Christmas day

Had the most amazing Christmas eve yesterday, and so far it's been a wonderful Christmas day. 

Everything is just so calm for these two days. No stress, no worries, nothing to fight about (except who gets the remote), and tons and tons of food. I'm truly lucky to live in a country and be a part of a family who's never short on anything. 

Christmas day is the one day a year where we've never been allowed to leave the house. Just watch movies, eat more food, and spend time together (we're not allowed to have any visitors either). It's just one of my favorite days. 

Got everything I wished for and then some (a lot more than I wished for really). My boyfriend got me a hairdryer, which, in his words, is the least romantic thing he could have gotten me, but I absolutely love it. It was on the very top of my list this year, and it will save me a lot of time - not to mention bad hair days. 

No more of this!

And now I shall watch another movie, paint my nails and plan my outfits for the next week or so (so many places to be, so many people to meet and so much food to be eaten). 

Moving, once again

Ok, so..
I'm finally done cleaning my boyfriends apartment. Well, in a couple of weeks it'll be our apartment, which is one of the main reasons to why I've been cleaning it.
After spending the past five months together, we decided it was much more practical living together rather than on separate sides of town. As I've mentioned earlier, our work-schedules are nowhere close to matching, and this way we'll actually be able to at least have breakfast/dinner/lunch (whichever works) together.



This also means I'll be spending half my holiday stuck in boxes and bags... Have to sort trough all my stuff, and decide what I want to move, throw away, and leave at my parent's place. Hopefully I'll be done in about a day, maybe a day and a half. This should be fun.

Anyways - Super excited about moving, all the interior I can move and fix and just... all of it. Not stressing about where we're staying, when we're meeting and all that shit. Of course, it will not be all pink clouds and unicorns. We're both very much aware of that, but one has to work to make a relationship work.

So yeah - tomorrow I'm going home to my parents to decorate for Christmas and spend the rest of the year with them.
xo

100

Borrowed this one from SuperMarie - got through the whole thing without glasses, so ignore any typo's. Go me!

1: Is there a boy/girl in your life? Yes

2: Think of the last person who hurt you; do you forgive them? Not yet, but I probably will.. eventually

3: What do you think of when you hear the word “meow?” My best friend from school. We used to have conversations that only consisted of "meow". 

4: What’s something you really want right now? To sleep next to my boyfriend. 

5: Are you afraid of falling in love? I think it's scary, but no, not afraid. 

6: Do you like the beach? Depends. Mostly yes. 

7: Have you ever slept on a couch with someone else? Indeed

8: What’s the background on your cell? My boyfriend and a dog. 

9: Name the last four beds you were sitting on? Mine, my sister's, my bf's and a hotelbed.   

10: Do you like your phone? No, I love it. 

11: Honestly, are things going the way you planned? I can't say I've planned for anything, but I'm happy with where I'm at. 

12: Who was the last person whose phone number you added to your contacts? Probably my boss. 

13: Would you rather have a poodle or a Rottweiler? Rottweiler

14: Which hurts the most, physical or emotional pain? Emotional, it takes such a long time to heal. Even though my finger hurts like hell right now... 

15: Would you rather visit a zoo or an art museum? An art museum. 

16: Are you tired? I wish, but no. 

17: How long have you known your 1st phone contact? Half my life. 

18: Are they a relative? Nope. 

19: Would you ever consider getting back together with any of your exes? Hah, I guess so.

20: When did you last talk to the last person you shared a kiss with? Saturday, but we've texted while he's been away. 

21: If you knew you had the right person, would you marry them today? No, I don't believe in marriage. 

22: Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Any day of the week. 

23: How many bracelets do you have on your wrists right now? Zero, I'm in my PJ's 

24: Is there a certain quote you live by? Every journey starts with a single step. 

25: What’s on your mind? "6 hours of sleep if I fall asleep riiiiight now"

26: Do you have any tattoos? I've got five. 

27: What is your favorite color? Dark blue

28: Next time you will kiss someone on the lips? Friday perhaps.. not sure yet. 

29: Who are you texting? My phone died, so no one. 

