It's Sinking - Dealing with our biggest CABIN PROBLEM︱Svalbard

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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!

[@KatKin123]

I just love how much Christopher is involved in the videos these days - he adds great value to your stories - well done both of you x

[@judithkonijn8158]

I just wanted to write the same thing! 😉 He was so shy around 2 years ago... And see him now! I love it!

[@melindatownsend5803]

Exactly ❤

[@TheMinimaggi]

Agree enjoy your vlogs 🤗🇩🇰

[@izabell6]

Right! I missed him last week 😊

[@Becca-d2b]

I was thinking the same. It’s easy to tell what his passions are.

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

I love listening to Christoffer explaining everything, he truly is a viking lumberjack!! ❤

[@AlizarinCrimsonClovis]

There are KZbinrs out there who, when their children or pets are in distress, just zoom in and get lots of documentation to make a clickbait ad shot. They go on and on talking to the strangers in the camera about their child's distress as if the footage matters more to them than the family member's feelings. Cecilia says, "I have to take care of Grimm now". That's character.

[@rashmiiyer544]

The last sentence of Christopher about perfection is so true Nothing is perfect we have to deal with it accordingly So nicely put together

[@mikesebphoto]

That is a very Zen sentiment. Much to admire in our Christopher.

[@AndreasVibes]

„It's not perfect, but it’s good enough and it’s working" shall be my motto henceforth. Thanks so much for these videos that calm me down!

[@borokastinghe8826]

How nice that Christoffer talks so much now. I really love his calm voice. Blessings and kisses! Grim is the most handsome furry kiddo❤❤

[@amandahodgin9316]

Cecilia! I just got your book yesterday. It’s absolutely beautiful. I am making myself savour every minute of reading it. It’s my afternoon tea break treat. Congratulations! What an incredible thing you have accomplished!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow thank you so so much 🥹 That means the world to me! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🩵🩵🩵

[@amandahodgin9316]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl you’re welcome. I’m going to take it to my photography club meeting and do a reading. I just love the way you describe the blue hour 💕💕💕💕💕. I would love a video where you talk about how you came to write it and publish it. I live in Canada. We are truly experiencing fall now and I have loved the way you appreciate cozy season. I used to hate the impending darkness and cold but you have helped me learn to appreciate that time of year and feel the coziness.

[@carriesessum2505]

I’m waiting for my book and so excited !!

[@CelticGrammy]

I ordered my book on Friday. Can’t wait. The photos look amazing. My mother’s name was also Cecilia and it was my Grandmother’s middle name. I love it ❤

[@bmarie8939]

Hi Cecilia. Are you guys planning on going to the cabin by snowmobile in the winter??

[@Speaking_4me]

I am dumbfounded, as to how you’re able to keep your nails and hair, so perfect as if you came out of a salon in the middle of nowhere! Talent and beauty you have it in spades😊

[@Ren-ns3lo]

Ok, it’s been a few months since I last watched and at that time Kristoffer was pretty much just saying yes and no. Now he talked through half of the video! I love it!!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

He is getting so much more comfortable in front of the camera! 😊🙏🏻

[@Ren-ns3lo]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl I used to think you were exaggerating when you said he talks a lot! 😂 Can’t wait to binge all of the videos I missed!

[@ronaldparker8326]

@@Ren-ns3lo where have you been you’ve missed so much your binge watching of all the videos you’ve missed will be epic

[@rachelhebert4136]

Christopher seems happy to be in front of the camera when he gets to talk about the cabin. He's really like a kid in a candy store

[@hvdwolf1]

‘Look another masterpiece! ‘ Cecilia this is why your channel makes me happy. I love your sense of humor and creativity in every aspect of your video’s! It’s crazy how relatable you are, even though at first glance we have nothing in common! Your book will be my gift to myself this Christmas

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow thank you so so much for the kind words 🥹🩵 and thank you for buying my book - you're the best!

