Putting it simple

(500) Days of Summer

Let me put this down in writing once and for all: the movie "(500) Days of Summer" is magnificent and it's a must-see! It's corny, different, sweet and funny. I've watched quite a few movies in the last couple of years, but none of them has stuck with me like this one. A smile makes its way to my face along with a small giggle when I think of all the small details that makes the movie unique and quirky dialogues. Not only is the movie wonderful, but the music is like nothing I've ever heard before in a low budget movie (be alarmed (and thrilled): this is not a Hollywood production!). It's filled with music from a wide specter of genres and they all fit in perfectly. It's a feel-good movie indeed, and so is this song which pops up in the middle of the movie. When I hear it I want to jump around and shout out how joyful I feel when listening to it. It's almost like a hidden fuse box inside of me getting switched on. Fan-freaking-tastic!!

The big picture

When faced with pictures like the ones from Afghanistan, it makes my inside twist and turn. Apart from seeming like they're living on a completely different planet, it almost makes my life appear too good to be true. It gives me perspective, which in a way is sad. It should not be so, that one needs to see others in pain and suffering to realize the gratitude one should be displaying to not have grander worries than the majority of the Western world has.

I am thankful for the most necessary of needs being covered.

I am thankful for my friends whom I adore and cherish.

I am thankful for being able to wake up every day at the sound of my alarm clock.

I am thankful for my freedom and independence.

I am, and for that I'm forever grateful.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"

- Gandhi

The language with too few words

The Norwegian language has approximately 300 000 words whereas the English language has about 1 million words. No wonder I sometimes, or more often than sometimes, find myself in lack of words. The words to describe a situation, how I'm feeling or certain expressions are too often lacking. I often turn to the English language for support, which is amusing for most, but it's either that or me not completing the sentence.

Aftenposten recently announced a feature article competition with the subject "the Norwegian language". The winner writes figuratively about the stage between being sick and healthy and how the words to explain the pre- and post-cancer stages are non-existing. It's called "De stumme plagede" ("The dumb troubled").

Endless night

Stars are lightning up my way

I'm running, running far away

Away from hate and tears and lies

Away from wars and children's cries

Lord, oh, Lord why don't you hear?

Your peoples blood and silent fear

These days when darkness takes control

A horrow lies within my soul

After darkness, maybe light?

I'm praying, Lord, please say I'm right

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