I get no sleep

It's that time again. Time to count down to the end of the trip. And that always means no sleep. Nope, none. Why sleep when you only have just a few hours left? That's what the plane trip is for! Awake in Sweden. Sleep on plane. A simple equation.

The Jenny Source team has arrived!

Jessi and Anja from The Jenny Source arrived earlier today in Gothenburg. They had a nice trip and have already paid a visit to the city. I just came back from visiting them. We had a long chat about every topic that came to mind. And there were many topics to cover. We jumped from topic to topic because there was so much to catch up with since we met each other last year.

They've also brought their mobile studio with them. They put me to shame with their incredible spread. I see I'm just an amateur acting like a professional, but I'm having fun doing it. I'll let Jessi and Anja show me the ropes in Karlstad.

I'm excited when I see the equipment they've brought because they'll get some incredible photos and audio from the upcoming concerts, which I'll be enjoying along with you all. Jessi even bought a new bag for the occasion and it is a technical wonder. All her equipment fits snuggly in different compartments. And she never had to unpack it once for airport security. Genius!

I also found out they'll be going to Karlstad tomorrow to see Evigt Ung as well. So, the three of us will be able to enjoy the play together. Very cool.

Time to get some sleep because I'll be packing up early to get to Karlstad for the play on the 8th and the lecture on the 9th. Sleep tight to everyone in Europe and enjoy the rest of your day to everyone in the Americas.

Good afternoon Norway

I grabbed a little something to eat in Philadephia and when I was done, I leisurely strolled to the gate for the trip to Oslo. As I got there, they were calling for the first passengers to board. I thought I had an hour left to board, until I realized that Philadelphia is only 6 hours behind Oslo, not 7. Oops! Good thing I like to get where I'm going with a lot of time to spare.

The flight went very well. It was quiet and comfortable. Almost everyone slept on the flight, including me. I got about five hours of sleep or so. We then got a pastry for breakfast. The landing was very smooth, once again.

Our plane actually landed 30 minutes early, so I thought I'd try to catch an earlier bus to Gothenburg. I got through passport check and ran to the baggage claim area. The bags were already being loaded onto the belt, but mine took a little longer. When it finally arrived, I grabbed it and took off as fast as I could go. I told you running would be involved!

I hopped on the fast train to downtown and thought I would have about 10 minutes to get to the bus and board. Alas, the train that should have taken 19 minutes took 26 instead, due to a signal failure down the line. That gave me four minutes to run for it.

I bolted out of the train, down the stairs, and into the train terminal. The signs directed me towards the bus terminal, just across the street. I weaved in and out of people who were walking. I hit the overhead pedestrian bridge that connects the two places. It is outside and the air felt fabulous. It may be colder than I'm used to, but when you are hot and sweaty from running, it's the best.

I finally made my way to the bus station and found the departures information. Two minutes late. Ah! So close!

At that point, I was gasping for air. It was so hard to breathe, I was coughing with each breath trying to pull more air into my lungs. Then I heard wheezing, deep wheezing. The kind I haven't heard for several years, so I sat down on a bench to relax and resign myself to the fact that I missed the bus. But I gave it a good go! Nearly took the life of me doing it, but I tried!

Suffice it to say, I didn't really get any decent pics of Norway.

I'm currently on the bus I was scheduled to take. The one I knew I could get to in time. They have free wifi (I love this free wifi stuff!). The bus should arrive in Gothenburg about fifteen minutes before Jenny's performance is set to begin in Lindome. That means I will be late.

Sorry to everyone who will be there on time! I tried my best to be there before it started. I'll try not to disturb you too much when I arrive late with my baggage click-click-clicking across the floor and echoing in every corner of the church.

It's late!

Jet lag and I are enemies. And it's a knock-down drag-out fight every time we meet.

I've found a way to always win though. I turn my time upside down. All my clocks read 2:45 AM right now. In truth, it's really 7:45 PM where I am. No matter. My body thinks it's 2:45 AM and I'm glad it does. It means when I get to Gothenburg, I'll feel normal.

I work a regular 40 hour week, so it does get a little strange when I'm fully awake while my co-workers are brewing that first pot of coffee. Or when a customer asks me the time and I almost tell them it's nearly midnight. As long as I don't have to fight the lag, it's all worth it.

Does jet lag knock you to the ground or are you one of those rare people who aren't really bothered by it?

*Yawn* Time for some sleep! Sara 1 - Jet Lag 0