[@xuxulife3796]

Love seeing Christopher being more active in videos!!! ❤

[@Smartgran]

Wow this video is so good I have to watch it twice. Also Kristofer is speaking such good English and since the beginning has changed so much. You are a great couple. Thanks.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thank you! 😊😊

[@helenacaliendo5655]

He hasn't changed he just being himself now. Most Scandinavians speak good English. Only robots don't have an accent, however, some of them speak with an American accent.

[@Daisypolkadots]

Look at Kristoffer being a rock star! I love seeing how much more at ease he’s become with the camera. Especially when he’s talking about things he loves. I can’t wait for his cooking videos this winter! ❄️

[@LyndenPunnett]

This is sooooooooo interesting and Christopher was brilliant at explaining how the cabin lifting mechanics worked. Just love these videos. Thank you.

[@Ms.Kayblack]

Happy Sunday ❤. Hope everyone is well. Happy thanksgiving 🦃 to the Canadians. Hope the week ahead is full of blessings.

[@amstergal]

I love and admire Christoffer's common sense and know how! Those traits and skills are wonderful! Your friend from the village with his know how and skills is awesome. Thank you as always for your beautiful sharing of the life and beauty of Svalbard. Grim has such an exciting life! :)

[@jodiuhron1979]

Yes, I love seeing him in action! It’s like the guy can do anything!

[@morkeherrer2024]

As an Italian who would aspire to live in such a wonderful and uncontaminated place, adapting to a lifestyle that is anything but capitalistic and therefore frenetic, productive and heartbreaking, therefore based on the "Friluftsliv", I admire and above all motivate the hopes I have in changing my life and settling in a completely different world. Your serenity, tranquility, simplicity and above all your understanding are the mechanisms that more than anything, together with the constant and dynamic adaptation to nature, I hope can always support you, in every adventure. With love, a fan of yours!

[@AKLight2008]

The scenery is breathtaking. Good to hear Christopher explain the process. But I loved, "it's good enough."

[@Plainejan]

Grim and his little life jacket ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KandeShack]

The drone footage is breathtaking!! Love my Sunday mornings with you!

[@jayvanbueren2422]

Adore when Christopher explains! 🎉

[@RonniGail-u5l]

Grim in his life jacket is the sweetest everything!! 🥰❤ xoxo

[@judystophel1904]

Christopher explained everything perfectly. I love your cabin. It doesn't need to be fancy, it's a cabin and there lies the fun. We have a small villa at the beach, and I always tell people don't get visions of grandeur before they see it. It is a fun and restful get away. Enjoy.

[@jf1a8x1]

My grandpa had a cabin on a lake in the North woods..out house, hand pump to get water and wood stove for heat. Watching this makes me lonesome for my grandpa and the cabin!

[@Syl_Lac]

I just want to tell you how grateful I am for your videos. Whenever I want to escape and bring my soul back to a more peace state, I find myself watching your videos. I love your amazing outlook on life. You approach life with wonderment and a beautiful smile. You find positivity in just about anything. You find beauty in the simplest of things and live in gratitude for nature’s beauty - wether its a cold day, a grey sky kind of day, a winter day, a polar night day - you just find the beauty in all of it. Because of you I have consciously started to do the same. You are very eloquent and descriptive when you voice-over a part of your video showing the beauty of the landscape. Your videography is stunning. You have a real talent for it! Ok that’s enough mushy stuff from me 😂. Thank you so much for sharing what you do. I am thankful and grateful to have found your channel.💛 Oh! and your book is definitely on my Christmas wish list 🙏🏻☺️

[@mzjamm2]

When you're not brought up in such a beautiful rugged areas its lovely to see. I see that anything is possible when you're younger. You two are living your perfect life. Thanks for bringing us along.❤❤

[@s1228t]

I am Just happy because Christopher is happy, he brings complete joy ❤

[@elizabethwebb5523]

Really enjoying seeing the new off grid cabin and love that Christopher is in more of the videos, keep up the good work xx

[@coletteeagleboy]

Oh, my favorite couple from the north arctic, Cecilia you and your videos alone has made Svalbard a place to see and be seen.

[@ronaldparker8326]

As soon as my kiddo is 18 I plan to go I don’t want to take small children

[@K8_te]

Cecilia, I hope you reach 1 million subscribers for the New year! You deserve it!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow thaank youuu! Let's hope! 😊🙏🏻

[@CWM030]

AWWWW, Grimmy has his own life jacket! HOW STINKIN' CUUUUUTE!

