Parts of my life, vol. 1 June 20, 2009

In this post, I’d like to tell you about the most important part of my life; my family. I love them to pieces, but once in a while they’re the ones that can drive me on the road of insanity. The best fights happen between siblings, or so I’ve heard, and though I’m not the biggest fighter in town, the fact that brothers and sisters easily can pick a fight with each other is not something I’m here to protest upon.

Because my mother doesn’t want me to post pictures of her, I won’t. And right now, I don’t have my computer here, and dad’s laptop is practically empty oO,  So I’ll see what I can come up with when I’m back in the city after work tomorrow. Those of you who have seen my brothers knows that they’ve got quite a lot of charm. I think, anyways. Aleksander is 16, and Daniel is 12. I also have an older sister, Anna Linn, who is 26. She’s attending the business school that lies in Bergen, Aleksander is starting his second year at high school in the fall, and Daniel will be in the oldest class in primary school by the same time.

My grandparents, I have four of them still, are the ones that have held me up at the times when my parents where separating. Even though they might not know it, I don’t think I’d be the same without them. They protected my siblings and me when my mum was at her angriest, and when home was less of a home than ever, we stayed at her parents until we could come home again.

Even to this day, they’re people I cannot imagine living without. They’ve got tons of love for us, humour when times are tough, things to teach us and make us believe in, weird words to teach us the meaning of, care and wit.

My parents are a chapter for themselves. Even though there was a time when I was younger when they had serious problems being in the same room as each other, they’ve moved pass that – and now there’s no trouble in them sleeping in the same house. This is something few of us had believed, and though they’re not together again as before (something I highly doubt would be possible, but very much worth fighting for nonetheless), they can lead a serious conversation with each other without ending it angry. Both me and my brothers and sister is very happy with this fact, and I think we all can agree on that it’s better to keep it this way, than if they try something more – and end up leaving their relationship in bits and pieces like before.

This was my little tale of truth – the most basic part of my life. And now I leave you with an amazing song I discovered through Stephenie Meyer’s New Moon playlist, it’s called Empty Room by Marjorie Fair, and I really hope you like it. x

Howdy do June 3, 2009

I’ve decided, after thinking it over and over, that I’ll keep this blog for a while longer. I thought I’d made up my mind to delete it, but after debating with myself and getting to the point where I see the value of getting English training practisized, it’ll stay. :] But I’m sure that you’ve undestood that this isn’t my main blog, which can be found here.

A couple of months ago, I had a chat-pal from England, and his name’s Palle. I’m not sure why we lost contact, because it happened before my MSN stopped working. But it’s been difficult catching up again when that opportunity vanished, even though I do know there’s the option of e-mail. I had an e-mail friend, too, called Razvan. He’s from Romania, and I’m very glad he sent me that first comment, even though it said that he didn’t understand a word of what I was writing – because it was in Norwegian. Both of these boys are extremely kind, interested in what the other part’s writing, and willing to tell about their own lives. I think I’ll try and maintain contact with them, because they’re both direct links to a daily life I know little of – especially Razvan.

Yes. No. To get to the other side… 1, 77245… as Edward famously replied in Twilight, when Bella tried to get an answer out of him as to how he managed to save her from the possible abusers in town.

I got the white top from last entry a couple of days ago, and I absolutely love it… The v-neck is stained with “jewelry”, and in the back – I didn’t even know it before seeing it in real life – it’s got small butterflies in metallic colours.

This week has been a majorly heart-in-throat kind of week. I was so nervous before the hearing in religion, and my fingers was shaking while writing my last history assignment. I’m going to cry if I fail in a subject this year, because that means I won’t be finished in High School in another year. Oh, but that’s not something I’ll think about now. This is going to be a productive day, I’ve got laundry, dishes, cleaning, sorting, and stuff to take care of, so I’d better get started.

