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Starsailor and going home!

12/3/2023

Hello everybody! I´m back in Eskilstuna now!
Yesterday was the last day in London, and I had some better sleep, and chilled for a bit, until I took the tube to Notting hill and Portobello Market, and had a look around! Sadly didn't buy anything, since I was on a budget!
I then headed to Camden town and had some lunch.

I then headed to Kings cross and had a look around the area, as there is a lot of Christmas markets around! I also went to the Harry Potter shop at Kings cross, and the line were very long!
I then headed beyond the station, to a place called Coal Drops, which was alright!
I then went back to the hotel and switched jackets and headed back to Camden for the last show, Starsailor!

I was there later than at earlier who's, but I was first. About an hour before doors opening people were showing up, People I met from the first show back in 2017 came up, and we watched up!
Then the doors opened later than expected, and We went to the barriers, and two openers were playing:
The Horn and Eevah, who were good.
Then Starsailor came on! They played the whole Silence is Easy album, which was awesome! and then played some classics with 2 new songs!
The whole show was amazing!

Which leads to today! I didn't get much sleep last night, since I went to bed late, and needed to take the tube quite early to get to the airport! I packed my stuff and went out at 7.15am. The trip took a bit longer than expected, but I arrived on time, and checked in. I went through security smoothly, But they reacted on some tubes in my luggage.
The flight lifted a bit late, since it was a full flight, but landed a bit earlier. I got out quite quick, since I was way in the back, and got my bag quickly as well. I managed to get an early train back to Eskilstuna. I got back and went to buy some food.

The trip has been amazing! 3 shows in total, (2 Babymetal and 1 Starsailor) and going to Stonehenge!
But then, considering it's close to Christmas, the trip was quite expensive! An unexpected second Babymetal show and Stonehenge cost more than expected, but it was worth it! we will see where and when I will travel again!

Far and wide!

12/1/2023

Hello!
I have been far and wide today! The day started quite bad, since I had some bad sleep, because my back has been killing me for some reason. But I did get some sleep eventually.
After waking up in the morning, I chilled for a bit, and then went to Canary Wharf and had a look around! I then headed to Borough market, to fix the overdraft from yesterday, which worked itself out!

I then headed to Abbey road, and had a look swell, and moved on to Wembley stadium, since it has been a while since I have visited it! I then headed to Camden and had some lunch. I then headed back to the hotel and chilled for a bit.
After a while I headed out to Embankment and walked to London eye, to see it at night, and headed back and had some dinner!
Tomorrow is the last full day, and it will be a last concert as well, a band called Starsailor. So I will prob need to pack before the concert!

Daytrip to Stonehenge!

11/30/2023

Hello! I have taken a day trip to Stonehenge!
The day started early, as I slept horribly, but woke up at 5 am by myself, and chilling for a bit, having some breakfast.
Then I headed to the Waterloo station, and took the train. I was planning on getting the 8.50 train, but was way earlier than expected, and got the 8.20 train instead!
The train took around 1.5 hours, and I arrived at Salisbury, and took the bus to Stonehenge, which took and half hour!
Then I arrived at the visitors centre, and took another bus to Stonehenge! You had a possibility to take a 15 min walk but it was very cold, so I took that bus!

Eventually I arrived at Stonehenge and it was alright! not very big and you couldn't get close, but it was still alright. I walked around the area, trying to get a lot of footage. after a while I decided to head back!
So I took the bis back to Salisbury, and walked around the city for a bit until taking the train back to London!

From Waterloo, I went to Borough and had some food, and found some Hot sauce. I found them earlier this year, and might be a new thing that I will do every time I´m in London. Sadly they double charged my card (which I noticed after I got back to the hotel).
I then walked to St Pauls Cathedral and had a look, and then I went back to the hotel! I have chilled ever since! I will post the videos down below!

Being all over the place!

