As many of you may know, from following my blog, I like to watch winter sports on TV. And as you may have noticed it’s now time for the winter Olympics in Peyongchang in South-Korea. Norway went in to the games with a goal of getting as many as 28 medals. This seems like an… Continue reading Norway in the Olympics so far
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Almost time for National Championship again
It is almost time for me to pack my bags and hop on a plane to the lovely city of Bergen. Every year in February I go there with my band to participate in the National Brass Band Championship. And I try to meet up with some friends when I am there. This time I’m… Continue reading Almost time for National Championship again
Handball again
Our handball boys unexpectedly got to the finals of the World Championship! They are playing against France who has been by far the best team in the tournament, and they have the home advantage. We absolutely don’t except to win, but with this team who knows. The semi finals on friday was a real thriller.… Continue reading Handball again
Go Norways Handball Men
Had the lazy day I hoped I would have today. Slept for 12 hours and woke up refreshed. I read a bit and made sure my home looked a bit nicer. Went for a walk in the fog and did some shopping. Now I’m ready to watch Norway play Macedonia in the handball world championship.… Continue reading Go Norways Handball Men
Biathlon and Cleaning Weekend
This weekend I will use to get ready for easter. And my apartment is in dire need of a good clean up. I got off to a good start yesterday and hope I won’t give up any time soon. There is a World Championship in biathlon going on in Oslo and my parents and brother… Continue reading Biathlon and Cleaning Weekend
Opening a Stadium
Being part of a band you are sometimes called upon to play on important occasions where they feel they need someone to play. So this Sunday I set off to Ålgård, in the local community of my band, to play at the official opening of their new large athlete stadium. They now have a new football… Continue reading Opening a Stadium
Tour des Fjords
This weekend there has been a lot of people in town. The weather has been lovely and there was quite a lot going on. The biggest event was a cycling race called Tour des Fjords. Norway is a country where cycling has gotten quite big over the last years. Mainly due to the fact that… Continue reading Tour des Fjords
Springtime!
Spring is here, even if it’s a bit cold outside when the sun isn’t out I can say for sure that it has arrived. Some of the early flowers has started to come out and when the sun is out it gives of nice warmth and loads up your vitamin D storage. It’s amazing to… Continue reading Springtime!
March already
Looking back on my blog, I found a post from 1st of March last year, First day of spring! Now this year it didn’t feel like the first day of spring on the first of March. Today there was even a bit of sleet in the morning. The last while it has been raining a lot. And… Continue reading March already
Ski world championship
The time has yet again come for a competition that Norway usually does great in. This time it is the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Falun 2015. As Falun is in Sweden and the neighbourly bickering between Norway and Sweden has been in the media for quite some time. For Norway’s part it has started… Continue reading Ski world championship
The thoughts and life of me 