Settling In
Ok I have completely neglected this blog during the chaos of moving and getting settled in. Well now I find myself comfortable in the Bislett area of Oslo, Norway.
Everything is going well as far as the living situation goes. The Norsk people are very and friendly. I feel extremely accepted. However this type of move does make one starved for social interaction. As a new stay at home mom (previous working mom) I do find I miss my old social circles. I am extremely extroverted, however with the language problem its a huge hurtle to overcome. I look forward to starting my Norsk language classes to meet new people outside of my husband’s social network.
I am married to a Norwegian and we have a daughter together who is 2 year old as I write this, she is half Norsk half American.
We have moved from Texas to Norway in the spring of 2009. I've been here many times and love it here, I look forward to living here, but a permanent move is still daunting to me. So much is different and I have a whole new culture and language to conquer.
December is probably not the best time to start making friends, everyone is rushed, and many leave the city to join their families in the village of their birth.
Once january comes around, hanging around the university and getting to know people there may work.
I so hear you on most of these feelings. I am only an hour away in Hamar!
Thanks Lisa! Maybe we can hook up someday.. would be nice to know someone from home.