A busy dayn and some play

Saturday, April 1^st

Our snowman has fallen apart, it looks very sad. Everywhere is wet snow and it looks dirty and messy. We are going to the market and then we are meeting Ingrid and the accountant at a gallery opening.

The market was quite empty of stall holders, so we ended up going to the covered market in Ostermalm and spending a lot of money on little food. But it is very nice food. We did buy stuff we do not usually have. We rushed home to have some lunch, just some pasta, and then went back into town to go to the gallery opening. We were not dressed to have stayed in town. We both felt very uncomfortable at the gathering, but I liked the art. The accountants firm is the sponsor, so as an important client I had been invited and felt obliged to go. We came home and Ben made us some dinner. We ate early, but I like eating early and Ben copes better. I have put him in his sleep sack. He is listening to an audio play. I will test him on it later, I do not want him to drift off or meditate.

Last night I met an old friend of Arne's at the club. His job has taken him all over the world and now he wants to semi retire and move back to Stockholm. He had his slave with him, a young man he met while in the States. The slave was very quiet and kept by his Master's side all the time. I suggested he go and meet some other slaves, Ben was in the slave's corner, they were laughing and having a good time; but the Master refused to let him go. So I called Ben over to introduce him. Still the slave was quiet. He seemed pleased to meet a fellow American, though.

The Master mentioned he was here to look at property. Ben and I exchanged a look and I let him know the flat is available. I am not sure if he knew it from years ago. They are interested and we will meet them at the flat tomorrow. I have another lecture next week, and will attend two lectures on the same day. I have nearly finished my on-line course, I am on a dead line now. I have to do the test by the end of the week. I enjoyed last week, having a bit more time to myself, but I also felt a bit at a loose end and am glad to have some work next week. Then it is nearly Easter and Ruth will be here. I haven't got my shifts yet, I have to ask about it, so we can plan a programme. Hopefully it will be reasonable weather. Ben wants to show Ruth a lot of Stockholm. We might get a car for a few days.

Well, the play is finished. I better deal with my slave.