June 14th 2021 Today, I took the last of the trash from my house to the local garbage dump. It was a full trailer of random trash and some items that I donated to the local thrift store. I got rid of some shelves, a couple of bar stools, a table, and some glassware and…

June 7th 2021 The first week of June has already passed by quickly. The weather has been amazing and summer is in full swing. I have had work almost every day of the last week, attended two birthday celebrations, and there are many more lined up for this summer. I am hoping that the weather…

May 31th 2021 Today is the final day of May and the weather has been excellent over the past few days. It genuinely feels like summer is just around the corner, and all the trees, lawns, and plants are turning green and blooming. It’s lovely to wake up to sunshine, the sound of buzzing bumblebees…

May 24th 2021 After a relatively calm week, I feel energized and refreshed, ready to seize the day! I try to focus on the present moment and leave the past behind me. Of course, I won’t ignore the lessons that the past has taught me, but dwelling on it will never help me move forward.…

May 17th 2021 Today is Norway’s Independence Day. Our constitution was signed on this day. Although we were under Swedish rule for around 90 more years (1814-1905), we had our own internal government and mostly ruled ourselves. We shared a king and foreign minister with Sweden, but we had our own prime minister and all.…

May 10th 2021 After a few days of sketchy weather (May tends to be unpredictable), the sun finally came out again this weekend and warmed us up a bit. I spent a couple of days in town helping my sister watch her kids. On Saturday, A and I went out for a walk. The sun…

May 3rd 2021 Finally, May has arrived in all its glory! The lawn has turned green, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and the trees are getting green. I truly love this month. It’s finally getting warmer, and you can feel that summer is on its way. I have already started picturing myself out in…

April 26th 2021 Last week was wonderful. I am still feeling great from the Easter festivities and I am grateful for the amazing people in my life. Spending time with family, friends, coworkers, and especially A has made my days brighter and more enjoyable. Things are going well and I feel like anything is possible.…

April 12th 2021 I am writing this on the last day of the Easter holidays. It has been a pleasant week, and a lot has happened. The days leading up to Easter were busy with many customers preparing for festivities and dinners. Furthermore, many customers were also leaving for a few days to visit family…

April 12th 2021 Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and my family and I marked the occasion in a traditional and quiet manner. We had a brunch that focused on freshly made bread, eggs, and tea. This is a special tradition for us and it is one of the highlights of the Easter week. I have work…