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Entries from November 2007

Snow In Norway

November 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I have been so excited about the snow here in Norway, but the thing is that the two times it snowed, it rained right after so it did not stay. But the other morning when it was snowing when I got up I managed to get a couple of pictures of it before my cameras [...]

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Tags: Norway · Pictures · Weather

Scary Movies

November 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

You got to love the man behind Edward Scissor Hands and who can pull off a pretty good pirate. Hes always so good looking, even playing scary characters (well, at least if you look a little bit under the costumes and makeup).
I think Norway could use a little Johnny Depp to beat away the winter [...]

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Tags: Other

Grrrrr

November 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I try my best to be positive and happy. But sometimes some people really make it difficult! Our neighbors in the apartments here in Oslo, that live above us have been doing some kind of construction today since this morning. It basically sounds like they have had a jackhammer on the floor (our ceiling) and [...]

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Tags: Everyday In Oslo

Hi Dad Number Two :)

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Dad do you feel special yet? Two posts in one day all about you! Well, I was thinking (always a little dangerous) about how I was talking before about how we used to go to Dodger stadium to watch baseball games and go to the famous spring training. We also went to games and [...]

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Tags: Other

Cold Feet

November 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I have cold feet but not in the way it sounds. I think that “Kristie needs a new pair of shoes”. Actually, I need some winter boots. I am already feeling the discomfort of living in Norway’s cold winter after a few days of snow/rain/slush. My shoes have yet to dry…oh well, live and learn!

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Tags: Norway · Weather

Hi Dad

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

I miss my dad since I have moved across the world to Norway, and have been thinking about him a lot lately. We used to always go to Dodger baseball games and a lot of times when I was little we would go to the spring training at Dodger field.
Now that I am older and [...]

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Tags: Other

It’s So Fun!

November 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I dont care about all the people who keep telling me how much I will hate it, and I’m sorry for boring you with more about the weather…but last night I went to bed everything was normal.
Oh! the snow, the beautiful snow, Filling the sky and earth below, Over the housetops, over the street, Over [...]

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Tags: Norway · Pictures · Weather

Free Stuff For Travelers

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Who wants some free stuff?? Of course, we all do! Here is a great offer for something free for travelers. Trusted Tours and Attractions give you a great deal with discounted tickets for the best sightseeing tours in Savannah, Key West and San Diego for your winter vacation destination!
But what about the free stuff? Well, [...]

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Tags: Other

A New Week, A New Carnival

November 27th, 2007 · No Comments

It one of my favorite times of the week! Carnival time! This week’s Carnival of Cities is being hosted at the Go Chicago Travel Blog. Please take a minute to check out all of the amazing posts from around the world.
AND very exciting news…if you have been reading you will already know, that the Carnival [...]

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Tags: Blog Carnival

Norway - Work Permits

November 27th, 2007 · 4 Comments

This is another post in a series about getting Visas in Norway, getting Residence Permits in Norway and anything related to traveling to or moving to Norway. For more information on other aspects of moving to and traveling to Norway please check out these posts:

Getting A Visa To Norway
Getting A Residence Permit (Family Immigration) In [...]

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Tags: Adjusting Advice · Norway