lovelyrita

somewhere over the rainbow

2011-08-28T14:45:00.024+01:00

A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear

in the sky when the Sun shines on to droplets of moisture in the Earth's atmosphere.

It takes the form of a multicoloured arc.

Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the

section of sky directly opposite the sun.

life is love, colours and good people

2011-07-27T09:42:00.024+01:00

2010-11-13T21:11:00.006Z

well, Im just going to have to watch this one;)

pink, grey, sky

2010-11-06T14:17:00.007Z

This is actually not photoshopped. Happy I had my camera with me that day! The heavily polluted main road close to where I live, suddenly looked quite pretty with this colourful sky above it.

a big colourful house

2010-11-06T13:18:00.020Z

some pictures from a few weekends ago when dad, Thomas, Michael and I went to a few galleries in London. Its amazing how many free galleries there are in London, its great! I cant remember the name of these ones, please remind me if anyone recognises them.

we also went to see Erno Goldfingers house up in Hamstead. It was so inpiring and great! I would definitely recommend it! Hamstead is also a lovely place to hang out, especially on a sunny day!

oh yes, and the first picture is from an amazing japanese restaurant we went to, its called Edokko. Its a tiny place, we found it just randomly. It felt very intimate and authentic.

summer nostalgia

2010-10-30T10:35:00.048+01:00

Some pictures from this summer which Ive been wanting to upload for ages. But uploading just takes very long time, so Ive been postponing it to a suiting moment. Like now, when Im finishing my essay about policy analysis. he he. These pictures actually make me feel a lot more calm though. I cannot wait to go back home this christmas!

Im back, for now anyway:)

2010-10-22T15:36:00.005+01:00

So, Ive been thinking a bit recently. About what Im doing...Im doing an MA. Its on Globalisation and Corporate Development. I only started about three weeks ago, but they have been filled with so much, its been pretty hectic really. But Im really enjoying it! And that was my main objective for this year. There is no point in doing an MA if Im not enjoying it, right? Thats what I think anyway...its way too expensive for that!

So, I want to make the most of this year. And the most of what Im learning. So Im going to try to write about it. Im almost regretting it as Im writing it, because it feels like Im binding myself to something I may not go through with.but I think it will be useful. I always find it useful to write down my thoughts, it makes me think about things more carefully. But I tend not to write down my thoughts very often. Hence, my thoughts get muddled up. Im therefore going to write down my thoughts for myself, but also for whoever else wants to read them and comment on them!

Im mainly going to be writing about the garments industry, trade, the role of large firms and regulation. I am of the firm view that there is something inherently 'wrong' with the way we trade today. Whereas I was of the belief that innovations, such as 'organic cotton' in the textiles industry, were leading the industry towards a new and better trajectory, I have recently become somewhat more sceptical to this. Although farmers of cotton are working under better conditions, this only improves the supply chain at one stage...A number of clothes firms are incorporating other measures along their chain, such as 'codes of conduct' which lay out the working conditions that must be met at factories. All these measure, I believe, are good ones, and probably the 'best option', considering the way the industry works today.

Nevertheless, Im becoming more and more sceptical to this approach. What I've concluded (like yesterday evening, cycling home, I think.) is something quite different, and probably prettyoptimistic and somewhat utopian. Im not sure whether regulation at the international level is going to make the necessary changes in the industry. Waste- for example, is in addition to poor working conditions, a major issue, and I therefore think that its the mentality of the consumers that must change. We have to consume less! Just think of the 'act' of shopping: its often something social, yes, but often its just something you end up doing. Because its there..the shops are there..are there are clothes...temptations...but think of what you could be doing with your time instead? I would say there are way more giving activities/things to do, than shopping. Im not saying to completely stop shopping. Just to do it less. The less demand, the less shops there will be. And the ones that remain, are the ones which provide us with what we actually want. Not that Zara top that falls apart ones you touch it in other words!

....well, I think I made my point for now! Im afraid Im going to get too eager and just go on and on.... And I need to get to my lecture now!

For those of you who read all of this, thanks:) and please leave a comment. Also, if anyone is researching anything similar, working in the area or just interested in the area, do get in touch!

looks im inspired by this autumn

2010-10-22T15:22:00.016+01:00

Just a few pictures Ive gathered recently. I guess you can tell which coloures Im drawn to this autumn...Have been seriously contemplating dying my hair red after seeing people who look amazing with it. Probably going to chicken out and stick to my natural colour....but honestly, red hair is so beautiful...especially in the autumn! matches the leaves and is such a nice contrast to the blacks, blues and greys I tend to wear this time of year. Anyway, Im happy just sticking to my red lipstick for now:)

inspiring!

2010-10-09T01:09:00.008+01:00

Sometimes, you just need someone to state some obvious things to become inspired...thats what I felt like after listening to Nic Marks talk on TED on the Happy Planet Index. What I found the most inspiring was his five ways to being more happy in your every day life: connecting with other people, be active (turn the radio on and dance!), take notice (be aware of things around you, seasons changing etc..), keep learning and be curious throughout your whole life and finally the most anti-economic of all activities (his words), to give!