11/29/2023

Hello everybody! Today I have been all over the place!
The day started early as well (as I was writing the blog post earlier today9 and chilling a bit, and then headed out. I started going to Knightsbridge and Harrods. Then I walked down to Battersea power station and park!

From there I walked up to the natural history museum and from there to Kensington Gardens and chilled for a bit! Then I took the subway to Shepherds bush market, which wasn't big at all! Then I headed to Covent Garden, where there were a Christmas themed market this time! Then I walked through Chinatown to Piccadilly Circus. From there I went to Leicester Square and saw another Christmas market.

I then decided to head back to the hotel and chill for a while, then head out to grab something to eat and grab some supplies for tomorrow, as I´m heading to Stonehenge tomorrow!

Second Babymetal Show!

11/29/2023

Hello everybody! Yesterday was the second Babymetal show.
Yesterday started early, not intended, and I chilled for a bit. then I walked from Kings cross to the venue, and got there around the same time as the day before, and there were fewer people there. So I got a number of entrance, and left for Primrose Hill, Since it was much better weather than the day before!

From Primrose, I went down to regents park and had a look around. Then I went to Embankment and walked to the London Eye and circled around to Big Ben and House of Parliament. Then I walked up to Buckingham via St James park. and then I walked to Wellington arch and Hyde Park corner. Then I decided to head back to the venue, to check back to the people queueing there.

After a while I headed back to the hotel and recharging my stuff and took a nap before heading back to the venue again, and waited in line until they were letting people in. I got VIP2 again this time, so I was let in a little bit earlier. I almost got the same place as the day before.
Vukovi opened again, and it was a different vibe compared to the day before, and the energy levels were way up as well!

Then Babymetal came on, it was almost the same setlist as the day before with a few changes, which were alright!
The Show were amazing!
Then I decided to head back to the hotel straight away, so I could rest, since it was a long day!
I woke up today a little bit later (still tired though). We will see what I plan on doing today!

First Babymetal show!

11/28/2023

Hello Everybody! Yesterday was the first Babymetal show in London!
Yesterday started early, which I didn't want to. But I chilled in bed for a bit, and then took a walk to Camden town, via Camley park, which was closed.
I then arrived at Camden and Roundhouse, which there was quite a few people already, I got my number in the queue and chilled for a bit, and met people from earlier shows!

I then had lunch in Camden market and went back to the hotel for a bit, since it was cold and rainy. I then went back and hung out with the crowd for a bit, and after a while, they were letting people in. I got a VIP ticket and went in a little bit earlier. I got some perch and got my seat, and waited for the show.
The opener were Vukovi, a band from Scotland, which were alright.
Then Babymetal showed up and it was awesome!
Sadly it was the same setlist as in Stockholm! Still awesome nonetheless!

After the show I went to the afterparty, but I wasn't feeling it, so I went to the hotel, and took a shower, and chilled for a bit! Today will be another show at the same spot, so we will see if they will change the setlist or play the same!
We will also see how I will kill time this time!

Arriving in London!

11/26/2023

Hello Everybody! I have arrived in London! The Day started very early!
I set the alarm at 04.15am, just so I can have breakfast and prepare a few things before heading to the train station.
I arrived a bit early, but the train was canceled, and I had to take train that went an hour later, which stressed me out a little bit, since I could be late for the flight, even though the train left at 8am, and the flight lifted at 11.15am.

I arrived in Arlanda Airport at 9.30am, checked in my bag, and went through security with ease, and it went quicker than expected. So I chilled for a bit and soon took the flight for London. It landed a bit early, but took forever to get to the gate. But I got my bags quickly and took the underground to the city, and checked in at the hotel I´m always staying at in Kings Cross, Hotel Meridiana.

After checking in and leaving my luggage, I left for Tower Hill, and went to the Tower of London, crossing Tower Bridge, and going to Borough Market, seeing a market between Tower Bridge and London bridge, as I got there they were closing. So I decided to head back, and going to a store and buying some supplies and having dinner, since I didn't eat anything since breakfast.

