Thankful

Thanksgiving is coming up and I have a lot to be thankful for. First and foremost, I am so thankful to have Fredrik. He has gotten me through more than one fiance should have to get another through in a short 4 month span, and even longer than that. He's such a strong, loving, giving and caring man, I couldn't be any luckier. He is the kind of man I can be thankful for everyday.

I am also thankful I am in Sweden. I get to learn so much, and learn a lot about myself. I also get to live with a familiy who tries very hard to make me feel comfortable. Mireille could feel that I've been feeling really down lately, so tonight she got all her Christmas decorations out and let me help myself to what I wanted. I took a Ljusstake, some holly, an advent candle (which is very popular here), and she bought me a Swedish Star. After I put all this up in my house, it really boosted my spirits and I'm very excited to celebrate Thanksgiving and move onto Christmas! And although I miss my family and my home, I think I will be ok here.

I am also thankful for all of you who actually read my boring blog and leaves comments, you guys are great!
My Swedish Star!LjusstakeI even wrapped some gifts today!

And just for reference, this is the sun at 1 in the afternoon. How lovely, huh?

The Swedish word of the day is "tacksam" which means "thankful" and is pretty much pronounced how it looks. What are you "tacksam" for?