Doing this does not cost the earth!

summerdreams came true

2010-06-29T18:42:00.035+01:00

These pictures actually start from the most recent. Summer in Brighton is absolutely awesome. I actually played tennis in a tenniscourt close to my house today, first time since I was like 13. It was great! Have been packing up my stuff in the house though and feels strange and pretty sad that Im not going to be living in my house anymore. Holidays so far has been absolutely great, cannot wait for the continuation!

edinburgh love and new camera

2010-06-19T03:08:00.019+01:00

Had such an amazing time in Edinburgh with Dobrina, staying with my brother and meeting my parents. My absolute favourite picture from the trip is the last one. I am in love with the dog. If anyone knows what breed it is, please let me know! Got to try out my new camera, canon g10, I am very pleased with it:)

but soon:

2010-05-30T14:43:00.004+01:00

it will all be over, and I really cannot wait. I mean, studying is a luxury in a sense, Im aware of that, but what about some freedom for a few months? These pictures are amazing! I cannot believe these frogs actually caused a distruption in the traffic in Greece, three cars drove off the road in an attempt to avoid the frogs crossing the road. The frogs are expected to cause traffic chaos for the next three weeks, haha!

no fishing

2010-05-19T19:15:00.016+01:00

Speaking of landscape pictures, these I took this afternoon. I am not going to say the quality is great, but the camera on my phone is still doing the job. Wish I had it with me yesterday, the sky was all the colours of the rainbow. if anyone did, give me a shout. just read an article earlier today about Brighton as a place to live. I certainly love it, especially the seafront as I keep telling everyone. It reminds me that there is more to life than my room and uni work.

yellow

2010-05-17T06:43:00.009+01:00

If your going to the US, there is no question what vacation clothes to bring in your suitcase in other words...!Some of the pictures I have been gathering lately have all had hints of yellow in them. Guess its got to do with the longing for summer and sun! The lion-cub picture is currently my deskopbackground. So sweet!Pictures are taken from here, here, here and here. happy sunny 17th of May to all Norwegians!!

This is NOT what Im going to write on my exams

2010-05-09T14:33:00.015+01:00

Although it might be if I keep being distracted from studying. I am freaking out a bit now. Cannot wait for this to be over, I need some frreakin freedom!

springsummerinspiration

2010-04-29T23:46:00.018+01:00

ja.Just some pictures I found here and there that I liked. Been listening to those two guitar/drum playing guys alot lately, my dear friend reccommended them to me, broken bells, absolutely fantastic duo!!I might be way behind, I don't know, but if you haven't listened to them yet, you should:) what great things you find when your supposed to be writing dissertations.

ciao, have a good week all you lovely people!

smoking ashes

2010-04-21T09:46:00.011+01:00

Wow, found these pictures from the eyjafjallajokull vulcano at Island pretty amazing. Not sure who took them, but there are some more to be found here. So many people I know are affected by the restrictions of flights, maybe its just that all of my friends travel all the time? I really think that this whole case has been quite nice in a strange way, just because it has kept people at home and flights on the ground, so hopefully saved our planet from a bit of CO2. Although, I have to say I miss my friends who are stuck all around the world!! What about taking the bus? I know someone who arrived back after a 30 hour busride in a fully packed bus...Im sure it is very social and you can all be equally pissed off at the vulcano together so maybe it helps vent off some anger..

already longing to go back...

2010-04-16T12:10:00.012+01:00

Had an amazing week in Spain with my brother. .. Listening to the Budos Band, trying to speak spanish to the local old people in the fruit market next door, sunny roof terrace, beach, good food, good company, whats not to like?! Oh yes, we did some cream-searching, its called nata liquida, just to save you the hassle....

Travellin light

2010-03-26T15:22:00.012Z

While packing, I 'accidently'started to flick through some old pictures which I had saved on my computer. Or maybe it was just a way to postpone packing.. Finding it extremely challenging to pack for 2 weeks in only ONE handluggage. Yes, I did CHOOSE to do that, because I believe that life would be WAY too easy without some day to day challenges.... so I tend to make life a bit harder for myself sometimes. Its true!

Anyway, pictures of other people always inspire me, so I think that this is definitely not a waste of time..

When travelling light, its all about casual-cool and comfy!

Not giving priority to my high heals....not that I ever wear heals anyway, except mucho special occassions..Im thinking sneakers to prepare myself for some walking in Berlin!

And as you can tell, I've been saving a few pictures of people with sunglasses...I think I must have been longing to BE the one wearing sunglasses. My fake ray-bans are already packed, so I better be making use of them!

getting into the mood

2010-03-26T00:29:00.003Z

Don't know what to do cos my camera is super unreliable at the moment and I still haven't been able to go out and get a new one. Going on easter holidays with my family on saturday...Prague, some small towns in Poland, Gørlitz and finally Berlin is all going to be seen by car during one week. For now, I am stealing a picture from one of my favourite blogs.