30: Think to the last person you kissed, have you ever kissed them on a couch? Of course.

31: Have you ever had the feeling something bad was going to happen and you were right? Mhm. 

32: Do you have a friend of the opposite sex you can talk to? I do, and I don't know what I'd do without him, 

33: Do you think anyone has feelings for you? Really hope so, this would be rather awkward if not.. 

34: Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes? Yes, someone told me today actually. 

35: Say the last person you kissed was kissing someone right in front of you? He'd be dead. 

36: Were you single on Valentines Day? Define single... 

37: Are you friends with the last person you kissed? Best friends, lovers and so much more. 

38: What do your friends call you? Hildur or Hilde

39: Has anyone upset you in the last week? Yes, but I'll get over it. 

40: Have you ever cried over a text? Yes, oh so many times. 

41: Where’s your last bruise located? I have constant bruises on my legs because of my job, but I think the last one was on my finger. 

42: What is it from? Work, of course. 

43: Last time you wanted to be away from somewhere really bad? Hmmm... Really bad might be overdoing it, but right now. Winter just came to Bodø. 

44: Who was the last person you were on the phone with? My bff.

45: Do you have a favourite pair of shoes? I do, one pair for each season. 

46: Do you wear hats if your having a bad hair day? Mostly just a ponytail, but if I'm not at work - yes.  

47: Would you ever go bald if it was the style? Hells to the no

48: Do you make supper for your family? Whenever I have the time, more so for my boyfriend. 

49: Does your bedroom have a door? Yes. 

50: Top 3 web-pages? facebook.com, imgur.com, weheartit.com

51: Do you know anyone who hates shopping? Haha, have you ever met a man who likes shopping..?

52: Does anything on your body hurt? My finger, back and toes. 

53: Are goodbyes hard for you? Depends, but mostly they are. 

54: What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself? Coffee (gotta love work)

55: How is your hair? Ponytail, as always

56: What do you usually do first in the morning? Hit the snooze button, get up way to late and run around like crazy for ten minutes. 

57: Do you think two people can last forever? I hope so. 

58: Think back to January 2007, were you single? No, don't really think so. 

59: Green or purple grapes? Purple

60: When’s the next time you will give someone a BIG hug? Friday, if I see my bf. Not a big fan of hugs. 

61: Do you wish you were somewhere else right now? As always.

62: When will be the next time you text someone? Not something I plan really. 

63: Where will you be 5 hours from now? Sleeping, in my bed. 

64: What were you doing at 8 this morning? I was at work, so probably moving chairs or tables. 

65: This time last year, can you remember who you liked? I think I do. 

66: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile? Several! My family, my bf, my friends... I'm so lucky. 

67: Did you kiss or hug anyone today? No. I did tickle someone, if that counts. 

68: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night? "Oh shit, I have to get up in four hours"

69: Have you ever tried your hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end? Yes

70: How many windows are open on your computer? 3

71: How many fingers do you have? 10, lucky me

72: What is your ringtone? Same as it's been for the past 5 years. 

73: How old will you be in 5 months? 24. 

74: Where is your Mum right now? Think she went to bed. 

75: Why aren’t you with the person you were first in love with or almost in love? Because we're better off as friends. 

76: Have you held hands with somebody in the past three days? No. 

77: Are you friends with the people you were friends with two years ago? Yes

78: Do you remember who you had a crush on in year 7? Yes. 

79: Is there anyone you know with the name Mike? There is, actually. 

80: Have you ever fallen asleep in someones arms? Yes, and I love it. For about ten minutes, after that I need my space. 

81: How many people have you liked in the past three months? One. 

82: Has anyone seen you in your underwear in the last 3 days? I hope not, that would be creepy. 

83: Will you talk to the person you like tonight? Nope, I'm going to bed. 

84: You’re drunk and yelling at hot guys/girls out of your car window, you’re with? Haha, SuperM

85: If your BF/GF was into drugs would you care? Depends on what kind. But yes, I would care. 

86: What was the most eventful thing that happened last time you went to see a movie? No idea.

87: Who was your last received call from? My bff.