Update:
Now I’ve played dutyful “housewife” for a while, and to relax a bit, I’m reading in a Norwegian magazine called [MAG], drinking tea, and listening to Green Day’s last album 21st Century Breakdown. I can’t tell you how much I love it, especially these three songs;

Last Night on Earth:
21 Guns:

Viva La Gloria [Little Girl]:

What do you guys think? [=
I love African tea, by the way, it’s so soothing for a mind that’s got a lot to think about. A diary’s good for that too, whether it’s handwritten or publically shown.

Take care, K. xX

I’m in love with a fairytale May 19, 2009

Hi, fellow computer-using boys and girls.
On Friday, I’m having my first written exam – in all I’ll have to get through three of them. Sociology first, and then two Norwegian ones. That’s because we have two equal «languages» here… And then there’s the oral one. Last year I aced that one, but I can’t say I’m confident about this one. There’s a chance I’ll have one in religion, history, Norwegian, English or Sociology, and I really don’t want to be elected to either religion, history or Norwegian. When I’ve had sociology for this written one, it’s highly unlikely that I’l get the same subject for the written, so I’m hoping it’ll be English! That’s almost the only subject I’m confident in – at least for an oral test.

My first lesson for the day is just over, and that means I have the rest of the day off. When the time comes for exams at the end of the school year, it’s both very nice and quiet – and very stressful, all at the same time.

A few days ago, I got a really nice surprice from a fellow blogger. Her name’s Linn, and she told me I’d won her competition – the price was a giftcard in the online store Ladiesroom.no for 150kr. I’ve decided to go for this cream colored blouse. What do you think?
 

 

 

Today, I’ll have to clean my room – again. I just can’t get over how fast it gets bombed again, clothes, school books, other books, stuff I didn’t even know I own, trash, food leftovers and other unmentionable things seem to bottle up in no time. But now I’m going to pick up my act and clean up after me as we go, so that I won’t end up with so much to clean that it’ll take several hours. But with some good music on, and a treat afterwords, I think it’ll be alright.
I’m thinking about changing my theme to a new one – one I’ve downloaded. Does anyone know how to get them working? I thought I knew computers, but here I fail.

 

The school I attend to arranges a reading competition each year. From September to May, we compete and try to read the most pages. Here’s my list;

Twilight – 544.
New Moon – 563.
Eclipse – 629.
Breaking Dawn – 768.
Twilight – Evighetens Kyss – 544.
Under en ny måne – 563.
Formørkelsen – 629.
HP and the Deathly Hallows – 607. (x2).
HP and the Half-Blood Prince – 652. (x2).
HP and the Order of Phoenix – 870. (x2).
HP and the Goblet of Fire – 734.
HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban – 435.
HP and the Chamber of Secrets – 341.
HP and the Philosopher’s Stone – 309.
Hodejegerne – 238.
Beatles – 732. (x2).
Bly – 332.
Bisettelsen – 413.
HP og Dødstalismanene – 681. (x2).
HP og Halvblodsprinsen – 585. (x2).
HP og Føniksordenen – 874. (x2).
HP og Ildbegeret – 646.
HP og fangen fra Azkaban – 385.
HP og Mysteriekammeret – 305.
HP og De Vises Stein – 280.
Snømannen – 438.
Herman – 358.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – 320.
The 2nd Summer of the Sisterhood – 400.
Narnia – Drømmen om Narnia – 175.
Narnia – Løven, heksa og klesskapet – 162.
Narnia – Hesten og hans gutt – 191.
Narnia – Prins Caspian – 195.
Narnia – Reisen til det ytterste hav – 218.
Narnia – Sølvstolen – 206.
Narnia – Den siste striden – 180.
Alkymisten – 268.
The Secret Life of Bees – 336.
Ringenes Herre: Ringens Brorskap – 391.
Ringenes Herre: To Tårn – 322.
Ringenes Herre: Atter en konge – 393.
Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring – 391.
Lord of the Rings – Two Towers – 322.
Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King – 393.
Charlie og sjokoladefabrikken – 142.
Mannen som elsket Yngve – 381.
Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – 208.
Narnia – Prince Caspian – 195.
Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – 223.
Narnia – The Silver Chair – 202.
Narnia – The Horse and His Boy – 224.
Narnia – The Magician’s Nephew – 202.
Narnia – The Last Battle – 228.
Engler og demoner – 691.
Da Vinci-koden – 459.

