Halinak

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• Home

  

  "There is just no such thing as working hard and not achieving any results." These are the wise words of my mom I have lived by the last couple of weeks. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Float

  

  Some months ago I joined my friend Supal's Art to Inspiration project, a monthly project everyone can sign up to and share their interpretations of a paining. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Empty

  

  I've been drifting away from this blog lately. I apologize for neglecting to respond to comments. Getting ready for exams is draining me. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Delicious Procrastination

  

  Sometimes I need to accept that I can't work miracles. I have to take a deep breath and remember that I am the only person who expects things from me. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Signs of Summer

  

  1. Old buildings in Oslo that are completely covered in leaves. 2. 3.The abundance of lilacs in bloom. And the smell of it which reminds me of the last days o... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Evening Biking

  

  "For each time I beat myself up for things I haven't done, I end up feeling less and less. I wonder if I become completely numb one day". That's what I wrote... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Wan't It All - So What?

  

  It may be hard to convince you that I'm not a superstitious person from the name of my blog. But I'm really not. When I was about to decide the name for my... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday

  

  I used to think that there were no remedies for exam nerves, but after five years of studying I realized that the solution is quite simple. Let yourself do... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Red, White & Blue

  

  Each year, on Norwegian Constitution Day, I wonder why I haven't bothered to take the time to find a traditional folk costume. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday, Mama!

  

  Seeing so many sweet posts on Mother's Day made me wish we could celebrate it all over again in Norway. I'm happy that it's my Mom's birthday today, so that I... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hot Blondies

  

  I'm talking about the ones you can eat, of course.The Norwegian constitution day is coming up on Thursday and I wanted to make something sweet in addition to al... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 RECIPES

• Home

  

  There wasn't much time to spend with Mom in the garden when I was at home yesterday. I had to spend nearly all day unpacking and organizing my things. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bye, Bye Bergen.

  

  After four hours of driving quietly over the mountains, a lot of bewildered driving in Bergen's town center and ten minutes of packing we were all set. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Leaving Heavy Thoughts Behind

  

  Tomorrow me and Sigurd are going back to Bergen to pick up all my things at my previous apartment. It will be yet another step that disconnects me from my old... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• As Days Rush By

  

  Sometimes I wonder where my thoughts have been, when I realize that another week has passed without me barely noticing it. In my effort to make time stand still... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 DIARIES

• Lemon Tart by Sweet Paul

  

  A couple of weeks ago I received a mail from Paul Lowe (the man himself, and in Swedish) telling me that I had won an issue of Sweet Paul Magazine. I'm... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blah...

  

  I know that this blog is a place for appreciation of the nice things in life, but today I just need to get something off my mind to move on with my day. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Perfect Sunday Dinner

  

  Once in a while I get the honor of being a part of a big family and being served a delicious dinner in a really beautiful home. Dinners at Sigurd's auntie... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summerish Spring

  

  Summer has always made me feel like a child. Although I've worked each and every summer since I started college, there is something about being away from... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Defocused

  

  Every now and then, usually before upcoming exams - when studying should matter the most, I tend to go into my own little dreamy state of mind. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION