Forming an Opinion

How does one form opinions? Because apparently it is something I need to get better at. Recently I had to write some essays for my history classes, and some of the feedback I received was that, while my essay was good, I needed to have more of an opinion. The information should only be a … Continue reading Forming an Opinion

Music for Writing in Ikea

What's the silliest way you've ever spent a day? What about the strangest place you decided to study? For me this is right now, in an Ikea in Oslo. My friend and I had the idea a couple of months ago when we were still coming to Ikea regularly to buy things for our dorms. … Continue reading Music for Writing in Ikea

10 Quirky Cultural Differences in Norway

I thought I would share with you the video I made about ten of my favorite quirky cultural differences from the series of posts I've made on this blog. In the video I elaborate on some of the things I've noticed with stories of why they're strange or annoying to me, so if you like … Continue reading 10 Quirky Cultural Differences in Norway

The First Page of My Story

So all this time I've said I'm writing a book - and I am. I've been plotting and sorting out who my characters are, and that's all really important. But I hadn't yet actually written anything that will be IN the book until less than twelve hours ago. Today started out like many other Wednesday … Continue reading The First Page of My Story

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

How many people have used that as a title for a post before? Surely more than I have years of life. Oh well, I never claimed to be creative. Some seemingly-not-so-big-but-big-to-me changes are officially underway! After my recent stint of hibernation I have come back stronger and more ambitious than ever, on a mission to … Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes