Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Christmas is comming

I've been home exactely 17 days and today was my first day doing nothing. That was after my nightshift ended this morning.. I slept until 2 pmish and then my sister and I decided to watch our fav show, Charmed. I was a good day, relaxing. Tomorrow my grandfather turns 87, so we're gonna have a party for him at his retirement home. Just close family, but it'll be nice to seem them again:) I think dad is putting up the tree as I'm writing this, so we'll probably start decorating for christmas later tonight. We've had advent up until now, now it's christmas! On my part, most of the present are bought, but not all. Not sure what do get my little sister yet, I like to spoil her, but I don't think I can go all out like I did last year with her.. It's the best to give people gifts they really want or even that they wanted but didn't even know they wanted! I love seeing their faces when they open their presents! I feel like it says a lot about how well I know them and I take great pride in really knowing people.
I work on the morning of both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year, but it's alright. We have our big celebration on the eve of Christmas Eve, where we eat  Christmas Dinner, open the presents, listen to the Silverboys-choir singing inn christmas and get guests for coffee and cake. Really traditional. And christmasy. I can hardly wait for Christmas Eve. Christmas Day is really just a relaxing day, so I might aswell work and get really well paid for it! Boxing Day is the family day for my family. We usually got to my aunt and uncle in Ski (40 min drive away), but this year we might be at our house. I don't think it's decided yet. All we know is that the family will be together.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Home

Im home. Home with my family. Ive really missed them and it is really good to see them and be home. Been a little busy since I got home actually. Friday I went with my mum to see my grandpa. He's not in super shape, but he seemed really alert that day! He's got dementia, but he actually recognized me! Which was really awesome. He asked about uni and work and life "down there", which is a lot of stuff about me that he remembered. After that we went home to let me unpack. Got a couple of phonecalls to welcome me home and my sister ran in the door with all clothes on to hug me welcome home-ive missed you-hug:) Went to sleep early and slept for apr 15 hours. Which did me good after the long trip home. No major delays on the way back, but a little drama regarding my stuff and the onflight entertainment as I didn't get any on the way from Sydney to Hong Kong...
Saturday after breakfast, my dad and me went to see my sister perform, her class was having a xmas-concert. And then the three of us went to see mum sing with her choir too. After that we went home to have a very typical Norwegian dinner, called "faar-i-kaal", lamb in cabbage. I love it! It's like a stew brewed together. Just yammy if u ask me. After dinner, we went into the capitol to watch the musical "Cats". I almost fell asleep during the show. Not because it was boring, because of the jet-lag. Second act was much better then the first and the choreoagraphy was totally awesome! The voices on the other hand were totally midiocure..
Sunday I sanded the silver and then we got guests for dinner. They always come for dinner around advent, it's tradition, it's advent. Without them, no xmas...
Monday I found out I need glasses. Not to clear up my eyesight, to let my eyes rest. Aperently my eyemucle tenses all the time, which is why I have focus problems and maybe even headaches. So my new glasses I need to wear to release my mucles. Then I went to my best friend, Lines new apt for some catching up and lunch before Paddy drove me home. I luckely had a little sleep before going to work at 9.45 pm. Nightshift. Wasn't that bad, but really sleepy now. After I had a little nap this morning I went to Sandvika to meet Line. It's her b'day today so I bought her lunch and we got to catch up even more. It was good. Really missed her. Now I'm home again, and really sleepy. I can't wait to go to bed..! I work tomorrow as well, so I have to be up early. It should be all good tho as I keep waking up at 5 am-ish..

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Leaving

I've been spending a lot of time with Scott and Wade lately. Scott is my friend from Canberra, that lives in Leumeah and Wade is his cousin that lives with him. Wade has a daughter, Tenielle and she is beautiful. She is a little naughty, but who can blame her with a father like Wade:P A little bossy, but super cute! When I'm there, she loves to go through my bag or purse, play with my phone and take photos. Sometimes she takes not that good photos, but sometimes they're good. I recon she'll be a photagrapher when she grows up. She is only 4 though, so she has time:) We've grown close, Tenielle and me and Wade and me. On Monday I went to their house, but they weren't there, so I had the evening/night with Scott and Annie. Annie is Scotts girlfriend. I actually decorated the christmas tree that they are having this christmas! Annie helped me with the placing and the lights. Too bad the green lights on the tree lights went out, so Scott had to buy new ones. I said good-bye to then today, twice actually, cos I had to go back when I realised I'd forgotten my iPod at their house! It was sad saying good-bye as always, but I know I'll see them again:) Probably go straight to their house when I get back to Oz!
Can hardly believe I leave so soon. Tomorrow. Just one more nite here. Looking forward to getting home tho. My sister, my mum, my dad, the rest of my family, my friends, even work! Not that I'll work that much apearenty, there is not much work anymore. Hope I'll at least get enough tho. I'm looking forward to christmas now! Not that you can get that much of the christmad spirit here, with the heat! Not that I am complaining! Just saying. Which is why I am coming home! To the cold, rainy and snowy Norway..! Advent is up now, so that'll be good and I'll have time to hang out with friends, yay! Until next time, in Norway! Bye Oz!! For now

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Year one of Psychology is finished

So, I'm all done. The two exams, the two major essays. It feel liberated!! But a little weird as well, cos I leave in 4 days..! On thursday I leave. I can't believe it, my first year is over. I finished my first year! I'm a little empty with words after writing so much lately, so this is all I've got.. More to come later;)

Monday, November 9, 2009

End of the semester

Holy crap, I still have heaps of stuff to do for uni, but in less then two weeks, no more. I'll be finished with my first year in Psychology! I have bought my ticket back, but since Taylor Swift is comming to Sydeny before that, I am thinking about changing it to the 4th, so that I'll catch Taylor on the 6th. Now, I leave on the 16th of February to go back to Oz. Hope that'll be enough time to miss it. Oz I mean...

