out the way I had planned. I was really supposed to go to Landskrona carnival but that did not happen. Friday evening my mother called me and said they were going to the market in Simrishamn Saturday. She asked me to join them so I did. Simrishamn is a seaside town in the southeastern part of Skåne. It's a long train ride, more than two hours. We had a good time at the market; I bought a dress, a scarf and a tunic. For lunch we had an upscale pizza at a nice restaurant where we sat outdoors under the trees in the back yard. When we were done it was 50 minutes until my next train so instead I went with my mother and her boyfriend to the summerhouse. It meant that I missed taking my medicine one day but I don't think that will be a problem. That evening I went swimming in the ocean. It was great, it must have been 25 degrees and fun waves. Sunday morning I did the same but the water was colder and no waves. It was still very enjoyable though. After one fleamarket and relaxing time on the deck I returned home Sunday evening.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
July heat record
Last week it was the same procedure as the previous one - I spent as much time at the storage as possible. Some afternoons I have travelled to a few indoor malls to check out the summer sales but there have been very few purchases made. Wednesday it did actually rain a little. It had no particular effect on anything. This July will be the hottest in 260 years. The farmers are experiencing great difficulties. They don't have enough food for their animals and the crops will be very limited.
There are many forest fires in Sweden right now. Some of them are out of control. There are hundreds of firefighters on their way from France, Germany, Poland, Denmark and other countries to help us. They bring helicopters and other material also. We are grateful for this. The fires have historic proportions.
Saturday I went to Eslöv, which is a small town north of Lund. There really isn't much to do there. I went to a second hand bookstore I had heard about but never visited before. It was very well organized. I bought a book on emigration. After visiting a charity shop I went for lunch at the local pizza place. This was basically what I had energy for.
There are many forest fires in Sweden right now. Some of them are out of control. There are hundreds of firefighters on their way from France, Germany, Poland, Denmark and other countries to help us. They bring helicopters and other material also. We are grateful for this. The fires have historic proportions.
Saturday I went to Eslöv, which is a small town north of Lund. There really isn't much to do there. I went to a second hand bookstore I had heard about but never visited before. It was very well organized. I bought a book on emigration. After visiting a charity shop I went for lunch at the local pizza place. This was basically what I had energy for.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Summer sales
Last week it was yet again incredibly hot weather here. It's very dry everywhere. There are several forest fires raging in northern Sweden right now.
At work I spent as much time as possible at the storage, where there is a constant temperature of 18 degrees. I brought the two extra workers to shelve most days. This week we are only two people in the stacks, plus those two extra. It's manageable, even though we have more requests than I expected at this time of year (and with this weather).
This past weekend was the first one I didn't go to the summerhouse in quite some time. Instead I travelled to Ystad, a very nice seaside town on the south coast of Skåne. There was an international food market, a flea market and most stores had started the summer sales. The icecream stand at the square had the same kind of brand as in Åhus. I chose pecan and chocolate flavors this time. Very tasty.
Some afternoons I have travelled to different malls in the region, and also to Helsingborg. I have been looking for more short pants and found one black pair on sale. Also a jeans skirt in a second hand store.
Sunday I had to clean up in my apartment. It looked absolutely terrible. I cleaned the bathroom and kitchen, went to the recycling place with paper/plastic, went grocery shopping and did some handwashing. I also watched the nations cup show jumping event and the soccer world championship final on TV.
At work I spent as much time as possible at the storage, where there is a constant temperature of 18 degrees. I brought the two extra workers to shelve most days. This week we are only two people in the stacks, plus those two extra. It's manageable, even though we have more requests than I expected at this time of year (and with this weather).
This past weekend was the first one I didn't go to the summerhouse in quite some time. Instead I travelled to Ystad, a very nice seaside town on the south coast of Skåne. There was an international food market, a flea market and most stores had started the summer sales. The icecream stand at the square had the same kind of brand as in Åhus. I chose pecan and chocolate flavors this time. Very tasty.
Some afternoons I have travelled to different malls in the region, and also to Helsingborg. I have been looking for more short pants and found one black pair on sale. Also a jeans skirt in a second hand store.
