An American In OsloAn American In OsloThis is about my life as an expat moving from the US to Norway. It is also about my travels around the world. Articles
Rugby?
2008-01-10 22:52:00 Since I have moved to Norway, I have been exposed to many new things. One of those new things is a new sport that I have never (as an American) thought about before moving to Norway. Now I see it all the time…what is it, you ask? Rugby , of course! So how to stay up to ... More About: Other
DEX
2008-01-10 22:46:00 Well…since like I said before, I am home all by my lonesome right now (but of course loving every second of it) I have gone through movies like crazy and now have nothing to watch. Unfortunately the selection of tv shows (as I mentioned before) is not so hot. SO I have resorted to shopping ... More About: Other
America The Not So Beautiful
2008-01-10 00:20:00 It is funny because since I’ve had the apartment all to myself all week, I have had the privilege of complete control of the remote. So, while channel surfing, I realized that the choice of America n tv shows that they are showing here on tv in Norway, is a bit um - embarrassing. By embarrassing, I ... More About: Beautiful
:)
2008-01-09 21:51:00 For some strange reason, even though I am in Norway the subject of Florida (and many things about the sunny state of Florida - versus the not so sunny country of Norway) keep coming up. Here is another one for you to take a look at! Destin rentals is a company who knows their stuff. They ... More About: Other
Carnival Of Cities
2008-01-09 19:18:00 The Carnival of Cities is being hosted this week at Europe A La Carte. Make sure to check out some of the posts and leave some comments! Check it out. Its fun as always. I’m thinking of hosting it again soon….so keep watching for it. Share This
Bloggers
2008-01-08 15:21:00 Attention to all my wonderful blogger friends out there in the world! Anywhere from Norway to China if you have a blog, listen up! Well all bloggers know all to well about the possibilities to monetize their sites, and I have personally found out that some of them out there are just total scams (at least ... More About: Other , Bloggers
Grrr!
2008-01-08 01:32:00 I am getting so frustrated! I have procrastinated on syncing my ipod with my new laptop until now, but not that I have bought new music and want to listen to it I want to put it on my ipod. I am getting super frustrated because it is just not working. Plus Marius is off in ... More About: Other
More Photos
2008-01-06 21:37:00 I cant help myself when it is so beautiful! There is so much snow. I know everyone is getting bored with my “snow” talk, but just bear with me. Its so exciting :) You can scroll down a little and click on the small pictures and they will show the full size image. Share ... More About: Pictures , Weather , Photos , Norway
Winter Wonderland
2008-01-06 00:12:00 It has not stopped snowing for a few days, and the snow is piling up on the ground and I couldn’t be happier! Every time I walk out the door I am giggling because it is so beautiful. I swear the snow makes Oslo very romantic and magical. Its like in a movie. The snow here ... More About: Pictures , Weather , Winter , Norway
Cold Nights
2008-01-05 22:00:00 One thing about living in a small apartment in Norway is the small bathroom. There is no cupboards, no bathroom vanities and no bathtub. There is nothing more than I would like to do right now than take a long hot bath! On this very cold snowy Norwegian night, I would love to take a ... More About: Other , Cold , Nights
Home Alone
2008-01-05 16:28:00 Well, I have to say that I am so excited today. Why? Well, because Marius and our roommate have gone on vacation for a week, and that means that I have the apartment to myself for a whole week! I am so excited. It has been over four months since I’ve really had any time ... More About: Home
Fundraisers
2008-01-05 16:24:00 I was recently reminiscing about when I was younger and I used to play AYSO soccer. We always had to do the “selling candy” thing for fundraisers to be able to have pizza parties and pay for the uniforms and other fun things like that that you do on kids sport leagues. I remember going ... More About: Other
I Love The Snow
2008-01-04 22:13:00 I am loving the snow so much! Even though I fell on my butt twice today, I looove it! Its so beautiful. I know that I look like such a dork going outside and grinning from ear-to-ear because I am loving the snow so much. Call me a dork, I don’t care. But I love ... More About: Love , Snow
An Interview With Eurotrippin?s B.
2008-01-03 21:57:00 One of my very favorite things that I’ve gotten to do on my blog so far, is interviews with other expats around the world. Today is another one of those lucky days where we get to hear from another experienced expat. This time it is “B.”. From the very funny (and one of my favorite) blogs: ... More About: Interviews , Interview , Expat
Are You Ready For This?
