Apologies for being a bad blogger, but I’m feeling a bit aloof right now. Here are some highlights from this week:

✴️ I’ve tackled the carb-snacking issue at work. Spending time there is dangerous because the kitchen is always stocked with pastries, candy and chips. So, I’ve enlisted my co-workers to keep an eye on me. Anyone who catches me eating something off-limits will immediately earn 1000 SEK (about $100). Haha, that puts a very effective end to thoughts like “ohhh, these cookies are new, I just have to taste them”. The shame of being caught would kill me. 😄

✴️ Tuesday became the year’s first skirt day, which meant going out barelegged. It’s always a bit awkward, although most other people are just as pale, so who is there to cast the first stone, really? And yes, I know there’s such a thing as self-tanners. I’ve tried lots of those, even the pricey award-winners, but none have looked quite right, so I prefer to tan naturally. Today is Sunday and I’m back to wearing a winter jacket. Don’t ask.

✴️ Spring cleaning is in full swing, whenever inspiration strikes. Today I managed to remove a stubborn stain on the shower floor that’s been bugging me for months. A sudden stroke of inspiration led me to try nail polish remover — and it worked! Feels like a monumental victory.

This is my favorite salad at the moment. It’s very easy to make; just put the following ingredients on a plate and enjoy: salad mix, avocado, shrimps, corn kernels, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and dressing (be careful not to pick one full of additives!). Usually, I also add alfalfa sprouts on top.