rayandemma

Right now this is all I wish to do. Work work and more work seems to be the daily routine. Wait, seems to be? Shit. Thats all it be. I was able to get tomorrow off. I wish to sleep in, but know that will be short lived. I cant sleep in. Never have been able to. Only after a long night of partying will i be able to. For now I trek off to the next 4hrs of my day. 10 pm my day ends. Sleep starts soon after....

I swear we have this psychic connection going on. Its weird. There has been many times that I have been thinking of Emma and she calls. She swears Im lying when I tell how I was just thinking of her. Like wise with her. For instance, she is 6 hrs ahead of me so when im waking up shes halfway done with her work day.When shes going to bed I missed her call on more than a few occasions, I always call back 5 minutes after and she swears its weird because right when I call she is at that point where she is almost asleep. I cant tell you how many times she has said " You woke me up!! I was almost asleep!! " So yesterday after I seen a missed call I neglected to call back, as I  knew she would be sleeping I didnt want to wake her. A psychic connection. Which leads to the next subject...



Idag vaknade jag till en röstbrevlåda. Det sa bara jag älskar dig. Jag tror inte hon förstår hur mycket jag gillar att höra. Jag älskar att hon ringer mig när hon ska sova. Jag hoppas Im det sista på henne när hon somnar. Jag vet att hon är definitivt på mig när jag vaknar varje dag. Jag skrev av mig själv att bli galen med henne att inte vara här. Ett bra exempel är hur mycket jag spenderat kalla henne förra månaden. $ 100!! $ 100!! Jag spenderar vanligtvis runt $ 30 varje Mont som jag normalt kallar en gång per dag. Men Im bli galen som jag sa. Tack och lov kommer hon att vara här mycket snart. Jag kan spara pengar på internationella samtal. Jag ser fram emot att bara tala med personligen varje dag!




I dont think she realizes how a simple voicemail like the one I got this morning make me feel good. A simple post on my Facebook wall makes me smile. I constantly try to show my affection. Mostly by telling her I miss her and when shes here by holding her hand. Making her dinner. Simple little things. One thing that bugs me is she constantly says how much she loves romance.. you know movies love letters.. girly stuff I guess. So I get sad when I try to be romantic and say things kiss her hold her hand and she syas "my hands are sweaty.. i dont like to kiss in public. Ive yet to figure out her take on what romance is. I guess it comes from being far away for so long, which I understand. But even if it takes time to come around, I hope when she is here she can adjust and let herself go. It doesnt have to be a tongue session in the middle of the street or the fact that both our hands are sweaty ..its the little things. Dont get me wrong when you read this. We have kissed in public we have held hands, I just love her so much that a little more affection no matter what form will keep me satisfied.... the little things..



I decided to quiz my self on my knowledge of Emma based on things I know and just write what comes to mind quickly. Eventually were going to have to go to the Immigration and prove we are in a relationship so Im gonna quiz myself and hope that Emma actually reads this and can answer some questions about me..cause if she cant were in for a big headache so without further adieu..here we go

Born in Stromsund Sweden November 23rd 1987
Ronnie and Suzanne Zakariasson are her parents
She has 3 sisters Sofie Maria and Frida ( all of whom I love dearly)
2 technical inlaws Jens and Karl ( who rock!!)
1 best friend by the name of Johnna Bagling
2 more close ones named Emma #2 and Madeliene
plenty of other friends who I dont have time to write about
Fave food is chinese
Fave color purple
loves Forever 21
likes to paint
Cant really pinpoint her music as I have never seen or heard what she has on her ipod
but know she really loves Johnny Cash
A patriot and is proud to be Swedish
Oh!! Has a niece and nephew named Timmy and Tove
A dog named Kajsa
Gets buzzed easily
like converse
can ride a jetski
has traveled to ALOT of places
has a dream to live in NY (ORIGINALLY BY HERSELF) but now Im tagging along
Cant really figure out goals because she constantly says she doent know what she wants
Loves me and lets me know.....hmmmm.... Out of thoughts.

I guess I did ok.  I wonder if she could do the same for me?? Tthe world may never know...

till next time
Hejda
 (and thank you for reading I went from 13 to 18 people who glanced or read the last 2 days!!)

