Sam and Michael's new crib

This weekend was spent moving into our new apartment (although Sam didn't help as he was with his Mamma). Although I arrived in Stockholm on 31 July with only a few clothes and books, I had bought a bed and a sofa off the landlady at my last place (this apartment is rented out unfurnished), and so I had to hire a van, and ask for some help.

Jumping to my rescue was the lovely Helene who sits opposite me at work and her husband Atalan (he is Hungarian). Because Atalan is part teacher, part Lovejoy (antiques dealer) he knows all about fitting furniture into a van and everything ran like clockwork. We started at 9, and by 11, me and my furniture were in the flat, and waving Helene and Atalan goodbye.

The rest of the weekend has been spent building things (such as Sam's rocking moose in the pictures below) and exploring the area. The amazing park (Vasaparken) is 5 minutes walk away, but within 2 minutes is a great street with bars and restaurants. I really am right in the centre of town (if it was London, it would be Mayfair darling) in a beautiful 1920's apartment block.

My first guest to the flat on Sunday afternoon was Anna, who was suitably impressed and then we went to see The Social Network (aka The Facebook Movie) which was super good. If you haven't seen it, then you really should. It was great to walk home from the centre of town in less than 10 minutes, instead of jumping on the tube for 7 stops.

So this week, I am going to Ikea to get a few more things that I need, such as glasses and a rug for Sam's half of the room, and then on Friday morning, I pick up Sam and he will get to see his new place. I cannot wait.

I am hoping now that I can put down some roots in Stockholm, I have the full time job (I am off to sign the contract today) and I have this apartment for at least one year (the couple renting it are in Washington). So hopefully now, I can make a few more friends and start having more happy times.

And if you want to come and see mine and Sam's new crib for yourself, then you are more than welcome. I have no bookings for next year, but don't wait for the summer, come in January to March, when there could be snow, Stockholm will look amazing. Or wait for the summer. I will be happy to see you whenever!

And those of you in London, don't forget to come and say happy birthday to me on Friday, November 26th at the Nordic Bar. It will be great to see you...

Sam's half of the living room	My half of the living room, taken from Sam's half
Check the windows out	Sam's room when he's staying, mine when he isn't
The kitchen	The hallway, and tiny tiny "wet" room