Life At Bonnier - April 2009

Shannon: Kiiiiiiiitos!

By Shannon Mendis on 2009-04-29
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From Finland back to Florida: Our GROW blogger thanks her co-workers for a great three months.

My last weekend in Helsinki was spent with some friends on Friday night for dinner and dancing. Saturday, I went to the park and soaked in the sun as much as I could. (It makes me laugh because it was, like, 52 degrees F.  In Florida, we actually think that is cold..hahaha.)  Sunday, I went out to Suomenlinna which is something I had to do before leaving Finland. Today, they are throwing a pre-vappu party for me here at the office. I am so excited, although I am sad at the same time. I can't believe how fast these three months went.

Anna and Amelia Island

By Anna Essling on 2009-04-29
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Swedish videographer and GROW blogger Anna Essling tours Amelia Island and Key West in search of pirates.

When I arrived at Amelia Island, we had bad weather, but we already knew that from the forecasts.  The idea was to take indoor pictures during nasty weather and to be outdoors if nice weather appeared. Celeste from CVB (the Convention & Visitors Bureau) was my guide lengthwise and crosswise around Amelia Island.

Tine at the Zoo

By Tine Lund on 2009-04-29
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From Denmark to Australia: GROW blogger Tine's partner and daughter join her in Sydney.

Finally, it was time to go to the fabulous Taronga Zoo of Sydney. My daughter of 5 and partner have come to Sydney to be with me for the next month and what is more obvious than to go to the zoo when you have children.  In Australia, they have chosen to give the animals the best location in Sydney with the most spectacular view of the city.

Simon Says Goodbye

By Simon Lindberg on 2009-04-29
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From New York back to Stockholm: GROW blogger Simon Lindberg recalls his favorite places in New York City.

Three months have gone by and my time in New York City is coming to an end. Obviously, it's been a fantastic experience. So thanks to Bonnier in Sweden for making it possible and thanks to Dagens Nyheter for letting me go. And most of all, thanks to my colleagues at the research department here in New York for making me feel welcome and useful.   

Meet Lisa Julius

By Lisa Julius on 2009-04-27
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From Florida to Estonia: new GROW blogger Lisa Julius curbs her chit-chat in Tallinn.

Hi!  I am Lisa Julius, Senior Online Production Manager from Bonnier Winter Park, Florida.  I am currently in Tallinn, Estonia working with Web Development for Bonnier Business Press.

Shannon Mendis: Amsterdam

By Shannon Mendis on 2009-04-24
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For her last trip before her return to the U.S., GROW blogger Shannon takes a quick trip to Amsterdam.

For my last trip before coming back home to the States, I decided to head over to Amsterdam! People always told me that it was a great place to visit, but I have to admit...I didn't believe them till I saw it for my own eyes.

Maria Lanner: time to go

By Maria Lanner on 2009-04-24
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Our Melbourne blogger says goodbye to her second hometown.

It is almost time to go.

I have one more hour left here at The Five Mile Press and I am now starting to clean up around my desk, which has grown into the desk next to me and to the desk behind. I was just counting all the books that I have been working on here and come up to the amazing number of 34 titles! It has been a pleasure working here and I will miss both the job and everybody here a lot.

Anna Essling: Disney and Drums

By Anna Essling on 2009-04-22
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Swedish GROW blogger in Florida discovers Disney World (and doesn't hate it).

Today, friends took me to the beautiful city of Mount Dora. All of a sudden, in the middle of nowhere, this little picturesque town turns up. Apparently, it's famous for its antique auctions. It had a beautiful lake and was packed with nice restaurants, cute shops and happy strollers. Not to mention the ice cream shops with homemade ice cream. It was a happy day. I will certainly miss Florida and I'm bound to return sooner or later to pay a visit.

Tine Lund: Cool

By Tine Lund on 2009-04-22
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Our GROW ambassador in Sydney appreciates how Aussies trot out their winter wear when it's 20ºC.

"Dress to impress" has a whole new meaning in Sydney.

The weather has changed and temperatures have dropped to just below 20ºC for the past few days. The mornings, and likewise the evenings, are a bit cooler than usual, which means that the Aussie people have found all of their winter clothes and put them on for the season. I find it so amusing that they will put on hats, big scarves and winter jackets in this type of weather. Me, I wouldn't put on a little minidress at this time of year, but I'd certainly not wear a big jacket either.

Simon Lindberg: Central Park

By Simon Lindberg on 2009-04-21
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GROW blogger in New York suffers through a jog through iconic Central Park.

At the end of last week, spring finally arrived.  Saturday was actually like early summer in Sweden (the good kind). Since the forecast said it would be cold again already by Monday (they were right, it's a horrible day today), I told myself that I have to go jogging in Central Park. What I lacked in character on Friday night I made up for on Saturday morning by suffering a very unpleasant run in the park.