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W26. Happy camper.
On Thursday morning, I had my alarm set to 06.02. I woke up, brushed my teeth, made a quick
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Tech by day, writer by compulsion. This is where I share personal stories and essays from a less traditional path and opinions on tech & culture. If you're new, start here.
Swedish, based in Lisbon, frequently elsewhere.
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W25. Last few Lisbon days.
The time for our seasonal migration up north is getting closer, quicker than expected. Every year it goes faster, doesn&
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W24. Camping.
"Hey, let's go camping," Tom said, late Sunday afternoon. We had planned to go on Saturday,
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W23. Nosy nosy.
On Sunday I went to have a quiet morning to myself, biked to Belem and sat down for pancakes and
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W22. Summer heat has arrived.
I have a new hobby. Popsicles! Ever since I tasted a coconut salted caramel popsicle in Thailand I have not
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W21. Dancing.
I met a friend after my final dance class last week. I was still on a high from the joy
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W20. HOME.
For the first time this year, I have five weeks ahead of me with any traveling planned or visitors coming
Newsletter: Nuggets
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On airport anxiety, friction-maxxing and the corporate treadmill
Hey friends!
First nuggets of 2026 and I sincerely hope your year has started better than mine. I've
Nuggets
On floundering, human design and the importance of not knowing
Hi friends!
Last Nuggets of the year! Apparently I managed four editions this year. For 2026, I have higher ambitions.
Nuggets
On expat arrogance, hoarding links, and AI brain damage
Hello friends!
It's October in Lisbon. True to my Swedish nature I feel an urge to give you
Recently read
Scott Hawkins
The Library at Mount Char
She knew every word that had ever been spoken, but she could think of nothing to say that might ease
Lily King
Heart the Lover
Everyone and their mother have been mentioning this book this year. I was in a reading slump, and it sounded like a cute, simple story.
Andrev Walden
Jävla karlar
"Once I had seven fathers in seven years. This is the story of those years." So begins the description of this book. which I read in it's original language.
Jenny Offill
Dept. of Speculation
This is not a book for everyone but I loved it.
Personal projects
homeornot.com
Home or not
As a project to learn coding with AI, I built a web app for expat communities where you can see if your friends and in town (or not).
betweendeadlines.substack.com
Between Deadlines
Taking all the notes I have collected on project management and consultancy life over 13+ years and turning it into weekly newsletter with a simple format: a story, the lessons learned, and a reflection prompt.
sannasays.com/tag/nuggets/
Nuggets
Basically my consumption diary, with interesting things I've read/watched/listened to, coming to your inbox every once in a while.