Hinner nog med ett kort inlagg innan jag ska vacka Jessie.

Igarkvall firade vi Linda pa Cheesecake Factory i WG med tyskarna Catie och Kathy. Ja, o sen va det EmmO, Linda och jag ocksa da forstass :P Anna, var kara servitor va dar. Haha. Du vet, han fran forsta gangen.. :P Forovrigt sa at jag min favvoratt dar som ar riktigt spicy och god - Cajun Jambalaya pasta. Satt ute och at medan solen gick ner. Stack sen vidare pa bio i Plymouth o sag The Love Guru. EmmO tappade bort Linda's bil pa vagen, men efter speedande och mycket tutande hittade de tillbaka till varandra.. Ja, det ar inte latt nar man glomt sin mobiltelefon hemma, eller hur Linda? ;)

The Love Guru va inge vidare. Men man kan inte alltid lyckas valja en toppfilm! Vi hade kul i alla fall! Alltid lika trevligt att traffa LE!! Vill ha rapporter senare i helgen tjejer ;)

Nej, nu ska jag ga o vacka lilltjejen. Ska ta ett tag om 1,5 h fran Meadowbrook. Da maste hon vara utfodrad och fardigkissad. Det gar nog bra. Galler bara att anvanda ratt taktik sa hon tror att det ar hennes ide alltihopa :P

Hors efter helgen! Puss o Kram!

Maste saga att 4th of July kandes mer som Midsommar, eller iaf svensk sommar. Blir val sa om man firar med ett gang svenskar och spelar Kubb i regnet ;) Har haft en jattemysig helg i alla fall! Manga skratt och goofande. :) Maste def goras om!!

Hittade for forsta gangen till Jeanette. Iofs akte vi efter Em. Men anda ;) Efter forra arets panikletande har jag inte vagat aka dit pa egen hand. Nu kanske man lyckas gora det lite oftare. ;) Haha vi far se..

Resten av helgen har jag promenerat runt pa Manhattan och i Brooklyn. Helt annorlunda dar ute! Tank pa allt ni sett i filmer om Brooklyn, med gamla farbroder som sitter utanfor husen och spelar spel och musik som spelas hogt fran ett fonster nanstans. :) Tyvarr tog jag inga kort, men det far bli nasta gang!

Hann precis med sista mojliga buss jag kunde ta for att komma i tid till mitt curfew. Om det inte vore for Am's class som varar hela veckan hade jag nog stannat lite langre..

2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition Den sag vi (JYJ)
Strong men and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

6:00 p.m.
Saturday Night Alive
Clap and sing hallelujah with the Grammy-nominated Wilmington Mass Choir and the Sharon Baptist Church Mass Choir at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Then stick around for a showing of the comedy film First Sunday. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200

9:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Rocky Skulle vi gatt pa om vi stannat inne i Philly
Rocky is the perfect start to the Philly @ the Movies film series. Film-lovers can pack their own popcorn, pick a spot on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and cheer for Philly’s favorite boxer. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, June 29, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
At Franklin Square, kids can romp around, play games and hear professional storytellers regale them with entertaining stories about America’s past. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Afterwards, parents can treat their youngsters to a ride on the carousel or a golf game on the 18-hole miniature golf course featuring pint-sized versions of some of the region’s iconic landmarks. 6th & Race Streets, (215) 592-7273

2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition
Strongmen and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Happy Feet
The free movie series continues with dancing, singing and all-around happy penguins. With seating on the pier by the Battleship New Jersey and a backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline, this viewing is as family-friendly as it gets. 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ, (866) 877-6262

Monday, June 30, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
Kids won’t know what to do first at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza—climb inside the helicopter, talk with William Penn or paint the colorful monster mural. Every child participating will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Market Street between 13th & 15th Streets, (215) 683-2200

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – 12 Monkeys
With scenes shot in Philadelphia and Bruce Willis as the lead, this gripping futuristic science fiction thriller keeps viewers in suspense from the first frame to the last. Blankets, lawn chairs and snacks are welcome during this evening of nail-biting fun at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza. Market Street between 13th & 15th Streets, (215) 683-2200

