Swedish Idol

I'll take this in swedish.

Okey, mycket skriverier om att vår kära Idol-Jay har rökt hasch och sådär. Många har påverkats utav detta och undrar varför "Idol stöder knark". Stopp och belägg!

Enligt min mening ska man faktiskt skilja på personen som tagit droger och själva drogerna. Alla gör fel ibland, men det betyder inte att det är fel på personerna. Jay förtjänar en ny chans. Han gjorde fel, men det betyder inte att han är ett fel. Han är inte knarket.

Jag kan bli så trött på folk som hela tiden smutskastar människor som har någon form av relation till narkotika. Det finns en anledning till allt det där, och om man varken vet eller förstår anledningen till det så har man ingen rätt att överhuvudtaget döma en person på det sättet. Aldrig någonsin. Förstår man varför någon agerar/reagerar på ett visst sätt så kan man lättare ge personen en ärlig chans. Som sagt, skilj på personen och problemen de har/har haft!

Jag står på Jays sida, verkligen, och jag hoppas han tar hem detta för det förtjänar han. Punkt.

- V

Monday mischief

It's been a good day so far.

Tonight won't ruin my good spirit!

-V

Dot

A dot. A simple dot. On a piece of paper. That's when you realize it ain't that big after all

Long time no see

I have been gone for quite some time, I know. And the photos from Japan could be seen on my Facebook (Vicki Lidén). I'll upload a few here too though.

Anyway. Winter came yesterday evening, and we already have a thick layer of snow covering the ground. But, together with snow and the song "Sad Story" of Ry Cooder, it can't be anything else but perfect. I think I've missed winter actually.
Somehow, everything gets very peaceful and calm during this time. It is quiet and just... very beautiful. I like winter.


Here are photos from Japan. Hope you enjoy.

Asakusa

A cozy restaurant

The view from our ryokan in Hirosaki
Lunch at a delicious restaurant
Shibuya Square (Hachiko Square)
Takeshita Dori, Harajuku, Tokyo
Me and my penfriend Hana. We finally got to meet!

-V

Back home from a great trip

I am back home from Japan.
It has been one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in my entire life, I swear. Everything is so different from Sweden.
The travelers were me, a friend from school (Fredrik) and two teachers (Laurence and Mats) and our surpose with the trip was to explore differences and similarities between the Swedish and Japanese graphic design industry. We also made new contacts and talked about future cooperation between Broby Grafiska and Tetra Pak in Gotemba, Hirosaki University, Bunaco, and me and Fredrik even gave a cooperation proposal to Toyo Ink when we attended Asians largest packaging show - Tokyo Pack 2010. They said they would talk to the person in charge of such questions and get in touch later.

We also got to experience the Japanese culture, Tokyo, the beauty of Hirosaki and much more. Thank you all! And a special big thanks to our friend Koyata-san who showed us around in Hirosaki for a whole weekend. We all appreciated it so much.

I haven't got my photos yet, but I will upload tons of them as soon as I get them (which I think will be tomorrow). Just wait a little more.

Take care everyone!

-V

New updates

Hellohello!

I'm back after another long delay. I have been extremely busy with other things.

However, I took the time to add some new stuff to my blog: my portfolio (which is still in progress) and some other things that might be useful.

The idea is to more or less use this blog as my CV and portfolio. But I will continue to write about other things too, of course.

OK! Time to go back to work. And tonight I will take my camera and go insane together with my friends Tortured Mind in the studio. musicphotocrazybaby

Take care!

-V

Today is today - enjoy

I really want to get better at taking each day as it comes and live life to the fullest. And by that it doesn't mean that I have to do the craziest or coolest things you could possibly imagine every single day. No no, I want to enjoy. Do what feels good at the moment, and get the best out of it, give it my fullest attention. Like now :)
Today is a very good day, indeed. I woke up with no stress, I stayed in bed because I could and because I wanted to, I did some photoshop editing on a few photos because I wanted to, and wrote some more on my want-list. ^^

Yeah, today is definitely a good day.

-V

-nothing-

I haven't updated in a long time now, so here's just a quick one to show you all that I'm still alive.
Yes, I'm alive...

-V

Music, music, music

Hi there!
I'm still alive after last nights adventures at Arvikafestivalen, but my neck hurts incredibly much.
There are two types of "fun". The first one is just fun, but the second one includes consequences and that's the type of fun I had! *laugh* It is all worth it though, 'cause In Flames were awesome! I was all ecstacy through the whole performance.
I met a lot of people as well, which -of course- made things even better. Friends, my brother, his girlfriend and friend, my boyfriend and new faces. I'm so glad I went. Thank you all.

