Actor. Director. Producer. Writer. Wannabe Entrepreneur. And on top of all that I’m blonde, blue-eyed and Swedish. It isn’t always the best combination, but it sure is…interesting…to quote a friend that described me: “one moment she’s like the Dalai Lama and the next a dizzy blonde.”
Play…even when you are working…meditate…even when you are running…
If I Had Five Minutes To Talk About Anything…
Life would be my topic. Everyday is an unwritten page in each person’s book of life. What you want to fill it with is your choice: kissing, bubble baths, chocolate pralines, adventure…simple pleasures like watching raindrops caressing a window, observing moonlight dancing over rooftops, curling up by a wood burning fireplace, waking up to see the first rays of the sun melting through the morning fog, laughing with all your heart, having a pillow fight with your best friend or partner, sitting in a Jacuzzi watching the stars sparkling in the night sky, dancing around in a twirling pattern letting your bare feet get moist in the morning dew, eating roasted chestnuts in winter and sorbet in summer. Love. Beauty. Simplicity. Life is a gift and there is an opportunity to fully live in every moment.
“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake…” – Marie Beyon Ray
good to see your blog
Wow. I loved reading this! You really are in the “now” aren’t you? Something I want to be, as well (as you probably have read in my blogs – it seems to be a theme).
I laughed when you said you could use a PA. So could I. I’m not sure you’re a dizzy blonde at all (though it’s a cool name for a blog): maybe you get distracted easily, as I do. I mean there’s just so many shiny balls to follow and that other stuff – like paperwork and anything that requires a list – are just seemingly inconsequential fluff. I figured I probably have ADD (and am getting assessed for it).
Anyway, even your “about” page contains some great writing. Love it!
Thanks guys, love getting your comments!!!!
I got my nickname when I saw a cute guy on the other side of a pool and almost fell in – a friend of mine stopped me from falling in and gave my my nickname. I had fallen out of a hammock the night before, flexing my legs to anyone passing by…so she had her reasons
In general I tend to get lost in thought and forget about everything going on around me…
I personally have a hard time believing in ADD – most people are very focused in specific areas of their lives and not so focused in others. I am super unfocused when I work with things I dislike and super focused when working with things I like…
Oh and Wolfshades….what happened to that girl you ran into several times in town and then dated? It was such a cute story!!!!!
Maria, I have just discovered your blog – and what a great story to read and learn about it!
I wish you all the best for your new life in LA, full of health and vitality:-)
My, oh my, I didn’t see this comment till now!!!! Thanks for reading my blog and it was ever so nice to meet up with you in dear old London town!!! How are you doing these days? I found it funny you posted an image of Café Gratitude on your profile as I ate there the other day
I just read this first entry. Thankyou am a true fan. By the way if the cats can surprise you how do you know it doesn’t miaow in french?????
Hellooooo Primrose
I thank thee kindly! I had a lovely stay in London town!!! Hmmm, hard to know…
Gosh, you are a powerful writer…and moving. Just read “About” – I had to subscribe! Look forward to reading more of your adventures…and I hope they will all be happy ones!
Thank you =D
I enjoyed reading your blog yesterday also! It is funny. And it has points that hit home! =)
You wrote: “I also work for “hemtjänsten” which means I go around to peoples’ homes helping them with everything from dressing their wounds to doing their shopping.”
This reminds me of a friend of mine who does something similar, but with the terminally ill. And just as you say you help them with everything, she does as well.
One such offer of “everything or anything” occurred one afternoon when she asked a terminally ill man, who knew his time wasn’t long, what she could do for him. “Whatever you need,” she said.
He smiled slyly, pulled down his zipper–amazing what we’ll do in the face of death–pulled out his member, and smiled at her in a way he hadn’t smiled at a woman in years.
My friend smiled, leaned toward him and softly said, “How ’bout some Haagen Dazs ice cream instead?”
So much for everything and anything.
I love what you’re doing, Diz.
CH
Oh my, I saw a lot whilst on duty, but never that. Thankfully. I guess that kind of wish is something you tell your partner, not your nurse.
Life is indeed stranger than fiction. Then again, fiction is just a copy of life.
Thanks CH! =)
divine………Name has no meaning and meaning has no name ,knowing meaning you can dance with
different names, different roles, different films but on screen comes the original either at the start of the film or at end of the film that is mostly the case ,you are blessed one divine that it appeared at the start of the film…….enjoy your roles ……and names……
bless you….
Thank you very much! That’s a beautiful interpretation! I like it!!!!!
Excellent blog. I look forward to reading more and learning from your experiences.