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
Storytellers give kids get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine Street, (215) 686-5322

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – The Shawshank Redemption
Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman co-star in one of the great prison break/buddy flicks of all time, showing for free at the Eastern State Penitentiary, which in its day had its own share of prison breaks. Cinema fans can bring lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn to nibble on while they root for the wrongfully imprisoned Robbins to make a clean escape. 22nd Street & Fairmount Avenue, (215) 236-5111

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
Kids explore the world of possibilities through storytelling, crafts and interactive performances at the Abbosford Community Center. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 3226 McMichael Street, East Falls

2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – The Bucket List
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson gallivant around the globe, sharing crazy adventures as they live out their dreams. Seating is available at the Philadelphia Senior Center. 509 S. Broad Street, (215) 546-5879

3:00 p.m.
Cops and Kids: Turning the Corner
At the Police District Building, budding artists can help neighborhood youth and police officers from the 22nd and 23rd districts create a large-scale mural developed by Cesar Viveros that depicts the bond between police officers and the community. There will be music and entertainment throughout the afternoon. 17th Street & Montgomery Avenue

6:30-10:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Out Presented by the Philadelphia International Airport
More than 15 talented Philly performers, including Philadelphia International Records artists Bunny Sigler, MFSB, Soul Survivors and others, will take to the four stages set up along the Avenue of the Arts and in The Kimmel Center to show why the city’s arts scene is tops. Other stages feature performances by Jeff Lorber, Point Blank, Alo Brasil, and Drum Philadelphia! lead by Doc Gibbs. Festival goers can also watch the creative process in action as artists set up their easels and create works of art on-site. Kids can get into the arts action with face-painting and other entertainment. Broad Street between Locust & Pine Streets

Thursday, July 3, 2008

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Go 4th & Learn!
Kids can time-travel through more than 300 years of Philadelphia history as a historian brings out artifacts and guides them along the world’s largest map of the city at the Atwater Kent Museum. Each child who attends will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 15 S. 7th Street, (215) 685-4836

2:00-8:30 p.m.
Fiesta on the Parkway Det har vill jag ga pa!! Nan som ar intresserad??
Dancing shoes are in order for a day of music, food, fun and dancing. Latin sensations DLG headline a show that also features N’Klabe and up-and-coming star Daniel Santa Cruz. Well-known local performers include Jimmy Jorge & the Latin Express, Carnival Yanga, El Danny, Bats N’ Rome, El Himo Lola, Alo’ Brasil and Dominic Martes. For the first time ever, the top professional dance teams of Atrium, La Luna, Fuego, Art in Motion and Bilongo Lodo Dancers will perform a colorful, hip-swaying Tribute to Salsa, while Taller Puertorriqueño entertains with colorful stiltwalkers, giant puppets and more. What’s more, the NBA Nation Presented by T-Mobile and Kia Motors tour bus will roll into Philly with interactive games, videos of the 50 greatest NBA plays and other hands-on activities. Meet Latino baseball stars at the Fiesta de Jonron Tour, and be there for the Mas Domino activities. The Tribute to Salsa begins at 7:30 p.m. DLG performs at 7:50 p.m on the Gold Peak Iced Tea Stage. Benjamin Franklin Parkway

8:00 p.m.
The Real Wedding of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross
In real life, the city’s well-known Benjamin Franklin (Ralph Archbold) and Betsy Ross (Linda Wilde) re-enactors fell in love and decided to get married. In a public ceremony with Independence Hall as a backdrop, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will officiate over the nuptials with the Grammy-winner Peter Nero and the Philly POPS providing the wedding march. The couple, attendants and several of their family and friends will don Colonial attire. Afterwards, while the couple enjoys a private wedding reception for their guests at historic City Tavern, the public can stay for the traditional POPS on Independence concert. Independence Mall, 5th & Chestnut Streets