Memmie and I ordered tickets for K'naan in Berlin two days ago. I am really looking forward to it as well. I know we will have an amazing time, just the two of us. I love spending time with her, really.

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I hope to see all my friends soon again. Get together in a water fight maybe ;D Wouldn't be so bad.
But for now, let's have a good day.

~Carpe diem~

恋人 is coming home tomorrow :]


-V

Where: On our balcony
With: Mom, her husband and my sister
What: Enjoying the cool air and sound of music from the country festival (just across the river).

There's a lot of crazy things happening in my life right now. I've started to get to know a new side of my that I'm not familiar with. I don't know if I like it or not. A little bit of both I think, but I'll do my best to handle it. That's how you learn, right? Through experiences. And a few good advices.

I also want to apologize for my weird behaviour last night. I didn't recognize myself... But I had fun :] hehe

-V

It's time, isn't it?

It's time to start listening to your heart and not the people around you, isn't it?
It's time to do what makes you feel good, and not what you have to do, isn't it?
It's time to stop worrying and just try to enjoy, isn't it?
It's time to actually try to change for the better! ... isn't it? ;)

Job is done

I've been working at a familyfestival together with my sister, Memmie and Vero this weekend.
We took care of popcorn and balloons - dressed as pirates. It was a whole lot of fun, but sadly there were few visitors...


Lot of things has happened lately, and I wouldn't say that balance is the topic here... but after alot of if's and but's, support from all my friends and long talk with my dear friend Emil yesterday we finally came to a conclusion. Today I feel good though.

Life's great, ne?

-V

Midsummer

So we're all waiting for grandma, grandpa, Ellen and my friend Malin before lunch begins. I start getting hungry actually, haha!
But I must point out that I had a lovely breakfast this morning - strawberries with milk and a sandwhich.

Hm... plans for today? Malin will spend the night here. We'll most likely get our asses "downtown" and see if we find anything/anyone interesting. I think this will be a good day :]

-V

Photos

Photo by Vicki ©

Last week at work. I feel very relieved, but at the same time grateful for having a job.
It's funny how exhausted one can be after 8 hours of gardening, hehe.

Oh, here are some photos from yesterday.

I want this one at home!

-V

New design, new start?

Yay, it's been so so so long since I last updated my blog, so now when friday is here and everything I decided to make a little post. And a new fresh start needs a new fresh look, hm? ;)
I really like it to be honest.

So! A lot of things has happened, and my life's great. I shouldn't complain at all. And I'm currently working at the graveyard. Gardeningstuff. It is harder than it seems but I get to listen to a lot of music - which is grate. I don't know how much I'm been listening to K'naan recently. I really like him. Check him out! And listen to what he has to say.

A quick update of what's happened:

• I got a job for the summer
  
• Mom and her "boyfriend" got married. (The most beautiful wedding I've seen actually)
• I got a tattoo (a text in my left wrist saying "dare to believe". It is so true. No matter what, it will happen if you want to, and if you dare to believe it will)
  
• Africa and love are the two main topics in life right now, hehe
• I've had tons of fun with friends and got real good plans for the summer!
  

That's about it. Yeah, pictures are to come... maaaybe? ;)

Take care all!

-V

Last weekend

This is a picture from 5月１日、土曜日。
きれいですね。
I like being here.


- V

Rain, coffee and a very bad cold

Home from school. My throat is sore and I feel slightly dizzy.
I will be working from here though, just so my friends don't think I abandoned them completely, hehe.
These last few days have been a roller coaster, indeed. My head has been preoccupied to the fullest with several things. I'm desperately looking for that flow I felt a few weeks ago. I don't know where it went but I pray for it to come back and find me.
It's gotta be true that you have to get down in the dirt before things get better. 'Cause they always do. For me at least. Some way or another I always end up on top of "my mountain".
It really is a challenge to climb the personal Mt. Everest every now and then though. We just have to make sure we keep our eyes at the top. Some of us might fall, but don't let that prevent you from trying again. And again, and again, and again. After a while we see the pattern in our falls and hopefully we try another path. It's up to you. And it's up to me.
Maybe we're climbing the same mountain and if then, I'm more than willing to help you.

It's just me and Molly (the dog) at home. Grandma and grandpa took off to China yesterday so we're "baby-sitting" her. It is very cosy to have pets around to keep you company.
I think it's time for us to take a short walk in the rain.

Hope everyone's doing great~

-V

Today is... a good day!

