We Got the Beat

I've managed to peek into the local stores while running random errands over the past few days and, let me tell you, spring fashion is scary. As if the current skinny jeans (yes, some of which are even tight-rolled) weren't already bad enough, there are leggings everywhere! It really hit home when we saw a new billboard on a bus stop last night, pictured here with Scott. And, yes, this really does say, "80s Edition."

Don't get me wrong, people always look well put together here, but any spring shopping is going to be a pain. I'm also bummed that I didn't pack my white leggings from last year's dance recital...er, nope, definitely not.

As of this afternoon, I'm one step closer to getting a grip on the Swedish language. Scott and I are already enrolled in a Tuesday/Thursday night class at Folksuniversitet in April, but today I also signed up for the government-sponsored Swedish for Immigrants (more commonly referred to as SFI). SFI classes are held five days a week. I opted for the morning SFI session, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., so that I'll have a break on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons before our evening classes. Night classes last seven weeks, and I was told the SFI classes can take five months if you advance quickly, or up to a full year as needed. Honestly, I've read mixed online reviews about both options, but I'm hoping for the best, and you'll hear my informed opinion after things get going next month.

One last bit of news on the grad school application. We've been told that it's here somewhere (still not feeling reassured by this) but, reportedly, it hasn't been entered into their system. Hence, the "you don't meet our requirements for consideration" message online. Seems a bit harsh, if you ask me. Either way, I'll be calling to double and triple check that K. Johannson in Shipping and Receiving isn't trying to sabotage me.