quick update

Sorry I haven't updated in a while...  I have been between projects. 

Here is a picture from Oslo when I visited Sophie...

I am really enjoying my time in Langestrand in Larvik with my new host family.  It's neat to see a different family dynamic.

New Years was very fun.  I went to a friend's house with about 15 other people and we ate a very nice dinner she cooked and then walked down to see the fireworks all across the fjord.  It was really amazing.  I was lucky because I was able to call home right after midnight Norway-time.  After standing near the fireworks on the windy night, we decided to walk back to the house.

Larvik was a different town that night.  Norwegians tend to be quite "cold" if you don't know them.  If you seem lost or in need of help, no one will come up to you to help you, you'd either have to ask or figure it out yourself.  But, New Years Eve, everyone had been drinking.  Everyone was yelling with joy, setting off fireworks and wishing each other a happy new year.  It was a little strange at first, but I guess they needed that little extra "push" to seem more open towards others.  It was a special night in Norway. 

I slept over Hege's house and we didn't get back until around 4 AM.  Needless to say, we woke up around 3PM the next day... -(o.O)- 

GODT NYTTÅR ALLE SAMMEN!!