Sun's shining and I'm currently in school together with Bauke and Memmie. I tried to write a short article about Lakene cheese farm but my head's spinning around, haha.

I feel good. Yes, I do.

Memmie and I will spend this evening at her place and just do cosy stuff. Eat taco, watch movies, talk and just have a good time. I like being in her apartment. It's like walking inside an extremely colorfull bubble. The atmosphere is so relaxed in there and I feel very comfortable :]

It's great to have places like that.

Today's song is this one:

In school

Yes, I'm back in school before our trip to France. To be honesst I don't really have a reason to be here. The teachers I was supposed to meet are stuck in Italy and will come home on Thursday. But I don't wanna spend more time at home feeling sorry for myself and be all weird and pathetic about the whole situation. No no, it's better to be here with Memmie and Bauke :]

So far I don't have anything to complain about. I've got a few things done too. Like sending a poster! Yaay! Haha

Okey!

Yeah, yeah, yeah

And we keep holding on

And we keep being strong

And we keep going on

And on and on and on

-V

Take a minute

And I think I fell in love with this song as well :)
I like this version very much.




And here's the original:

Volcano

Picture from: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1091381

All flights are cancelled because of the volcanic eruption on Iceland, I don't know for how long but from what I've read I don't think there will be any trouble with our trip to France. I hope not.

It's rather exciting though, isn't it? We are now waiting for a big cloud filled with ash and I wonder what it will look like. Scientists say that Sweden won't be harmed when it all comes so there's no need to worry.
I'm curious though.
I've heard that a volcanic eruption helps Earth to cool.
You just have to admire Mother Nature. Anything to keep the balance. I think that's why we have all these disasters happening around us. To get back in balance.
I'm not scared. No no. I can't be. And there is just no need to be either. I believe we understand only a small fraction of everything around us. There is so much more out there... And it is just amazing.

-V

Hmm :]

I can't describe the feeling.
I never thought this would come to me but I am so so so glad it did.

<3

Tuesday morning

I just finished breakfast and will start working in just a minute. Thought I might just leave a post first.
Yesterday was almost horrible. Not the things that happned, but what I felt. Since everyone is out for their internships and I'm not (mine begins next week) I felt so incredibly lonely. I'm glad I was working with Mia so I didn't get to think about it that much.
When I got home I called Vero and we went out just to waste some time. (?)
It didn't take long before Emil called as well, so the three of us decided to get together. Björn joined too. It was great~
It's funny, isn't it? Just when you think you're the most lonely person in the world people start to get in touch. I love my friends. Thank you guys, it made my day. ^^

I hope today will be very good!
Okey, now I gotta work! :D

Take care all~

-Vicki

I'm sleepy - uhu!
Almost every single day this week I've stayed up until 2am. Geez... no good at all, hehe. Bad, but fun!
Thanks to Malin and everybody else for a great day yesterday.
Tomorrow is:
-sleep
-work some more
-working out
-talk to Memmie
-probably something more
But yeah... bed's waiting (I can hear it calling)
Good night all!
And yes, I'm uploading a random picture just... 'cause I want to :D


-Vicki

Patience.

I promise myself to be patient. I know all of this is worth waiting for. I just know it.
It is hard when it seems dark and you do anything just to see the slightest glimpse of light.
I usually find it in the end.
I know my soul is getting stronger because of this and I do not see myself as a victim in this situation. Just like Memmie said "It's fun Vicki". Yes, it's fun. It's fun because it is a challenge, and I find that rather amusing.
I feel good. I do! Really good. Thank you. Thank you.

More late nights

Wow. These last few days haven't been good... but SO wonderful! I could say that I'd do almost anything just to experience them again. The bad thing (and the only bad thing) is that I haven't gotten so much sleep, and I am extremely tired. Thank God it's holiday!

The inspiration to write here is not so big either. Well... it comes and it goes.
Seems like it got back just now though xD Geez, I'm just babbling.

Alright just a short update! Ggoing to see two friends, hehe.
Take care!

-V

A great turn in life

Two great weekends in a row that I'll never forget, isn't that amazing?
I am on top of the world. I promise, if I could I'd scream it out loud.
Yesterday I went to the long-time project Ultimate Metal (a rock festival) to see my friends, dad and brother perform with their bands. It was a great experience in every single way and to me it felt like being in the biggest family in the world. I can't really describe it, but... wow!
And... there were a few really good moments as well ;) I also made new contacts.