88: If someone gave you $1,000 to burn a butterfly over a candle, would you? Nope.

89: What is something you wish you had more of? Money, and time to spend doing things I love. 

90: Have you ever trusted someone too much? Yes

91: Do you sleep with your window open? Yes, I like sleeping in a cold room. 

92: Do you get along with girls? Not all, but the one's I do get along with are amazing. 

93: Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth? No.

94: Does sex mean love? Hells to the no. And sex can be great without love. 

95: You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, is that a problem? Haha, not really. 

96: Have you ever kissed anyone with a lip ring? Nope. 

97: Did you sleep alone this week? Yes

98: Everybody has somebody that makes them happy, do you? Yes. 

99: Do you believe in love at first sight? No. 

100: Who was the last person that you pinky promise? I don't do that. 

Your turn!

Life at the moment

Seriously, I've been meaning to post something for a really long time. Probably wrote 6 drafts, and never hit the publish button. It just feels so weird being home...

Had my first day at work last Tuesday, and I think I'll like it. So much stuff to learn but oh, so much fun! I'm working at Radisson Blu Bodø, at the meeting and convention department. Will do some hours in the reception, restaurant and bar as well, but I'll start by learning how to connect the speakers to a microphone... So far so good, I'm really excited for the next couple of months!

I did have two weeks of vacation before I started though, and it was amazing! Got quite bored at the end, because everyone else were at work/school, but my entire body is thrilled that I got some time off. Spent it doing all the things I haven't done in forever - shopping, spending time with friends and family, celebrating my birthday, going out with my bff - basically living the good life. 

Oh, and I've actually started moving my body again. Not much, just going for walks/runs and being more active at work reminded me how much I love it. So I'm looking in to joining a gym, but really want someone to start with me. We'll see how good I am at persuading!

And if you'll excuse me, I plan on spending the rest of the weekend in my comfypants, with a big cup of tea and a magazine. 

7 days

"Please understand,
I have been waiting to leave
ever since I figured out there were roads
willing to take me anywhere I wanted to go"

In seven days I'll be all done with my last day at work, hopefully everything will be packed, cleaned and ready. And even though I can barely contain my excitement - it's a weird feeling. I'll leave the place I've called home for the past four years, the job I've loved for a year, not to mention all the wonderfull people! 

A tad bit sad. 

Right now I'm just sitting here, listening to a mix of music and the rain. Because summer just decided to leave, and the rain came along. I'm fine with that - it's such a relaxing sound, and there's something romantic about it, even when I'm alone. 

She believed she could, so she did

This has pretty much been my guideline for the past couple of weeks. I'm quite proud of how much I've done. The hours at work, the moving, the not seeing my friends because of work and moving. 

I even got through an entire week of working nights. That's why I'm up at 4.30am, so confused about when to sleep and eat...

And even though I'm proud of myself, I'm exhausted. But I'll get through my last shifts, because I know I can. This and next week will be a piece of cake. Three days on, one day off, four days on, one day off, four days on - all done. The 10th is my last shift here, which is sad and amazing at the same time. 

And on the 11th I'm off to Trondheim to visit a friend, super excited about that! And on the evening I'm going home. Felt so good booking a one-way ticket. 

Guess I should make an effort to get some sleep here. 

Good night

Working

I'm doing nothing but working and sleeping these days.

Point being - not much going on in my life right now. July has been a never ending string of days at work and packing. 26 days at work, 200 hours in total. 

Feels good knowing that I've only got 14 more days at work, and 17 days in total left in Lillehammer. My parents came by last weekend to get all my things and help me clean the apartement. Living at a friends place right now, while she's at home. 

A day at the beach would be perfect

Oh, and I've been offered a job! Will tell you all about it after I sign the contract!

How she missed him

She missed him. When they first met neither of them could ever predict what the future held. She'd never thought she could fall as fast and hard as she did. That he'd be on her mind every single day. 

That she'd miss him. 

The way he held her made her feel safe, the way he looked at her and smiled made her giggly. When he traced every inch of her body with his fingers it gave her the good kind of chills. When they kissed... oh, the kisses. The world stopped existing when they kissed.  

