…but where would they live?
...through the stomach, as we all know. That's the reason I gained like a million pounds ever since I met A. Well not exactly, I probably gained weight out of laziness. Let's face it, when you can share a huge sundae on the sofa while watching TV together instead of going for a run, 9 times out... Continue Reading →
Cupid is a little fat violent baby in diapers. A naked kid shooting arrows at people and then laughing hysterically. That can't be save or sane. Correct me if I am wrong, but last time I checked, we teach our children to be dressed correctly and not to throw stuff at other kids. And a... Continue Reading →
I am fashion major. I mean, I actually went to school to study fashion. I did minor in marketing, but bottom line, I am a fashion major. I am not very talented when it comes to envisioning a piece of clothing, when I put it on paper and then sew it, it literally NEVER turns... Continue Reading →
As Valentine's approaches, I find myself wondering about love and life. Before I met A, my life was kinda... funny. Yes, I believe, funny is the right word to describe it. Like everyone encounters at least once in their lifetime, I too fell for the wrong person, believing that this person was THE one. If... Continue Reading →
The new year is just two weeks old and I can honestly say: WOW. What the h... did I do that for? And why? For instance, only this week I did some pretty stupid things, and when I think about it, I do wonder: WHY? I really did - do the stupid things, I mean... Continue Reading →
Christmas came and left way too quickly if you ask me. The weeks leading up to Christmas have been crazy. Finishing up my semester at school, running my half-marathon and working overtime. Somehow though, I made it through long working-Sundays and crazy customers, through endless hours of analyzing films and writing home-exams and through ice-cold... Continue Reading →
The concept of time is funny. It is the essence to our lives, without time, there is no begin and no end. Time is where we start and time is where we end. And after experiencing the three - almost - longest hours in my life, the concept of time became very clear to me.... Continue Reading →
It's been a year. 365 days ever since my grandma died. She was a true super hero and in my heart she will always be just that, the hero I want to live up to. As we get closer to Christmas, the heartache gets bigger. Part of me is hurt, because of all the promises... Continue Reading →
I started walking in March of 2012. Mainly to heal myself, to be honest. Losing my grandma had a deep impact on me and I felt so helpless, I didn't know what to do with myself. So I did the one thing, I knew how to do: walk. And then I started running at the end... Continue Reading →
Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do it well; whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself completely; in great aims and in small I have always thoroughly been in earnest. A great man wrote these lines, Charles Dickens himself. He was also the... Continue Reading →
Just a warning, this might seem like a silly post to some of you, but we need silliness to enjoy life and if we don't recognize the silliness, how are we going to recognize when something truly amazing is in front of us? Technology is important. Especially nowadays. What would we do without technology? You... Continue Reading →
By now you already know that we had a crazy busy weekend so far. That it was exhausting and mystical at the same time. It didn't get less crazy when Sunday came around, although I was finally able to sleep in until 6.45! Since the day before was so incredibly crazy and exhausting, we decided... Continue Reading →
This is a recap of what we did on our second day in London. If you do decide to visit, and I believe everyone should at least once in their lifetime, you should bring much more time than we did. We only had a couple days and therefore packed as much as possible in 24... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was awesome. So awesome in fact, that in my head, I am still not fully returned. I am still on vacation with A. Still some place else, a place so awesome, I can't hardly find words for it. But for the sake of this story, I will try my best. Since A... Continue Reading →
When a girl gets engaged, her reaction will almost always be the same. Kinda like the one in the big bang theory. And when you call your mom to tell her, she will almost always start bursting into tears. When you call your brother, he will congratulate you and be happy for you. When you... Continue Reading →
Ever since A and I moved into our new apartment, both A and I wanted a piano. A wanted an old rusty one to fix up, so he then could play on it and I, well let's just say, I love pretend playing. So we both started looking for pianos, that would fit into our... Continue Reading →
Alright, so A and I are engaged, we got that straight, right? Can't help but think that our wedding day (27th of February, 2014!!) is only a few 16 months away, this being said, I am not getting ahead of myself, I do want you guys to realize, that these are not 'my plans' per... Continue Reading →