Yeah, I'm uploading a few pictures:

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Chris (Tortured Mind)

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Jörgen (Tortured Mind)

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Tortured Mind

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Hollow Breed

MySpace:
Tortured Mind
Hollow Breed

Yeah, more is to come, maybe ^^
Enjoy! :D

-Vicki

After rain comes sun

I. am. soooo relieved! Someone just took a big burden off of my shoulders. The website for the up coming family festival is done and you can see it here. Well, it is not completely done, but the first part of the job is. The test we had this week is done. I am done xD But with a big smile on my face. I will celebrate somehow today. (Gosh, I'm in a very good mood at the moment)

Last weekend was great as well. Thanks alot to my uncle and his family. Wow~ It changed my life actually. Or my thoughts about it. I "woke up". So thanks to them for letting us come.

Mom, I love you

This wednesday Brain and I got the honor to take part at the Preview X release. And we got to meet Koyata-san (and Mori-san and two others I cannot remember the name of. Hontou ni gomen ne m(_ _)m )

It was so much fun! Thank you everyone. The meeting still makes me smile. ^^

I am really looking forward to this fall.

Okey, I gotta go. Just a quick summary of all the latest great things!

Take care all~

-Vicki

Monday evening

I. am. exhausted. and tired. sleepy, whatever.
It's a shame that my bed is on the 2nd floor, hihi. No, just kidding.

Today has been OK and I've just recovered from a famous Vicki-break-down. Hm... but, the best thing is that it feels freaking fantastic afterward.
The feelings this time were anger, loneliness, sadness, longing and.. maybe a few others. I don't know really.
Hm... It's sort of weird these things, don't you think? I mean, you can control emotions by changing your thoughts but then... there has to be balance among them, which in that case means it's OK to feel anger, sadness, depression or whatever "negative" feeling it might be, as much as it's OK to feel happiness, love, gratitude and so on.
I believe in balance. No doubt. Without hate - no love, without anger - no happiness.

So, to all of you people out there who has ever denied their feelings (including myself), please DON'T. Every feeling is OK to feel. And do take your time to feel it 'cause afterward you can make everything "right" again by feeling good. :)

Oh btw, look what I got from one of the sweetest people in the world - N.
All the way from Croatia. Thank you dear, I really appreciate it. And just like I said I would, I wore the neckless in school today ;)


The sock is for cellphones, and if you don't see it, the pin says "Funky fish". And I have always wanted a neckless like that, haha!

Okej everyone, g'nait and take care!

-V

The dream of a little girl

Today mom, my youngest sister and I went to see this cutie.

I am not a big fan of horses but I just couldn't do anything but fall in love with her. She is wonderful! Her name is Persika (the swedish word for "peach").
Isn't it almost every young girls dream to have a horse? My sister was so happy when she got to ride her, and I don't blame her at all.

Okay, time for moooovviiiieee!

-Vicki

Love my sister

Yes, vad säger man?... xD
Otherwise, the week has been wonderful~ No kidding, I shouldn't complain at all. Even the bad things turned out to be good. I am so thankful! Now I can finally become a sponsor of a little child :D I want a girl from Kamboja :) And I'll also start working on my tattoo. (Aoi, you got me even more inspired now, haha~) It won't be anything big though, but definitely something that means a lot to me.

Okey, I hope all of you had a great week! Keep up the good spirit throughout the weekend as well ;D

C ya!

-Vicki

For fun!

Stolen from Memmie.

My first:
surgery: None, and I'm rather happy about that.
piercing: ears
concert: hmm... D'espairs Ray
love: probably Mr. A

Right now:
I'm drinking: Waaater!!
I'm listening to: Kare uta by The Gazette (live)
I'm waiting for: Nothing I guess.
I'm wearing: Soft clothes~

What do you prefer:
Hugs or kisses: Hugs
Shorter or longer: shorter or longer what?
Nice belly or nice arms: Both wouldn't be bad, but nice arms are... wow!

Have you ever:
Kissed a stranger: Yeah, one could say :]
Lost glasses or lenses: Nope, I don't wear any of them :]
Escaped from home: Yeah, in my younger days with a friend. But it didn't take long before we ran back again xD
Had an xray: Yeah, my foot.
Broken somebody's heart: I guess...
Turned down somebody (with feelings for you): I... dunno...

Do you believe in:
Love at the first sight: Yeapp
God: Define "God" and I'll tell you.
Miracles: Indeed
Aliens: I do.

Deep within

Someone said: "I want to be myself in every situation in life. I want to open up and show people who I really am. What would my life be like if they really knew?"