2008-01-03 13:40:00 So folks…its that time! It is finally here. I have my new camera AND it snowed the past two(ish) days! You know what that means?? Pictures of snow! YAY! Here you go…. If you want to see what this same view from my balcony looked like back in September click here. Share This More About: Weather , Norway , Ready
Comment Luv
2008-01-02 23:25:00 I added a new feature to my site. It is called “Comment luv”. So basically for everyone who leaves a comment (and who has a blog) it will find the most recent post from your blog and put a link to it next to your comment. Enjoy! Share This
I Am Living In A Snow-globe :)
2008-01-02 20:23:00 It is finally snowing (and actually staying on the ground). It has been snowing quite a lot since last night. I didn’t even want to go to sleep because I was having so much fun looking out the window. It feels like I am in a giant snow-globe that has been shaken up. Its so ... More About: Weather , Living , Globe , Snow
I Feel The Love!
2008-01-02 20:20:00 I sure feel the love in the blogging world! My amazing blogging friend (who I mention all the time, but only cuz I love this site) is Lothiane from Oslo Daily Photo. But I especially love this post. You have to check it out. She herd my cries for snow, and gave me some in ... More About: Weather , Love , Feel
Happy 2008
2008-01-02 00:09:00 Happy New Years everyone! Last night I had a very interesting New Years Eve. It started off at our office, where we had some friends come to hang out for a little bit before we went down to the harbor (Aker Brygge). Then we all went to the water to watch the most unbelievable display ... More About: Norway , Happy , 2008
The Special Holiday Edition Of The Carnival Of Cities
2007-12-31 16:49:00 Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas! It is the Special Holiday Edition Of The Carnival Of Cities ! This is a special double edition, so get ready for some fun all around the world, Carnival style! If you want to participate in a future Carnival of Cities, just click here. Or check out the Carnival Of Cities ... More About: Blog Carnival
Shopping in Kaunas
2007-12-31 16:03:00 While I was away from Oslo and in Kaunas, Lithuania we looked at a lot of electronic stores because my computer and Marius’ computer were (of course - what do you know) not working. But one thing I noticed about the electronic stores in Lithuania is the huge selection that they had of things (unlike ... More About: Shopping , Other
Back to fix my blog!
2007-12-31 16:00:00 Okay everyone, I am back in Norway from an unexpected trip to Lithuania. They are so hospitable (as always) and basically force feed you the entire time you are there. I think I need some diet pills after that short trip! As I mentioned before, I am so sorry about the messed up posting of ... More About: Other , Blog , Back
The Carnival
2007-12-28 20:33:00 Here is the Carnival of Cities Holiday Edition. I am currently (and unexpectedly) on vacation right now and my computer is not working. So I am forced to use the premade blog carnival template at this time, but will repost this same carnival when I get home. Sorry for the format and display, I ... More About: Blog Carnival
Where In The World Is Kristie?
2007-12-22 01:56:00 Well, to answer that wonderful question…I have left my new home of Oslo, Norway to spend Christmas with Marius and his family in Lithuania . As a matter of fact, I am writing this blog post from Vilnius because we just got in (Baltic airlines, at about midnight) and are staying at Marius’ dad’s apartment tonight. We ... More About: Travel , World , The World
Other Stuff
2007-12-20 13:24:00 Living in Norway you do not need to have a vehicle the same way you do when living in the US. But some people have bad credit and need help. That is when getting a Bad Credit Car Refinance can help. Just check out this site for more info…Financegenius.com. They can really help you out ... More About: Other , Stuff
Hmmmm
2007-12-20 13:22:00 I know you were wondering, but the answer is “No”. There is still no snow here for me in Oslo, Norway. Grrrr. I am enjoying the cooler weather (believe it or not). But I am still waiting and waiting and waiting….for snow. Share This More About: Other
I Miss Fred
2007-12-20 00:50:00 Living in Norway I do not have all the little luxuries I was used having while I lived in California. If you scroll down through my blog, you will find plenty of my comments, thoughts and complaints about this subject :) But one thing I have not talked about is underwear and bras. See,women’s lingerie ... More About: Other , Miss , Fred
Land
2007-12-20 00:46:00 There is so much going on in my life now that I have my official residence permit in Norway. That means that Schengen rules apply to me like I live in Norway, not as an American which is super cool. One of the reasons that this is good is because Marius and I were looking for ... More About: Other , Land
The Carnival Of Cities Special Holiday Edition
2007-12-19 22:37:00 Its time to get your tickets! The Carnival of Cities is coming back to Oslo, Norway right here on my blog. It is a special “double” edition because Christmas and New Years Eve are both on Mondays, so were sure that you’ll be a little busy those days and are having this special Holiday Edition ... More About: Special , Blog Carnival
It?s Offical!
More articles from this author:2007-12-19 19:48:00 Today I got a letter from the police, and in it was my official residence permit! I cant believe it actually happened! I am so excited :) I am a resident of Norway until 2011! I am even allowed to work. Its so cool. And I really don’t know how it actually happened so fast, ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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