Let me start this off by saying, that A and I usually go to bed early. And by early I mean 9pm. We force ourselves to stay up at least until 9pm. But after 9pm both of us literally fall apart. But when A asked me to lay down next to him yesterday (16th of... Continue Reading →
It's been almost 4 years since the very first dreadful goodbye. Four years that seem like a lifetime ago. Now we've been living in Norway together a little over a year and we couldn't be happier. The only thing that tops the happiness? Is the ring on my finger. Since we just got engaged and both, myself and... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, out of all the months October has to be my second most favorite. (The first being May, because of my birthday.) I love October because it never fails to amaze me how the leaves turn colors, how the seasons change, how the air smells differently, how you just feel differently. It makes... Continue Reading →
As a child I always got excited when someone would send me a postcard or a letter, even when it was advertising material - as long as it had my name on it, I was happy. This excitement didn't fade with age, I still get giddy coming home and opening the mailbox. Even if it's... Continue Reading →
As a child I hated circuses. How could you not with those scary clowns and their big feet? Who loves to go to a place with big scary horses, big scary camels and big - but not so scary - elephants? I wouldn't have entered a circus, even if you promised me a truck load... Continue Reading →
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. - Paulo Coelho It took me almost a year to get where I am at right now. I am not going to lie about it, it was freaking hard work. I probably grew 10 years older during that time and to... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, mid-summer, in the early morning hours, I was driving home from a friend's house. I was driving on the country side, the streets were barely lit, all the stores along the road were closed. It was a quiet night, in fact almost magically quiet. I must have been driving for about... Continue Reading →
If I can say one thing about myself with certainty, it's that I am not sporty. In no way did I ever enjoy the occasional run, the quick weight-lift work-out, the pilates/yoga/thai boxing/zumba class or the fancy stationary cycle. I was a chubby kid and gym class was - to say the least - not... Continue Reading →
The last year has been a complete blur. Realization finally caught up with me, whispering in my ear, "You're in Oslo, you are freezing... ALWAYS." The better half of me knows, that it would be best to just move to a warmer place, where winter-coats are not required in the middle of July but the... Continue Reading →
As far as tragedies go, this last year has been a crazy roller coaster-ride. Sadly, A recently learned that his grandfather died. It came to us as a shock, but things happen and we have to fight through it and hopefully come out stronger, at least that's the plan. But this is easier said... Continue Reading →
These past few years have been horrible, fashion-wise, if you ask me. I feel confident making this statement, because that's what I studied in school: fashion. I understand the history and meaning of fashion and I understand that Mr. Bieber is also part of the reason, why so many youngsters squeeze themselves into skinny jeans... Continue Reading →
You know how your parents number-one-advice for relationship issues is always, 'you have to compromise'? Every single time, they ALWAYS say that. I asked my mom how they divided up the household chores, when they first moved in together and she plainly answered, 'Your dad takes care of the gardening and everything that goes on... Continue Reading →
When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream. (The alchemist, Paulo Coehlo) If you would have told me a year ago, that I would be living in a wonderful apartment, in the center of Oslo, Noway, together with my little hamster Hamie (who, judging by... Continue Reading →
I took it upon myself to plan our third date, I wanted it to be a memorable, magnificent, special day for the both of us, I wanted it to be the very last third date we both would ever experience (but then again, the same goes for the first date, the second date, the first... Continue Reading →
When moving to a different country, or state for that matter, you get to experience a new culture, new customs, you get to meet new people, enjoy a life that otherwise you would have never known. It's fun, it's exciting, it's amazing and yes, it is freaking scary. So what did my marketing-teacher in high-school... Continue Reading →
In the summer of 2006 when I found myself in Germany, experiencing my very first summer away from home, I realized something very crucial, in fact so crucial, the realization still follows me everywhere I go. The circumstances, as to why I was where I was, are easily explained. I was 18, seeking for an... Continue Reading →