[@floralhandshake6376]

Just purchased your book and so looking forward to baking your Christmas recipes! I find your videos calming, especially seeing all the children being murdered with Western weapons this past year. Your talent for capturing beautiful imagery and storytelling brings peace to many. Thank you ❤

[@toninicholls4646]

I am happy for you both. What a beautiful, peaceful place. Christopher is definitely in his element living the rugged life.

[@juliewells4282]

Your new cabin looks like a piece of heaven! I can almost feel the cold, crisp air inside getting warmed by the cozy heat from the wood stove. So happy for you guys! 😊

[@kateg7298]

I've never seen Christopher explain anything in such detail. He knows a little bit about almost everything so it's wonderful that he's becoming more involved in your videos! He would have been such a good Viking. And I admire you so much too, Cecilia. You have the eye where you can see what is possible, how it will fit with your life and how to make it happen. You're such a good couple. Good partners who rely on each other. Then there's wonderful Grim. He loves that you baby him a little and talk to him with such love. I'm excited to see how your new cabin progresses. Are you getting anxious for the dark months? It's unbelievably beautiful on Svalbard, but I think that the lack of trees would make me so sad that I couldn't live there. Your life is perfect for you though!

[@cindystephens6997]

Cristoffer did a great job explaining things about stabilizing the cabin- love it!!

[@JS02057]

You are the most inspiring person! You see the beauty in everything,, such a blessing to the world 💕💕💕💕

[@SAJ_C]

Been waiting for this all day

[@lauraquigley6403]

I was wondering where you were going to hang your duvet at the off grid cabin! Thanks for showing us! I can’t wait to watch the decorating in the new cabin! Wonderful job lifting the cabin. I had a guest cottage in my Mn home that also needed lifting. Just getting the new furniture & supplies there will be a huge success! ❤ your lil family🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@melindatownsend5803]

I really love that Christopher is starting to be more involved with the videos. He adds so much to your content. Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@carolfugaban2071]

Love this cozy blanket and a good cup of coffee ☕ love from Michigan 🖐️♥️

[@JoJoJensen]

This brings me so much joy and peace to watch!

[@ljbryan4070]

Thank you, Cecilia & Christopher & Grimm, for sharing & showing us this beautiful part of the world & your off grid home.

[@AnjaGeldlos]

Nice to see that Christoffer's English has become so good. he must have practiced a lot. I am impressed. look forward to hearing more from him 😊 

[@kristancorsiglia6756]

This is so well narrated and written. I love the way you describe the landscape and the weather. It makes me feel like I'm there with you.

[@beetroot48]

Wonderful video. It’s so exciting to see your new cabin in the different seasons. What a magical place! The work of leveling the cabin is so fascinating. Congratulations ❤

[@katzinoma]

All this new angle in your northern life is so exiting 😊 New scenery, new things to tackle, Cristopher being the narrator and all new things to come. So much to enjoy! Thank you Cecilia and Cris ❤

[@lisasalzmann6919]

To me, your off grid cabin is perfect!! I love all the quirks and admire all the hard work that goes into it. Simple perfection! As always, your ability to capture the natural beauty surrounding you moved me to tears!

[@LlandereJewelry]

Love watching your videos. My husband and I can relate. We have retired to our lake house in Canada. We started as weekenders and summer holidays bringing our water with us. We built our garage first and stayed in there. We used it year round. Then we built our lake house closer to retirement. Our water system is like your house. We have a holding tank for wastewater. We wouldn’t live any other way. Wishing you many fun adventures ❤

[@tammyf8921]

Thank you for sharing this amazing place with us.

[@fayepotts3279]

The Christopher for your explanation of lifting the off-grid cabin.The frozen tundra is all moving and active. Cecilia, l can feel the atmosphere by your description where your cabin is located. You do a great job in bringing your videos to life for us. Be waiting for part 2.

