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Opening a Can of Kiss my Ass
What the hell is going on with the world? People are dying left and right AND I cant stop watching reality TV. Swedish docudramas have me captivated at the moment. This week's specials have been one a...
Debunking Myths
I’ve been AWOL on my blog for a while now. I just read the last “real” post I wrote and wow-I seriously must have been miffed by that fart in my meeting! Ha-too funny. Before I switch topics, I...
What Summer is Like in Stavanger
News from Cougar Country
Debt Cancellation is a good thing.Closed airports is not...
My Favorite House
Monkey Mind
I walk past the old town everyday on my way to work and often times pass by this little park. The sculptures remind me of the game pieces from Monopoly...and the monkey taunts me....
What Sunday Dinner Should Look Like
I was invited to a proper British Sunday roast last weekend. OMG-this chicken was ten times better then it looks here. Whom ever said British food sucks, must have never been to a proper roast with al...
We Don't Need a Map
I’m so tired today. I actually went out on the town last night with some friends from work. First we went to see a double-billed concert of Swedish Nina Kinert and Norwegian Ane Brun. Both ladies si...
Enjoying Beauty Where You Find It
The Old Town last week. It's still Old, but near my job....
A New View on Stavanger
After the stress of the past few weeks, I've decided to start enjoying my city as a tourist as much as possible. I've been exploring new neighborhoods, the old Town and other areas I would have never ...
Keeping It All Together
This last week has been one of the hardest weeks for me in a long time. I hate admitting it, but it is the truth. I saw and chatted with my ex last Sunday, and it wasn’t good. People’s selfishness...
Paaske Insanity
Today is the first day of the big Easter shut down in Norway. For those of you who don’t know, Easter (and Christmas) are the two times a year that the entire country basically shuts down for a week...
To Warm A House
We had a party yesterday night. It was very fun and I smell like garlic.I'm tired today though. . . and I have to go to work in a few hours. I didn't sleep too long last night after our guests left, t...
Sirdal
My life has been falling a part the last few days, but I think I'm gluing it back together with vigor. I feel good about it.Heading to a small ski village tomorrow with work. Spent most of tonight loo...
Amerikanisk Tinger
More American Stuff arrived in my grubby little hands yesterday night. I feel like I have hit the jackpot! It's a wonder what CHerry Chapstick can do for your mood.Finally bought the damn "happy light...
Being S.A.D, London and at the Centre of Culture in Europe
Man, it’s been a very long week and weekend-all positive of course but long none the less. The week started out well because my momma send me a giftbox of hair products from the States. Relaxers and...
Reindeer In and Ut
I told you we all had Reindeer for dinner on Christmas. Then we had Reindeer in the bathroom to greet his brother on the way out. I always love a themed party!...
Mr and Mrs Claus
Catching Up. . .
What a difference a week or two make in the life of a blogger. It's been a while since I last posted and a lot has been brewing.Christmas came, stayed around long enough to depress the hell out of me ...
(! ! !)
As you all know, I’ve been struggling to get my deposit back from my ex landlord in Germany. I moved out in the middle of July, paid the rent until July 31 (an extra 2 weeks) AND made some of an eff...
Jeg er Americanisk
I wore the red dress. And the heels. And the bag. And the hair. Big hair. Almost as big as I could get it-but with the humidity, it fell. I like big hair-always have. It’s very “Sopranos meets Fox...
Accessorizing, polishing et al.
Today is going to be a LONG day. I’m really fighting my feelings of being an “alien”, “foreigner” and “new comer” in Stavanger-especially after a trite run in with a very angry, mean and...
Julebord Outfit
I think this is what I'll be wearing on Friday. Not sure yet-but about 90% positive this is how it is going down. ...
Hunting for Cheese
Sorry I’ve been out of the loop for a while folks, but yeah-that’s how it is. Last week was super busy with Thanksgiving Dinner, getting a job, boyfriend’s birthday, job and birthday celebration...
Pinnekjøtt
I’m not the only one who can cook around here. My baby hooked me up with a traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner last weekend- Pinnekjøtt. Most “newcomers” to Norway hate the stuff, while Norw...
She Blows
A “major” storm blew through Stavanger over the last 48 hours. I thought I’d see carnage the way it was hyped up, but it wasn’t all that serious. It did snow however. From the balcony. . .From...
My Spot
When I need serenity, this is where I go. Fill a backpack with books, my journal, pens, water and my sunglasses plus the occasional blanket. I’ve solved all of the world’s problems sitting on that...
Legos, Legos Galore
This is a statue of one of the characters in Harry Potter-made entirely out of legos. It's located in a shopping center in Forus....
What Are 40 oz's Doing In Norway?
What is a 40 ounce? And why does it cost so much?...
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