She loved sleeping next to him, feeling his chest moving with every breath he took. The way he held her close, and played with her hair. The way he'd tell her she looked pretty out of the blue. When he held her down, pinned to the bed. She had fallen so hard, and so fast, she didn't even know how it happend. Felt like she had closed her eyes for a minute, and when she opened them he was there. 

That was her favourite thing about him - he'd caught her when she fell. 

*As you can tell, I'm writing again. Three days off work, and this is what happens. 

All grown up

I'm not a student. Done. Not going back to school in two months. For the first time in my life I have no idea what's going to happen i august. It's scary as hell, and it feels amazing. 

The only thing I know right now is that I'm working pretty much full-time all of june, and half of august (unless I get a new job). And I'm going home in august, moving back home. And just knowing that makes me so happy. I don't even have the words to describe it. 

Oh, and by the way, I got a new tattoo. Love it!

Guess that kind of rules out that whole all grown up thing... Oh well, I'm only 23!

It's alive

I'm not dead, I swear! 

Things have been slightly crazy since school "ended". 

Been working, home, working, working and working. The few days I've had off have been spent with friends, or just reading in the sun. 

Working nights this weekend, having my final exam (like, ever!!) on Monday, and going back home for two days at the end of next week (and working in between, of course). As I said, crazy.

Other than that my life isn't all that interesting. It's been really sunny for the past weeks (on and off), and I've been working on my tan. Which means I'm not see-through anymore. Go me!

Ok... time to sleep. Will do my best to get up early tomorrow, and sleep in the afternoon. And work all night. I love my energydrinks. 

Leaving

After spending four fantastic days in Bodø, I'm back in Lillehammer.

Each time I get on the plane there's a mix of feelings. And I'm sorry to keep going on and on about this, but it's such a weird feeling. It's something I've never experienced before, exept for when I left Dunedin.

It's a mix between happy, sad, excited, frustrated, relieved and angry. 

I'm happy for the time I got to spent at home, but sad that I couldn't stay longer. Excited for the things that I'll be doing here (Lillehammer), but frustrated that I can't do it at home. Relieved that things at home are still the same, and angry that I have to leave them. 

It simply breaks my heart each time I have to leave, and yet; it fills me with joy. 

The best thing about being back to Lillehammer is getting back to my relationship. It's been going on for four years, and I'm just starting to realize how special it is. My bed and I are very happy, and still very much in love, thank you for asking. 

Next week

First of all - I had a great weekend. 

Friday was such a great day with Ingrid. Food, wine and crappy tv. Love it. 

Saturday I went to the gym, then drank it all away. Pre-gaming with the girls was so much fun! 

Today I've done nothing. Watched True Detective, talked on the phone, and been stuck to my computer. 

Next week is going to be a tad bit crazy! 

Monday-Thursday will be spent in my books, as my exam is creeping up on me. I'm also helping a friend with her paper, and going to the gym of course. 

Friday I'm gonna study, clean and drink. It's a byebye party for the same friend (sadface). Saturday is the 17th of May, and our national day. Another friend is coming to visit, I'm hosting a breakfast, I'll be wearing my bunad (which is amazing), and drinking mimosa. Funfunfun! 

Bring it on!

That's just life

I've handed in my exam. Got a rejection on the job I really wanted. Going to find another job. Still feeling happy, after all. 

I'm going to the gym tonight, having dinner with Ingrid on friday, going out with friends on saturday. 

I really can't complain. That's just life. 

The list

Stole this from Supermarie! 

