To My Buds

When I was younger, actually the first 19 years of my life, the only thing I was ever going to be when I grew up was a veterinarian. I would go get my undergrad somewhere, then immediately be admitted into vet school and finish up schooling by the age of 25, which was also the age I was going to get married. It all fit so well into my head, that what plan COULD ever be better? Well as you can see, none of those plans worked out...nor do plans ever really work for me, but that's ok, I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kind of girl, so spontaneity in life is the best thing for me. I did have the opportunity twice to go to vet school, but other things were better for me at the time and as you all know, I did not get married at the age of 25...or 26...and it is highly unlikely to be in my 27th year. :) Not that I'm complaining, freedom is something that I absolutely cherish and I love not being tied down to anything. I'm not saying that I wouldn't love to get married and start that portion of life, I'm just saying that I'm thoroughly enjoying being single. I keep getting announcements from close friends about how much they're in love and are getting married soon, and all I think is "another one bites the dust." I'm extremely happy for their happiness, though, don't get me wrong. It's just that the things I think about are vastly different than them. Things to think about during this time in life include: "When is it going to snow enough so I can go cross-country skiing again??" ... or "what am I going to watch tonight on my computer because there's nothing better to do in Evenstad???"...or "how do I ever give a church talk...in Norwegian?????" Different things to think about is all. :) So, to all of you that worry about their kids and fiances and husbands and future kids and what you're going to make for dinner....well, I'm kinda glad to not worry about that...yet.....being single has its perks!!! I'm sure I'll have my moments in the future with all that, so I should bite my tongue, but this post is more for the single people enjoying their singleness since we don't have what we really want. :) This is for my friends that still hang in there with me and complain with me and bond with me. This is for you!!!! Thanks for being my buds!!!!!! You all are the greatest people and examples to me!

Other than that, life in Norway has been a tad boring. I only have one class per week for another month, so I've been struggling to fill my time. However, I have started some new hobbies.......I've taken up knitting.....and cross-country skiing.....and playing ping pong with myself. Very different, yes, fun, yes, productive, YES. It's been snowing for the past few days and I'm in heaven. I LOVE SNOW. I'm excited to go play in it. I don't have anything funny lately to write about my experiences here since I haven't really been in class, but I'm sure something will come soon. I do plan on learning more Norwegian this semester and I'm excited to laugh at myself when I say things completely wrong. It's all about a positive attitude ladies and gents....in whatever situation you get yourself into. Keep on truckin is all I got to say.