Sunday I had to clean up in my apartment. It looked absolutely terrible. I cleaned the bathroom and kitchen, went to the recycling place with paper/plastic, went grocery shopping and did some handwashing. I also watched the nations cup show jumping event and the soccer world championship final on TV.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Market
Last week was another hot one. I spent some time shelving at the storage (where there is a constant temperature of 18 degrees) to avoid the worst climate. One of the temporary workers also helped with shelving.
The hot weather has meant that my tomato plant is growing quite fast. I have actually remembered to water it. There has already been about ten yellow tomatoes to eat. They were very nice.
Wednesday afternoon I went by bus to Hörby, where there was the annual market fair. It started already in the 18th century and is one of the oldest traditional markets here. I got some small things; a plastic bucket, napkins and some licorice.
Rather surprisingly, the Swedish soccer team made it to the quarter final but was there beaten by England. It doesn't happen often that the Swedish team makes it that far so they did well.
This weekend was yet again spent at the summerhouse. This time I had invited a colleague and she had a car so she drove us. She also brought her dog. We covered a couple of fleamarkets on the Saturday. I got a bedside table for the summerhouse. Sunday my mother took care of the dog so we could go to Åhus to be tourists. We looked at the very small museum and then had a very large icecream. It was very much worth the money. Near the marina I spotted a clothing store and was lucky to find a pair of short pants and a top on sale. Even though the ocean water was rather cold (15-17 degrees) we jumped in twice. It was a great weekend.
The hot weather has meant that my tomato plant is growing quite fast. I have actually remembered to water it. There has already been about ten yellow tomatoes to eat. They were very nice.
Wednesday afternoon I went by bus to Hörby, where there was the annual market fair. It started already in the 18th century and is one of the oldest traditional markets here. I got some small things; a plastic bucket, napkins and some licorice.
Rather surprisingly, the Swedish soccer team made it to the quarter final but was there beaten by England. It doesn't happen often that the Swedish team makes it that far so they did well.
This weekend was yet again spent at the summerhouse. This time I had invited a colleague and she had a car so she drove us. She also brought her dog. We covered a couple of fleamarkets on the Saturday. I got a bedside table for the summerhouse. Sunday my mother took care of the dog so we could go to Åhus to be tourists. We looked at the very small museum and then had a very large icecream. It was very much worth the money. Near the marina I spotted a clothing store and was lucky to find a pair of short pants and a top on sale. Even though the ocean water was rather cold (15-17 degrees) we jumped in twice. It was a great weekend.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Picnic
The most memorable thing last week at work was the picnic we were treated to Thursday afternoon. It marked the end of the semester. The food was good (salmon and cheese quiche) and the company entertaining.
I spent yet another weekend at the summerhouse. Saturday we went to a car boot sale to get rid of some unwanted things we are not using anymore. The sales went relatively well. Sometimes my mother buys more things than she sells, but this time she only got one top cheaply so it ended on plus. The weather was hot and sunny so I got burned on my arms. The ocean water is however not so warm, only around 15-17 degrees. Sunday I dared to jump in once more but it was a short dip.
The Swedish soccer team is doing well in the world championship, they won one more match. The next one is tomorrow afternoon and I know already now there will hardly be any visitors or staff members present at the library then. Generally, there are actually more people here than I thought at this time of year. Probably because our database has been off line. During the summer I get a lot more desk duties, often two or three per week. I also have to guide the two temporary workers who are here to do some moving and shelving projects in the stacks and storage. It will be a busy summer.
I spent yet another weekend at the summerhouse. Saturday we went to a car boot sale to get rid of some unwanted things we are not using anymore. The sales went relatively well. Sometimes my mother buys more things than she sells, but this time she only got one top cheaply so it ended on plus. The weather was hot and sunny so I got burned on my arms. The ocean water is however not so warm, only around 15-17 degrees. Sunday I dared to jump in once more but it was a short dip.
The Swedish soccer team is doing well in the world championship, they won one more match. The next one is tomorrow afternoon and I know already now there will hardly be any visitors or staff members present at the library then. Generally, there are actually more people here than I thought at this time of year. Probably because our database has been off line. During the summer I get a lot more desk duties, often two or three per week. I also have to guide the two temporary workers who are here to do some moving and shelving projects in the stacks and storage. It will be a busy summer.
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