Sum: 27 474.

So, what do you think my chances are? Can I win?

I was expecting my computer to be back from service yesterday, but sadly, it wasn’t. But it’ll be back in a couple of days, I guess. I just hope I’ll have it by Friday, because the one I’m borrowing is not so good – slow, dull and with keys that is not that great to press… xD Lame description, I know!

Tonight will be quiet on my behalf, and for that I’m glad. I like having some time off once in a while.

On Sunday, Norway celebrated its national day. I worked from 07:30AM to 02:30PM, and after that, we went to visit my grandparents. We watched the “17.mai-tog” in town, and ate ice cream and hot dogs… In the evening we attended a family meeting, and joined a quiz afterwords. We came in third! The questions was about soccer stars, television characters, and children’s cartoons – to name some of it. Did you know that banana’s a berry? Or that tomatoes is a kind of fruit?? I never knew…

On the evening of the 16th of May, our contribution to the European song contest Eurovision, Alexander Rybak, won the whole thing. I sat in our livingroom, watching the results with my family. One by one, 12 point came rolling in to the account for Alexander, and as it went on, the nervousness was pretty low.  He had nearly twice as many points as the runner-up, and I’m so happy for him. I wonder how it’ll be next year, when the final will be held so close to home. I can’t wait!

He reminds me of Pinocchio! ^^

Supermassive Black Hole May 7, 2009

Hi, guys… Sorry for the lack of posts lately. To be honest, I haven’t even got an excuse. but I’ve been updating my Norwegian one, though, which can be found here.

These past few days have been pretty… silence on my part. I’ve been having a fever that’s totally knocked me out. I’m beginning to be a bit left behind in class, which means I’ll have to catch up on some stuff this weekend.

To make time pass a bit faster, I’ve been using Twitter a lot, besides catching up on some sleep, and watching tons of One Tree Hill. Which makes me wish that my mom never reads this… Well, I’ve so far watched the whole of season one and two, and as we speak, episode eight of season 3 is set on pause.
These are some memorable quotes:

Karen Roe: “A customer once told me that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else… *Shocked face*.”Oh my god! I just realized what that meant!”.

Felix Taggaro: Well, well. With the other dares, it appears to be a tie.
Tim Smith: Oh no, oh no, wait. Don’t forget this. [Shows Felix the picture from the golf course].
Felix Taggaro: Dude! What the hell are you doing?
Tim Smith: It says it right here on the dare card.

Felix Taggaro: Man, that’s a typo. It’s supposed to say, “Take a shot in the second hole.”

Brooke: Bevin, what the hell was going through your size two brain?
Bevin Mirskey: You said we could trade.
Brooke: Why is she wearing my necklace?
Bevin Mirskey: Because that was part of the trade.
Brooke: Okay, why would you trade your third pick and my necklace, for Rachel’s fifth pick?
Bevin Mirskey: Duh! Brooke, five is more than three. Oh, it made total sense when Rachel explained it.
Brooke: Right…

I kind of think he looks good. *Sighs*…

This night is almost over for me now, I think I’ll have to hit the sheets soon. Even though I get sleep during the day, I’m pretty worn out already.
NightyNight.

Ramblings about HB and DB/ZE April 18, 2009

This evening’s been quite good, after work I visited my grand aunt and ate waffles with her and my uncle and aunt (they visited from the city to cut down some wood nearby my grand aunt’s house). After that I went up to my father and made pizza for my him and my two brothers.

We’ve watched TV, laughed at PC Younger and “aaaaww”ed when we first saw Gina’s little Philip Oscar Bellamy (so cute!). Yes, we were watching Heartbeat. I was so scared when PC Mason hit the ground in that motorcycle accident I threw my bowl of candy up in the air! Tomorrow, I’ll have to go hunting the pieces, so that they won’t lie around ’til it grows green stuff on them. We’ve had enough of death within the police in that city, I think. Does anyone remember what that bloke, young, kind of blond, PC was called…? He who… Oh, I can’t remember how he died! But he was very cute, and he hadn’t been in the force in Aidensfield for long until he died. My dad said that tonight’s episode was the last for a while, and I hit him (not especially hard, I assure you) in the arm because of his teasing.