Thank you very much! You are very welcome on board my journey!!!
Hi Maria,
WOW what a great story, I’m glad you added me on face book else i would have not discovered your blog and great book “The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind” by Dr Joseph Murphy.
p.s Good luck in L.A
I’m glad you came across it! =)
I am doing this so bass-ackwards – reading “About” AFTER I read the blog. I thoroughly enjoy your blog, Maria. I can see that much of what you encounter and write about is similar to the crap many of us endure. I subscribe and look forward to reading your posts.
enjoy London
brad
Thank you so much =)
I believe sometimes there are lemons and limes in life, but they make for good lemonade…sadly most of us stare ourselves blind at the lemons and miss the lemonade!
Life is beautiful!
You write with amazing clarity. Just discovered your blog this morning on digg.com. Keep it up
Do visit my blog as well when you feel like it.
Hiya,
Thanks for stopping by!
Let me know what your blog is and I will!
Just found your blog and it’s great! I love the honesty with which you write, and the relationships that you hold dear. Plus the fact that you lived in London for six years! I too am blonde, and occasionally have “brunette moments”, which you call dizzy! I’ll be back!
Sunshine
Hey Sunshine, somehow I must have missed answering to this comment!!!
Brunette moments – that’s bloody brilliant if I may say so!!! Ingenious in fact =)
Yeah, dear old London has played a big part in my life in ways I could never have imagined. When I don’t have to put up with her on a daily basis I love her. And I miss all my friends over there a lot. I keep dreaming about going back for Christmas.
Hi, I’m Heather.. I love your blog. Much like you I am blue eyed, blond (naturally anyway) and I spent my childhood living in Sweden at a holistic retreat/healing center in Väddö. I look forward to reading your future posts
Hey Heather! Nice to meet you!!!
You grew up at a healing center??!! Woaw, that’s a unique upbringing! I enjoy a holistic lifestyle! Plus, I don’t meet many Swedes here, so nice to have you around!
Oh my gosh….I am in tears! I am actually crying. You are so gifted….I hope you never let go of writing because you really truly have a gift. If you wrote a book, I would be first in line to buy it. And I’d probably read it a million times.
I, too, went through a whole lot of stress before moving to LA from Canada. UCLA has been my dream since childhood (I even have it written in my diary as a “bucket list” task from when I was thirteen), so getting out here is a big deal for me. I also went through the stress of the paperwork (please don’t even get me started on the F-1 crap….and all of the papers we had to fill out at the airport?! I actually broke down crying at the airport when I had to present my papers. I was just so stressed out and worried that something would go missing, something would be wrong, or that for some reason I wouldn’t end up safe and sound at UCLA. The guy at the desk was so intimidating too…but once he saw me cry, he turned into butter. He gave me some hand sanitizer and told me to inhale it deeply, because the alcohol would calm me down. lol. Safe to say, it did.) My point is, I am glad you write so honestly about these things- because you never know who might be relating to you. Reading this blog, I feel like someone out here in this crazy city “gets” me.
Thanks Maria.
Hey Leanna,
Thank you for reading and your wonderful comment. It was the first thing I read this morning and it put a big grin on my face! If this blog ever helps, or inspire others, it’s my dream come true =)
I will definitively put together a book form some of these posts and your comment made me more focused!
It was stressful, wasn’t it? One would need a bunch load of que sera sera in the suitcase!!! I’m contemplating going home for Christmas and I deliberate as I’m not sure it’s a good thing unless I have my job ready for next year before I go. I am so happy to be here though – LA is a beautiful town in many ways though thanks to the sunshine, the beaches and some of the gorgeous people who you meet here. I can’t say I’ve ever been happier in one place. Cali is stunning.
You’re very welcome =)
You’re a talented writer & a very enjoyable read.
Thank you very much Carolyn! It’s lovely to hear that!!
Dear Maria,
Thank you for your writings, I think they are great, really funny, really honest and by the sound of things I think you are still single…… unless you got lucky this bonfire night, was it fireworks?…….
I now live with your previous house mate, so I know how it feels!, and he introduced me to your blog.
So, I would like to invite you to a Singles night I am organising in Stoke Newington, Church Street, this Thursday 10th Nov @Baby Bath house. Its a new venue and a new night, potentially a regular gig. Would be great for you to come along and play the games we have arranged, enter in the magic of match making and maybe meet the man of your dreams.
Please be in touch!
Fleur xx
God is glorious,he came that u &l might ‘ve life to the full.
Waoo,you know life will complete without writing.l realy like that.paulterry
Thank you!