Happenings..

Each day seems to be slipping by so quickly since I arrived. The sun has been shining for the past few days, making both daytime and evening walks very enjoyable.

Since I've been here the weather has seemed to be somewhat temperamental. You never quite know what to expect. Although, truth be told, if you might happen to guess rain, you've a good chance of being right, 'cause it does seem to rain a whole lot here (at least since I've been here)!

I've been studying Norwegian, and have begun to understand just a little of what is being said when it is being spoken to me. I'm also able to say a few words and ask a few questions, though, people actually understanding me, well, that may be another thing entirely !  :)

I have been reading, 'The Night Trilogy, (to be found here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Night-Trilogy-Dawn-Day/dp/0809073641 ). Though I've not yet reached the end of the series, I've been so moved by the first two books which I have so far read. The first in the series is very sad, as it's an autobiographical account of Elie's life as a young boy living during the Holocaust. It's heart wrenching to read of one so young having to endure so much sorrow and loss. Parts two and three of the series are written as novels, both based on his life experience during that time. Having read parts one and two, I'm now looking forward to beginning part three.

I've also been playing the guitar quite a bit lately. I've been learning a few new songs, and enjoying Little Man's dancing along with me, as I do. As I'm sure you can imagine, he's very cute and entertaining to watch!

A hike up the mountain.

 A food festival, and a trip downtown :)

 

  Randomness.

 

  



~ Julia

Life Slips Slowly By...

Well, as you can see, it has been quite awhile since I last did any blogging. Life has been very busy as usual, and along with the busyness have come many changes for me over the past couple of years. Good changes, but still, changes nonetheless. Life, and the always-rolling moments after moments of it that never stop.

Last summer, I Interned on a Dairy Farm in Vermont for 6 months, with Rosie. It was a special time in many ways, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Well, okay, to be honest, maybe not *every* moment of it!  But it was a great experience, and I'm grateful to have gotten to spend time with Rosie, and each one of the precious people I was privileged to meet, get to know, and make lasting friendships with while I was there.  I did, however, while there, manage to figure out that, although I know that there are many people who love and appreciate it, Dairy Farming, it's just really not my thing. So, I'll happily leave it to those that enjoy it far more than I!

After a few wonderful months spent at home, I then went down to Rhode Island, stayed with some close friends, and worked as a PASS worker (Personal Assistance Services and Support) for several months, working one-on-one with handicapped children. Now this, was something that I loved doing, and wished could have lasted longer. Sadly, it was only a temporary situation. But, who knows what may come down the road!

I am now in Norway. I'm staying with my Sister-in-law and her family, who are making me feel right at home. While I am here, I am acting as Nanny to my adorable little nephew. So far, my time here's been great! Though there's been a bit of an adjustment to the time *change*, I've been going for walks, sightseeing, and exploring, and of course playing with my nephew, Little Man!

 The sights of Bergen. 

 My little charge.  

~ Julia