Life Re-Imagined

A long weekend walking with a childhood friend, what could be better as a birthday celebration? We met the evening before our first hike. And as it had been all those times before, we easily picked up where we left off. First catching up on our lives and then just enjoying exchanging thoughts. We started early in the morning and with it being Fall the woods showed all their colors, which draws me in. It was misty and foggy, and being a fall person, I really like these moody t

I had decided for this trip to let the kiddo be the decision maker, at least for the days we would spend together. So right from the start I felt relaxed and also a bit excited to spend time with my favorite person. Sitting at an airport gate always makes me super aware and present, it is a fun state to be in, soaking up all the energy of the people around. In England you can drop your luggage off at the hotel, before check in, that is what we did, so we would not have to lug

Even before I decided to go to Norway I had seen this documentary about hiking up Trolltunga and sleeping up on the mountain in a tent. So when the planning for my trip to Norway began I booked this before anything else. It was supposed to be my moment overcoming my fear and stepping out on this rock formation and feeling strong or rather invincible really. Monday I took the bus to Odda, which meant several hours in a big touring bus. With podcasts in my ears, looking out the

It was time to find out if a view and loneliness is right for me. I was excited and weary at the beginning of my trip to Bergen, or better outside of Bergen, Norway. The first day was a bit challenging. Somehow it took me a long time to understand the bus stops and directions and a few times I hesitated too long to get on the bus, just to realize it would have been the right one. After the needed pit stop to get groceries, and then finally getting to the very cute cottage, I

Just a few weeks ago my grandma turned 100 years old. I know that is enormous, and I want to reach a similar age, well under certain circumstances at least. Since Christmas this event has been a much discussed in my family and I am very relieved that the days leading up to her big day went much smoother and better than I had anticipated. My biggest worry was selfish family members pushing her to parade around to get the picture. To be honest when I visit my grandma in her nur

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A human and dog Walking fast to stay warm On a soft misty day The path is damp and deserted The brush on the side brown and triste The...