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12.06.2007 The time for farewells..

2007-06-12T22:28:00.000+01:00

Mayauru the fairy lost her memory and lived alone in the forest. One day a girl happened to come by and they became friends. The girl called lots of friends and they all played happily but Mayauru wasn't human and aged slowly. The children grew up and eventually forgot about Mayauru. And then, the girl that she first met... was the only one left. But that girl grew up and wouldn't play with

Paris-CERN tour

2007-05-24T20:47:00.001+01:00

Photobucket AlbumGuest Password is "norway" (without quotes)

17.05.2007 17th of May: Constitution Day

2007-05-17T23:31:00.000+01:00

As all of you know, (or didn't know) the 17th of May is the day the Norwegian Constitution was established in the year 1814. So, how do they celebrate? Here's some keywords:ChildrenSausages and ice creamFormal dressesRussFlagsStressBandsI would explain them, but right now I'm being a bit of lazy. :P

11.05.2007 Norske Stil

2007-05-11T10:32:00.000+01:00

Norsk for språklige minoriteter 5 Timers Eksamen 11. Mai 2007 Del A. Oppgave 1 I hvilken som helst land har språket sitt forandret seg konstant. Ordforrådet, ortografien, fonetikken, osv. har vært i konstant endringen slik at det har kapasitet til å endre et språk til et helt annet språk enten radikalt eller gradvis. Språket også gjenspeiler historien til området og det er det samme til det

08.05.2007 Plans

2007-05-06T21:01:00.001+01:00

As I've said in my last post, I'm thinking of traveling to Bergen, Denmark or Sweden.I don't know which should come first, though.I could go to Bergen because it's a part of Norway and it would be relatively easier to plan for (and as compensation for my host mom which thinks that it's quite sad that I would go to Denmark or Sweden when I'm in Norway.)I want to go to Denmark or Sweden because I

06.05.2007 Things to do.

2007-05-06T20:51:00.000+01:00

Waaa.. I'm running out of time and I still have quite a good deal to do.1. Plan for a tour to Denmark2. Plan for a tour to Bergen3. Plan for a tour to Sweden4. Upload pictures from the Paris/CERN Expedition5. Update the other posts that I promised to update6. Study for university7. Plan for home security8. Plan for for computer shop9. Make a list of things to buy10. Update personal pages such as

04.05.2007 Norske Stil

2007-05-04T12:23:00.000+01:00

Norge Der er «sett inn nummer her» land her i verden. Mange av de er store og mange er små. Av alle disse landene, kunne jeg ha valgt hvilket som helst land men hvorfor Norge? Norge er et lite land som ligger i verdenskanten. Det ligger i Nord-Europa, på spissen av Skandinavia. I tillegg, har det en drøyt 5 millioner befolkning, noe som er veldig liten i forhold til landmassen. Det har masse

28.04.2007 Unfair

2007-04-28T00:21:00.001+01:00

Suddenly, I thought about how I saw the Norwegians and their society and culture and I came to think that, maybe, I sticked with their first impression on me and never wanted to change how I see them. Now, I think it's unfair for my friends that helped me through the year. It's unfair for them that I should generalize and see the Norwegians in a negative way because, whether I like it or not,

22.04.2007 69 Days

2007-04-22T13:49:00.000+01:00

Yesterday, I went to Oslo to meet Hana. She's an exchange student too, from Germany, who lives in Kristiansand and she was visiting Oslo for a bit. I was supposed to go to Oslo last Friday but my card got locked up because I pressed the wrong PIN code 5 times. It's been a while since I used it so, I sort of forgot the code. hehe.We met at the park at around 4 or 5. Flavio was already there. So

13.04.2007 Friday the 13th

2007-04-14T11:36:00.000+01:00

I didn't notice that it was Friday the 13th today. Not until now, though. Anyway, whether it was the myth around the day or of my own doings, my day turned out a very crappy day.I woke up with the sound of my alarm clock. Ever since I used the one on the radio, (it's a multi-functional tingamajig, really) I've been waked up at least 3 times in the morning, and every single time, I sleep again

09.04.2007 2nd Day of Easter

2007-04-09T12:53:00.000+01:00

I've never heard of a 2nd day of easter before. In my own country, we only have Easter Sunday and on that day we go to church. Here, things are much more different. Easter is marked with easter eggs and yellow chicks. Sort of weird for me since as far as I know, Easter is the resurrection of Jesus. But it's okay. That's what I'm here for anyway. To learn of differences and of