8:30 p.m.
POPS on Independence
In what has become one of Sunoco Welcome America!’s most popular traditions, Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will perform an evening of music in the shadows of Independence Hall. Guests can make a night of it with a picnic dinner, or they can arrive early for the first-come, first-served seats set up along Independence Mall to witness the wedding of Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, who are widely known for their portrayals of Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross. Independence Mall, 5th & Chestnut Streets. From July 1-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center will have extended hours for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, no tickets will be required for entry into Independence Hall on July 4 and July 1, 2, 3 and 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix
What’s going on at Hogwarts? Lord Voldemort is plotting his return, his lackeys have infiltrated Hogwarts, and Harry, Hermione, Rupert and Dumbledore are in danger. Fans can bring snack and a blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of all-ages excitement at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. 9800 Ashton Road

Friday, July 4, 2008

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Independence Day Ceremony
Philadelphia’s annual commemoration of American independence is bigger and better this year on Independence Mall. Among other program items, Mayor Michael A. Nutter will be on hand to acknowledge the achievements of the Best of the Class, graduating high school seniors who have earned recognition for their academic achievements and leadership. 5th & Chestnut Streets. From July 1-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center will have extended hours for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, no tickets will be required for entry into Independence Hall on July 4 and July 1, 2, 3 and 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

12:00 noon
Happy Birthday America!
Around here, it isn’t a party until someone breaks out the Tastykakes. Visitors can feast on a cake made of 10,000 Tastykakes while they enjoy live entertainment, face-painting and other activities at the Independence Visitor Center. 6th & Market Streets, (215) 925-6101

12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200

2:00 p.m.
Let Freedom Ring
At the Liberty Bell Center, descendents of those who signed the Declaration of Independence ceremonially tap the Liberty Bell, signaling the start of a nationwide bell-ringing. Between 5th & 6th Streets and between Market & Chestnut Streets

2:00-7:00 p.m.
Party on the Parkway
The action moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for an afternoon of music, entertainment and food. Kids can play free computer games or pop a few quarters into the arcade games. Radio stations will provide a soundtrack, and celebrants should arrive early to claim their spots for the Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade and Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks.

6:00-8:30 p.m.
Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade
Marching bands, dancers, patriotic figures and floats fill the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in grand Independence Day style, culminating with Broadway-style routines at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Everyone can enjoy the show thanks to giant video screens located at various points along the Parkway. The parade is divided into five segments: We Love Philadelphia – A City of Firsts; Love Where You Live; Love Where You Work; Love Where You Play; and Love How We Celebrate. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

8:30-11:00 p.m. 
Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks  Det vi ska ga pa :)
Five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philly’s own Russell Tompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics open the show on the Gold Peak Iced Tea stage with their sleek, smooth sounds and razor-sharp harmonies that made the world fall in love with Philly soul. Brilliant pyrotechnics by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale light the sky following the concert. Set to the theme The Melting Pot, USA, the show includes music from nations around the world and reflects the colors in each country’s national flag. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Saturday, July 5, 2008

10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Lucky contest winners can attend a pre-release screening of this classic’s remake. On a special trip to Iceland, a scientist (Brendan Fraser) and his nephew get trapped in a cave. They soon discover that the only path to safety is through the center of Earth. Ticket contest sponsored by Metro, WMMR-FM, WBEN-FM and CBS 3. There will be two shows at The Bridge: Cinema de Lux Theatre, 230 S. 40th Street

11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Taste of Philadelphia
Hungry visitors can nosh their way through the weekend at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, sampling cuisine from some of the city’s finest restaurants. Traditional picnic foods like burgers, corn on the cob and other Independence Day favorites round out the event. Food vendors will stay open throughout the concert. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com

12:00 noon-9:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. The ice cream pavilion will remain open throughout the concert. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com

6:30-9:30 p.m.
Waterfront Concert & Festival
Philly’s homegrown mega-stars Boyz II Men dazzle the crowds on the Pearle Vision stage with their slick dance moves and tight harmonies that sold more than 60 million records and made them the most successful R&B male recording group of all time. After the last notes fade at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, the skies over the Delaware River light up with a pyrotechnics display by the internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. The show’s theme, Colors of Summer, includes summer music and the colors of a rainbow. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com

Fick precis veta att brorsan min kom in pa Sam Beteende pa Varmdo! GRATTIS!!!

