few thoughts 121508

1. Landed at Stockholm, Sweden just couple hours ago and here are few things that I already loved about Sweden however did not know it was from Sweden. Like I had no idea Bjorn Borg was from Sweden...I thought he was German, oh wait, that's Boris Becker. Some of fine clothing lines are from Sweden as well such as my ultimate favorite WESC and J. Lindeberg. Two of my favorite atheletes are in fact, Swedes. Peter Forsberg who used to play for Colorado Avalanche of NHL and Scotish Soccer League's Celtic legend Henrik Larsson are from Sweden. I already loved this city and I didn't even know about it. Nevertheless, I do know fine supermodels are from Sweden including Victoria Silverstedt, who, by the way made my Roman stay that much pleasant on her Italian Wheel of Fortune, every night. I knew Smurfs were from Sweden and as well as ABBA, I know my dad loves ABBA.
   
2. Stockholm has some crazy sneaker shops!!!!!!!!!!
3. public transportation was just crazy long...it felt like it took forever. From being in Ciampino since 6ish to landing at Stockholm at around 2 ish was more than getting me fatigued. My bus ride from Swedish airport to the center of Stockholm was about 90 minutes long but really, people here are the most nicest people that I have ever met. I thought French people were nice but these people are nice with capital N to nth degree strong. I was feeling already better when I got here and city looks just gorgeous. It's very 'hip', I have to say.
   
4. And! I found a film shop within an hour after I got here!!!!!!! How awesome is that!!!!!!!! It's like a block away from my hostel and so far, Rome is the worst place for me to buy films. What's up with that, huh?! I love you Rome but you lose on this one.
   
5. Speaking of my hostel. Another solid one even though this one is not as good as one I stayed in Paris but that one was just one of those crazy special place. This hostel has a big kitchen so I can fix up some dinner or even more and speaking of which, the hostel gives out free pasta noodle at night so all you gotta bring is just sause and whatever the ingredient you want to put in. Of course, they have saunas and I am so looking forward to kick my feet up on those lovely steam room. Anyway, this will be another great 4 days...I can already feel it.
   
6. Although...I got stiffed arm by this lady as I was walking down the street because I was completely unaware of what was front of me, that lady, and I almost ran her over. It was totally my fault. She gave me pretty good stiff arm though.