01.04.2007 Party

2007-04-01T02:37:00.000+01:00

So, I'm here at Jens' house, in a party with his friends. I'm glad that I came. His friends, even though a little bit odd, they're very nice. It's a circle of friends that moves away from the mainstream and I can see that they have their own character. They're not like everyone else that seems to blend into a homogenous entity and I like them. I try very hard to help around and to get

25.03.2007 Back from Paris/Genève

2007-03-25T19:28:00.000+01:00

For the past week, my class was in Paris and Genève for a class field trip for science students. This was our travel plan:Sunday, 18.03 16.20: Take off of Flight DY1494 from Oslo Gardermoen 18.45: Landing in Paris Orly 21.00: Check-in to hotel. Hotel: Kyriad Paris La Villette Hotel Address: 147-151 Avenue De Flandres 75019 Paris

16.03.2007 Pochero

2007-03-16T18:35:00.000Z

Today, I didn't go to school. Why? Because I don't feel like going. It's just 1 subject for 3 hours, what use is going to school? But, anyway, at this moment, there are about 10+ men in the house because my host dad is throwing a "party", grown-up style.. I however made dinner for everyone.. and, yes, it's Pochero. I never really have made it before and I don't remember the taste. I don't

My Last Dance

2007-02-22T10:15:00.000Z

I dreamt last night.I dreamt about my 4th year dance competition.The one where we ended up 3rd place, if I remember it right..I remember the cheers in the cramped gymnasium..I remember the wild beating of my heart, out of nervousness or adrenaline, I can't tell..I remember the white gloves, top hat and the 'suplado' look that we were asked to wear..I remember the practices where I rarely said a

02.02.2007 Problems

2007-02-02T17:10:00.000Z

In our daily lives, we have problems. Problems with the family, with friends, with society, with school, with the neighbourhood, with the jeepney driver, with the bus driver, with the sorbetero, with the aso, etc. So, what's the point of this? Nothing really. Just want to tell of a problem that I had.About exactly a week ago, me and my host mom went to the AFS office in Oslo to talk with the "

02.02.2007 Things

2007-02-02T17:05:00.000Z

I've always knew that I was a perfectionist. That I always wanted to be the perfect person for everyone. That's why I try to be the best in everything that I do. And if I don't make it, I get depressed. That's why for the past few years, I have been depressed most of the time. Because in my quest to make everyone happy, to make everyone like me, I ended up with nobody noticing me. I've always

02.02.2007 Social Activity Week: Children

2007-02-02T16:20:00.000Z

Background: The Social Activity Week is a week held by AFS in some countries (usually 1st world countries) wherein the students get permission to not go to school and, instead, work in the neighbourhood voluntarily. (i.e. without pay)Today was the last day of my so-called "work" with the nearby children's school. I worked with the 3rd grade (8-9 yrs. old) and with the SFO (I don't really know

Since then..

2007-01-02T15:55:00.000Z

A lot has passed..My sprained ankle..Problems with my laptop..Christmas Vacation..Christmas itself..Fireworks..A New Year..In the past 2 weeks, all I ever did was eat, eat and eat as part of the norwegian tradition of celebrating Christmas. Tradition is, prepare a feast and invite your friends and relatives. And an individual can just have so many relatives and friends. So, every dinner, a

Sprained Ankle and Growling Stomach

2006-11-28T13:54:00.000Z

Yesterday, during training, I sprained my ankle. It was a rebound and when I was falling down, I landed on my right ankle (which is quite a stupid thing to do, believe me.) It was probably my socks' fault because it's too smooth and my feet slipped inside my shoes. Or probably it's my horrible balance? >_> But anyway, I went home, feeling bad because of all days, of all the times, it's now that

Because I just woke up..

2006-11-27T06:47:00.000Z

Have some tic-tac-toe!Tic-Tac-ToeGame Code 4 your page

Bærbar PC

2006-11-24T19:51:00.000Z

Idag, kjopt jeg min egen bærbar PC! Og jeg bruker den nå.hmm.. kanskje, det blir litt dårlig for min skyld fordi jeg kunne miste kontroll over min databruk men jeg skal prøve å bruke ikke denne så mye.hmm..så, jeg har min egen PC. hva å gjøre på den?Onlin Spill: Selvfølgelig ikke! Denne er den først og fremst ting som kan driver meg å miste kontrol over meg.Photoshop: Kanskje. Jeg begynte å

19.11.2006 Lenge Siden..

2006-11-19T21:22:00.000Z

It's been a long time since I've posted.. since my last post, the following have happened:- My team lost for the first time.. 58-64, I think.. but they were very good, really.. and I think their PG was Filipino and he plays great! plus, they have this hulking guy that dunked twice. (though dunks don't win the game. =P)- It snowed for 3 days and went away again because it rained.- I quit my music

05.11.06 Andre Kamp

2006-11-05T14:27:00.000Z

Vant igjen med 71-56 mot Sandvika.Fikk bare 4 poeng men den var gøy. ^^Vil poste bilder senere.

