Karolina Keric

I've always hated it when people have asked me what I wish for.
Be it birthday presents or Christmas presents.
I always say "Oh I don't want anything". I think it's so cheeky to tell someone what you want.
But I guess it's easier for the "buyer" to come up with ideas on what to get..
To be completely honest with you, the best presents I've gotten were the ones that
had alot of thought into them. They don't have to be extravagant or cost loads of money.
Just something personal.

I don't want anything for Christmas. All I want is to be with my family and Ads.

I already know I'm getting a new digitalcamera (which is getting insured hahaha)

But if I had to make a list of things I'd want it would be some of these things.
Found all of them on Urbanoutfitters. They got some kooky things :D
And we all know I like different things.

Haha I'm such a bloody scrooge.

 

Not sure if I'd really want it, but it's so cool! ♥ Lego




Monkey nail dryer. Perfect for me!


Some other things I'd appreciate would be gift vouchers for H&M.
Buy most of my clothes there.

Books. Any! I love to read.

A drawing from a dear friend of mine.

And that's about it :P

Phil asked me some questions (think he felt like he had to haha ;) I'm quite demanding)

I've ran out of blog ideas for now so I thought I'd ask you what you wanted to read about.

He asked me:

"Sooo.......
What are your plans/ambitions for the next year?"

Well I did not do my writing course that started this October because of
the depression and all the stress I felt with work etc. So I had to postpone it.
The next course starts in February. I'm going to do it then :)
Looking forward to that.
I want to develop my writing skills and also start writing on a book.
We will see how that goes.

I also want to take the drivers license. I'm 28 and still don't drive. It's quite silly..
So I want to do that too.

 

"Do you think you'll move on from Tf2? If so, to what?"

For you who don't know what Tf2 is, it's a game called Teamfortress2 that I play (too much).
I lost interest in the game the last few months. I guess that's why I've cut down and mostly play during the
weekend. Makes it more fun that way and I get less frustrated :P
I have started playing the L4D 2 demo and I enjoy it alot, so I think I will be getting that end of the month.

Are you getting L4D 2? Have you tried it yet?

I have decided to cut down on gaming alot. It's not the easiest task, but I feel it's something I have to do.
I need to do other things too. Things that I've neglected for a while because I spend hours on the game.

 

"And what if anything are you gonna be saving up for next, that isn't a holiday cos everyone does that!"

Love this question because I do have something I'm going to start saving up for beginning of January :D
And what could it be?? Well unfortunately for you male readers it is a designer bag. Haha :p
I've struck a deal with Ads. I can get myself a designer bag if I save up for it myself.
They are quite expensive. Depending what brand and size I decide to go for..
But I've already seen one that I absolutely adore. It's a Miu Miu bag :X
I've never thought I'd be able to spend £600 or more on one bag before..

But I've decided it's something I will enjoy and love. I will choose a style that will last for many years :p
Do you think I'm insane?


Now I ask you the same questions ;) Reply under comments please. Do it! All of you.
If you don't play Tf2, then just answer question 1 and 3 ;)

I love candy! Do you?
I don't really like English candy for some reason..
My favourite candy is from Sweden.

Djungelvral is my favourite! It is salty liquorice monkies haha.
They are sooo nice and yummy. I remember first time Ads tried one..
He was not impressed and spit it out and made the funniest face ever.
Was hillarious!

Another favourite is banana skids. Yummy. Reminds me of when I was in school.
We always went to the shop and got these on our break haha.

I miss pick n mix. I know you can get it at some places here in England, but it's not as big as it is back home.

Some of my favourite Swedish chocolate :P


Yummy!



 

This one is very yummy! Even Ads likes it.

So what candy do you like?