[@caroleraspanti1288]

I love learning about your life on Svalbard, though it all seems to hard going to your cabin off grid..so much hard work on your bodies. All so interesting though. You both are amazing! 💕

[@thewatchmen4920]

Chris. Peaceful place to just unwind. No outside BS noise. Just calmness and beautiful company. You're living better than some people who are wealthy. No stress or high 🩸🌡️ pressure . B SAFE 🇺🇲

[@jennynevins6329]

There’s no way Cecelia has two cabins ( one is a very nice house), a very nice boat, an SUV, etc etc without having a LOT of means. And that is not a criticism by the way.

[@helenacaliendo5655]

I'm glad that you are all being yourselves and enjoying life.

[@bestfriendleavespawmarks]

Wonderfully cozy! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@stormtroop2]

Under 10 minute gang, claim your trophy

[@tinahardy9361]

Love seeing and hearing Christopher being so excited about the cabin. He is in his element. Enjoy and see you in the next one! Grim is gorgeous as always! Give him some love from Oklahoma.

[@AidaJof]

Yay, back at the wilds of cabin life. Featuring some great fixes from Christoffer and his able assistant, Grim💖 Thank you Cecilia🙏

[@ingridferg9779]

I love that! About the cabin lifting. We've been doing this for 200 years. It works. It's not perfect. But it has always worked. I love that

[@IamtheShiatsulady]

I have those lights in my cupboards too. But PIR ones. Really helps to find things! Hats off to you guys being soooo off grid. Many, many happy days in your new cabin!

[@Kristen-kp6dh]

It always makes me so happy when you upload a video! Sending much positivity from Minnesota😺

[@AmandaStone-wk3uv]

Fascinating to see how the repairs were done to level up your cabin. I look forward to seeing how you make this cozy place your own in the future. So beautiful and calming!

[@lorinewgard2476]

Living off-grid teaches to never waste resources.

[@heatherbrewington5362]

I so enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for sharing this small part of your lives.

[@KarenEkelund]

Sitting cozy watching you and Christopher working so hard with the new cabin. So excited my book has been shipped and due Tuesday 👏👏

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Thank you very much Cecilia and Christoffer for the updates about your cabin and obviously Grim ❤, a cutie. I hope that everything will be ok and take care 🪻💕🍀

[@puppy2haley]

Wonderful video, Cecilia! you bet get that coffee brewing as soon as you arrive till the cabin warms up. Very interesting listening to Chris on how they straightened up and reinforced the bottom of the cabin. We know you, Christopher and beautiful Grim are so enjoying the new cabin. Anxiously awaiting future videos of your adventures and also the arrival of your book! 🤗❤️

[@Judep4237]

Grim is in his element, he is soooo excited

[@Lenamusic]

Stunning drone footage ❤

[@andreaewert7204]

Enjoyed today's cozy cabin video soaking in my hottub, finally cool enough here in NM to do so. Christoffer thanks for sharing how you lifted the cabin. My Svalbard book arriving Tuesday from Amazon! I can't wait!❤❤❤❤

[@Kellie-cy7zh]

We love you and Christopher and grim thank you for taking us on your journey.❤❤

[@abbieb9033]

Oh my gosh this is the fastest I’ve clicked on a video! I loved Cecilia, Christopher and Mr. Grim ❤❤

[@hellabiz4289]

Coffee in hand and settled in to watch this episode; an unexpected but very welcome off-grid cabin trip!! Wonderful to have Christopher in front of the camera going through the steps to raise the cabin up again. And now that I've finished this episode I'm feeling strangely compelled to have a 'cabin reset' day here ... in sunny, warm, Southern California. Y'all have rubbed off on me; it's become a part of my own routine!! Hugs to you, Christopher, and Grim ;-)

[@kittycatco2933]

I ordered a signed copy of your book and can't wait to read it with a cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing your adventures (both good and bad) with us! P.S. I hope you would consider doing a book tour!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Amazing! Thank you! 💖💖💖

[@CANelsonSLP]

My book ships Tuesday. Very excited. It feels like you could touch the clouds from the boat.