I have been chilling since then, I will take a shower and rest for tomorrow, as it will be the first of 3 concerts!

Leaving for London tomorrow!

11/25/2023

Hello everybody!
I´m leaving for London tomorrow! I will take an early train to Arlanda, which is needed. It is also nice to be able to just take train instead of flying down.
It will be an exciting week, since it will be 3(!!) concerts, one on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday! 2 different bands!

I will also take a trip to Stonehenge as well, since it's on my bucket list. Might not be a lot to see, but probably worth it anyway! Just to say that I have seen it!
then of course, I will explore London and see the sights. And since it's around Christmas time, there might be a lot of Christmas markets to see!

Of course I´m a little bit nervous about it, for some reason. I always get nervous, but at the same time, excited. Since it will be a great week! I have been looking forward to it for quite a while now!
It will be an expensive trip though, the flight wasn't that bad, but the accommodations were more expensive than expected, but I guess it's because of it being close to Christmas time!

Concert and coming back to Eskilstuna!

11/16/2023

Hello everybody! I´m back in Eskilstuna!
Yesterday, I went to Annexet, close to Globen, after an early lunch and met up with some people, waiting in line for the show! After a long while, and people slowly coming in, We were let in. I had an opportunity to buy some merchandise, but I didn't since I couldn't really afford it!

After a while we got to the stage, and I got at the barrier! Wargasm came up as an opener, and was alright! They had a relatively short set, only 40min, and after that, we waited half an hour, for Babymetal! Who were Amazing as always! They played a couple songs from their latest EP, and a couple of classics!
I´m already longing for the next one in London in a couple of weeks!
Didn´t film it, because I wanted to enjoy it!

I got home late from the show, took a shower and went to bed. Next day (today) I chilled in bed for. awhile. having breakfast and chilled some more.
I checked out from the hostel at 10am, and went to Sofia Church, and from there to Katarina church, which had a cemetery. From there I went to Montellius road, which had a great view over Stockholm!
I then went by old town to Kungsträdgården, and from there to the nordic museum. After that I decided to head to the train station, to catch the train back. But I had some late lunch.
The train ride went fine, and I have chilled ever since.

Arriving in Stockholm!

11/15/2023

Hello Everybody!
I have arrived in Stockholm, technically I arrived yesterday evening, since I went here after work.
I worked my regular shift and went home to grab some luggage and went to the train, and walked a long way to the hostel, having some dinner on the way!

Tonight will be a concert, and it will be a great time! I will leave quite soon, as I want to get there quite early! Because I want to be at the front row!
I might get something to eat first, so I wouldn't be hungry!

Stockholm trip coming up!

11/12/2023

Hello everybody!
It's already November, time flies by so fast! That's how it is when you work and chill during the weekends!
Work is ok, sometimes it has been some good days sometimes rough days. I have a long weekend this weekend, which was well needed!
i have went to Årby, which is a huge park, that you can walk around and chill. It was cloudy though!

I also have a trip to Stockholm next week, for two nights, as I will go after work on Tuesday, and spend the night there, and then go to a concert on Wednesday and then head back on Thursday! Then back to work on Friday!
It will be awesome and it has actually been a while since I have been in Stockholm, last time was probably during the summer. Next time I will head to Stockholm will be next year, for a John Mayer Concert in march.

Then I have a trip to London at the end of November, for a week. There it will be 2 concerts and planning on a trip to Stonehenge. I have also been thinking to go Withstable and go to see some forts outside on the river Thames. but we will see If I have the time to do it!
These trip are the last I will do this year. We will see what trips I will be doing next year. I have been thinking on going back to Download Festival next year, and then head to another city. but we will see what happens!

It's been a while!

10/28/2023

Hello! Its been a while since I have written anything!
I have been busy with work, and not a lot has happened since last blog.
But I had my family coming down last weekend, and I showed them around the city, which was nice! Since it was quite a while I have seen them, it was nice to see them again!

