Hello friends and family!

I’ve made it to Oslo. The nice thing about Oslo is that I don’t have to say good-bye to anyone (yet).

The last few weeks in Vancouver were filled with good-byes, they were lovely but quite sad. I am still sad, cry lots, but I am also ready for the new adventure. Thanks for making my time in Vancouver so memorable. Believe it or not, I am probably thinking about you right now…

When I moved to Canada almost 14 years ago, a women at the airport said to my crying friend “Don’t worry, she’ll be back!” Which made us cry even more, because the move was permanent. My move to Oslo is just temporary, so if you’re reading this, don’t worry, I’ll be back. If you can’t wait, you’re always welcome to visit.

Once I arrived at the airport in Oslo I took a bus into the city to meet my student buddy. She had already picked up the keys to my new room. We dropped off my luggage and went on to see the city. She invited me to cheesecake and tea and made me feel a little better.

I’ve also found out that I live just across the street from a huge park. It reminds me of Stanley Park, though the park and trees are much smaller.

It’s time to sip my overpriced pear cider while watching an episode of Madmen (before jet-lag knocks me out).