Headache

Internet is messing with me at the moment. It won't let me stay online on MSN and is incredibly slow... I'll survive anyway I guess. Though I am pretty sure that my headache will kill me.
My sister and I have been working on each visionboard today which craved more energy than I thought. But it was fun. Now we need to buy frames. And for those who don't know what a visionboard is I can explain. A visionboard could be as simple as a sheet of paper where you write what you want in life. For instance, how much money you want, places you wanna go to, personal goals like "I wanna be able to speak in front of a big croud of people" etc etc. I use mine to inspire both myself and others, but most myself. It's very fun! When it's done you should put it somewhere where you can see it everyday, and when you see it you should visualize that you have all these things already and feel the feelings of having all these things or qualities. =)
Everybody should try it because it really works.
It's sad that people still dont understand the importance and power of the mind and feelings... But I think we're about to discover it more and more. I hope so~

-V

Birthday-cake

18 years! We're gonna have so much fun, hehe~

-V

Happy B-day

What exciting day! Snow, greygreygrey and I have a cold >.<
BUT it's Elin's birthday today :D Congratz daaarling~ Imma make you a cake later (no real one though ._.)
Love you!

-V

Calimucho

Enjoying friday! :D

Excitement

18!! Iikh

I am so excited! There are tons of things I want to do, and I can't wait until it's done. Haha~

This afternoon my grandparents and "grandparents" will come over I think. Fun :D

-V

Future, past and present time

I have no idea what's happening at the moment. Well, maybe but.. I pretend not to. It's easier that way. Do I sound irresponsible?

Things has happened since I last wrote. Oh yeah. I went to Hilmas wedding which was AWESOME. It was! I love that it wasn't a regular formal wedding, but somehow I knew it wouldn't be either since both Hilma and her husband are two people full of life and surprises. I got to be their photographer for the day/evening which was a great honour.


We had very much fun taking these photos and I must say they are easy to work with. *laughs*
And I love the comment to this picture from Ola. "Are we really allowed to do this in a church?"
I like how it turned out though. Different.
The party was so much fun too. My friend and I got incredible "neighbours" at the table. We talked, laughed and danced a lot. I'm glad that I got to meet Hilmas and Olas families too. Before this all of them had only been names to me. Now they are personalities. Funfun~
Thank you all for a great weekend!


Yes.

School has been fun more or less. Recently I felt for the first time in years that I had tons of stuff to do but despite that, everything was under my control. And what a relief when it all was done! I feel rather relaxed :]

Today was good, at frist, then something happened (I don't know what) and I lost inspiration for everything. It is crazy when that happens.

Anyway... I'm trying to enjoy my last day as a kid. Tomorrow is "Hello grown-up". I am excited though, hihi =) I know this year will bring tons of positive happenings. Definitely.

Okej, this is it.

Take care all, and sorry about the long post ;D

-Vicki

Dizzy

Waiting for dad to come and pick me up. I miss him so much ._. I haven't seen him for such a long time so the rest of the weekend at his place is something I need I guess.
Malin will come tonight as well, so we will have a good time together. Me, her, my sister and a friend of hers.

Despite a few incidents I feel rather releaved at the moment. Maybe it's because of the beautiful D'espairs Ray song playing (Squall) hehe.
Music is the best thing in the world, isn't it? Especially those days when your mood is not on top. (Btw, this topic seems familiar *lol*)
And I'm in the mood where I tend to switch subjects to write about xD

Aoi, I miss you ._.

MYSPACE

Helping TM with MySpace

Ryan Farish

20 minutes before class ends. I'm just having a good time like everybody else in here.

I decided to look for more information about Ryan Farish and I ended up on his official website, and what incredible music he plays!

I saw some live videos on it, and the best thing is that he does have an orchestra on stage and not just random technology. It is real. ^^

Have a look yourself.

It's taken from his website.

Listen and enjoy =)

-V

冬休み

On Monday it's over. I feel slight panic because of it. I am not in the mood to go back to school at all to be honest. But anyway!
This holiday has been very relaxing. I have met a few friends, spent time with family and relatives during Christmas and New Year, been working on the Ultimate Metal-project a bit (which was so much fun) and... Hm... Some more =)
I started my new life the 1st of Jan. and I am incredibly motivated to reach my goals!
I also got a lovely present from....


... my secret lover Takumi Saito! 8D
No, but from my dear friend Aoi. Thank you so much!


Socks, a letter and A CHOCOLATE-SANTA!! I'm saving that one for a special moment, hehe~
本当にありがとう！

Wow, I hope everybody had a great 2009, and I also hope that you all with have an even better year this year. I know I will! ;]

OK, just a quick update.
Time to enjoy the last weekend of the holiday.

Take care all!

-V