RAYMOND :P

Well since Emma never blogs here I guess I will take over the whole darn thing. I have the time so why not?? I will be using Swenglish so for anybody who actually reads this you might have to translate the swedish parts.... Sooooo...here we go!

Damn this Florida heat!!! I swear its taking a toll on me! Emma kommer inte att kunna hantera detta väder.
You literally walk into an oven. You stand there and sweat. Jag vill tillbringa somrarna i Sverige. Thankfully Im indoors all day and dont get out till the sun is down, but then you have the stupid humidity!! so even with no sun you still sweat!! Major ugh factor.!




6 weeks till I meet up with Emma in New York and spend a fun filled weekend. I originally had started to make plans and even a list of things I wanna do. I have since given upon that and will be on pure instinct. I dont wanna be let down by not doing something. So we'll just wing it. Emma har varit där förut och jag också, men min resa var för företag. Ingen tid att spela. I will enjoy it!! An escape. I look forward to central park.

Some random pics
.... I cant wait to take pics in NY!



My most favorite one (above)



Our 1st midsummer celebration ... this was in America so definitely look forward to being there next year in Sweden!!



A totally random Maria having fun in the sun in Miami!! I really dig this one!!



And last but not least I leave you with the best Florida has to offer!!! I hope you enjoy this one!!

Sist men inte minst vill jag berätta för dig Emma Zakariasson att jag älskar dig. Om du läser detta tar sig tid att skriva något! Titeln på bloggen är afterall "Ray och Emma" silly girl!!!

Till next time

Hejda

Joy. Thats what it feels like knowing that in 6 weeks she will be here! After 2 years and some odd months we will try to make it work. Joy.



Pain. Thats what I feel everyday. At this point im going completely crazy without her. So close yet so far away. Mixed emotions about the whole thing. Will it be worth the wait? Will it all work out?? Will she decide she wants to leave?? Will I be the one to  just say fuck it, Im out??? Questions I hope to never have answered. Pain



Work.. Home ..Life..
How will I find the balance to keep it all together? I have a great job, Im happy for that. But Im gone all day. Balancing it all out will be key. Balance.


Its been a while since I ve even thought of blogging. totally random... I hope to start more..especially after shes here... we will see .. till then..

Peace

2 days. 2 long but hopefully short days, then its a traveling I be. First stop Canada for a quick 1 1/2 hr layover. Off to England after that. Quick stop,then 3hrs till I get to hold her. By this time Friday night I'll be all snuggled up next to Emma watching movies and holding her :) Life will finally be complete. Even if our time is short. I will enjoy waking next to her,sleeping next to her,eating with her and relaxing. So for now I endure tomorrow and wake the next day ready to get the fuck outta here...so for now I bid you adieu..hejda..peace out sayonara and all that sheeit..next blog comes from Sweden!!

14 is a lucky number.
14 was a good age.
14 is 2 mores ounces than a 12 ounce beer.
14 kids we might have. 14 times I say yeah right to that.
14 minutes I will hold and kiss her when we meet again.
14 days is 2 more days than I will be there.
14 days and I will be in Sweden my home away from home.

14

Can it be??? Is it time?? 21.
21 more mornings till I wake up next to her.
21 more days to plan and pack(I'm already) ready to go.
21 more years together.
21 degrees will it be??
21 years her age. Nej. She is 23.
Vad ska jag göra?
Vad kommer jag äta?
21 is a lucky number.
21 was my favorite birthday.
21 was Hectors best bday party.
21 friends or more I have in Sweden.
21 dagar jag önskar att jag kunde bo hos henne.

