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  • Happy ’23

    It’s the beginning of a new year & I feel elated that ’22 is gone. There’s so much happening this year, I’m applying for grad school, working on a book that I have to get back to & my goal this year is to make new friends.

    Out with the old or as we say in Norway, thanks for the old. I’m glad that lost friendships are behind me & my old friends that I have known for over 25 years are still in my life.

    I’m glad that there’s so much potential & possibility this year. Last year was a year of transformation & change. I hope that I don’t catch another bout of COVID & that I stay healthy.

    Both mentally & physically that I keep my feet firmly on the ground. I’m grateful as I have Not been mentally unstable for 11 years. Even with the people coming into our house last year that wanted me to go mad didn’t succeed.

    Now, that we have smart lock, those problems are behind us, & we have new reliable car that won’t break down if we drive it for an hour. We have a our roof over our heads & the future is looking bright.

    I’m looking forward to my birthday next month our walk up Fløyen with our friends. I’m also looking forward to going back to school.

  • What I’ve learned

    since the pandemic ended a year or so ago. That people change & that the best thing is to let go. Something I struggled with this year when a timer became more important than conversing with me.

    That I found something I’m passionate about, art therapy & I will be applying for grad school in the new year. I feel that it’s the future of therapy, expression of thought without the heavy, often demand that art has to have meaning.

    That I can take courses & learn from them, I took two this year. I also finally figured out what a waste of time NAV is & haven’t looked back since. It’s almost freeing to know that I can spend the money I have without,

    big brother watching me. Knowing I feel guilty for drinking my coffee at my cafe or buying something I need without having to answer to anyone but my sweet husband, to no longer have to answer to anyone but myself when it comes to looking for work.

    I feel that the future is bright, something I never expected I’d think a year ago. As for all the drama this year, I feel that I’m due to finally file a police report about the childish behavior we’ve experienced the last 2 years. Harassment is something I’ll no longer put up with.

    As for what I’m expecting a busy ’23 with 30 year class reunion next Summer & I hope that grad school will be my next stop in the Fall? Hope you all have a safe & happy Christmas & NYE!!

  • Grateful Thanksgiving

    First, of all I have to thank my husband who let me take some courses on art therapy to see if I want to do it for grad school. Turns out I’m applying after the new year turns 23.

    Second, for long lost friends I reconnected with while in the US this year. Thank you for reaching out!! It was great to see you all & the night at the pub was especially fun.

    Third, my editor for my new book that I’m working on at this very moment, I couldn’t do it without you. Your feedback & smile really brightened my weekends.

    Fourth, my mother-in-law who I have come to appreciate & love. She is truly kind & generous. I always look forward to her Christmas boxes during the holiday.

    Fifth, my cousin in another city, who gave me a place to stay when I was taking the second course as a prerequisite for applying for grad school. Thank you!!

    I’m grateful for this year, even though everything hasn’t been rainbows & pink ribbons. It was a good year. I’ve learned to let go of people that no longer have my back & form new friendships. I’m really looking forward to applying for grad school next year.

    Till next time, smile & greet the day anew every day.