I am really looking forward to going away for a bit. Will probably steal my parents camera and hopefully come back with loads of pictures to post. The weather might be a bit rainy, have been checking the weatherforecast like three times a day. The order goes like this, first, Brighton:NOT raining between 2 pm and 3 pm...ok,next, Prague...sun and 20 degrees the whole week until I arrive on saturday, then, rain...then Berlin, been raining, but crossing my fingers... and finally rainy Malaga (going there after Berlin....by then, please be sunny!)

I have to say, I don't really mind rain during our roadtrip...Rain can be pretty...and Im sure there will be loads of museums and cafes to enjoy inside. Rooftop and beach in spain would appreciate some sun though. Looking forward to coming back from the roadtrip and a week in spain with my brother with new inspiration for the final term of my bachelor!

two last pictures were taken from here, a really cute blog. Know I've been hopeless at posting myself these days, but a massive amount of work hit me at the end of term as well as being foodpoisoned, so haven't been much inspiration going on lately. It is soon to come though...and check out the links for some sweet inspiration!

have a good weekend!

2010-01-29T18:08:00.003Z

Was listening to Nina Simone on spotify. Never heard her version of Leonard Cohen's Suzanne, but I cannot describe how much I love it...If you have spotify, I would recommend that version, this youtube one is a bit different, but good too!puts me in a good weekend mood:)

longing for Paris

2010-01-26T23:45:00.020Z

I realise I never kept my promise to upload some more pictures from Paris in June last year.

It was such an amazing week

So sunny and lovely!

flowers!

Dirty feet

We spent a lot of time walking around , enjoying..

Saw the Notre Dame lit up by the afternoon sun

We went to parks and it was sunny

Flowers

This is where we would hang out if we lived in Paris

Flowers (am I repeating myself?)

Relaxed, reading The secret life of bees (great book by the way)

hot!
Girl waiting for her laundry

The blue light and the view from the eiffeltower was truly quite spectacular! This picture is blurry though..

I am not going to take the credit for the pictures, these are mainly Toma's work of art! Have been speaking to my Parisian friends about visiting them in June, so I am more than likely to be going back again this year.

I cannot wait!Or thats wrong, I can wait, I am just really looking forward to it. By then, I will actually have a degree, hopefully!

2010-01-19T19:05:00.005Z

It is so sad to see how the conditions are there now.
Unfortunately there is not much we can do from here to help, but I encourage you to support the emergency help to Haiti by donating a sum here to the Norwegian Red Cross. Or any other emergerncy help organisation.

The New York Times has gathered a number of pictures which you can view here. The pictures are extremely good, but also extremely sad.

black and white bluemonday inspiration

2010-01-18T19:06:00.018Z

Today is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. So if you have been in a good mood today, I guess 2010 is going to be quite a good year for you! Until now, January 2010 has been busy with studies and will continue to be until the summer. This means I am in constant need for some inspiration. These pictures certainly did it for me, hopefully they are giving you good vibes aswell.

The pictures are from fffound. And yes, I have a thing for freckles:)

Gorgeous vacation days

2010-01-11T16:57:00.020Z

Knitted a "sitteunderlag" for my parents

Ate mandarine oranges while constructing a castle

Walked over the lake to our cottage with a random afro guy

I was waiting

Playing with gingerbread dough

Watching the morning view from our kitchen

At our cottage
Checking out an old mac at Kari's house

Looking at the birds eating seeds

Trying out the focus on my parents camera

Drinking coffee and eating home-made cookies

Going for walks with my parents and getting freezing feet and hands

Making a gingerbread castle with my brother

And then a giant coconut came and made it a ruin

And I was sitting a lot in front of the fire

hola winter

2009-12-20T16:05:00.012Z

Pretty fantastic being home in Norway for Christmas again. Have already met up with half the people I know in town, many of them who I just randomly bumped into. Trondheim is just not that big! Went for a freezing cold walk this morning with my mum. Even though I couldn't feel my fingers half the trip, it is so worth getting out during the few hours of daylight here. Stayed inside the rest of the afternoon watching this amazing documentary called' The story about the crying camel'. If you haven't seen it you definitely should! Its all a part of my fascination of the far east..went to the library the other day and got hold of some travel books. I'm thinking, Belarus, Ukrain, Russia, Mongolia, China then Japan. he he. just a little weekend trip you know..

ps. Love having access to my parents camera. Still haven't decided which one to get for myself. Im getting there though...should have decided by the time I get back to the UK:) I am still up for inputs though, if anyone wants to try to convince me!

2009-12-10T10:00:00.002Z

please give me kate bosworths outfit here, and cloe sevigny's shoes..thanks!

2009-12-10T09:23:00.007Z

I don't know what to say. My bunny died really suddenly last sunday. Its so strange without her. Apparently she had a kidney illness which can't be treated. For anyone who has had an animal and lost it you know how empty it gets without them. She was like a silent friend. Really miss her!!

robinwilliamsart

2009-12-10T09:12:00.008Z

Wow.Just found this artists homepage through fffound.com, thought his pictures were pretty cool! Its very real, yet really surreal, if that makes sense?You can find more of his work on here
Hope you have a good day! Im off to Oslo now!!

when a commercial works

2009-11-29T00:09:00.005Z

Audrey Tautou in the commercial for Chanel No 5, yeah that works for me. Its got more than that, though,a hot guy, a train and an unidentified cool camera and istanbul. Makes me want to travel...and buy chanel?