Work is getting better. Some days are good and some days are rough! But I´m getting more and more comfortable. There is of course room for improvement! As there is of course things that I haven't done before and things that have been a long time doing!
I just gotta keep at it!

I will of course continue to explore Eskilstuna, as it might be some stuff I haven't seen before and it's always nice to go and do something else, instead of just staying inside all day! But every once in a while it's nice to just chill out during the day!
I have been working out more and more, as I tend to do push ups and planks after work, and going out for long ways during the weekend!

I have a couple of trips coming up in November, as I will head to Stockholm in Mid November for a concert, and the I will go to London in Late November, for two concerts and having a plan to head to Stonehenge! I haven't been to Stonehenge, and it's on my bucket list, so why not try and get there!
Of course there's a possibility to go and meet some old friends as well!

Far in-between!

9/22/2023

Hello Everybody! It's been a while since I have written anything on here! I have been busy with work and going out exploring!
Last week I took a trip to Västerås, which was nice! It had more things to see than expected! I do appreciate the fact that I am able to travel to a lot of cities that are in close proximity! Which I wouldn't do when I was back home!

But that doesn't mean that I don't have opportunities back home! we do have Skellefteå, Övik and Lycksele, and every city in-between! Which is also nice!
It's always nice to go out and explore, and getting some exercise at the same time! It may seem like that I have explored much of Eskilstuna though! Hence why I go out of town to explore more!

I have gotten a new passport, since my old one would expire in a month, and one month before my trip to London! It went really quick, I went to the police (who issues the passports) and got my photo taken on a Tuesday, and it was finished by Thursday same week!
i also have a trip to Stockholm in mid November, a week before my trip to London! As I have a concert to go to! It's going to be 3 Concerts in 3 weeks, and 2 of them will be on the same week!

I will also go on another Concert in March next year, which is going to be John Mayer, an artist I have seen quite a lot! I have also been looking into seeing him London, But the tickets are expensive, so we will see what happens!
I love going to concerts though! Meeting a lot of likeminded people, who enjoys the music!

First September blog!

9/8/2023

Hello!
I know that I´m inconsistent with the blog, but it's either I don't have anything to write, or being too lazy to write anything!
Im keeping myself busy with work, which has it's up and downs, but that's how it is with everything!
Most of the week, I have had the support role, as not being in a OR. Which has been rough at times!
I´m still learning new stuff every day, and I gotta keep at it!

i have though been walking around, exploring the city, and going to other cities as well! Like örebro and Arboga, though Arboga was by chance, since I was only going to stay a couple of minutes, which lead to over an hour! Videos down below!
Örebro was nice, and there's a lot to see, and do, and I noticed some similarities with Eskilstuna, which is nice!

It's nice to be able to travel around the country, and having a lot of different cities within a decent distance! I will of course go out and see as much as I can, while having a trip to London coming up! I have booked a time slot for getting a new passport, since it will expire before my trip!
I have also been looking into more concerts, mainly John Mayer, both in Stockholm and London, since I enjoy his shows and music, and have seen him live before! but the tickets are quite expensive, for some reason, for the show in Stockholm, I need to book two tickets!
So I will see what happens!

it's been a while!

8/26/2023

Hello Everybody! Its been. a while since I have written anything! I have been busy with work and everything! But Time flies by so fast!
Last weekend I was in Strängnäs (video down below) and had some great time! Just walking around and seeing other places other than Eskilstuna! Even though Eskilstuna is quite nice!

I have been here quite a while now, it has been the first summer since 2015 I have spent a summer outside of my hometown, which is in a way surreal. I learn new things all the time and work goes up and down, but that's how life goes!
I´m getting more and more comfortable with work, and I still learn new things every day. I just gotta take things as they go and learn from the experience!

I have some trips coming up, as I will keep going to other cities in the vicinity during the weekends and do have a trip to Stockholm Mid November and to London in late November! Since my passport will expire before that trip, I have booked an appointment for getting a new one, since I need it! hopefully I will get by then!