Friday is my favorite day of the week because it is not only the last day of week but also Friday motivates me to work harder. I think it is because of the thought that it’s weekend afterwards or maybe it’s my body system’s way of saying that I did great and I deserve a…
Month: July 2011
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
Fretex is Norway’s biggest shop and the major contributor of recycling which sells used stuff like clothes, furniture and etc. for a very low price. it is owned by Frelsesarmeen (The Norwegian Salvation Army). It is like a garage sale except that Fretex has its own shop. They do not just sell used things, they…
My Thoughts Regarding the Oslo and Utøya Incidents
The incident in Oslo and Utøya shocked not only Norway but also the whole world. The mass murder which claimed the lives of 76 people was done by a 32 year old Norwegian man. I first read about the atrocious incident when I came across Anderson Cooper’s Twitter account. I got shocked and worried about…
Stavanger Gladmat Festivalen 2011
The Gladmat Festival is held anually in Stavanger during summer. It is the biggest food festival in Norway and in the Nordic countries. We went to Stavanger last Thursday (21/07) and watched the spectators, checked the booths and tasted the mouth watering foods. I found Hellstrøm! FYI he is one of the famous chefs…
Tips for Getting Rid or Minimizing Acne Breakouts
Some of my friends were asking me how I got rid of my acne. Well it’s not totally gone, I mean I still get one or two during my periods now but comparing to when I was in my teenage years and my transition to young adulthood, my face is a way better now. My…
Bråsteinvatnet
If you’re planning to rent a cottage or just sightseeing within Stavanger region with a mountain and lake view then this is the place for you. Bråsteinvatnet is a half hour drive from Stavanger center and 3 minutes drive from Ålgård. It is easy to get there since its not so far from the express…
Visiting Jernaldergården/ The Iron Age Farm
Jernaldergården is an outdoor museum in Stavanger which shows how the Vikings lived during the Iron Age. It is actually a farm which was reconstructed during the Migration Period around 350-550a.d. We had no plans of going here today. However we passed by this historical place after driving my bf’s sister to Madla so there’s…
My BF is a Fjellgjeit!
My bf and I won’t be traveling abroad this summer. There are lots to do… on my part. I got myself a summer job at a small company, so it means that I only have the weekends to rest. Also, my bf is waiting for his thyroidectomy . Poor him :(. Anyway, thank God for…
A Random Gift
My boyfriend bought me a XP30 camera last Sunday! It was just a random present. We passed by a camera store when we were waiting for our bus in Sauda then he suddenly remembered that I want a waterproof camera and tadaaaa! He bought it! I asked him why he’d give me a present now,…
A Small Weekend at Saudasjøen
My bf and I were at Saudasjøen this weekend to visit my family. It’s been a long time since I last visited them and I missed them a lot. For your information, Saudasjøen is a part of Sauda municipal and Sauda is 3 hours boat ride from the city of Stavanger, so it is a…
The Rebel Chic 