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Hi there, I'm Sanna.

Hi there, I'm Sanna.

Tech by day, writer by compulsion. This is where I share personal stories and essays from a less traditional path and opinions on tech & culture. If you're new, start here.

Swedish, based in Lisbon, frequently elsewhere.

I also send a newsletter called nuggets, a digest of things I've read, watched, and found interesting. Sign up ↓

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W23. Nosy nosy.
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W23. Nosy nosy.

On Sunday I went to have a quiet morning to myself, biked to Belem and sat down for pancakes and
W22. Summer heat has arrived.
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W22. Summer heat has arrived.

I have a new hobby. Popsicles! Ever since I tasted a coconut salted caramel popsicle in Thailand I have not
W21. Dancing.
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W21. Dancing.

I met a friend after my final dance class last week. I was still on a high from the joy
W20. HOME.
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W20. HOME.

For the first time this year, I have five weeks ahead of me with any traveling planned or visitors coming
W19. Four days in Stockholm.
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W19. Four days in Stockholm.

A month ago I got a message from a friend in Sweden, saying she knew I probably couldn't
Make RSS cool again
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Make RSS cool again

Welcome to internet history class.
W18. Improv thoughts.
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W18. Improv thoughts.

Busy days over here, but in a good way. Went to a friends birthday celebration on Saturday and found myself

Newsletter: Nuggets

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On airport anxiety, friction-maxxing and the corporate treadmill
Nuggets

On airport anxiety, friction-maxxing and the corporate treadmill

Hey friends! First nuggets of 2026 and I sincerely hope your year has started better than mine. I've
On floundering, human design and the importance of not knowing
Nuggets

On floundering, human design and the importance of not knowing

Hi friends! Last Nuggets of the year! Apparently I managed four editions this year. For 2026, I have higher ambitions.
On expat arrogance, hoarding links, and AI brain damage
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On expat arrogance, hoarding links, and AI brain damage

Hello friends! It's October in Lisbon. True to my Swedish nature I feel an urge to give you

Recently read

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The Library at Mount Char
Scott Hawkins

The Library at Mount Char

She knew every word that had ever been spoken, but she could think of nothing to say that might ease
Heart the Lover
Lily King

Heart the Lover

Everyone and their mother have been mentioning this book this year. I was in a reading slump, and it sounded like a cute, simple story.
Jävla karlar
Andrev Walden

Jävla karlar

"Once I had seven fathers in seven years. This is the story of those years." So begins the description of this book. which I read in it's original language.
Dept. of Speculation
Jenny Offill

Dept. of Speculation

This is not a book for everyone but I loved it.

Personal projects

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homeornot.com

Home or not

As a project to learn coding with AI, I built a web app for expat communities where you can see if your friends and in town (or not).
betweendeadlines.substack.com

Between Deadlines

Taking all the notes I have collected on project management and consultancy life over 13+ years and turning it into weekly newsletter with a simple format: a story, the lessons learned, and a reflection prompt.
sannasays.com/tag/nuggets/

Nuggets

Basically my consumption diary, with interesting things I've read/watched/listened to, coming to your inbox every once in a while.