I'M BACK ︱ a Day in my Life at my parent house in Portugal

I have escaped the midnight sun on Svalbard for some warm sunlight in Portugal! ☀️ My parents have lived here for 10 years, so this is like my second home! I hope you enjoy today's tropical vibes, soak it all up because we will back to the snowstorms on Svalbard before you know it! 🌨️ Thank you so much for being here, I love y'all! ✨

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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 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!

[lornaerwin]

Beautiful home. I think your viewers, me included, would lovee a story time on your parents and how they got to Portugal! 🇵🇹 maybe a “meet my parents” vlog of their up to it and how you grew up 🤷🏽‍♀️

[zuzuspetals]

Cecilla, please thank your parents for letting you share their home with us. It's been a difficult few months for me. This video made me cry. It was so amazingly beautiful. You took me on vacation. I could feel the rest, the solidarity, the peace. I've loved your home in the cold, dark place of the north because I'm inclined to cold dark weather. But this was beautiful. I could see you enjoyed the reapite with your parents, the warm weather, the blue pool. And the moon. The moon. Your love for what you share comes through in everything you publish.

[annabelle]

Grim as the NordVPN security officer is so adorable. I'll watch all of the ads if he is included.

[juliewells]

I love when Grim called you! Seeing his sweet face made me smile! 😊

[minime]

I just realized why Svalbard feels very alien, eerie sometimes: it’s the silence, no sound of birds, it’s all so quiet, especially during the polar nights.

[Brittasbits]

I have never enjoyed sponsored content in videos but I had to watch this twice for the amazing Grim fix !

[janicester]

Your parents are not what I've pictured over the past year. For some reason I thought they would be...how do I say this....kinda nerdy, in a good way. I wasn't expecting the glitz and glamor....they look gorgeous. I LOVE IT!!

[TheBasicDanTV]

Your parents’ house looks like a dream! Portugal is very high on our list.

[daisyfernandez]

The way Grim just goes along with whatever you have him do, just makes me smile. He’s the cutest!

[alison]

Cecilia, thank you for taking us on a mini vacation on your videos, no matter where you are! You’re a wonderful storyteller and have genuine enthusiasm for life! You’re a positive force in the world.

[DanielleGlick]

You are very lucky to have parents with a house that is not only in a beautiful location, but the whole setting is so QUIET that you can recharge as if on vacation. This is the exact opposite of what visiting my parents is like! 😆

[Echolyris]

My bf and I sit in bed sipping coffee while we watch. You have become our morning routine and we love it. ❤

[rebeccachristie]

Hej Cecilia! My husband and I are here on Svalbard! I was a total groupie at the sports store and asked if people knew you….anyone who said yes I asked them to tell you what great ambassadors you, Christoffer and Grim are 😊. Thank you for introducing us to this beautiful place ❤

[alwayselliemay]

I just freaking love how you actually swim in the pool 🧡💜 It makes me realize so much of what I love about your videos is how much you embrace a sense of curiosity and excitement about experiencing the world. I want more of that in my life, and feel so inspired by your outlook ✨

[gloriastone]

What a beautiful home your parents have in Portugal. A true paradise! Enjoy the rest of your stay.

[deborahwood]

Your parent’s home is a DREAM! As much as I love your cozy cabin and beautiful scenery, I love their VIEW, their POOL, their BEACH and the gorgeous TREES. I’d never leave. 🌴🌴🌊🌊

[andreacoelho]

Hello from Canada! My husband and I always look forward to watching your videos together every Sunday. They bring us such peace. We love Portugal, too. In fact, we're heading there tonight to visit family. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip with your family! Until next Sunday :)

[StaceeMassey]

When you're talking about how amazing the weather is at 68° . . . I'm in South Central Texas, and it was 100° yesterday, and Summer hasn't even begun. 68° would be ideal. Portugal is stunning. I can just feel the crisp air and sunshine on my skin. Mom and Dad's house is rockin'. ❤

[heybigbender]

Genuinely a beautiful home and such a great location, your parents (and you!) are very lucky, enjoy every minute.

[ItsCelestia.]

Currently waiting for takeoff at Longyearbyen airport. What an adventure this has been!