I MISS CLAUDE GREENGRASS!

Look at what I “found out” through this quiz on the Norwegian magazine Topp’s pages earlier this evening.
Translated, it’ll be like this:

Question 6:

Who has the singing voice of Troy Bolton?
Answer: Drake Bell

You answered: Zac Efron (0 points)

I just… Couldn’t read anything more for a while – the creator of this quiz has got to be mistaken, there’s no way that the real singer behind Scream, Bet on It etc is someone else than Zac? Or what do you think?

Music I currently listen to April 17, 2009

Hi! I’d really like to present my list of currently lovable songs – at least in my opinion. This is some of the music I’ve been listening to the past week, and they’re first written down in a list, and then I’ve linked all the songs so that you can go listen to them if you’d like.

Feel free to add your comment and tell me how you feel about the ones I’ve picked.

And I’ll think of a more personal add in the meantime.

The Funeral – Band of Horses

Feel the Moment – Feeder

Pitter Pat – Erin McCarley

Good Vibrations – Gym Class Heroes

Good Vibrations – Beach Boys

Coffee and Cigarettes – Michelle Featherstone

Head over Heels – ABBA

Pony – Erin McCarley

The End’s not Near – Band of Horses

Crazy World – ABBA

100 Years – Five for Fighting

Fire – Augustana

Die – Iron & Wine

So Long – ABBA

Rush – Ferras

One Man’s Dream – Yanni

With You – Chris Brown

Love Save the Empty – Erin McCarley

When I Kissed the Teacher – ABBA

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm – Crash Test Dummies

She feels like drooling… March 30, 2009

Hey hop, everyone! I’ve been kind of out of it lately, the whole blogging-in-English-thing, but I do like the idea. So I’ll try to get better at it. Time goes by so quickly, and I have to stop to wonder where it all goes. I’ve been using it on school, work, reading, sleeping, walks in the wood, singing, and being with family. Just today, I met my grandparents and one of my aunts for waffles, soda, and a good talk. My sister’s boyfriend called as well, and the face on my grandpa’s face is priceless whenever he gets a phone call. Work took most of the air out of me this weekend, and I didn’t really have much time to do anything else. Therefore, I was glad to be able to (or, to have an excuse to stay away from school) be with my mom today. After my dentist appointment in the morning, we went to a café, got some really yummy curry-chicken sandwiches and a latte for lunch, before we (well, I – because my mother already has one) went to an electronic shop to drool over this;

the lovely Nikon D60. It fits perfectly in my palm, why couldn’t I just have been born into the Royal family or… have Madonna adopt me? No. I take that back, because that would’ve been a disastrous turn in my life. Speaking of drooling, here’s a few objects that will keep it running; (sorry about the grossness)

Oh, well. Keep dreaming, little girl! I now declare this day over. Because I just barely see what I’m writing. But I just realized that writing in English is pretty fun..! And one more thing; I probably should go to sleep now. Right now. NOW!

Twilight and chocolate March 9, 2009

Good evening! Ever seen “Over Her Dead Body”? I’m borrowing it from a friend, and so far my opinion is.. a bit weird, sweet, and OK. But the movie I saw with my friends earlier this evening beats it without even trying to. Twilight is such a sweet movie! The awkward beginning, when it looks as though Edward is about to puke in front of Bella, her quest to disclose his secret, the meeting with his family, when they’re cooking Italian just for her… Edward’s almost insane chuckle when Bella says that he should put his seat belt on… Him begging her to stay away, because it’s for her own good – even though he doesn’t have the strength to stay away from her – I have to say that they included much of the plot from the book, but I also think that much of it is pushed together to save time. I guess I can understand that, if the time schedule should’ve been followed punctually, the movie wouldn’t have finished yet.. =) 

At the moment I’m all cuddled up in my bed watching the movie, with some chocolate in front of me. Even though I’m enjoying it, I should have known better than to sit here and do nothing productive… I really have to clean my room – but, oh, just five more minutes!

