Last week, I had my hair cut. It went from being a far bit down my back to just barely touching my shoulders. Also, it is now layered. It’s a lot more messy than it was, but at the same time, I think the shorter hair makes me look more adult. At almost 27, I… Continue reading I cut my hair
Quotation Monday #9: Dreams
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. – Thoreau
Quotation Monday #8: Prayer
Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon: Where there is doubt, faith ; Where there is despair, hope Where there is darkness, light Where there is sadness, joy St. Francis of Assisi
Quotation Monday #7: National anthem
Since it is the Norwegian constitution day today. Norway, thine is our devotion, Land of hearth and home, Rising storm-scarr’d from the ocean, Where the breakers foam. Oft to thee our thoughts are wending, Land that gave us birth, And to saga nights still sending Dreams upon our earth, And to saga nights still sending… Continue reading Quotation Monday #7: National anthem
Quotation Monday #6: Rain
There’s a 30% chance that it’s already raining! – Karen, Mean Girls
Movies: Bride Wars
I’m rather fond of cheesy, well-made romantic comedies. But they have to be done right, and have good actors involved in the project to be classed as well-made. (And sometimes, badly made can be just as fun…) I picked up Bride Wars on sale on Amazon.co.uk. I was on the fence, until my sister persuaded… Continue reading Movies: Bride Wars
Eggy cooking: Poaching an egg
Almost all the cooking shows I’m watching has someone poaching an egg at some point. I also saw it in Julie and Julia (or was it the other way around?) Not only that, but I have a surplus of eggs at the moment. I never seem to remember that I have them at home when… Continue reading Eggy cooking: Poaching an egg
Quotation Monday #5: Knowledge
In time for exams To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge. – Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881)
Oh, Amazon
A while back, I rated Star Wars Episode IV on Amazon. I loved the Star Wars movies as a kid, and I love them now. The thrill of watching Luke, Leia, Han and Chewbacca defeat the empire, the agony of watching Luke lose his arm… and the banter going back and forth between Han and… Continue reading Oh, Amazon