HOTHOTHOT

2009-11-28T19:20:00.004Z

So cool jewelery!! Don't really wear much at all, but THIS I would...just wish I remembered where its from. I mean it wouldn't make much difference really, its probably not even close to my price range. Would like to find some wannabe rings like that...prefereably in SILVER! and really cheap. haha. yeah, Im allowed to dream aren't I?

Walk on by...

2009-11-28T19:14:00.007Z

Two looks which I really really like (think from the sartolialist, but correct me if Im wrong). Would like to have everything from the first outfit, the second one just looks cool on that girl, but I wouldn't pull it off unfortunately. The big scarf I would love though!

some saturday inspiration

2009-11-28T19:09:00.005Z

Cake anyone?Just some random pictures that I had saved, think mainly because of the colours! The paper-meal is quite clever done though, I have to say. Not sure what the last picture is exactly, but I just like the look of it:)

lovely hair

2009-11-25T14:56:00.007Z

Although Im not really too fussy about my hair at all, I cannot help but love the look of long flowy hippie style hair, and dreaming of having it... no style really... just long, you know?...so I kind of decided to let my hair grow...until I saw this picture on facehunter..

stunning!After a short while of contemplating though, I went from thinking 'I think I would look great with that short blond bob too', 'should I?', 'kind of fancy a change..'too 'actually, this girl looks great but it would just look odd and awkward on me. sooo...I continued scrolling on facehunter and then I saw this girl

oh, long live that long flowy hair!!

Sunday soul

2009-11-22T17:35:00.001Z

One of my absolute favourite songs by the Norwegian artist Ane Brun. Perfect for a windy and rainy sunday evening..

hey there gorgeous

2009-11-17T20:02:00.006Z

just a few of my favourites from Lanvin spring 2010 collection. It is definitely worth checking out the whole collection. It is so feminine and colourful! He was inspired by old ladies in Buenos Aires and wanted to bring back the 'grand joy of fashion'. Think he definitely managed it!!

researching, googling, wiki-ing, surfing...

2009-11-10T20:56:00.007Z

Whatever you may call it. That is what Im doing these days. Trying to juggle a few things at the same time. Uni work that is... Kind of enjoying it! How can I not, when what I'm researching is my most favourite thing...Been reading up on Stella McCartney for one of my projects lately. Posting some pics of her latest collection. I love her wearable, tailored and timeless designs.

rise

2009-11-10T20:48:00.005Z

Beautiful song, beautiful movie!think it will inspire me to do some more reading this eve. for more eddie vedder

ps. superhappy I now know how to post youtube videos!Feeling very high tech...

clean cut from Chloe

2009-10-30T10:47:00.010Z

For all norwegians out there, what is the name of a "rompetaske" in english? I'm stuck..

2009-10-30T10:37:00.009Z

I think this one by MJ is supercool and am sure its going to be on everyones bums when they hit the high street shops. If I find any as cool as this one, I would definitely get it, but I have to say I doubt it...and Im quite sure I wouldnt be the only one wanting it, and then it just isn't that special anymore!I love all the little details in the collection, the pearls and the bag that looks like its got ripped newspapers dangling from it. The knitted jumpsuit is just amazing, imagine having one of those to cuddle up in!

speaking of vests....

2009-10-30T10:35:00.002Z

I truly think this is quite a genious idea for a vest!

3.1 Phillip Lim

2009-10-30T10:10:00.007Z

I would like to have all of these pieces from PL's spring 2010 collection. As you all may know I have a special love for greys, especially when combined with other textures of black or white lace. It just never goes wrong. Im also a really big fan of the oversized vest (although I haven't found the perfect one yet) and the "new suit" in the first image is amazing! I love the red/orangy colour of it too!

new brighton shop opening

2009-10-24T11:16:00.002+01:00

Went to the shop opening of Beyond Retro in Brighton last week, my friends cousin in the drummer in a band who were playing there. Everyone was dressed in true retro style in this really big vintage shop with an amazing selection of clothes, not expensive at all! I got two new jackets (yes, more jackets...), one leather (was looking for a new!)and one kind of knitted eighties style blue one (very warm and cosy, makes me look like I have veery broad shoulders!). Not sure if I dare go back there in a while, as I just know that I will be really tempted, and I actually have no more space in my wardrobe...its honestly tiny!! For your info, Beyond Retro has two other shops in London and also one in Stockholm, if your not going to be in Brighton in the nearest future...

delightful days

2009-10-18T18:13:00.021+01:00

Had such a lovely weekend hanging out with my friend Amina, who was visiting from Bournmouth. We went to some friends house for a delicious dinner on Friday, I got to taste most of the variety of food before heading on to babysit for a few hours. Saturday we went to London for the day on an attempt to find a masters programme to apply for. Turned out the MBA fair is for people with a bit more workexperience than us, but we enjoyed the experience anyway! Actually spotted one boy who was younger than us, about 10 years old, think his dad must have been quite determined to get his son to the top!

Am a bit worried I am getting a cold, have been downing tea after tea without my throat getting much better. Today I've been sneezing aswell. Tried a lemon and ginger tea @33 (while Amina had their yummy smoothie)which really did help for a while actually. Then later on I attempted a chinese herb liquid I had bought, it helped for a bit, but then I had to drink tea to get the intense taste away. Don't think tea actually helps towards sore throats really. Will continue the chinese liquid treatment and see how it goes!! If it helps, I promise I will vow to it forever.

Had some tasty tofu and noodles in London before heading back to Brighton, where the rest of the evening was spent eating popcorn and watching 'Curb your Enthusiasm'. Anyone else watched it? Find it quite amusing...

Found a sunny spot in the north laines for coffee and cake today before Amina had to leave, had yet another tasty cappuccino!

Belle birthday and weekend

2009-10-18T17:05:00.009+01:00

Cupcakes and gummy-bears were essential for the celebration of a one year old bunny

Balloons and a happy birthdaygirl!:)

Waited outside sainsburys on a Sunday morning before it opened to get the last ingredients for the cupcakes and scones..

Had a great idea (if I may say so myself), for some birthdaydecorations. I guess I was inspired by my latest reading 'cradle to cradle' and its philosophy of "waste equals food". Their pinciple is that products should be designed so that after their useful lives, they can provide nourishment for something new. Didn't exactly make food out of the old catalogue from 'Cos', but as you can see it was easily turned into lovely deco for our front room.

After a period of beeing served dissapointing cappuccino's, I have taken the risk of giving it a new chance. Until now, I have been quite happy I have to say! Had this one at a sweet cafe which I can't remember the name of. Will try to remember it, and I recommend to any cake lovers out there! they have an amazing selection..

home sweet home

2009-09-30T18:25:00.013+01:00

There is no place like home when you need to be taken care of, thats for sure. had some cosy days while recovering, got to see more of my family and friends than I had expected.

Had lazy late breakfasts, read the paper and went back to sleep if I felt tired.

Made jam of the blueberries I had picked in the mountains (had no idea I had picked so many!!like 7 litres..), so I could bring it back to Brighton and enjoy this winter..luxury!!

My best best friend came over and had tea..she had yellow chewing gum

I served carrotcake which I had made for Thao and Nam who I was going to stay with in Oslo. First time I had baked in ages!! Turned out quite well, even though it was a bit raw inside.

You cant really tell, but these are the hens of Ragna and her parents who I went to visit. The hens are super special, never seen anything like it, they have feathers on their feet. cute!! and the coolest part, of course, is that one of them, a black one, is named after me "Rita Pochahontas".

Ragna brought me some cake too, napoleons cake i think its called,it consisted of mainly cream, and it was really tasty.

Sofie brought me a magazine one day. I sat on our roof terrace, covered in a blanket,reading elle and sewing a bow for something which I dont know yet. Then my sister came to visit and I went inside cos it was actually quite cloudy and cold that day.

I went for a walk one day, on my way home I saw I house. It seemed a bit mis placed actually.

An old friend of our family,Kari, came for dinner one day and brought the nicest bunch of flowers I have seen in a while! the most beautiful mix of colours!

tomorrow tomorrow, i hate planes

2009-09-29T22:31:00.005+01:00

Cannot believe I will be back in Brighton again. Almost 4 months of holiday fun, work and some pain. Tomorrow I need to look really handicapped so people will help me with my lugagge. Kind of bringing quite alot of stuff, even though I tried to leave a lot behind for my dad to bring later. I am very bad at selecting clothes. And I need to bring my norwegian cheeses..so there was no way around really.

Looking forward to be back. To see my dearest Belle. To have my laptop back. To add pictures of my lovely new clothes from FIN:) and am going to look for a new digital camera! want one that actually captures exactly what I see. There are so many now though.anyone got reccommendations? Think I need one of those webpages to compare different ones..got any ideas?

more drama, yes please!

2009-09-23T11:01:00.005+01:00

Every day after school from I was about 9-12, my friend Ragna and I would make cheese on toast, eat ice cream with o'boy (sweedish chocolate powder), while watching our favourite program 'the dynasty'. Have watched a few episodes of the reprises lately which they are sending at the moment and is it just me, or is the show just as exciting as now than ever!? Or maybe its just the clothes that captivate me....I love their clothes!! I mean, some of its a bit too eightees, but look at the style of the pictures above...I'm speachless

Recovering

2009-09-23T09:33:00.013+01:00

Have been sleeping a lot since the surgery. Normally I am quite a morning person, although lately, there has almost been no difference between day and night. I've just been so hazy. Yesterday, though, I woke up at 7 and felt really awake. It was still dark. It appearead as if it would be a nice day.

I had already found some old curatin material from the bathroom in our old house (!), which I really like, and wanted to make a bag out of.

Threads and scissors..

Bits and pieces...

While struggling with my mums old (but normally suprisingly well functioning) sewing machine, it started to pour with rain..

And then it cleared up..

After a few broken needles, I managed to get it to work in the end...

As I was finishing, it started again...

By the time it was finished and about to head to meet Ragna and Sofie in town, it had cleared up again. I brought my umbrella, just in case...