21 days and she will be in my arms.
21 = 3 weeks ....
Then the 2 of us have been together for 2 years.
21 more years I look forward to with my Swedish Snow Bunny :)
21
Tack :)

It's that time again people. The time where the days start flying by and we will soon see me off to Sweden. Am I prepped you ask? Well the preparation has begun as far money goes. Im working7 days a week to get ahead on bill's and actually have some money to travel with. I mean you can't expect me to stop in London and not have a few beers right. Ahhhh,English ale. Me likey.When it comes to clothing well I'm gonna be a little short. Living in Florida has it's downside. Yes the beaches are beautiful,yes it's always sunny but that is the problem. The summer was frikkin brutal, and I mean brutal people. Your better off wearing as less as possible, thus, leaving me short of warm clothing. I need not fret. I have a peacoat purchased last year that will suit me just fine. My only worry is the under clothing. I'm skinny, the cold hits me straight to the bone unless I'm layered. Last year I had long johns top and bottom, this year I only have the bottoms which I by luck found at a Target in Atlanta because it was chilly there as well. The search is on for layers. As I sit here writing this I realize I need a new suitcase. I chucked my old one. I have that covered, there is a little old man that sells them cheap downstairs. I also learned a great lesson last time and that's to travel light when going international. You have no idea how much it sucks to have a backpack and a carry on and a jacket going from terminal to terminal plane to plane only to end up adding your checked luggage to your arm and running to catch a train!! The solution, 1 backpack, 1 checked bag and no carry on. Other than that I'am just ready to get it on. I have 3, yes count them 3 jobs that keep me occupied 7 days a week for the next 30 days. I look forward to waking up early March 3rd 2011 and heading to Miami International Airport and making my way to her. I'm not gonna lie. My flight leaves at 3:35 pm and plan on getting there at 12 pm just so I can sit there and bask in the glory of being able to make such a trip. The best part is that the day after I arrive is our 2 year anniversary and look forward to waking up next to her after 2 years that seem like 4 because of the distance and time we have spent apart for so long. A day well deserved.  I often feel like I write super mushy stuff when I write here, but then again I guess writing something is better than nothing right?? I'am also reaching out to you Emma Zakariasson. WHEN THE HELL ARE YOU GONNA POST SOMETHING. The blog after is called Ray AND EMMA RIGHT BABE??? Sorry people. My love needs a little kick in the keester sometimes. So when she does post something we will all be surprised!!! Well my fingers hurt from typing and I got work to do. Till next time be cool...see ya on the flipside

As I sit in flip flops and socks I'm thinking of things I can look forward to when I go to visit Emma in March. I can't help but to daydream. My thoughts often wander off and I picture everything, every little detail. The night before when I have butterflies in my stomach . The way it feels to walk out my door  the next day and take planes trains and automobiles across the world. But best of all the way it will feel to see her in person and kiss her hello. Pure bliss. I dont think many of you (assuming many of you actually read this ) can imagine how  the feeling of an honest to goodness LONG DISTANCE relationship feels. Ugh, my beautiful young woman shrunk down and condensed into a tiny, grainy, square on my computer screen. I need not fret,soon enough. Seeing her and feeling her is the icing on the cake, but what about all  of the other great things Sweden has to offer????
For starters I can think of all the great food. One of my faves is Messmor. A swedish butter with a hint of vanilla



This Stuff is great on bread!! I actually have a tube here and am eating a piece of toast as i write this..(short pause for a bite). Another great item I'am looking forward to is Trocadero soda. Trocadero is a soft drink popular in Sweden; it is flavored with apples and oranges.
OMG you have absolutely no idea how great this soda is. As americans we are use to Coca-Cola,Pepsi, Mt. Dew and such, but this soda blows any American soda out of the water .



Ahh yes. I seriously cant wait to go to ICA and grab a great salad. This has to be the best salad I have ever eaten. What's ICA you ask, its Swedens chain of supermarkets. Well they are all thru Europe and are similar to a big Ralphs,Food 4 less. One of the things I enjoy about The ICA's are the selection of meat they have. Man was there alot of stuff to go through when your there!! I'm pretty sure I have been to this one because it's in Ostersund where Emma's sister and friends live,but I could be mistaken as there are lot's of them throughout Europe,but this one looks familiar.



Those are just some of the thing's I look forward to. There's honestly only one thing Iam looking forward to and thats my beautiful young Swedish girl. I long to lay next to her,hold her and kiss her. I can guarantee we'll be attached at the hip the whole 12 days Im there. I look forward to seeing my extended family and friends even if I stand out like a sore thumb. I'am accepted and loved and look forward to being there even if my time is short  :) For now I leave you with her..my love my life my Emma.



Till next time. Thank you to those who take time to read this. I'm trying to keep up and stay constant with events thoughts and such.

