New Photoshoot by Rhys Jones

New photoshoot with Rhys Jones, the Welsh photographer. You can see more images here. This time, it was time to reunite with my old friend Jessica. We had a laugh 10 years ago, playing gigs, and busking in the streets of Malmö. I am especially fond of a memory when she, myself and Niall sang "the Boxer" for about 20 minutes non-stop (chorus only) and passers-by kept on giving us coins.

You can listen to our song "Forgotten and Forgiven" here. I will make a new website or profile on Myspace soon, and who knows, we may have some more songs coming.

Finding nice flat in nice area. Done.

I just bought an apartment. My first. Fantastic feeling because I feel like a winner today. I found a really neat one, in a nice area that I really like. I am rather chuffed!!

I am very much looking forward to awesome dinner parties in that kitchen...

Fuck me! (Quite literally this time)

In times of despair, it's great to know that good ol' Gordon keeps up the good work at the hot plate.
GR to Edwina Currie (one of the many celebs to participate in Hell's Kitchen UK):
Do you always two-time people Edwina? First you're shagging the Prime Minister, and now you're shagging me up the arse from behind!"

Yes. Quite. :)

Fingers crossed for cute apartment

Hi all.

I have now been looking at 20 or so apartments, and it's tricky to find one that I like and can afford. I am not willing to trade this great house and garden for the most shabby place I have ever seen. That's why I keep looking. Hopefully soon, a bit of luck will come my way.

Apart from apart-ment hunting I still go out with friends alot. This weekend I had a great time with childhood friends / sisters Mia and Tina Ottosson, and Tina's boyfriend K-G. This weekend saw the beginning of this years' Malmö Festival. I am not too keen on all the people downtown, but very much enjoy the food stands as well as the great variety of concerts. Will see the ARK on Friday for sure. This weekend we all had a laugh at my old favourite place "Gatan Bar" with my friend Dimman.

When Tina and Mia were here, we recorded some stuff in the studio. May as well make the most out of that perfect room. Despite everything that has happened, I am so greatful that I have had that studio. It's brought so much joy into my life recently. I am going to continue running the business when I move, if it's the last thing I do.

Sweet and sour

It's been ages since I last posted. As most of you are aware, my life took a drastic turn a few months ago. I have been keeping myself busy with practical things such as selling the house and looking for a new place to live. Succeeded in selling the house with a profit. That's the sweet. The sour is that I still haven't found an apartment. Finding apartments in this town is dreadfully difficult at the moment. At least if you want something decent. But no doubt will a nice lovely place pop up sooner or later. Sooner rather than later, I hope.

I'm enjoying socialising with friends and their friends at the moment. I go out alot and laugh a lot. It makes a nice refreshing change in my life. Yesterday I treated myself to scollops and an exquisite glass of fine white wine at Lilla Torg. In my solitude, just enjoying my own company. Fan-fucking-tastic. Apart from that, I play at Bodoni again with or without Jessica. I also have had 3 customers in the studio which is great news. Business is going well, and I hope I can continue running it smoothly in a new apartment. Some concerts and big parties are coming up, so that's also great! Will start work again on Monday (not so great).

This truly has been the worst 8 weeks of my entire life. I have gone through alot during this time and it has been very odd not being able to share it with the person I have shared everything with for the last ten years. Sadly, it's the end of a chapter, but hopefully the start of a new, improved one. I go through alot of emotions. I miss, I hate, I loathe, I feel sorry for, I am worried, I am concerned, I am happy, I am relieved, I am sad, I am in love.... but with what? I know there is someone out there who will love me for me. I thought that was him, but aparently not.

Right now, however, I will enjoy life to the fullest, and do not need any man or anyone to make me happy. I must do that for myself and myself alone. See you all out there and watch this space.

Emptiness

Funny, isn't it, how much you miss what's closest to you in this world when it's not there.

Maybe it's just me.

I had forgotten alot of the fun times, but now I remember how much we used to laugh. Every single day. Anyway, trying to survive here in the archipelago - it's healing out here by the sea. I went to a special place yesterday where I took a photograph once with someone very close to me. Life is too precious to throw away.

Have a good midsummer tomorrow everyone. Dunno if anyone even reads this, but still.

Automatic Shops???

Was seriously confused the other day as to whether I was actually on Earth or, indeed, in space. Yes, folks. You heard me. Space!
I visited this so called "automatic shop" called Laxomat. When you arrive, you swipe your credit card to open the door. It then reads "Welcome Lina Kvist", like at the gate of heaven (or hell) when you die, I suppose.

You then proceed to enter and the place is empty. You pick whatever food you like (everything consists of salmon though) then put it on a counter (which automatically understands what you've taken). You then swipe your card again, and pay, and get your receipt printed out. As it prints out, the door on the other side opens automatically so you can exit, then neatly locks behind you as you leave.

Good Lord. What's next? Possibly swiping your VISA as you enter the gate of Heaven and an automatic voice subtly telling you - "Sorry, we're full".