I had to leave for a little bit... | the highs and lows of life on Svalbard

As much as I love living on Svalbard, sometimes it can be come suffocatingly small. Which is probably to be expected when living on a teeeeeny tiny island in the arctic. In this video I talk about it and we also get to hear from my best friend Mikaela who visited me this year. She tells us about how it is to visit Svalbard during the coldest time of year, and what season she prefers! I hope you enjoy this video, thank you for being here! ✨☕️

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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[lindaa.]

Your parents' home is like a little slice of heaven! SO beautiful!

[КсенияОсипова-юв]

please don't stop making your videos, all our family waits for your videos every Sunday

[lormor]

I’m actually more of a fall/winter person. I hate it when it is too hot. So Svalbard intrigued me. I admire Cecilia for just being who she is and her personality is one that she would be a wonderful friend. Cecilia, you have such a wonderful personality! (And a wonderful and cute boyfriend and an absolutely perfect dog)

[SidrahEsmael]

You truly have a thing for storytelling Cecilia, you were made for this! All of your videos are a gem❣️

[tairichard]

My parents were married for 46 years before dad passed away. But I remember him sharing that one of the key things to the success of their long-lasting marriage is time away from each other every now and then. Good that you and Chris can enjoy 'me' time now and then. Another great video also! You should do instructional videos on storytelling technique, you are a natural!

[rextro]

Hi, Cecilia! I'm from the tropical part of India, where it's green and warm all year round. However, the Himalayas are just a few hours up north, where it can be -20C even in the summer. This is how I find my mix of escape and regular life.

Thank you for the great videos! Love from Bengal, India.

[pattyburge]

The old adage of "variety is the spice of life" holds a great deal of truth. While I'm often a creature of habit, I too can find myself feeling quite stagnant, or even emotionally distressed, without the occasional shifts to my environment. I hope your time in Portugal refreshes your mind and brings a sense of well being and calm. Looking forward to your day in life video. 🙏💞

[Lalalaalalalalalaalla]

It’s amazing watching these videos from a screened in hut in the jungle in Hawaii where its sunny all year round, the only season really is rainy season. Outdoor shower, outdoor toilet, feeling the warm breeze through the trees and the crickets chirp. So much life over here. The contrast to the beautiful of the arctic is wonderful. God is good. We should switch places sometime! I too get island fever, even in one of the most sought after places to live! It’s small, not much going on, quiet, peaceful.

[faithejoy]

I was just saying to my husband today how having longer and hotter days now (in south-western Ontario Canada🇨🇦) is a bit of a throw off. It tricks me and our children. In the winter we settle down earlier and it gets darker earlier and there is something very cozy and comforting about it. I had said to him imagine that in Svalbard there is 24 hours of sun and on top of that if one has children to keep on a schedule. I can only imagine how much it could throw anyone off. Glad you got away and thank-you for taking us along. What a gorgeous place to go to 🌴

[krankykrista]

Cecilia - this is how much my mom and I love your channel: I talk to her every night. Tonight I said, oh, it looks like Cecilia got sick and had to leave the island. My mom proceeds to tell me exactly what happened as she already watched this video. 😄 We adore your channel and especially little Grim. Y’all should swing on over to Texas sometime. We’d be happy to show you around!

[gfully]

Beautiful paradise place! Show us a little bit more of Portugal please!💙

[מרשהחכמון]

You are such an honest person. Thanks for sharing. You and Christoffer are wonderful.

[suzannegittins]

It’s so nice for you to spend time with your family and know that Christopher is taking care of Grim. Have so much fun sweet Cecilia! You are sunshine.🥰

[springsogourne]

It’s so nice you allow Christopher his space, we all need alone time. Your parents house is amazing! You have the best of both worlds! Enjoy!

[srrfounder]

Thank you for the lovely
words about my country,
Portugal is beautiful 🇵🇹

[tvsouzamartins]

Hi Cecilia! If possible, can you show us a bit more of this part of Portugal? I wouldn't mind at all to see such a beautiful place. Greetings from Brazil!

[possumgator]

I totally agree with you on the midnight sun issue. I loved the polar nights in the Yukon, but the midnight sun is beautiful but incredibly exhausting.

[hollylanevintagetreasures]

I love your Svalbard content but truly I also adore the Portugal content! I would love to see you shop, have coffee and meals in Portugal. Seeing the cultural differences would be fun, not to mention the gorgeous scenery. Have a wonderful time!!:)

[kateg]

Cecelia, you've showed us all of the beautiful views of Svalbard, especially at sunset and early morning. I would love to see what you love about those times in Portugal. The vistas, the scenery, when you're having a quiet moment to reflect.

[iheartcapetown]

I remember living in Russia for a summer and the midnight sun was brutal. I’m someone who loves natural light but having it for so much was really hard. We started out in Finland and I don’t think I slept a single night due to the constant sun. It’s one of those things I’m not sure you’ll understand until you experience it. I totally get needing a break from it!