This song is not in the movie, but as many has realized before me, it easily could’ve been. I think it’s beautiful, and I can warmly recommend listening to it – especially if your ears need some conditioner. :]

I’m not the best blogger these days March 4, 2009

I just came back from Winter Break, and I realize that I haven’t been exactly good at updating this blog. But as it happens, both Renate and Ida has challenged me to yet another picture posting thing.
So the challenge is;
☆ Post a blog entry where you write 6 positive things about yourself!
☆ Add a picture of yourself that you like.
☆ Send the challenge on to 6 others.

My list:
¤ I’m good at keeping secrets.
¤ I visit my grandparents as much as I can, because I know that they appreciate it.
¤ English is my best subject at school.
¤ I’d like to think of myself as someone with an OK singing voice.
¤ I’ve been told that my laughter is cautious.
¤ I try to give people a second chance if they blow it the first.

And my picture:

I’d like to challenge  Ida Vilhelmsen, Karoline S., Line and Sara.
I think that’ll do. :]

Today, my plans are slim. For another 55 minutes, I’m free to do whatever I want, but then it’s out in the streets for a jogging lesson in gym. After that we’ll head inside for some canon ball – it’s been ages since we played that the last time, and I wonder how it will turn out. The shower is going to be my next pit stop, and I can’t wait for the hot streaming water to warm up my cold body. This winter hasn’t been that much colder than average, but by now I’m looking more and more forward to spring. I can sense that it’s on its way. ) When the clock’s a quarter past three, it’s time to eat something. I think casserole is one the menu, and that’s just fine by me. The rest of the day is preliminary pretty empty for any commitments, but I’m sure the day’ll rush by quite quick.
These books;

have been and will be “occupying” a lot of my free time, because when I first start reading, it’s hard to let go. I just finished New Moon yesterday, and Eclipse is lying there, tempting, yet to be disclosed.
What are your favorite books?

Five things February 12, 2009

Another challenge came up from Ida, and I’m lovin’ it.
This is a different kind of challenge, because now I had to find 5 things in my room that I wanted to show off. These are things that are special to me, and I have to say – the pick-out was a bit hard. But here it goes!

Thing #1: HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook.
Why: This is my communication tool when it comes to things regarding other things than the place where I’m at. It gives me entertainment, information, knowledge (hopefully), inspiration – among many other things.
Thing #2: Christina Aguilera’s signature Perfume.
Why: This is my ultimate favorite at the moment, and the last thing I do before I run out the door in the morning is splashing a bit of this on. :]
Thing #3: Black boots from a little shop here in Norway.
Why: These boots are truly amazing, they’re great for both snow and any other weather, they’re really comfortable, they’re pretty (in my opinion at least), and they’re warm.
Thing #4: Logitech speakers for any iPod.
Why: Whenever I feel like listening to my favorite music, I just tuck the iPod in and press play. The sound is amazing.
Thing #5: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.
Why: I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a long time, and finally it came in the mail.

For this one, I’ll tag Palma Kristin, Lise Marie, Katarina og Ida Kristine.

Thoughts on a cloudy day February 11, 2009

Guten formittag. Today’s Wednesday, and that means time for PE. One of the subjects that haven’t got much space in my heart. I feel like a complete fool when I have to move around, doing sports that could have been fun in another setting. But when I have to do them in the presence of my class, I look at myself, and it’s obvious that the rest of them is so much fitter than me.
Other than that, the Winter Vacation is approaching, and I couldn’t me more excited. Or, to be totally honest, I definately could have been, but nevertheless – I’m really glad it’s not far away. If I was one of the girls that’s going to London, my smile would’ve been wider, but I’m sure I’ll get there sometime. In the meantime, I’ll work as much as I can and save most of the money. Later on, I’ll treat myself a travel somewhere.

