Wanderlust pt. 3

I'm so used to travel at least once a month, just to go home.
And now, I'm stuck in one place. 

It's driving me crazy. Still not used to it, still trying to figure out how I'm gonna fit everything into a suitcase, and still looking at tickets every other day. I'm restless, filled with wanderlust and seeking a new adventure. Not prepared for life as an adult. Need to travel, to see new things, to visit new places. 

It's such a weird feeling, because I feel at home, but a part of me seeks something new. Something exciting. I found this list of things I want to do, and even though I have no idea how to afford it... seriously people - the need to live out of my suitcase is crazy! It's on my mind half the day, and I just can't shake the feeling that I need to do it. Now!

Maybe I can put my boyfriend in a suitcase and just book the tickets... 

weekend!

This weekend... For once I feel like I've earned some time off. Been working all week, and decided to spent the weekend with my dearest, even though he's working. So today he got off at 2pm, and we went shopping, had pizza, ans picked up the dog we're taking care off for the day. He's so cute! 

At least we've agreed that we're getting a dog at some point. Right now I think this is the best night ever. All three of us on the couch, the two of them asleep, and I'm just relaxing and enjoying the sight of them, listening to music and loving life. 

The best things in life are free

It surprises me how much my life has changed in the past year. It seems like everything just fell into place, and I couldn't be happier. (well, unless I had a place of my own).

The past year has been a mix of stress, happiness, falling in love, standing on my own two feet, moving home and feeling like a kid again, new experiences, friends, family and so many other things. 

Nothing beats the feeling of finally belonging somewhere, and that's how I feel right now. 

This week has been surreal. I've been at work, where I'm finally starting to make sense of things. Spent time with the most amazing girls in the whole world. And of course, spent tons of time with the man who makes me smile. Since we're both working shifts that just makes no sense, we try to spent time together in the evening, which isn't always that easy. Especially when one of us got up at 6 am and the other one's working until 10 pm. But we make it work.


My weekend plans are pretty much the same as always - meeting friends, enjoying life and recharging for a new week.
The best things in life are free, and I intend to make the most of it. 

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. 

The magic thing about home

And just like that it had all come to an end. 

I left Lillehammer yesterday at 10, got to Trondheim at 14.45, and left for Bodø at 23.40. Will be home in an hour. 

I don't think I've quite realized that I'm actually leaving. Been so focused on getting home, that I forgot what I'm leaving behind. A wonderful job, amazing friends, and my home for the past four years. 

Yesterday was tons of mixed feelings. On one hand I was so exhausted from working and not sleeping, on the other I was so ready to leave that my body felt like it had slept for years. Saying goodbye was hard, but meeting an old friend was just so much fun. I wonder when it will hit me, the fact that I'm not going back. It's a one-way ticket. 

But the one-way ticket brings so many opportunities, and so many new adventures. 

I'm home. 

Tomorrow

First off; Yesterday was a slow night at work. Had some Aussies come in, and one of them could easily charm a girls pants off. 

He came in to the reception, slightly drunk, and sang me a song. He then noticed my tattoo, and we had a discussion about New Zealand vs. Australia. He decided that he needed to sign our "divorce papers", and I handed him a piece of paper and a pen. He wrote his name and number (and room number), and told me to give him a call if I woke up early (or come to his room). Did I mention that this guy was Australian and oh so fine?

To the amazing Australian guy: you made my week!

More to the point: It's finally here! 

My very last day in Lillehammer. And I'll be spending it in bed, sleeping. Still working nights, and my body is so fucked up from working way too many days in a row. Oh well, last shift starts in 13 hours. 

Tomorrow I end my shift at 7am. Will go home, take a shower, have some breakfast, go back to work (have to say byebye to everyone), getting a taxi to the station, and putting my ass on the train. Spending the day in Trondheim, and taking the night-train to Bodø, arriving at 9am on Tuesday. 

Still can't believe that this is my last day!!! 

If I had the night off I'd have a glass of whiskey, just to toast the city, the people and the memories. 

Guess I could do that with some iced coffee tonight. 

Cheers!

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.