[@geeb4994]

I just LOVE your videos, you are such a wonderful narrator!! Oh goodness, so your cabin is sinking ??? Heavens what can you do to stop it happening ? I love your pure enthusiasm!!! Love to you and Christoffer and the adorable Mr Grim.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank youuu! For now we will have to adjust it every, or every other year, but one option is to switch out the wood to steel beams in the future! So we might look at doing that. It will help quite a lot! Thank you for watching!

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

My son used a purifier when he went hiking and camping for stream, lake, river water and it was a success! And it was just an individual water bottle one we picked up at Walmart. So good for you looking into the purifier solution with your creek water! Sending you good vibes for success!😊❤️

[@SuzanneTheme]

Amazing work Kristoffer. 😊 So glad C&K you got another trip to the cabin😊

[@katherinelittrell9689]

Love both cabins soooooo much! I can't imagine how wonderfully peaceful the off-grid cabin is!😍

[@TravelsWithKy]

What a great surprise that we get to see you at the cabin again 😊 looking forward to hearing about future trips

[@Sofia-Lala]

The clouds looked so beautiful on the boat trip to the cabin, and so low it looks like you could touch it❤ And lifting the cabin brings back memories. We had to lift our old cabin every 4-5 year. 🇧🇻

[@alisonlatham5309]

I really enjoyed your episode today! It was interesting to learn about how you jack the cabin up! Looking forward to part 2! Thanks from Scotland!

[@nicolaoffert4006]

I so enjoyed this video. Thank you Cecilia and Christopher. I love seeing your progress with the new cabin, it's very exciting ! 🌨️🏚️❄️🐶❤️ Best wishes from UK xxx

[@melissalane-q7m]

Very interesting about the sinking, appreciate Christopher’s explanation! Beautiful area, Grim’s looking great!

[@yatesmsw]

Thank you!! And love the braids! Best wishes and thank you for sharing your days❤❤❤

[@thelmabadenhorst7270]

It's very exciting watching you turn this new cabin into you "Holiday Home" Thanks for sharing it. Take care. ❤💙🐾

[@hussulinux]

We are in Svalbard at the moment and were thinking about you and your video just arrived :-)

[@patticallihan8515]

I love your channel. Thank you for another great video from you both. Love to you all Keep warm 🦮❤❤❤

[@topotone]

Very fun episode as we imagine ourselves in such a remote environment. And that’s as close as we will ever get to experiencing such a different lifestyle. We will live vicariously through you guys. That’s probably best, since I’m not fond of the cold. All the best from us here in California ❤️

[@jackie_wa]

Am always looking forward to your videos..... i admire the this lifestyle, its so calm n peaceful. It is nice to see Christopher n it is nice to learn how to level a cabin that was a good explanation.

[@ChristinaFromFlint]

Good morning from rainy, windy, grey, autumny Michigan! Sitting outside on my porch, while I'm still able to this year, deeply enjoying my coffee and your video! This is just my 2nd week of following you and I'm thrilled!! ❤ Sending hugs to my new Yooper friend I met in your comment section already, too!!!

[@lolwutnoway]

So excited for more cabin videos. Been a follower for since almost the beginning and I am excited for the book!!

[@alanaUK]

I really enjoyed this episode, or should I say again 😂. Off course you brought your new book and I had to laugh as you explained about the weight. It was really nice to see Christopher work in the kitchen with the super handy lighting and explaining the lifting of the cabin. ❤

[@cherylmoser6383]

Love seeing you guys at the remote cabin! Can’t wait for next week ❤❤❤

[@debeisner8116]

Poor little Grim was so afraid 😢. He was shaking! His Mom had to take care of him🐶

[@eleniretsa4693]

wow! your every day life is so different than mine, that' s why I love watching your videos!!

[@notme123123]

I’m so happy for you two getting your cabin and I look forward to seeing how you update it!

[@aycaaltay9929]

Cecilia, for very stressful times of my fur babies, I use Rescue Remedy’s Natural Stress Relief for Pets drops. It’s not a drug but like passion flower for pets. It’s cat and dog friendly, makes them a little sleepy for half a day, but other than that it’s a great calming agent for such times.

[@KACn5582]

You can tell how much Christopher loves that cabin.