How’s your day going? Ü

Just some twitter… February 5, 2009

Yellow, fellow computer maniacs, it’s Karina again. It’s Thursday, and once again the weekend is approaching. I feel like the days just keep rolling by, and I haven’t got anything to say in the matter.  But I’m trying to enjoy myself as life proceeds, and I’m looking forward to next year. Then, I’ll be finished with high school, and be free to continue in whichever direction I choose. The clue is to make a decision

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Jeremy Sumpter celebrates their birthdays today, congratulations! Ü

Ronaldo’s 24 and Jeremy’s 20.

Today’s lyrics: Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney and the Wings:

When you were young and your heart was an open book
You used to say life and let life
(you know you did, you know you did you know you did)
But in this ever changing world in which we live in
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die
Live and let die
Live and let die

What does it matter to ya
When you got a job to do
You gotta do it well
You gotta give the other fellow hell

When you were young and your heart was an open book
You used to say life and let life
(you know you did, you know you did you know you did)
But in this ever changing world in which we live in
Makes you give in and cry

A bit of a challenge February 2, 2009

I’ve been challenged! Twice. Both Renate and Ida sent me the Photo Challenge, and I’ll do my best.
The challenge is simple:
Go to your pictures, find the 6th folder, and then post the 6th photo of that folder.
Then you write a few words about it, before challenging 6 others.

This is a picture taken from Aker Stadion in Molde! The result is from when the local soccer team, MFK, won 12 to 1 against Mandalskameratene last year. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to be there at that game, but I took the picture at the next one, before the score board nulled out.

I’ll challenge Ida, Emma, Enya, Lise, Sara and Eli

The Weekend February 1, 2009

Good evening folks, Sunday is withdrawing to a close, and I’ve had a great, relaxing weekend. It started with a bus tour home to Molde, which took me about three hours. I took a hot,  calming bath with a brand new magazine ([MAG], it came in the mail =]), bubbles, and a cup of tea. Love it!
Yesterday, I slept in late, just to feel the luxury of having some time off from both school and work. Then I enjoyed a nice breakfast, and thereafter I took the city bus to town, and there I spent quite a lot of money (1200kr/135€/173$/119£) on, mostly, necessary stuff. I met my supervisor at work there, and she said I most certainly will have a work to go to this summer as well. That’s a relief, because now I won’t have to search for a summer job, like last year.
I misread the route of the bus out to my dad, so I had to wait for an hour for it – but no worries, I got there, and the evening was spent with homemade pizza at my grandparents, and later on we watched a bit of TV.
Today I haven’t been up to much, but I’ve written some poems, read some chapters in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, taken a walk, listened to the soundtrack to “High School Musical 3 – Senior Year”, written in my journal, played “FIFA 09″ with my little brother and watched a natural science program. It’s been a really nice weekend, and I’m not going back to school tonight. This is because I have a dentist appointment in the morning, and when it’s going to be valid absence I’m just glad to have some more time off! There’s some things I have to take care of as well, so the extra day came at a good time.

The song that’s stuck on my mind at the moment:
Scream from HSM3:

The day your door is closed
The echoes fill your soul
They won’t say which way to go
Just trust your heart
To find what you’re here for
Open another door
But I’m not sure anymore
It’s just so hard

Voices in my head
Tell me they know best
Got me on the edge
They’re pushin’, pushin’, they’re pushin’
I know they’ve got a plan
But the ball’s in my hands
This time is man-to-man
I’m drivin’, fightin’, inside of

(A world that’s upside down)
It’s spinning faster
What do I do now
Without you?

I don’t know where to go
What’s the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I’m gonna scream
I can’t choose, so confused
What’s it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I’m gonna scream

Have a great evening, everyone!
Karina.

Hello world! January 29, 2009

Wow, imagine this. I now have two blogs, and I love it! This blog will totally be in English, and I think I can learn a lot from it.

I’ve been drooling over this MacBook lately,

I absolutely adore it… If I ever have to get myself a new laptop, it’ll definitely be one of these! It’s pretty expencive, though… Oh, well.

Cars. My guilty pleasure during social class. Mondays’ so long, I wish time could move ahead somewhat faster, I just want to hit the sheets and sleep ’til next week.

Howdy-do, Karina.