My book is here!
It's here! ♥ My blog book has arrived. Memories from an adventure of a lifetime, now in my bookshelf! I have already read it at least 5 times... And several members of my family want to have their own to read my story, too. :o) So cute!
Thank You to the great customer service at Blogg till bok, for helping me with the printing process. I can truly recommend them, if you want to turn your blog into a book as well!
My blog as a book!
Over 8 years have gone by since I started writing this blog during my exchange semester in Singapore. And now I decided to turn my blog into a book!
So what has happened since my adventure living in South East Asia? Christian and I have been together since we met on exchange in 2012. ♥
We live in a two story apartment in the countryside close to my family and near one of Swedens largest cities. In 2018 we adopted our beloved dog Ollie. ♥ We are now dreaming of buying our own home closer to the surrounding beaches in the next few years. And - In a few weeks we are expecting our first child!
2020 hit us in so many crazy ways, the world got struck by a pandemic and we got pregnant! Now it's 2021, I am 9 months along, on maternity leave and can't wait to meet my daughter. All while reliving my travel memories from my exchange semester in Singapore.
I am editing the whole blog, adding photos, polishing the content and making sure the layout fits the printing process. Going from blog to book, I can't wait to hold these memories of a lifetime in my hands. Life really is an adventure! ♥
No matter where you are at, life happens, so go live it! Sometimes you have to 'let go of illusions and develop a new vision for yourself'.
That quote really inspired me while living and blogging in Singapore during 2012. Thank you for joining me on my journey. I can't wait for the next chapter to begin. ♥ /Love, Jas
New Years Eve in Sweden
Time to say goodbye to 2012! How do you sum up a year that held the decision of focusing on yourself, the best 25th Birthday weekend with friends, fun, dating and my exchange semester adventure in Singapore? The year that brought time to grow and explore, but most of all, sent me my Christian? ♥
In 8 hours it is 2013! We had an early lunch today since my big sister and I will have a 3-course meal at the New Years Eve party our friends are hosting. Can't wait to see what 2013 has planned for us. On January 9th, the night of my mom's birthday, Christian is coming back from his month of travelling South East Asia with his family. We will finally be united, together in Sweden for the first time. I am grateful for all 2012 has been. Happy New Year! *Update: A memory snapshot from our NYE. ♥
Red lips and NYE party
Trying out red lips with the assistance of this bold red lipstick that I bought. Felt like trying something new in a 50's power woman in Mad Men sort or outfit and style. Love it! Have fun tonight at your NYE parties, people! 2012 has been amazing!
Travel, Singapore, Love & Sweden
I am back in Sweden. But before I go into Christmas mode with my family there is more to share. I completed my exchange semester at NUS in Singapore. I did all the end of the year exams and coursework. I received decent grades! And there was a lot of travel time before going home. I went to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
I got back from the Philippines just hours before my flight left Singapore to take me back to Sweden. It was a stressful experience. :D At some point we ran through the airport in Manila, shoes in hand thinking we had missed the flight - which would result in me missing my flight home from Singapore. The horror! But we made it. :) We... ♥ I met my boyfriend Christian while we were on exchange at NUS in Singapore. The best gift life could have given me, on top of all the wonderful memories from my time abroad.
Time to say goodbye to Singapore, and friends from all over the world... I got to meet Christians family right after we got back from the Philippines and a few hours before flying out from Singapore. We went for a lovely dinner together and then I headed to the airport! They are going to travel for a month now, celebrating Christmas and New Years in different countries in South East Asia while I am going to spend the holidays at home with my family after my semester abroad.
Coming back to winter and Christmas in Sweden, after 31 degrees in Singapore. Mum and my sister picked me up with a yummy gift: Lussebullar! What a year it has been, I am grateful for this adventure. Merry Christmas! ♥
