In my small town in Norway, you will find some very inspiring people. Born in the late 50s & 60s, they’ve grown up in a generation of… Read more “Life as a Measuring Tape”
Liebster Award
Back in November, the Italian blogger Shakeclouds kindly nominated me for the Liebster Award and I’m only getting round to responding now…oops! I’m very surprised and very thankful… Read more “Liebster Award”
Facing Difficulties
Life is hard and I feel like that cannot be stressed enough. Life is full of seasons and I can say a lot of cliché things about… Read more “Facing Difficulties”
Confessions of Strangers
For some or other reason, people have a habit of opening up to me. It’s the kind of connection I long for with people and it’s almost… Read more “Confessions of Strangers”
A White Africa
Life in Norway for me has changed significantly in the past two months or so. I started a summer job at a refugee reception centre which is… Read more “A White Africa”
Learning to be Content
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how blessed you really are until you stop and take a look around you. I’m living where I am today, all because… Read more “Learning to be Content”
Wasting Time; Being Polite
Have Norwegians traded politeness for convenience? A comparison of a few social rules in the UK vs those in Norway.
It’s Just Money
Why Norwegians are the most generous people I know.
Norway, Get Back to Basics
Why Norwegians would make good long-distance partners. A plea for Norwegians to put their phones away and reengage with those around them.
Extrovert turned Wallflower
“A third culture kid is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents’ culture. The third culture kid… Read more “Extrovert turned Wallflower”