10 things I like 

1. Spending time with my friends

2. Taking a shower in the morning 

3. Fruit 

4. Watching a really good movie 

5. Reading (not books for school) 

6. Working 

7. The feeling after a really good workout  

8. Travel 

9. Feeling well rested 

10. Wearing my favourite dresses 

9 things I don't like 

1. The paper I'm supposed to be writing 

2. Alarms. All kind of alarms, they never bring good news 

3. Not having enough time 

4. Cleaning the house 

5. People with no respect for other people 

6. Allergies 

7. Not having my friends and family close

8 blogs

1. Nettenestea 

2. Follow My Galaxy 

3. Adrian Storm 

4. The girl on edge 

5. StyleConnection 

6. EirinKristiansen 

7. WorldofMike  

8. SuperMarie 

7 things I wish to do in the future 

1. Get a job 

2. Get a new tattoo 

3. Live abroad 

4. Travel 

5. Get a dog 

6. Buy an apartment 

7. Get a second BA 

6 things I'm scared of 

1. The dark 

2. Something happening to someone close to me 

3. Fire 

4. To walk alone at night 

5. To die before I'm ready 

6. Not being able to take care of myself 

5 places I like to be 

1. Bodø 

2. New York 

3. In bed 

4. At work (I swear, I do) 

5. At home 

4 words that describe me 

1. Happy 

2. Stressed 

3. Caring 

4. Student

3 things I look forward to 

1. Moving 

2. Summer 

3. Getting a job 

2 movies I like 

1. Dear John 

2. Fight Club 

1 good song 

Yay, finals

Got my exam today. It's a full week of writing a paper. 

See you in a week. If I'm not dead.

Off to the movies

Still loving home. 

Went to my lovely hairdresser yesterday, and I'm so pleased with the result. She did an ombre somethingsomething with my hair, and I'm all ready for summer!

Met some of my friends as well, and did some more planning for next week. Half of them are going away for easter, so we have to meet up during the first few days of next week.

At the moment I'm just waiting for a friend to pick me up. We're going to the movies, and I'm more excited about the popcorn than the movie. 

Yeah, Divergent. 

According to weheartit and pintrest it will probably be the new love of my life. 

But... popcorn. 

Hope you enjoy your Saturday 

Tomorrow

This is getting ridiculous. 

I'm so excited to go home that I'm completely incapable of doing anything.

Spent all day planning all the stuff I have to do before I go, and didn't really do any of it.

I now have a list of things that needs to be done, which in reality is enough to fill two days, and I have about... 24 hours do to it. 

And what's my conclusion to all of this? Let's watch a movie!

Not go to bed early, or do some of the shit tonight. Nooo, movietime. 

*smacking my head agains the wall* 

I have to clean the apartment (all of it), do all of the dishes, pack my stuff, go to the store, have time for a workout, wash some clothes, and have breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Oh well, at least I'll have something to do tomorrow then. 

Edit: watched a documentary called Blackfish. Please watch it. 

Vacation

After spending the weekend at work, I've started my vacation. 

Going home in 2 days and 14 hours. 

Of course I have a countdown. 

Before leaving there's about a million things that needs to be done. None of them are really important, but I like coming home to a clean house and having food in the freezer so I won't starve the first day. 

And then there's the packing. Oh lord. 

The list is almost done, and there's just so much on it. 

Pretty sure I actually brought less for my trip to New Zealand. 

I mean... 12 days; that's at least 3 pairs of shoes, 2 jackets, 4 jeans, 2 dresses... 

You get the picture

Oh, and I've discovered Dan + Shay. Think I might be in love. Been playing "Can't say no" on repeat for an hour. Ah, good music while pretending to be a housewife is essential. 

Wish me luck on that whole magical packing part. This should be fun. 

Fairytales

You're never too old for fairytales.

Fairytales about love, dreams and laughter. About happily ever after. 

The fairytales about how a prince meets a princess and falls in love. 

About clear skies and magic. 

Fairytales that tells you everything is going to work out in the end. 

You're never too old for fairytales, you just might be too old to believe them

And they lived happily ever after...

Spring

Spring makes me so happy! It gives me inspiration and motivation to do anything. 

After an amazing weekend I painted my nails, watched an amazing sunset, and put on my favourite music. 

     

Spring colours

Love my view

I'm in a place right now where everything is pink and lovely. Spring is here, life is wonderful, easter is just around the corner, I'll be going home to everything that I love, I'm writing again. 

 Life is good!

I'm thinking about sharing my writing with you, eventually. But for now - it's for my eyes only.