Over a month has passed since I left Australia. I'm back in Stockholm with all that comes with it; family, friends and work. It didn't take long until I was back in old routines. The monday I got back I started working at Ericsson. 8-5, 7 days a week. Working, dogwalking and babysitting is now part of my everyday life . Things that were so far from the life I was living in Australia I almost made myself believe I would never have to go back to it. Looking back at the trip makes me want to turn back time and re-live it all. Over and over again. As amazing as Stockholm can be it will always fade in comparison to Melbourne in my eyes. It felt great being back in Sweden the first week, but since then I've missed Australia everyday and wouldn't hesitate a second if an opportunity to go back came up. Not having any plans for the autumn lets me dream about going to uni in Australia. But unfortunately Swedish unis are free and Australian ones aren't.. :P
The thing that makes it OK to leave Sweden for long periods of time to travel is that it is always exactly the same when you come back. Some people like that. I on the other hand, find it extremely depressing. Nothing ever changes! It is as if the time has been standing still whilst I've experienced a whole new world on the other side of the planet! Stockholm will always be my hometime. Its where i was born and bred. But I will always be longing for the next time I get to visit Melbourne. Its atmosphere, weather and people will keep me coming back as often as I can for the rest of my life.
