Sara Hammerzmith

Just a few more days til Sweden Rock! It’s actually starting in just two days as I’m writing this, and it’s just so weird to think that something that you’ve been waiting for for this long is finally happening, that it’s just about to start. I can’t, for the life of me, really grasp it to be honest. And it’s always like this when it comes to a show or a festival – you simply wait, wait and wait, and then pof, it just happens. In the blink of an eye.

To make it even better, a set of necklaces from Forever21 made it in time for the festival! I was hoping to have them in time for Graspop, but they made it in time for Sweden Rock. Even better, don’t you think?

Talk about quick service, huh?

So right now, on the potential night before departure (I have yet to actually make up my mind about what day I’ll go) I’m in the charging mode… you know when you charge everything you possibly can, powerbanks, camera, phones, computers – you name it! I need to remember to print my tickets too… I have a lot going on it seems! I got myself some pink camo powerbanks – this way you will for sure know it’s mine, you know?

I’ve finished packing the clothes, well as good as anyway. Gonna go through the bandshirts as I finish this, and add socks and some extra pants. And then, I’m going to bed. There is never anything good in staying up TOO late trying to fix things you know?

// Sara

Started the weekend already on Thursday and Friday by being ill. Of course. You know, why not, right? While still being under the influence of the flu, Elias, my mate for Graspop Metal Meeting came to visit over the weekend. It was a nice weekend I’ll say – firstly I got to premiere my balcony, as it is FINALLY ready to be used. Secondly, we had a good time.

A lot of catching up, watching movies and eating nice food, walking around the place playing Pokémon. Pretty much the perfect kind of weekend spent with a good friend. And I’m even more excited for Graspop now, I can’t wait for the festival to come in all honesty.

// Sara

Second day of trying to obtain tickets and stuff for Graspop Metal Meeting, and I’m met with yet another error code. I don’t know what is Ticketmaster Belgium’s problem, but it sure is something. And you’d think their website would work like, two weeks prior to the festival. Apparently not. Talking about no costumer service!

On a brighter side, my lamp for the bedroom arrived today. So I finally have some proper lights in my bedroom, thanks for that! Now I can take back the reading light somewhere else, at last.

I’m satisfied. Once the bedroom is completely done, it will all make a lot more sense, I promise.

I also got my showercurtain. Finally. I’ve had a bit of a hard time showering now, without making the entire bathroom soaking wet, but at last. And it was BETTER than expected! I love it so much, seriously:

Aside that, I guess life is marching on as usual. Except my ticketbuying problems. Curse them websites. Another try tomorrow then!

// Sara

Hey ho. Long time no see for real this time. To be honest, I’m again mostly just busy. festivalseason is literally around the corner and there are stil some last minute preparation I need to get done. Like getting actual tickets, for Graspop that is. I’ve gotten an error code every time I’ve tried this evening, will try again tomorrow.

But also all the others.

I really can’t wait enough for this though. This is the most wonderful time of the year – when you travel far away and you end up in a metal and rock land (depending on the festival) and it’s just metal 24/7… Coming home. Being in heaven.

Sorry for the small update, I think it’s going to be a lot better starting from now, as my apartment are finally getting together.

// Sara

Festivalsummer is coming closer and closer by the day – and the excitement grows. Sweden Rock in just three weeks, Graspop in four and Tons of Rock in five. It’s going to be three weeks of pure bliss.

But, in this excitement and bliss, there is darkness. Last night we were attacked again. Ariana Grande’s show in Manchester last night was attacked by a hateful individual, who took the life of all too many innocent people, youngsters, children. Tragedy. A place that is supposed to be the happiest on earth – the show of your favorite artist, turned into a battlefield. This is the second time it happens. In our forum. In my forum.

Hate can never win. We can NEVER let hate win – and hate can never silence us. My thoughts are all going to the victims, to the survivors, to Ariana who together with Eagles of Death Metal always have to live with the fact their fans lost their lives at their show. This is nothing but a tragedy. But we will never stop, mark my words.

(Photo: Robert Ascroft)

// Sara

The place is finally starting to come together. I think I have honestly said this a million times, but it has reached the point where it literally feels like I could actually live here now. Like a home, if it makes sense.

Today has actually been a bit of an eventful day – these days I play Pokémon Go twice as much as normal because of the Adventure Event where the buddies collect candies more rapidly than normal, as well as a lot of rock type Pokémon being out, which has reduced a lot of my candy chasing for me – I finished quite a few pokémons in just a day of walking, and I’ve managed to get all candies necessary for Slugma only by catching him, and the same thing is about to happen with Geodude. So that is well nice. I don’t need to collect more Slugmas, but it’s somewhat hard seeing that he’s just that darn precious.

Aside that, I also had my friend Sofia over for some coffee today. It was seriously just that awesome, to just sit down and talk about everything and nothing for several hours – we literally lost track of time. I’m glad she’s moving here so we can hang out more. Looking forward to it.

And now… I’m just sitting here eating taco crisps and about to go to bed once my iPod’s finished charging. On top of that, I’ve managed to get some sort of papercut on my finger. I wonder if it’s from putting up posters for Sabaton Open Air.

// Sara

You know, I literally just had a heartattack. I heard some creepy noises, and they got louder and louder. Fearless as I am, I of course went to check on it, only to noticed it had started to rain. Holy hell.

However, festivalseason is starting in just a few weeks. And to make it even better, I actually recieved some of my newely bought gear for my car.

First and foremost, it was this awesome little… bag? What do I call it? To hang on the back of the frontseat of your car.

What I really liked about specifically this one, was the fact it has a cooler in it. I loved it.

And I love the little pockets for drinks. No brainer that this will be perfect for those festivals where I’ll be staying in my car.

The second thing I got, was a small pocket to hang on the fans in the car, where you can put, well, most stuff I guess. I’m going to admit I don’t have a solid plan for it, but I’m sure I’ll find it useful.

And last but not least, I got some anti-slip pads to put in my car, so I can also put my shit in the board without everything falling out. And they are sticky. Like really sticky. Nothing is going to fall off those bad guys.

I’m starting to get so ready for festivalseason. Like, I wanna start packing right away. But you know, it doesn’t work that way sadly. But soooon!

// Sara

Hello… It’s me. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet?

Well, it hasn’t been years, but it sure feels like it. I’m really sorry for letting the blog go a little bit – but truth to be told, you need to look after yourself first. Without me, no blog, and if I don’t look after myself, there won’t be a me. The move is going great. It’s pretty much done. Work is going good, so you know that too.

On top of that, I’ve got some good company for Graspop Metal Meeting, so the festival won’t feel as lonely as it originally would. I’m actually getting rather excited for the whole thing to be honest. I’m really happy that it’s finally going my way.

I might have to do some changes in the upcoming festivalsummer, but honestly, that is yet to tell. It’s too early to say anything right now, and I’m just trying to focus on Sweden Rock and Graspop right now. I’m thinking about delaying buying a new tent until the festivals later this year, since we’ll have a pre-booked tent on Graspop. Decisions, decisions you know. I guess I’ll have to see what I do.

But, with that said – I am at least alive! Yay!

// Sara