I am back home (= with A, where I belong; where it's rainy and cold at the end of May; where my hamster snores loudly; where I know, I have all the time in the world to be with the most wonderful man I know). I somehow survived the last week and a half and... Continue Reading →
Let me start this by saying: My lovely mom and I have been planning this for almost two months. So I am very happy to finally being able to post this (also, THIS is the reason, why I wasn't posting more frequently in the last month or so - out of fear, I would say... Continue Reading →
I promise you, you have NEVER - EVER - IN YOUR LIFETIME experienced something quite like this, unless you have been in Norway for the 17th of May, that is. A little bit of history, before I go on: it is Norway's national holiday, or as A wants to remind me, 'Constitution Day'. The constitution,... Continue Reading →
March 20th, 2012 is when it all began. I am not able to tell you the reason as to why I did it, but I started walking. Now in all honesty I can say, I am not a very sporty person, I am by no means athletic and I am not very fond of sore... Continue Reading →
I will start off this post by saying: Wow. Happy birthday to me indeed. I had the most wonderful time with my beloved A and my little hamster (who preferred to rather sleep than celebrate with us). We were treated with tons of sunshine, which in Oslo, we came to realize, is kind of like... Continue Reading →
As my birthday is right around the corner - only 3 days away - I can't help but to think back 6 years ago. I turned 18 that spring(ish - not sure what the 1st of May counts as... Late spring, early summer?) and my friend Corona (that's obviously not her real name but protecting... Continue Reading →
Sometimes because they have to, sometimes because they want to. Always, they feel they are supposed to. - one of my favorite quotes from Mitch Albom's 5 people you meet in heaven Prologue: This post is not about A & me, not about a memory we share. It is about an encounter, I feel I... Continue Reading →
If someone were to make a movie out of your life, which episodes would you include? Of course the big moments, right? Senior Prom, College graduation, first real job, first vacation in an exotic land... Anything else? Yes, of course, you would put in some amorous moments too, wouldn't you? The first kiss, the first... Continue Reading →
There are many wrongs in this world, Southern hospitality isn't one of them. - That, I realized in the summer of 2010. Early on a Wednesday morning mid July did A and I pack up our suitcases into A's car and were on our way to the warm and southern arms of Georgia. We could... Continue Reading →
A and I just moved in the most wonderful apartment (something new) in city center in Oslo and we absolutely love it. The parks, the cafés the restaurants, the nice little houses close by, it's almost like living in the suburbs but in the heart of the city. We discovered some nice little places (or some bigger... Continue Reading →
As Easter is right around the corner, I can't help but think back of my first Greek Easter with A's family. It was April 2009, the day after I first was introduced to lovely Ms. G and brother C. As I entered the kitchen this particular morning, I was greeted by a lot of confusion,... Continue Reading →
A - up to this point - only heard about my family, from what I told him about them, which in fact were only good things. I mentioned that my dad and I talk about God and the world (but not that we in fact talk about EVERYTHING), I mentioned that my mom and I... Continue Reading →
Prologue: This is - for a change - not about A and me, it is about my friends and me traveling to Vegas, having a wonderful, well deserved birthday vacation with some memorable episodes. In December 2008 I celebrated Christmas with my mom's extended family in L.A. and San Francisco. I had my big brother... Continue Reading →
4 and a half months, that's how long it has been since I saw A last in August of 2009. December ever so slowly has finally crawled upon us and I was confused, excited, thrilled, scared and just all over the place. This would also be the first time for my parents to meet A.... Continue Reading →
This is the story of first impressions. A story of a lot of many expectations and much preparation, a story of first hand shakes, a story of first hugs, a story I will tell my children and grandchildren about. In April 2009, a few months into dating A, I was invited to met A's mom... Continue Reading →
Ugh, that's a tricky one. I'd say a dog in a suitcase in Dublin. Later on, it turned out that the owner of said suitcase was just really good at imitating a dog, he had a good laugh to my expense... I was very close to calling animal shelter. My second choice would be inappropriate... Continue Reading →
As you know from my last post: We traveled to Copenhagen for the day. Here is what happened: Episode 1, 9.30: leaving the boat We got off the boat and quickly moved towards the surrounding buildings. Since Monday was so crazy, we had forgotten to go to an ATM and get some cash out, so... Continue Reading →
A bird loves a fish 