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You may have heard or read last week that Facebook is building a new server farm near the Arctic Circle, as that’s how most news outlets spun the story: Reuters – “Facebook Building Massive 120 MW Server Farm Near Arctic Circle” The Telegraph – “Facebook to build server farm on edge of Arctic Circle‎” Washington Post – “Facebook confirms first data center outside US on edge of Arctic Circle” Fox …continue reading

Since my moving to Sweden 11 months ago, job hunting has been pretty difficult. I have applied for at least 30 jobs, gotten maybe four automated responses (these coming at least two months after I even applied), and received ZERO personal replies. To quote Stephanie Tanner from 90s TV sitcom “Full House,” “How rude!” But despite the long, frustrating process, I can now excitedly announce that I’m now employed! And it goes to …continue reading

Last month, I met up with two friends who were in town to collect their new car through the Volvo Overseas Delivery program (watch the video!). It amazes me that Volvo, based in Gothenburg, flies its customers to Sweden, puts them up in a hotel, shows them their car and the factory, and then feeds them a nice lunch. And if that wasn’t good enough, they allow you to drive your …continue reading

Halloween is approaching! But you really wouldn’t know it if you were in Sweden. Thankfully, my eyes have not been ambushed by orange and black for the past month. No storefronts crowded with witch costumes and pumpkin-shaped candy buckets. No faux spiderwebs and dry ice to set the mood. Yet at the same time, I kinda miss it. I didn’t realize my deep longing for such a pointless “holiday” until …continue reading

My Swedeheart and I have been sitting at the cruise ship terminal in Southampton, England for nearly four hours. I am lucky enough to have a good friend playing trombone on the ship’s band and can invite “family” on board for a fraction of the actual price, IF any rooms are available. For us, it is highly likely that I will be posting this write-up from somewhere in the Mediterranean …continue reading