This is my town Trondheim. The weather is always really unpredictable here. I didn't need my umbrella the rest of the day though. It was quite warm in fact. I managed to walk all the way to town. I guess Im getting better.

rain and fall

2009-09-04T12:10:00.003+01:00

It is definitely autumn. The colours, the weather and my mood is changing. Sun makes me happy. Rain has an immediate effect on my mood. The worst part of it is being handicapped. A broken collar bone after falling off my bike has led me to my home in Trondheim to recover for a while. Working in a cottage in the mountains, so remote and safe, I thought, but one should be careful of those bumby roads up there!!Another of the girls working there, swedish Pia, was not 100 percent attentive for a second and fell straight forward off a stone. The result was cuts and bruises in her face. The mountains can be dangerous too it turns out! A broken collar bone takes at least 6 weeks to recover. Beeing handicapped makes me a bit depressed. You cannot do all the things you are used to being able to do easily. After almost two weeks I can, at last, tie my shoelaces myself again! It's not really that bad, I have to say, and at least it should heal quite easily. My biggest fear is any complications in the healing process, but Im trying not to think about that...(I am definitley not thinking about it now, am I?)
All the changes of this season makes me consider my options for the future. Only one final year now at uni, and there are so many options as to what to do after. I am just going to take one thing at the time for the time being. Heading down to Oslo for some weeks before uni starts to work for a norwegian fashion label called "FIN" (which means "nice" in norwegian). Really looking forward to getting out and doing something productive of some sort again. can almost use my left arm again now. will be good to feel a bit useful. Past week on painkillers has only made me sleepy and have strange dreams. All I hope for now is a not too rainy september. I am sure that winter in Brighton will have plenty of it, and I mean, it doesn't have to be too bad, as long as I have enough tea and hot chocolate in stock, but there is no need for an introduction!

mountain observations

2009-08-18T19:53:00.011+01:00

I have woken up in blueberry heaven. Never have I seen so many and huge berries in one place. I have been out picking, every day, since I arrived at the cottage I am working at. A bit sick of it now, I have to admit. Both picking and eating. Which I thought was impossible! I can't help myself, though. I am planning on making a pai or maybe blueberry jam. Hard working days here, cleaning, serving food and washing dishes. In my spare time, I have tried to get out and get some fresh air, although all I feel like is a nap. Haven't slept very well here either, no matter how tired I feel. Been hoping the fresh air would help with that. Only an hours walk brings you to spectacular views. I am trying to really appreciate the nature here, it truly is special. So big, yet so calm. The only animals I have met on my walks are cows, and a few birds. At the moment there are hardly any guests here either, so its almost a bit lonely. Its quite nice, though. Quite is nice. I'm sure I will miss it when I return to the city in a few weeks time.

off to the mountains

2009-08-10T06:11:00.002+01:00

after a FANTASTIC time in nothern ireland with my family, I feel really sad to be leaving. Endt up finishing dress for wedding, but not wearing it! Will post a picture once I get to a pc where I can upload some. Heading to the mountains to work at a cottage for people who want to go for walks in the mountains. Serving food and cleaning..Cannot wait to go for walks in my spare time and pick bueberries,plus I will be having only home made food and brown cheeese every day for three weeks now. GREAT stuff:) Not sure if there will be much access to internet there. Might not be able to post anything until september when I head to work in the more civilised city of Oslo. On the positive side, am hoping to read some more novels and get some handmending done (in other words, finish a jumpsuit I have been working on. A rework of a vintage dress. wanting it done so I can wear it when I get to Oslo) Absolutely loving the diversity of my holiday this year. Will definitely remember for the next coming years, so worth planning holidays ahead!!

me like sun in spain

2009-07-31T02:19:00.012+01:00

I decided to escape from rainy Brighton for a week to our house in Spain.Except having the flu (the normal one, although i feared it was the swine flu for a couple of days) for the whole week, I had such a great time!! There is nothing that can beat hanging out on the beach, reading, bathing in the sea and eating grilled fish and scampi on the rooftop in the evening. I am already longing to go back!! Next on the summeragenda is Northern Ireland, where my cousin is getting married. Heading to the airport early in the morning, and still haven't got everything packed. How I'm supposed to pack 20 kg for 2 months beats me...I am also doing three very different things during the time...wedding, working in the mountains and a placement. hmm. I will have to be a creative with this one.

dancing queen's

2009-07-20T01:56:00.004+01:00

Was studying in the library in town for one of my last exams when these people lined up and started dancing. was quite entertaining! In general, this library has nothing compared to the one on campus. Except loads of light! and its close to my house. So I always end up going here instead of the completely sad and closed in one one at uni. And they have all the daily newspapers. sometimes just pop in to have a read of the daily news. Just wish they had more books. and more places to sit. Have to get there before they open to be in time to fight for a spot to sit by a table. Their little shop downstairs is always really tempting though. Got loads of bits and bobs, which I love, of course. Need to hold myself from shopping there! Maybe they should invest more time in making their actual library better. thats what i think anyway.

celebrity time!!

