Ever since I arrived here, everyone has been so helpful and kind. I arrived on a Saturday night and since Rob was away at a game, Ellen and her husband Victor were waiting at the train station to pick me up. They were great company, served me a wonderful homemade meal, and spoke to me a lot about the culture here in Sweden versus the United States. I thought it was fascinating and before I knew it Rob was back! I was so excited to see him and I had been battling butterflies in my stomach the whole way over here. Rob's team had lost their game that night, but I think I was able to cheer him up! The long trip was definitely worth finally being able to see my husband, and I was so happy!
While I have been here I have gotten a much better idea of how life is for Rob in Sweden. Nässjö is a smaller, very cute, town with little shops and restaurants. We walk everywhere, which makes me happy I brought my boots! The temperature outside is very similar to life in Michigan, maybe slightly colder with the wind factor in mind. (Rob and I decided though we couldn't be quite sure considering we don't walk anywhere in the States!) There is a bit more snow here on the ground consistently.
For almost all our meals Rob and I walk into town, which is about a 15-20 minute walk. Most of the food here is really good, but I am not 100% use to it yet. For all of those who know me, you know I love my sweets and junk food, and most of the meals here seem a little healthier than I tend to prefer! ;)
Rob and I have now gone into Jönköping twice, once for an all day shopping trip and once with our friends David and Paulina. Jönköping is another larger city about 30 minutes away by car and slightly shorter by train. It reminds me of a smaller version of Ann Arbor, and it has more younger people because of the International University. Rob and I took a short tour of the campus and learned more about it from one of his coaches, Magnus. It has a great International Marketing Masters program that caught Rob's eye.
During our trip with David and Paulina, we went to dinner at a place that had an option a lot like Mongolian Barbecue. It tasted great and we had such a great time hanging out and laughing with another couple. I loved spending time with Paulina! It was good to have another girl to hang out with! We also went to the movies, which is kind of different here. We had to buy tickets online the night before and we had assigned seats! We have another double date night planned with David and Paulina for taco night, and I can't wait!
Rob also had another game this past weekend and the team won! It was so nice to be able to watch them win a game at home. I have been to a lot of their practices and everyone seems to be working really hard! Rob is doing well too and I am very proud of him, although I know he probably gets tired of me getting mushy and telling him that all the time! He did hurt his wrists during practice when he took a fall, and his ankle is a little beat up, but they don't have a game this coming weekend so he has a good amount of time to rest up!
Sorry to write so much! Just wanted to give a little more detail about different things for everyone back home! I have until this weekend to spend with Rob so I am going to enjoy every minute! I'm not looking forward to leaving him, but I am looking forward to eating some Hungry Howies and Salsarita's back in Brighton! Love and miss my family back home! xoxo
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