So I spent Friday night online gaming with friends and a bottle of rose.
We had a lot of fun and I got very drunk.
I need to remember to eat more before I start drinking..
I was up till 5am on Saturday morning.. Was chatting to a dear friend for hours.
Was a lot of fun. I also waited for Ads to come home who had been out with a workmate of his.
He came in at 5 am and very upset. Why? He had lost his iPhone somehow..
He was devasted. I felt so bad for him. I could not have a go at him,
because he is never irresponsible when it comes to losing/ruining "things".
That's usually my department. I've ruined 2 cameras in one year...

I only got 4 hours sleep and went to work early Saturday morning. I was probably still drunk!

Was quite funny. Me and another girl at work (who was high....!)were laughed at by our collegues.

Spent the day on the sofa watching my TV shows and had an hour nap before the night out.
We went to Nandos. Me and 14 other girls/women. I love Nandos,
but I think it might be time to go elsewhere for a while. Yes Spanks you read it!

And then we went to a pub next door. I only had a Kopparberg pear cider and then I went home for 10pm.
I could not keep my eyes open.

I wore my new loveli purple dress from H&M. Felt alittle like a waste, but oh well.
I'll be able to wear it for other occasions.

Here are a few pics.

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I also watched Coraline yesterday. Yagami recommended it. Ads did not like it much.
I thought it was different. Yagami does not understand what I mean with that.
It's just very different from most of the animated movies I've seen.
Bit dark and twisty. But it was good. The russian guy was funny.
And I can relate to Coraline. When everyone kept saying her name wrong I kept shouting
"It's Coraline!!" haha. People do the same with my name..

Just read about this in one of the blogs I read daily :) Smam
She writes about a no smiley week that was started by a guy.
I've just read about it and I think it sounds quite interesting.

I use smilies alot. And I mean loads.. I love to use them in conversations in either e-mails,
Twitter,Facebook, text messages etc. I think I use them too much at times.
I've already wanted to put a few of them in now whilst writing these sentances.
So I will try to not use smilies for a week.
Will I manage a whole week without smilies? Doubt it!

Would you be able to? Join us in this no smiley week! See how long you last.

I will try my best!

I want to insert a smiley picture here now, but I can't!!

I've always been fascinated with star signs.
I don't believe in the silly horoscopes in newspapers or magazines etc.
But I do believe that we are shaped by our star sign. Maybe not completely..
But alot of it. It is not as simple as "I'm a libra and that means I'm this,this,this and that".

There is so much more to it. You also have an ascendant that effects us as well as the primary star sign.
I'm a Libra with my ascendant in Scorpio.

Some information on the Libra:



THE SCALES is the sign of the diplomat and the ditherer.
Falling in love comes naturally to Librans, whose reason for living centres upon happy and enduring relationships. A life without love is just not worth contemplating, Libra can not function without someone special, for they long for emotional security. Problems arise when the reality does not match the ideal, and a complete inability to make a binding decision about relationships, (or anything else for that matter).

* This is quite right. I have always had issues with being "alone". I love to love and be loved

The bright side
Libra is easy going, charming and pleasant, all relationships are important to Libra, this sign simply can not do without other people, and makes an excellent party host. Libra is a sign that values peace at all costs, and is very fair minded. People like being around Librans, for in the event of a dispute they will seek a compromise. A word of caution on this compromise though, for things may not be what they seem, Librans can if they wish charm the birds from the trees!

Charming, easy going, romantic, diplomatic, idealistic, refined, in love with love.

*Some of these things are right. I'm a pacifist. I don't believe in violence and I don't judge other people.
I do love meeting new people and I always try and see the good in each and every one.

The dark side
Oh the indecisiveness is famous! Librans either sit on the fence, (attempting to appear pleasing to all parties), or they swing wildly from one side of the argument to the other, (and not necessarily dependant on who they are talking to!)
This is not the most reliable of signs, either in what they should do, or in maintaining any particular view point. They are often accused of being two faced. Beneath that charming exterior it is less well known, and stealthily concealed that they are very self centred, and insist on getting their own way, (whatever that is today).

