In the second-last week we had the presentations of the last course, an open research project. It was quite interesting, what kind of research questions people had came up with, and nice to present my own results. One research was investigating the (Hofstede’s) culture dimensions (like individualism – collectivism, femininity – masculinity, long-term – short-term [...]

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A new course started this week, Conflict and Stress Management. We’re having lectures three times a week, a bit more practical than the previous courses. I like that, I can use some down-to-earth things with other things (read Frida :)) going sky-high. I have to get used to this teacher a bit, the atmosphere in [...]

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Spam is getting better these days! The sun will shine brightly for you again every day. Some romantic moments that u lost in past will be brought back! Have a nice day, Extend your possibilities in your private life Do not lose your chance to be happy and healthy. Stop sitting near computer, let’s go [...]

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There was a concert last Sunday were I went with Frida. It was from 6 girls, Google Translate said they called themselves Firefox and Waster (Eldflugor och Odågor), singing songs, mostly a cappella, some with addition of drums. Most of the songs were in Swedish so I didn’t understand the words, but I could understand [...]

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Ha, not everybody is succeeding in seeing the 3D image from the last post. So, here’s an update with some tips. And I’ve updated most of the pictures to be less stressing for the eyes. A new one first (full size): Look dizzy until you see four grey dots. Than you can try to look [...]

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I found a nice little park next to the supermarket – the Hemköp seen in the middle. I sat on a rock there, with this view. Good place to think, overview of the city. I’ve been photographing a lot lately. I’ve also not been photographing a lot, just experiencing the environment. But both serve their [...]

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I said to blog more about the statues and interaction design of Stockholm. There’s always a risk though in saying so, will you.. Well yes, but not as I planned. Anyway there are a few things I’d like to tell. First is Järnpojke (Järn = iron, pojke = boy). First of all because I think [...]

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Saturday morning early we – almost all exchange students – left to Stockholm. The night before I’ve been dancing at a party at Kåren (the student union) which made it extra early.. but I was mentally prepared. At the station I bought a Balder (a sandwich with the same name as my brother) as I [...]

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I think I finally know how to pronounce the place where I live :) To I met St. Eskil, see him on the right. This saint founded the tuna (a Swedish name for a village). First I would pronounce Eskilstuna without much emphasis. But now I know to lay the emphasis on the E and [...]

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I always had the idea that science was mostly researching things we already held for the truth. I sat with my mother at the kitchen table, discussing items from the newspaper. Here this idea sprouted; those small news items which only told us what we already knew. And, of course, holding a lot of information [...]

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