Month: May 2010

*sighs* I'm closing in on my final days in Oslo. I've been something of a hybrid tourist/resident here almost: visiting the sites and doing more normal day to day things with J.D. I even put in a few hours of RA work on this trip (alas, not as many as I would have hoped, but… Continue reading Holy wow, Oslo I'm going to miss you

So I've been in Oslo for well… one and a half weeks I guess I could say… meaning that I'll be leaving far too soon. I like this city — yes I find the Norwegian hard to read/understand and yes I do thing some things are strange about this city but I do rather like… Continue reading A little Oslo update

Gosh, well… I find that a fair number of movies that I enjoyed as a child have aged remarkably well. Those that haven't, for the most part I don't much remember. Then again I think my impression of the Land Before Time isn't as good as it was when I was a kid, and Who… Continue reading Writer's Block: I'm off to see the wizard

So after an interesting plane flight experience (including two children kicking the back of my seat, a homecooked Lebanese sweet (similar to a donut but nothing like one), kids comparing Norway to Canada, kids being friendly, and whatnot), an interesting yet brief connection at Heathrow, and a fun arrival in Oslo (I rather like the… Continue reading Arrived in Oslo, spending time with J.D. = awesome!

Yes, Edmonton had its wonderful (insert sarcasm here) snow day today. Yes I was a good responsible woman this morning and wore appropriate clothing. No, I didn't do quite as well this afternoon on my trip to work and thus nearly fell in a puddle (but I didn't!) and nearly slipped on this slippery stuff… Continue reading Snow, snow, and more wet soggy snow

Or it's just my excitement about summer travel plans. Regardless if you want an Empire Avenue invite, contact me (I have lots). I believe that this site has a lot of potential and really enjoy using it. Heck I'm more than just a little bit happy to be doing as well as I am with… Continue reading Maybe Empire Avenue is getting me to post more frequently?

… and I'm admitting to counting down the days. But in other news, tonight I went to the Citadel to see Beauty and the Beast. I almost didn't buy tickets — but having seen the costumes on display in the Citadel lobby when I went to see other plays, I just had to. And my… Continue reading I leave on Thursday….

I leave in 5 days. I have 4 more work shifts left. I'm already partially packed. I have a usable cell phone for the Norway part of this trip. I've booked Montreal accomodations 3 times (hopefully it's successful now!). I'll be seeing 2 of the most awesome people I know in Norway. And… tomorrow I'm… Continue reading Time's a tickin'

The Princess Bride (there are others but this one stands out).