Indecisive, resentful, frivolous, changeable, flirtatious, easily influenced, highly susceptible to flattery

*Oh my. The indecisivness is very true! I can't make my mind up straight away.
About anything. It causes alot of trouble in my life!
I don't think I'm as bad as this comment says. I don't betray someones trust if someone's
told me something and they don't want me to share it with others.
But some of the other negatives are true. Not going to say which ones!



Now I want all of you to tell me what star sign you are,
and then I'm going to get to know more about you.

You can put your dates too if you like so I can remember when your b-day is! 

So I didn't get any fireworks... Grrr. New Years! Will deffo have some then.
But I did get my sparklers :P
We went out and I started playing around with them and thought Ads was taking pictures of me...
But he was actually filming me.. So here is the little short video.. Of me looking like a moron :P

I've always loved a good cup of tea.
I used to drink Lemon tea alot when I was younger.
Now I like different ones. Mainly blue fruit or tropical fruits.
Never really been into green tea for some reason.
I don't drink my tea with milk like most English people that I know :P
I think it ruins the taste of the tea.



I don't drink normal black coffee if I can help it.
The only time I enjoy it is in Bosnia where the coffe is delicious and you only drink it in small doses.
Probably because it is so strong :P hehe
Last few years I started drinking Cappuccino alot.
I can drink 2 cups of Cappuccino daily. Depending on how tired I am.

 

Hot chocolate is not a favourite of mine. It always tastes too sweet.
I like cold chocolate drinks though :P


During the winter months I do enjoy a nice cup/glass of mulled wine.
It smells funny, but the taste is nice and it warms the body up in a fuzzy way :D
I bought a bottle of mulled wine the other day.
Just have to find a recipe so I'll know how to make it myself. (Heat it up)



I know people who can't go a day without coffee or tea.
Is that the case with you?
I don't feel like I need it. I just like having something hot to drink in the morning.

And I also love going to Starbucks and sit there with a nice cup of cappuccino or Latte :)
I guess for some people it is a way to socialise with friends.
But also when people or businesses have meetings, they usually do it over coffee.
Why is that?
I once knew a person that did not like tea or coffee, I thought it was so unusual :)

Do you drink any hot drinks? How do you have it? :P

I love snow. When I was a kid we used to have so much snow during the winters.
It still snows in Stockholm, but not as much as then.
I loved making snow men and my mum gave me a carrot to put as a nose :P
Snow angels is something else I loved making :D
And we used to snowrace. I had a really cool snowracer.
Not a silly one like the rest of the kids hahaha.
But a proper awesome one!


Most kids had this one.

I had this one. So fast! :P


I have never been into skiing :X I know it's ridiculous when you think about it.
Born and raised in Sweden, but does not like skiing :O
So Ads and I have decided we are going to go snowboarding when we are back home :D
There is a skii slope not too far from where I used to live.
I'm so excited!!

 
That's the slope :D Can't wait!


Have you ever been skiing? Is it something you'd like to do? :)

I did not have high expectations for Friday night.
Going out with work for the first time.
I thought it would be quite boring to be honest.
I got a bottle of rose and she had some juice. She does not drink.
(Smart girl that one)

And then my manager asked one of the girls what she usually drinks.
And she said "Sambuca". I should have ran home there and then haha.
Let's just say that after a bottle of rose, sambuca and about 3-4 Jaegerbombs I was totally drunk.
I spent most of the night at the bar :P
Ordering the bartender around.
One of the girls got so drunk that she took her top off 3 times.. Oh my.
I'm happy I did not do anything silly :P
 <------------- Evil!!!

Saturday morning.. My head was spinning all day.
Went to town with my friend who had loads of funny stories to share with me :P
We went to Nandos! :D Yes. I've had Nandos 3 Saturdays in a row. Love it! ♥

And then I spent the rest of the Saturday on my big comfy sofa watching my shows.
I lit lots of candles and turned off the lights. Ads was out with his friend.
I had a long chat with a dear friend of mine..
And I opened up about some things that I have kept hidden away far too long.
Thank you for being there when I needed you the most.
And for not judging me, but understanding me.

