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F. L.


Stockholm Trip
2025-07-21 → 2025-07-25
(4 days)
The largest city I have ever been to! Mainly explore Gamla Stan and Djurgården.
- Vasa Museuem
- Gröna Lund
- Watching Taylor Tomlinson
Malmö Trip
2025-06-27 → 2025-06-28
(1 days)
Beautiful small city with tons of history on the southern tip of Sweden.
- Watching SatchVai
- Malmö Castle
- Kungsparken
Trip to South Africa
2025-04-17 → 2025-05-07
(20 days)
Visited the following areas:
- Hermanus, Overstrand
- Onrus, Overstrand
- Stellenbosch, Boland
- Tzaneen, Limpompo
- Moulie Point, Cape Town
- Paternoster, West Coast
Second Ski Trip!
2025-01-24 → 2025-01-26
(2 days)
Trysil, Norway! I will write more!
Swedish Driver's License
2024-10-11 → 2025-03-28
(5 months and 18 days)
Difficult and long process but I am very proud of myself for pushing through. People drive much slower and considerate in Sweden. It consisted of the following:
- Risk 1 Class
- Risk 2 Class
- Theoretical Test
- 25 Lessons
- 3 Examinations (I failed twice).
Outcomes
Driver's LicenseFace Anxiety
Trip to South Africa
2024-08-30 → 2024-09-16
(17 days)
I went to see friends and family! I will write more about this in future releases.
My First Bike!
2024-07-19
I learnt how to ride a bike for the first time in my life!
Trip to Spain
2024-05-29 → 2024-06-02
(4 days)
Mainly went to go see ACDC! Will write more about this in future releases.
Reading Books!
Audible
2024-05-01 → 2025-08-07
(1 year and 3 months)
I started reading books! Well... mainly listening. But I did read a couple too!
- Tender is the Flesh
- Terry Pratchett: Guards! Guards!
- The Poppy War
- Dungeon Crawler Carl Books 1-7
- Harry Potter and the Books 1-7
- Project Hail Mary
- Shadeslinger Books 1-4
- Red Rising Books 1-2
- Mistborn Books 1-3
- Born a Crime
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- George Orwell's 1984
First Ski Trip!
2024-01-26 → 2024-01-29
(3 days)
Hemsedal, Norway! I will write more!
Moved to Gothenburg
2023-12-23 → 2025-08-07
(1 year and 7 months)
What a beautiful and peaceful move this has been... I will wrote more about it in future releases.
Sweden Emigration
2023-07-06 → 2024-01-30
(6 months and 28 days)
- 2023-07-06: Start learning Swedish and apply for jobs
- 2023-08-25: First interview
- 2023-08-31: Second interview
- 2023-09-06: Third interview
- 2023-09-19: Fourth interview
- 2023-09-25: Sign contract
- 2023-10-04: Immigration process starts
- 2023-11-02: Travel to Sweden for a week
- 2023-11-06: Start at Zenseact
- 2023-11-23: Travel to Pretoria to do biometrics at Swedish Embassy
- 2023-11-26: Sold everthing and moved in with friends/family
- 2023-12-13: Move inspector for new flat in Gothenburg
- 2023-12-19: Get Swedish work permits in mail
- 2023-12-23: Fly to Sweden
- 2023-12-27: Civil and social Registration
- 2024-01-19: ID card appointments
- 2024-01-30: Got the infamous BankID
CrossFit
2023-01-01 → 2025-08-07
(2 years and 7 months)
A really fun way to stay fit and improve my mobility. It's a great way to meet new people and push myself physically.
- C&J - 78 kg
- Snatch - 55 kg
- Back Squat - 110 kg
- Dead Lift - 110 kg
- Front Squat - 90 kg
Moved to Stellenbosch
2022-12-01 → 2023-11-26
(12 months)
We moved to Jamestown and lived next to one of best friends. In retrospect, I regret not spending more time with him. Jamestown also came with its own challenges - from sporadic water and electricity outages to an abundance of stray dogs barking throughout the whole night.
- It was the frist time I lived in a house since my childhood.
- We had a spare room and it was great having friends stay over!
Started Therapy
2022-07-30
I never thought that therapy would be something I would need, but after a few months of feeling lost and overwhelmed, I decided to give it a try. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
- Face anxiety
- Learn coping mechanisms
- Learn to love myself (very much a work in progress)
- Learn to share my feelings
Got Married
2022-04-23 → 2025-08-07
(3 years and 3 months)
I got married to my best friend and the love of my life. We decided on an intimate wedding, only inviting immediate family and the bridal party. This meant that we did not start our life in debt and could afford a longer honeymoon.
- Got married at Tryn, Steenberg, in Tokai!
- We decided on the venue because we really enjoy their MCC and food.
- Protip: Get married at a restaurant to ensure great hospitality, food, and drinks!
Moved to Cape Town CBD
2022-04-01 → 2022-11-30
(8 months and 3 days)
What a busy time! We lived in Dockside and it had a great view of Table Mountain and the ocean. We were also on the parliamentary electricity grid which means we had no loadshedding! It was a fun challenge making a small flat work for two people - we pulled it off, though!
Live Streaming
Twitch
2022-02-27 → 2025-08-07
(3 years and 5 months)
I started streaming on Twitch and I have 250 followers.
- Affiliated with Twitch 3 June 2022
- 550 hours streamed
- 4 average viewers
Outcomes
Face AnxietyPublic SpeakingDavinci ResolveContent CreationOBSGIMPBlender
Nationwide Lockdown
South Africa
2020-03-27 → 2020-07-01
(3 months and 6 days)
During the first three months I only left my apartment three times. Lockdown was announced on my birthday, 23 March.
Moved to Somerset West
2020-01-01 → 2022-03-31
(2 years and 3 months)
I lived in De Velde Estate! It was great because my friends lived there too. It was across the street from a Woolworths and five minutes to work.
- I played squash nearly everyday at the local courts.
First Time Europe
UNISEC
2018-11-18 → 2018-11-21
(3 days)
My first trip to Europe! We landed in Frankfurt and traveled to Strasbourg for a space conference. I still remember the crisp air, street accordion music, and the awe of seeing the cathedral for the first time. I made unforgettable friends (though we've lost touch). Just hours before presenting, my friend and I were chosen as the Southern African UNISEC reps. We had no idea what we were doing but somehow pulled it off. A chaotic and incredible experience.
Last Action Hockey Tournament
Pro Series Indoor
2018-06-15
I played indoor hockey with PSI from 2008 to 2013. It was a significant part of my childhood, filled with great memories and close friendships. Despite struggling with performance anxiety, the experience shaped me and remains meaningful.
- 2009: Cape Seals
- 2010: Peninsula Sharks
- 2012: West Coast Barracudas
Mensa
Mensa South Africa
2018-03-04 → 2022-06-01
(4 years and 3 months)
I took the admission test with a friend who did not want to go alone. Before this I have never heard of Mensa. While I enjoyed some of the events, such as whiskey, Lindt chocolate workshops, and champagne tastings, I found that the environment did not align with my interests nor values and chose not to renew my membership.
- Membership Number: 33112