One year down, one to go!

I'm happy to report that another semester is in the books and I survived my first year of graduate school. Now I'm ready for summer and the non-schoolness that awaits. And summer in Trondheim means... snow?

First day of summer vacation, wheeeee!

This weather actually goes perfectly with my latest (and greatest?) Norway purchase:

Yes, that's The Muppet Christmas Carol WITH Norwegian dubbing. One of my favorite movies, now in Norwegian, and it only cost $3.50. The purchase of a lifetime and they're just giving it away! Maybe the snow is a sign I should watch it right now?


I hope the cold weather is on its way out, but there's no telling around these parts. Here are some pictures I took after my last exam yesterday to commemorate being done:

Cloudy and cold but still beautiful

The state of affairs was completely different just last weekend. It was delightfully warm without a cloud in the sky. EVERYONE was down by the river, soaking up the rays and grilling on portable, disposable grills, my new favorite pastime.

Gonna need to have a campfire one of these days to

show them how to really roast marshmallows. 

There was a mass exodus out of doors. After just one

Norwegian winter (and spring, if you can even call it that),

I completely understand why.

This post is kind of random but I'm just going to continue. I recently got to go on a scenic drive and see some of the farms and fjord outside of the city. I haven't been out of the city much so I didn't realize how close I am to breathtaking Norwegian nature. It was a treat to see the fjord on a beautiful night and take in the sunset just before 11pm.

 Reminds me of home :)

I'm hoping to experience more of Trondheim, the country around it, and other parts of Norway this summer. I've been reminded of how beautiful this little part of the world is and that I need to see it while I'm here. Hopefully the weather cooperates some in the next few months so I can get out and explore without needing a winter jacket. Well wouldn't you know it, even as I write this sentence, the sun is shining again.