Answers - on Insider.
Here’s my final post on the Q&A, really enjoyed putting it together! If you missed out on my answers on what it’s like working at Björn Borg, read here.
Since 30 is a bit of a milestone, how has your view on life changed since your 20th? What do you know now that you didn’t know back then?
My view on life hasn’t really changed. I’m still a very much day-by-day person but I must admit that I do dare to let my heart direct me more than once in a while. I mean, what’s the worse that could happen?
Three things I didn’t know back then. That broken hearts can be healed no matter how painful and ugly it gets. That being spontanious and unpatient doesn’t necessarily have to be a curse. And that I have a talent for crochetting pot-holders.
By Book.
What’d you choose for a birthday cake?
I was awefully spoilt this year, my colleagues got me three choices but I favourised the marzipan!
What did you wish for your birthday?
Various kitchen utilites and fancy matchboxes.
What would you do if you won 10 million?
I’d take at least a year off; bring my camera along and travel all over the world. While at it, I wouldn’t mind learning a few more languages too.
Which are favourite blogs?
Some months ago I mentioned a number of blogs I heart, here. And to my right, I’ve listed a few that I look to for inspiration.
Can’t you post a picture of you?
This is a favourite, taken by a dear friend.
How come you’re the sweetest thing ever seen in a pair of shoes?
I’d say my shoes are pretty good looking.
Are you a shoe or a bag person?
Lately I’ve been paying more attention to what I’m wearing on my feet than what I’m carrying over my shoulder. So, a shoe person.
What do you love most about your life?
My family and friends.
What’s your nationality?
I was born and raised in Sweden by a Finnish dad and a Chinese/British mum.
Do you have more photos of you and your twin brother to share than this one?
Sadly, I don’t have that many of me and my twin except for these baby pictures taken by my dad. And hmm yes, I already knew back then what great underwear could do to an outfit!
I’d like to know if you like football and if so who is your favourite team and player?
You mean football as in soccer, right? In that case yes. My uncle used to take me along to matches when I was a little girl and eventually I even started playing myself, holding the right back position.
I don’t watch the games that frequently and I don’t have a favourite player, but Arsenal is still my favourite team. Think I even got some pins lying around somewhere…
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Get into the art business and run my own gallery.
What do you like to read? Fashion magazines? Fiction?
I read a lot, workwise those mags we advertise in such as Swedish Elle, Vice, i-D and Nylon. But also British Vogue (kept all issues since early 2000), Lula and POP.
When traveling and far away from a computer I don’t mind relaxing with a pile of books, fiction as well as biographies. Right now I’m reading Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami.
Your favourite movie ever?
This one with Vanessa Paradis.
By Maus.
Where do you want to visit the most?
Mainland China. My parents have a place in Lijiang, but I still haven’t been.
Would you emigrate to another country or are you planning to stay in Sweden for the rest of your life?
The thought of moving abroad again has crossed my mind, but it’s all about the timing. For now I’m pretty happy with living in Sweden.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
I’m a city girl at heart, and Stockholm is great in that sense that it’s a bigish city but feels quite small. Just like Berlin and Paris, two cities I wouldn’t mind exploring further.
What’s your morning ritual when you get up?
I’m not particular known to be an early bird, snoozing for about half an hour before I get up. Shower, wardrobe agony and breakfast - usually yoghurt with müsli and fresh fruits - while watching the news and catching up on my emails from the night before. The thrill about working for an international company!
By Bouquet de moi.
What’s your bubbly of choice?
Pol Roger bubbles, but to be honest I do prefer beer… I get so easily drunk on bubbles.
What is your favourite food?
Anything Asian and Swedish husman.
Do you like chantarelles?
Like? Love! Especially in a creamy reindeer stew.
Dark or milk chocolate?
Dark!
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September 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am
So nice pictures
September 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Oh that was the best Miriam! You’re so exotic too - Finnish/ Chinese./ Brit!! I love the photo of you and your bro - so cute!! I’m totally with you on Marzipan and dark chocolate by the way too! Have a lovely week…! XX
September 28th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I cannot get over the first and second-to-last pictures. So cool!
September 28th, 2009 at 10:51 am
kul läsning!!
du och jag har samma morgonritual vad gäller snoozandet.. haha! för några år sedan brukade jag tillochmed ställa klockan mycket tidigare än vad jag behövde gå upp, bara för att jag skulle kunna snooza!
jättekul med vovven! och en lasapso-blandning säger du! mina kusiner hade en lasapso som hette ludde. riktigt mysig ras! han blev blixtförälskad i vÃ¥r gamla familjehund felicia (flisan) och gick och flÃ¥sade efter henne mest hela tiden medan hon bara suckade Ã¥t honom lite divigt…
September 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Finaste svaren, tycker jag!
sv: Jag är lite, lite irriterad över att Johnny Depp får en så stor roll. Annars tror jag att det blir hur fint som helst. Omgivningen är ju bara helt otrolig.
September 28th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
love these answers! and happy belated birthday! you are still young! and you seem like an amazing person!
September 28th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I love you even more since reading this post! I too am a city girl at heart - I love the hustle and bustle of a metropolis; the ability to trawl the streets in the dead of night without being viewed as a loon! The pictures of you and your twin brother as children are adorable - you’re still just as lovely! Happy, Happy Belated Birthday, darling! I hope that all of your wishes came true!
September 28th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Great answers and pictures…thanks for sharing!
September 28th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Va mkt skönt
Kul inlägg !! roligt å läsa !
September 28th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Wonderful post dear Miriam! I love the photographs of you and your twin brother especially… thank you so much for sharing. Your blog is always such an inspirational and entertaining read!
September 29th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Great post. I really enjoyed reading some more Q&A. Very cool. Hope your week started off well. Cheers!
September 29th, 2009 at 4:54 am
I would have hated to miss this, better late than never. Love the twin pics. xo d
September 29th, 2009 at 8:38 am
lovely answers!
And I’ll have to watch that movie with Vanessa Paradis!
September 29th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Kul läsning. Åh vilka söta bilder när du var liten!
September 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
älskar bilderna!
September 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Åh, vad roligt att läsa! Du svarar så bra
Jimmy Choo for H&M kommer att innehålla accessoarer och lite kläder också
September 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Crocheting pot-holders?! That is some seerrrious skill. Aww and the photographs of you and your brother are so cute. Yay for Arsenal. And dark chocolate is sooo much better than milk chocolate right?
September 30th, 2009 at 5:27 am
I really enjoyed reading your answers. I like your plan for the 10 million especially; I’ll join you.
September 30th, 2009 at 8:40 am
All - thank you guys, you’re too adorable!
Dapper Kid - i know, once in a while i get into crochetting but unfortunately i don’t have the patience to create larger artworks than pot-holders. last year, i had a go at making a quilt for my sister’s birthday but i ended up with 30 squares instead… And yes, dark chocolate rules!
The Clothes Horse - yes, please come along!
September 30th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
älskar bilderna
sv: haha ja visst är de underbara
October 1st, 2009 at 8:33 am
Jag måste säg att du verkar vara en sådan fin person!
Och vad söta barnbilderna p dig och din bror var!
October 1st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I love all your answers. Now I get to know you a little bit more. I forgot a few things you told me about when you were in Amsterdam.
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
Greetings from Seoul! Randomly came here and enjoyed a lot of your postings
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
LJ - thank you! i hope you’ll be back again soon, xx