I've been good but busy lately, finishing all my assignments and stuff, but also trying to study for exams. I have my first exam on the 19th and my last on the 20th of November;) After that, I will be on the beach in Manly, every day, until I leave. Hopefully my skin will get some colour before I go home, at least that's my plan. During the weekend I went to my friend, Scott's high school reunion, with him and his cousin. It was a blast. I had about 5 or 6 shots of tequila and 6 or 7 ordninary drinks, haha, but I swear, I wasn't drunk. I was definatly tipsy though:)
Can't think of anything else to share here, but, if you were wondering about something, let me know;)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Since last time

I thought I'd give a little update on how things are here now as I havn't really written in the last couple of weeks. It's because I've been busy. Really busy. I have so much to do at uni these days, I think I might fail. Big full-report in psych that I don't understand, I seriously don't get the whole stat part that we have to write and then with all the discussion and stuff. And then over to stat, I mean, I am starting to get better, but it's still not making that much sense to me.. I've gotten my assignment with Grace back, we got a Credit, which isnt too bad, but still not sure how the first one went or the class test that I had last thursday. On top of these stuff we also have weekly online tests. Tests as in two. They are really hard. Then we've got music. I got a PC (or CP) on my critical review and most of what he corrected was grammar mistakes.. We asked about internet sourced and he said "yes, you can use that", but when I only had one book and four or five internet sources I think he marked me down for that.. And now I have to do a Major Essay plus a 5 min presentation for this guy. Hopefully he'll be nicer next time. Last I've got dance. It's dancing pysically, but mostly it's reading and writing. And everything is suppose to be so discriptive! "He lifted his foot about 10 cm, turned it 45 degrees and touched the ground with his toe, whilst his foot was pointed downwards". I mean, where is the enjoyment of that? I have a practice journal that's due this week, my second one as well as a reading assignment that was due a couple of weeks ago, but I spoke to my tutor and alls good with that. She helped me understand more of it as well. I've never written a reading assignment before nor did I know anything about referencing in it.. But now I know:) I also have to go see a dance for the 5 min presentation in this subject as well as a major essay here too. Lucky I only have two exams tho, in psychology and statistics. On the 20th of November at 12.30, this whole semester for me, is over. Finally. It has been very stressful. So I can't wait to get back home and have christmas properly and stress down. Hopefully I'll be able to reconnect with friends and family too, I miss them so much!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

OvEr ThE tOp

So this is an award from Sam and I have to answer these questions plus give the award to others

1.Where is your cell phone: in the charger next to me and my bed.

2.Your hair: in a ponytail

3.Your mother: a good person and I love her very much.

4.Your father: I have him totally wraped around my little finger!

5.Your favorite food: taco!

6.Your dream from last night: don't remember at the mo...

7.Your favorite drink: water, coopers, red wine, tropical juice...

8.Your dream/goal: to be good at what I'll do. and be loved.

9.What room are you in: my room in Sydney.

10.What is your hobby: singing, acting, dancing, hanging with friends, reading, watching tv, surfing the web, listening to music

11.What is your fear: losing people that I love. spiders an all other insects. being left behind.

12.Where do you want to be in 6 years: almost done becomming a psychologist, maybe a good bf that im living with and a good life.

13.Where were you last night: here, went to bed at 11 pm. i lead a very exciting life...

14.Something you are not: in Europe!

15.Muffins: they are good.

16.Wish list items: My true love, Santa, that's my only wish this year!

17.Where did you grow up: in Norway @ Blommenholm! Very good place to have kids!

18.Last thing you did: i am doing laundry, yaiks.

19.What are you wearing: black singlet and a grey pair of shorts w/underwear.

20.Your TV: I don't have a TV, but I do watch the one in the lounge.

21.Your pets: don't have any

22.Your friends: are some of the best friends in the world

23.Your life: is in Sydney at the mo, although part of it is still very much in Norway

24.Your mood: sleepy, always sleepy. No need to ask.

25.Missing someone: someone? A LOT of ppl!! Yes, very much!!!!

26.Vehicle: I can drive, but I dont have my licence, so I don't have a car either...

27.Something you're not wearing: shoes or socks. i am barefoot

28.Your favorite store: Starbucks. Does that count? If not then H&M, Target, Supre and Gina Tricot!

29.Your favorite color: Blue

30.When's the last time you laughed: last nite, watching the ugly truth!

31.When's the last time you cried: yesterday, actually, was thinking about grief

32.Your best friend: are several people, not one, they are the best!

33.One place you go over and over: uni

34.One person who emails me regularly: hmm, facebook, does that count?

35.Favorite place to eat: Nick's Diner!!

And I award: NO ONE, seriously I can't be botherd... But If you feel like taking the challange, go ahead!