Momma :)

Jenny har sa antligen joinat skaran av korkortsinnehavare :D Good job!!

Ad sa till mig pa fredagsmorgonen att jag "kanske" skulle behova jobba i 45 min  lordag morgon (nodvandigt??), efter att jag halvt bestamt att jag skulle in och festa med Anis och hans kompisar. Sa da var jag tvungen att avboka mina planer med honom. Till badas besvikelse. Men sen var Am en klippa och sa till mig (innan hon akte till KI) att hon visste att han sagt till mig att jobba, men att det inte alls var nodvandigt. Yay :)

Akte hem till Isabell efter att jag hade slutat och sen skjutsade vi Krauss kidsen till KI ocksa. Da bestamde vi att vi skulle aka in till Philly iaf o ga pa Roxxy. Q102's club. Dar visste vi atminstone att vi skulle komma in. Som sagt, akte dit och kom in efter att ha statt i kylan ett litet tag. Dansade som galningar i 3 h i strack, med ackliga killar som forsokte dansa med en hela tiden. Urk. Tycker inte om clubarna som ar for inriktade pa folk under 21, de siktar bara in sig pa en grej kanns det som! Sex!

Nar det var stangningsdags blev det brak utanfor, sa vi sprang snabbt ivag. Anis o hans kompisar kom ut fran sin club samtidigt och vi akte tillsammans till en efterfest pa Pennomradet. Riktigt lame fratparty, men vi hade riktigt kul iaf! Gjorde lite nya bekantskaper, och det ar allt som betyder nat ;)

Efterat drog vi till vart rum och sov nagra timmar till det var dags for Scavengor hunt:n for alla APs. 300 st au pairer tror jag det var. Vi sprang runt pa Philly's gator och letade desperat efter allt som fanns pa listan. Eller vi var val inte riktigt ratt, de andra gjorde. Jag o Isabell sag ingen anledning att stressa runt. Kande anda inte att vi behovde vinna och det var skont att bara ga omkring och hitta sa mycket som vi hade tid med, utan att stressa.

Anna, Fi och Kate vann priser, sa val som Saray, Des och Linda! Grattis tjejer!!

Efter scavengor hunt:n gick vi till en restaurang och at bdaylunch med Anna, som fyllde ar tidigare i veckan. Det var forutom Anna och mig, Ibell, Tanja, Lyddie, Jeanette, Linda, Saray och Des!! Hade riktigt kul!

Nar lunchen var fardig och alla var matta a belatna delade vi pa oss. Jag o Ibell skulle tillbaka till 17th&Walnut och hamta min vaska och pa vagen dit gick vi rakt igenom varsta streetmarknaden. Alla lokala butiker och restauranger hade sma talt och det var livemusik. Efter att ha gatt runt ett tag la vi oss i Rittenhouse Sq park och vilade. Riktigt skont!

Efter ett par timmar kande vi att det var dags att aka hem. At middag med the Krauss' och hade faktiskt riktigt kul. Kandes nastan som i hostas, nar det var okej hemma hos dem.. Jaja. Vi kollade pa film efterat o Sa ska det lata! Veckans avsnitt var ju riktigt bra!!

Imorn ska vi till NYC over dagen. Bara jag och Ibell antagligen. En sista gang innan hon aker. Ska bli riktigt skont att lamna PA!!  

Forsoker traffa sa mycket folk som mojligt. Nu annu mer igen, eftersom Isabell aker hem den 13e maj :( Ar sa himla ledsen for det sa det inte ar sant. Men jag vet att det ar for det basta. Men det kommer suga ett tag framover att inte ha dig nara tjejen!!! Nasta helg blir det avskedskalas for henne!

Maste sova. Klart slut!

Puss

Hur firas det då? Ingen aning! Hon ska sova över hos mig o sova kvar medan jag går upp i sköter barnen imorn bitti. Sen ska jag skjutsa henne till Jenkintown o så tar vi tåget in till Philly. Hoppas det finns någon parkeringsplats.. Annars blir det jobbigt!

Aja nu ska vi över till mig tror jag! Tjingaling