2009-07-20T01:45:00.002+01:00

Can you even tell? Katy Price aka.Jordan (pink top), the love of English tabloids, took the journey to Brighton some weeks ago. She's got a new boyfriend, who was in brighton too. I just thought he was some random, so i didnt bother to take a picture of him. darn! (100 quid lost there..)I was lucky enough to get a snap of her. Apparently she knew this guy at the restaurant I was sitting at, she stopped to talk to him. I'm sure they had some history together. Maybe former lovers? Who knows? Lets just make something up..although, Im sure the tabloids already have. Went to London later on that day and saw the Metro newspaper had already a picture of her from earlier that day, with the same pink top! Can't believe how fast it goes!

cutest coffee

2009-07-20T01:30:00.005+01:00

Went to see my friend Mari in London about a week ago. Was planning on going to a market (broadway market think its called), but the weather wasn't really on our side, so we seeked shed only a few blocks down from her new flat. This coffee shop (close to brick laine) is just the sweetest place. It has a little second hand shop in the front of the place, and then this little cafe further in. All of it is so tastefully done, like how they've gathered all the handmended pictures on one wall, their amazingly looking cupcakes (we were actually too full from breakfast still to have any), and their mugs, which were all with those wooden ladies on. What are they called again? Keep seeing them everywhere at the moment. Would quite like to have one in my room:) They were even playing my all time favourite aretha franklin ! So if ur around the area, you should definitely stop by this place. The way the weatherforecast is looking for the uk the next week or so, it looks like you'll need somewhere to get out of the rain. I, for one, have had enough of this weather, and am heading to the beach!

Paris

2009-07-05T00:03:00.013+01:00

Where should I start? Paris had everything. It couldn't have lived more up to my expectations. For the 6 days I spent there, the weather was fantastic. Didn't step a foot in any galleries, but sucked in as much as possible, just walking around all corners of the city. Loved the bycicles you can rent, had a personal guide show us around all of the city by nighttime, it really was spectacular. These are just a few of maany pictures taken. I need some days to let the experience sink in. Will definitely be back at some point. All I need now is to learn a bit more french. will probably post some more pictures later. saw so much inspiring!

2009-06-26T14:18:00.001+01:00

enjoying relaxing days in Richmond at the moment. Heading to Paris tomorrow. Will update when I come back! Until then, enjoy the holidays and the sun!!:)

Me on monday

2009-06-20T11:46:00.002+01:00

Only 2 more days, and one more exam, and then I will be free!!at last!! My friend Toma sent me these images at different occasions throughout my exam period. Definitely worked as a motivating factor. Is exactly how I am going to feel on monday. Going directly down to the beach to celebrate!! Might swim if its not toop cool:)

Plein soleil

2009-06-20T11:42:00.004+01:00

Watched the original of the talented mr.ripley the other day. Haven't seen the new one yet, really liked this though. I loved how I managed to dream about lying on a sailboat in a stripy 60's dress, in between various murder scenes. Got the new movie waiting for me to see. Might not be able to wait until after my last exam on monday.

Emanuel Ungaro

2009-06-20T11:34:00.008+01:00

These are my favourites from his show. Love the combination of colours and patterns. The cuts on the dresses are also really flattering.

paper clippings

2009-06-20T11:32:00.005+01:00

Im inspired !!

PARIS at last!!

2009-06-09T20:21:00.006+01:00

Not yet...still have 4 more exams ahead....In the meanwhile, I am hunting other people's blogs for paris pictures and ideas for where to go. Will be going for 6 days, so have plenty of time to see all the little side-streets and quirky shops. If anyone has specific recommendations, all of them will be welcomed with enthuse:)These pictures are taken from http://thecatskillkiwi.wordpress.com/, a new blog I found randomly, really like them!

boat tripping

2009-06-04T22:13:00.005+01:00

First time on the water in Brighton (not been IN it yet). Went out on a boat this eve with a friend James on my course, he wakeboards, so he was giving it a go although apparently the waves weren't ideal. Was lovely to get some fresh sea air, and I was way impressed by his skills! Am going to try at some point, maybe like mid summer, when the water is a bit warmer:)

2009-06-04T22:10:00.001+01:00

just realised that was my 100th entry!!woooo, congratulations to mee:D And thank you to any of you who read and comment on my blog:) Appreciate all feedback..xxx

book cover lover

2009-06-03T21:57:00.003+01:00

You know I could have taken a million pictures of the covers of books I sort at the Oxfam bookshop. The first one is particularly special, as it is about the norwegian coastal steamer. Tried to find the date it was published, it was in really good shape, but Ive never seen anything like this book before. Love the retro cover on the second book. No idea what its about though.

sunny smoothie revision times

2009-06-03T21:46:00.003+01:00

Went to a friends house yesterday to discuss some last minute stuff before our exam today. Endt up chatting and drinking smoothies. Was helpful to calm my nerves, at least. Hopefully will have more of these sessions. Otherwise don't know how I will get through 5 more exams without having a nervous breakdown.
Oh, and that hairy thing on the top picture, is her cat "fatty", not suprisingly, he was looking for something to eat.

