I have been testing out my new phone today, to see just how smart I need to be to make use of all its new fangled bells and whistles and to ascertain the extent to which said bells and whistles … Continue reading
It snowed yesterday, quite a lot actually, the first real barrage of the stuff we have seen so far this winter, which is unusual really, this being Norway and all that. Funny stuff snow, it totally transforms the environment, allows … Continue reading
Just over a week ago now, I stood, bubbly in hand, adrenalin (sic) in body, together with five other relatively tame (it must be an age thing), but dedicated, New Year party animals, daring to contemplate how lucky I was. … Continue reading
That Christmas is a fab time of year, is for me, like for most, an irrefutable given. It´s up there jostling for pole position on the calendar along with two weeks in the sun in summer. Despite the best attempts … Continue reading
Last night I survived the company bash, Lab coats and ID tags morphed into glam frocks and “stæsj” Men in suits, oh seasonal joy, And after a while, many not so coy The place was filled with festive cheer And, … Continue reading
Whenever someone I have just met hears I live in Norway, the most common response is a positive one about how lucky I am – beautiful country, generous state benefits, oil, well off, attractive blonds etc etc. And they are … Continue reading
When I first moved to Norway 15 years ago I obviously met my husband`s relatives, who, through no choice of their own, duly became mine (they are all great by the way, even if a bit too good looking for … Continue reading
I have to say to anyone reading this that I am a bit over-whelmed today. Not only have I survived a full and ever so diligent day at work (come on, you never know who might be reading this…), and … Continue reading
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This is going to be a short post, because after a weekend with friends in the mountains where the days were stretched to the max at both ends, my laughing muscles and eyelids are pretty tired and I´m ready to … Continue reading
Audun Lysbakken, irony in action
A few days ago I was asked if I understood when a Norwegian is using irony in speech. I hesitated to answer, because I thought that the example that had raised the issue was more metaphor than ironic, but I … Continue reading →