It’s been over a year (maybe 2?) since I posted last. Working and kids and health have taking priority over anything online. Now that things are getting, well, a little easier, I figured I would make an effort to post again. I shudder to think how bad my writing will be.
So my Norwegian has improved! I find many moments where I am listening to Norwegian and forget that it isn’t my native language. I credit a great deal to the fact that I have fixed some sleep problems I have had for the last 15-20 years. Sleep Apnea. A sleep test proved it was severe. I have been a walking zombie for many many years.
It’s winter vacation, -20c and I am sitting on the couch watching the olympics. Nice cozy Sunday night.
New Years in Norway is spectacular. I remember the first time I watched fireworks go off in the thousands, in every direction, through a valley, as far as the eyes can see.
Yeah, I am still here. I swear, Christmas is the largest load of hooeee I have ever known. That’s for another day though.
I have been thinking about some of the things I have learned, from the internets, that has made my life better or cheaper… or both. I have compiled a list.
1. You know that stuff you put in the dishwasher to stop streaking and spots? Well, we have hard-ass water here and, instead of that chemical crap, we put in white vinegar. Works great.
2. You know the lint trap in the dryer? Take it out and run water on top of the screen. You will notice that the water does not go through. That’s fabric softener crap. Its the number one reason people’s dryers burn out. I was freaked out the first time I tried it. Just wash it with soap. Use, again, vinegar as your fabric softener.
3. A simple bowl, near where I walk in the door, has saved me hours of looking time. I put all my pocket crap there when I walk in. Bonus: Put your chargers there (ipod, phone).
4. If your there is any appendage you have that hurts when you move it… don’t move it.
5. Shaving. I hate it. Old hair conditioner is awesome for shaving your face, legs, ass or anywhere else society has told you to remove hair from.
6. You know those 5 blade razors that cost a shitload? Want to make them last? Dry them off, back and front, with a towel after you use them. I have used the same razor for the last 3 months. Still works great.
7. Boil a bag of potatoes every week. Let them cool and leave ‘em in the fridge. They go with everything when you are hungry.
8. Metric apology…
- 5 deciliters rice
- 10 deciliters water
- little salt and oil
- Put it all in a microwave bowl and mix it up…
- HIGH 10 minutes
-don’t stir!
-15 minutes medium low.
-fucking rice man!
I use this one 3 times a week.
9. Use soap and vinegar for cleaning pretty much everything. Google is your friend.
It’s been over a year (maybe 2?) since I posted last. Working and kids and health have taking priority over anything online. Now that things are getting, well, a little easier, I figured I would make an effort to post again. I shudder to think how bad my writing will be.
