This week is a long string of deadlines, but most of them are not on me. There are things in my current situation that has to be sorted out, and since there are other parties involved, I’ve felt the need to put down demands, and deadlines, so that things move forward. So far, so good, but a crucial one is coming up this afternoon and should it be missed, well, the song Cat People springs to mind, for some reason. The chorus, I’m sure.

Fun times.

The people I’ve been renting my Stockholm apartment from finally got it sold, which is good for them but less so for me since it means I’ve got to move out in a month or two. Needless to say, I’ve been apartment shopping the past week, and yesterday I think I found my next stop. If nothing funky happens while signing the contract tomorrow, I’m all set on the home wifi front for a while longer. That’s at least one weight off my shoulders, sorely needed, because all the crap amassing up there is starting to wear me down.

But hey, at least Stockholm is sunny and it’s like walking inside a witch’s cauldron, right?

I hate going to the dentist. There’s something that’s just wrong with a person rummaging about in your mouth. If they didn’t call me each year, I wouldn’t go. That said, my dentist is nice and gentle so I’m not sure what I’m complaining about. Except the headache and overall feeling of someone having abused my teeth for 30 minutes.

Over and done with, over and out.

Back in Stockholm after a nice weekend at the summer house, where I’d rather be right now because it’s scorching in Stockholm. It was nice to see the place without snow and ice. I like it there. Took a lot of nice photos too. It’s fun to have a camera again. Now I just need to do a gallery portion of this very site for all of that.

Lots of things this week. There might be some radio silence. Hold on tight.

The weather is fickle, mixing heavy rain and thunder with sunshine and warmth. Birds are chirping, but I have yet to see the big birds that live in the lake. I hope they’ll show themselves this evening, I’d like to take a picture.

Late night means that today’s been if not hazy so at least relaxed and slow.

It’s a beautiful place, this. I like it here.

I’m getting ready to head up north, to the summer home, by train as usual. The sun is shining in Stockholm, and hopefully the same is true where I’m going. Hoping for some tranquility, but it’s a long weekend in Sweden and that usually means that there are more people about than I’d like. Oh well, at least there’s a lake to look at, right?

I’m sort of looking forward to the train ride. It’s a nice way to stop and think, or write if it’s not too noisy around me. Still haven’t finished the Swedish translation of Ashen Sky, I feel bad about that. Maybe this’ll be the day.

Backpack’s packed (obviously), and when this coffee-flavored Huel is finished, I’ll head out. Have a wonderful day, people.

Sometimes it’s good to finally be fed up with things, to be forced to put your foot down and say no, this is not what I signed up for, not what we agreed upon, and not in anybody’s best interest. It’s never fun, but necessity can be a way forward. That’s what I’m telling myself today, going into negotiations that are long overdue. Wish me luck.

There are 30 minutes left of the day so this counts as my May 9th journal entry. I’m struggling with these, and everything else, at the moment. I’m sure you’ve noticed. There are so many things happening, so many changes, that I’m at a loss. That rarely happens to me. Something to deal with, and it’s not exactly easy nor going particularly well.

But hey, at least the bartender treated me to a cigarillo last night. That’s something. (The photo is a lie though.)

Things are hectic, and decisions are being made. Most are under wraps, so I’m going to be boring about it and shut up today.

Back in Stockholm, where it’s sunny and warm, albeit not as nice as Zürich was yesterday. Can’t complain though, I actually prefer the more reasonable temperatures when in cities. The stone and concrete quickly turn into radiators, and I’m warm by nature.

So many things going on right now, including negotiations and tough decisions. I’ll keep it under wraps a little while longer.

Have a great week, and remember: Things can always get worse, but they can also get better. People have a habit of omitting the latter.

Busy days in Zürich, exhausting even. I’ve been doing timelapse videos, shot 360 photos, and taken so many pictures of drinks, food, and people. We might be over delivering a bit on this project, but it’s a lot of fun, and the client is happy. Can’t wait to show it off.

Anyway, flying back to Stockholm today. Things won’t exactly calm down, but they will be different.

Day two of the photoshoot is about to start. I’ll grab breakfast because energy will be needed, and then start setting up the 360 camera. The photo below is of Tobias, the photographer, who’ll be spending his day bothering the kitchen staff. He might not’ve been as frustrated by things at the time as his body language implies…

Today’s all about the photoshoot in Zürich, at Orsini. It’s a great restaurant (soon to be with a great website, with great photos) that you should visit if you get the chance. Just wrapped the first session, time for a quick rest before the second one. Then I’m sure there’ll be a drink or two.

Back in Zürich for photo shoots with a client, and good times I’m sure. Four hours of sleep isn’t helping unfortunately, so I’m glad today was planned for travel. Brought my partner in crime Helena, and also my photographer friend Tobias. Fun times will commence, after a brief nap…

So very tired today. Woke up overheating and that set the mood for the day. I get too warm sometimes, usually when I manage to sleep under too many covers, and then I feel like shit. That happened. It sucks.

Still haven’t packed for tomorrow’s trip to Zürich, nor figured out what to eat. There’s always Huel, I guess. Might be a good idea actually, since it’ll be restaurants all the way next week. Did get some work done though, so there’s that.