Shotters farm

2009-06-03T21:35:00.012+01:00

Went away for one night with my housemate Camilla to her family home in the country (the mansion in the first picture). It is such a lovely place, both the house and its surroundings. We went for a walk with one of the dogs, Otus, to get a break from our revision. Went to a church, where Camilla wants to get married and saw a little pond. Not very eventful, but very good and relaxing (although we were both stressing out about our exams!). Absolutely love beeing there, we are both decided about going next year aswell, as it is in fact only 1,5 hours drive from Brighton (if the satnav doesn't confuse us, and lead us in the wrong direction...endt up arriving at 2 o clock in the night).

"Shoe-tossing"

2009-06-03T21:29:00.003+01:00

Saw these shows dangling from the telephone line the other day. When I was taking a picture, this guy shouted from his window that "I had to stop taking pictures of his shoes". No idea how they endt up there, but apparently there are reasons for people to hang shoes in telephone lines. Wikipedia calles it "shoe-tossing", haha. There were several reasons mentioned, like, its supposed to show that you can get drugs close to there (very useful!), or people do it when guys loose their virginity...hmm...I have no idea...but I keep noticing the phenomenon more often now. Watched the movie "Big Fish", and it was there aswell. Anyone have any better idea about the background for it?

Coconut Cupcakes

2009-06-03T21:20:00.003+01:00

One of my favourite things in the world is coconuts! I can eat a whole one by myself without any problem. Its a bit addictive, so I try to restrict myself. I'm not alowd to buy it every time I go to Sainsburys, in other words. Instead, I get my daily dosis through coconut creams and body scrubs from the body shop, THE best!

These cupcakes, on the other hand, I made a while ago for my friend Leonie's birthday. They are one of my favourite recepies, as they are so easy to make. Quite convenient at the moment, as I don't really have that much time in my hands for leisure activities. And they are delicious!! You can make different toppings, last time I made them it was cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and lemon. This time I didn't have cream cheese, so I just made it with butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder, worked really well! Always make the topping in my blender, makes it really smooooth:)

SO, if you want to try:

175 g margarine
120 g sugar
2 beaten eggs
25 g cocoa powder
5- g desiccated coconut
150 g flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk

Cook for about 15 mins, 190 degrees.

Belle in the park

2009-06-03T21:07:00.007+01:00

She has been eating so much of the plants in our garden, so I thought I would take her to the park again, beginning to be quite a while ago now. As usual, she loves it and gets loads of attention from kids. "Mummy, look!its a bunny! ...oh yes it is, isnt it... can I stroke him? ....Its a she... shes called Belle...Mummy, its a girl...Hi Belle...." and so it goes...haha

the 70's show?

2009-05-29T12:06:00.001+01:00

No its just my brother, and his friend Alex. They have reached Mexico, and are checking out the surf on various beaches! This picture is from the norwegian constitution day...they gathered a few random locals, had sousages and cake! They are starting to look more and more like a bunch of crazy hippies. Wonder what people think when they see them arriving their car, and with those norwegian flags. haha. I definitely think they should have had their own travel show. In the meanwhile, their blog is really extensive, and describes their trip in great detail. Love reading about their fantastic adventure!

next time you're bored

2009-05-28T23:43:00.004+01:00

What a good idea! Wonder if this is real or not..kind of looks like its digitally made or painted maybe..I dare you to try at home!good luck

Taiwan

2009-05-28T23:37:00.003+01:00

Been studying Taiwan's anstonishing history of growth today for one of my exams. Especially in the beginning of the growth period, under Japanese rule, they produced a lot of rice and sugar for Japanese consumption. Just had to google some pictures for inspiration. Their history is really interesting, would love to go there some time!

Really easy peasy Scones

2009-05-28T23:31:00.003+01:00

Have recovered! And made delicious scones this morning before uni, really easy recipe, which I altered a bit...

8 dl plain flour (I mixed wholemeal, oats and plain..think its nicer)
1,5 tbs baking powder
1tsp salt
100 g margarine
4 dl milk

You mix it all together, dont melt the butter, cook in 225 degrees for 15 mins. Bon appetite!!

cravings

2009-05-25T19:18:00.005+01:00

Yes I know its only been two days..but I can't wait to Im feeling better again. Miss my veggies and just in general, want something else than dry creaam crackers. Yesterday I felt sick just thinking about food. Today, I went in to my favourite food blog smittenkitchen.com, was so tempted by these lovely looking pictures.

not again

2009-05-25T19:10:00.004+01:00

Havent't been very lucky lately. My laptop has been invaded by viruses again, has taken ages and a lot of effort by my housemate to get it fixed, but it seems to eventually be in working order again. Secondly, I got food poisoned, AGAIN. Happened earlier this term too, this time I think I know what it is, weirdly enough, think pumpkin seeds were the cause! Going to the doctors tomorrow to take some tests, want some answers! These type of things just have to happen at the worst times don't they? At least I knew what to expect with the food poisoning this time, and what to do. Avoided passing out on the bathroom floor this time around, drank loads of water. With a completely empty stomach, I went straight to the corner shop and got a packet of cream crackers this morning. Feeling a lot better now.