Sunday, Ads was feeling very rough bless him.
But we managed to get into town for a bit and went to Starbucks.
I found a lovely hat and scarf for the winter :D

And then we went home and watched Monsters Inc. Love that movie!
And Ads gave me an early Christmas present :P haha. I was like "You know it's November?"
He's like: "Yeah, but I'm not going to take all the gifts to Sweden and then back to England".
It was 4 blue rays :D Pinocchio, Sleeping beauty, Cars and Bolt. He knows I love my animated movies :P

 

Only about 8 weeks left till we go back to Sweden :)
Just bought the tickets and I am £320 pound poorer (haha),
but it will be worth it when I'm there again :D

We usually pay about £200 less for tickets, but I guess alot of people are going back
home for Christmas.

I can't wait to see my lil sister on Christmas Eve opening up all here Christmas presents :)
And have my dads lovely Christmas dinner. Yummy yum yum.

I wrote a blog post about my thoughts regarding Christmas last year.
You can read it here. 

I long to see snow in December. Real snow! :)


 
Old town in Stockholm. Can't wait to go to the Christmas market :)


And eat Lussebullar :) They are delicious.
I used to help my mum bake these. I don't like raisins, so I always pick them out.
Or ask my mum to make me some without them haha. I am very picky!

If you want to read about it go here.

How do you usually spend Christmas? Is it something you enjoy or dread (like myself)?

Friends are always good to have.
Sometimes you drift apart and you don't see some of them as much as you may want to or used to.

It is important to keep contact with your friends. Even if your lives are very different at the moment.
Take time to see each other. Or call your friend for a chat. Catch up and have a laugh :)

Sometimes you think "Why should I call them?", because we think they should make an effort too.
But sometimes we are just too busy with work and other things in our lives that we actually forget to do it.

Last night a friend of mine that I used to work with in House of Fraser messaged me and asked if I was free for some drinks today :) And I said yes! I have not seen her for a while and it will be fun to see her again :D
We used to have such a laugh when we went out.

The collage is a few of the hundred pictures we took on various nights out :P
Princess Char is a true star ;) ♥

So if you know there is someone you miss and have not talked to for a while, call them,text or e-mail them
today ;) You will feel much better about it :)

It is here!! :D
My new loveli.

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 ♥
I got it delivered yesterday :) Sooo happy!
Got it shortened today. I'm wearing it tonight :P
I should really be getting ready haha.

I have a watch that I wear for every day use.
It is a Guess watch and it has been my favourite for a while now :)

Both are really me :D

I thought I'd show you guys what I did yesterday. Don't have time to make another post.
I really should be getting ready :X
I got my fringe cut. Could not stand it anymore. Takes forever to grow it.
Here is a pic I just took. No make up on hence the hand in the face haha :P



Good or bad? :/

Ok off I go!
Have a wonderful Saturday night loveli people :D

Well I wish it was Friday every day :D
I am quite hyper today. Feel all cheerful and full of energy!
Why? It is FRIDAY :D

This week has been quite long, and boring. Hate working lates.
Feels like all I do is work,work,work! (well kinda haha)

What am I doing this weekend?
Ooooh let me tell you!
Tonight I am watching some of my favourite shows :P
And having some lovely vino *yummy,yum yum*
Am I playing some TF2? Well of course I am ;)

Tomorrow I am cleaning the whole flat (grrrr) has to be done.
And then going shopping (food, nothing too interesting) and then I'm going Nandos!!
I ♥ Nandos. I could eat there every day. Honestly.

And then I'm going out for a few drinks! :D

What to wear? Do you guys want to help me with that?
Shall I go for:

A.   The purple one. It is one of my favourite dresses.

B.   The pink one. I just love this one :D

C.   Or the Tarzan & Jane one :P

What do you think?