The Move: Mental Preparation

Posted on the January 29th, 2009 under My Norway Journal by digiladee

We are anticipating being moved to Kongsberg, Norway (Norge) by May ‘09. We then hope to be in Oslo by the end of summer 2009. Its a big move, and all this has me trying to mentally prepare for the inevidable culture shock.  The language is really the biggest barrier that I feel.  I have plenty of books, cd’s on the Norsk language and I even have my own teacher (my husband, Tor-Inge), However I still am worried that my 15 month old daughter will be fluent in it before I can even speak it.

I don’t think cramming the language will work for me. I think for me it is going to take complete submersion in the Norsk language.  We shall see.

Foreign People In Norway

Posted on the January 29th, 2009 under Videos On Norway Life by digiladee

I am very interested in how other foriegn people are transitioning into Norwegian lifestyle.  This video by Daan Spits is very interesting as he gives short interviews with other foreigners in Norway.

This Is Norway! (Parody)

Posted on the January 6th, 2009 under Videos On Norway Life by digiladee

A funny parody on the Norwegian lifestyle. I particularly like the idea of Norwegian kids being born with skis on. I remember when I tried sking for the first time in Kongsberg on the huge mountain kiddie slope and little babies sking past  my limp lifeless body.

Sicko - Norway Too Good To Be True?

Posted on the January 5th, 2009 under Videos On Norway Life by digiladee

I love this video snippet about Norway. It makes me feel very good about the choice I have made to live in Norway and the future my daughter will have there.

Norway or Bust… !!!

Norway Good For Moms - Oprah Interview

Posted on the January 5th, 2009 under Videos On Norway Life by digiladee

Even though I feel that this mom’s views on some food disciplines are extreme. Its good to know that Norway is a country that encourages family. Especially since we are planning to expand our family once we get there.