Hejda

oVER AND oUT...SUCKAS

Well I admit I had given up blogging on this site. In part due to Emma's lack of participation. Shes has since taken back to her solo blog and left me to blog alone. I know right?? How can a blog be called Ray AND EMMA if only ray blogs. So here goes I made a resolution to blog once a week if not more just to keep anybody who actually reads this up to speed. So here goes

Yes a new year means new and exciting things. Alot has changed for me since Jan 01 2010. I am now gainfully employedat 2 cool jobs,and while the hours can sometime be a bit of a drag. I dont have to wait 2 weeks to get money. Great for me. I have started the K1 Visa process for Emma and I have now began to count days. Something I should not be doing but mentally have no control over.I hope it goes quick so that we may marry and begin our life here in Miami. Miami aahhh Miami. I thought after Los Angeles I would never fall in love with another city. But Miami is now as much a part of me as Los Angeles. The city,the sights ,the sounds,the people,the food and the beach. All to die for. My babe will definitely get some color after some time here. I dont anticipate the 2nd part of the Visa process taking too long,but until she can work,what else is there for her to do but explore and lie on the beach all day like the queen she is?? I have many things planned for her when she comes to live with me. We also have to plan a wedding. WEDDING!!! What the heck am I thinking were gonna be married too!!! Well I'll leave that for another blog. For now I have 1 hr left on my day and then I'm outty. I'm heading straight to the bar to catch some College Football and grab a beer after a long days work.Till the next time Be cool. Stay sucka free. And like a blog I love to read I'll leave you with this
Raymond
Over and Out :)
Hejda

Hope you had a great weekend adventure!! Heres a pic for you of my weekend..hope you like it!!!

Alas ,after a great summer in Florida, its now coming to an end. I will be coming home early /mid october to await word on our CA store. I can honestly say the Summer of 2010 was definitely one to remember. I made alot of good friends,ones I hope to have around for a long time. I stayed in a nice spot which was definitely the best place I have lived thus far and experienced really really coool things on the east coast. Most of my summer was spent working and sweating the days away. Ditching tropical rain storms, and even a trip to the everglades to wrangle an alligator (which was almost accomplished).And experiencing great food and nightlife. All in all I cant complain,memories were made and good times were had. Makes me sad. But on the bright side I now have the money for an apartment when I get back to cali and Emma and I are that much closer to being together for good. I end this blog on a good note but otherwise still sad ,especially after my conversation with my Love today...oh well ,everything happens for a reason...till next time
Hejda

To one of the funniest girls i know!


Acctually her birthday was this weekend, but im giving her kladdkaka tomorrow.

Beautful right?:) My masterpiece!

Well after a whirlwind 5 days of no sleep,lots of alcohol and food it comes to an end. The friends have went home and rest is well deserved.I slept from 8pm last night till 8am this morning. I guess I'll start from last wednesday with the arrival of Linda Roberts. Guided by a treasure map she finds me at the store after starting her trip at 4am from her front door in California to my store in Florida. After hugs and catching up she goes to explore South Beach and finds Edward Cullen..she fell in love.



The first night was spent making her hotel arrangements,getting showered because walking during the day is no bueno(stinky and sweaty). We came to my place and had dinner and went exploring. You know the usual,Lincoln Road,Ocean Ave and such. We had a few drinks on Lincoln and in true ray fashion You find me "Mean Muggin" behind a glass...



On thursday linda went exploring and found some unique things in Florida. We thought these were funny can you see why??



And he was definitely "Swingin along"...



Friday afternoon Paul Caruso arrived and spent the afternoon with Linda doing a little more exploring. On friday night we had a night out at Automatic Slims and hung out with new friends and old. We had a great time. We also met a really cool couple from Atlanta with whom I look forward to hangin out with again when I visit Atlanta.
Also a random German guy who was studying English in America. Good Times...








We woke up early one day and went to the Beach and swam and layed out watching all the people. You know I
cant get in the water with my boy and not tackle him. This pic is after I shoved him in and ran away Smiling


All of the days I spent at work while Paul and Linda went exploring. They found a petting zoo and paul made a new friend.



All in all good time were had and memories were made. I leave you now because I have to wrok. Check back soon as I will be posting more pics

Hejda