01.11.2006 Winter

2006-11-01T11:11:00.000Z

It's officially (for me), winter here.It's 0ºc, puddles of water became puddles of ice..morning dew turned to morning frost..and the once gentle breeze turned into billowing winds..the worst period is coming..I don't know if I can stand it..I hope.. really.. I hope.. I'll be able to..the dark period of the year..but today.. the sun is shining..I hope is still does.. I wish it will always do.

24.10.2006 Time is of the Essence

2006-10-24T13:35:00.000+01:00

It will be almost 3 months now.3 months since I first left and first arrived.Left from the place I've known since I was a kid.Arrived in a place I'll start to learn on for a year.Questions always flood my mind.How will I change?Will I be able to manage?What will I do?What should I do?How will things change?Am I being missed?Am I accepted?When will I understand?How will I understand?Should time be

22.10.2006 Søndag

2006-10-22T11:10:00.000+01:00

I går kveld, vi har hatt en fest hos Flavio (fra Brazil) og den var gøy. men jeg var ikke der mange tid fordi jeg var utenfor, vent og hent Ignaz. Men det var litt godt fordi var jeg med Cho Kiu alltid og vi har hatt lenge tid å snakke. Jeg lært veldig mye om hun og hun lært veldig mye om meg (jeg er sikkert). Så, tid var ikke kastet som ingenting. Men, når vi var kommer hjemme, var det litt

21.10.2006 På Hjemme

2006-10-21T11:30:00.000+01:00

Hmm.. haayy!! jeg har hatt en slitsom uke. Først, forrige lørdag, vi har hatt en kamp mot Driv og vi vant! 27-66 men jeg har ingen poeng. ja vel, alt i orden. hmm.. og på mandag, jeg har hatt en prøver i Eldre Historie og i går, i Norsk. Jeg synes det var litt vanskelig men jeg prøvd å skrive på norsk fordi jeg trenger å øve. Det var godt at datamaskinene på skolen har electronisk ordbok og det

11.10.2006 English Writing Session2

2006-10-11T13:34:00.000+01:00

Evaluate my work (Although I'm sure it sucks!)“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” Ever heard your parents say that you got your house and lot from your grandparents and that it has been passed down for generations through your family? Or that the house that you live in now is the memento of your parents for your family? People always had the notion

11.10.2006 English Writing Session

2006-10-11T13:06:00.000+01:00

Det er, egentlig, vår "writing session" på Engelsk, men jeg er ferdig med min arbeid. Jeg nesten ble tom for ord. >_<>_>Jeg er bare later som å skrive mer om min essay/stil. hmm.. skal jeg skriver ut eller nei? hmmm....~_~aaarggh! min venstre øye gjøre vondt fremdeles!! Jeg legger min kontaklens opp ned igjen!! grrr!! dumt dumt dumt!! >=, c og jeg har baskettrenning fremdeles i natt. og jeg må

02.10.06 Høst Pause

2006-10-02T09:24:00.000+01:00

Disse uke, vi har høst pause.. en uke uten skole..jeg vet ikke hva skal jeg gjore disse uke men jeg kan ikke bare gjore ingenting.. det vil være dårlig og kjedelig. >_> so, jeg skal lære norsk for denne uke. Jeg vet ikke hvis alle av hva jeg har hatt skrive er riktig. >_< trenger å lære mer..anyway..From the Philippine Daily InquirerI can't believe this.. the Philippines only has P1B pesos of

27.09.06 Pølsefest

2006-09-27T14:21:00.000+01:00

I går kveld, hadde vi pølsefest hjemme hos Cathrina og Cecilia.Det var morsomt fordi mange AFS-studenter hadde kommer.. og.. well.. det er morsomt!Jeg kan vent ikke til alle av oss lære norsk. og jeg vet det er vanskelig å snakke norsk men det er hyggelig å se alle prøver veldig hardt å snakke. Jeg synes de mest av oss er triste, kansje fordi vi savnere vår familiere.Men, jeg tror, det vil ikke

26.09.06 Fysikk

2006-09-26T14:24:00.000+01:00

I dag, fikk jeg fysikk. Jeg gjørde bra, etter min mening. Vi fikk prøver tidligere dette morgen og jeg bare ikke være ansvar oppgaver 6. oh well.. jeg gjøre en del venner fordi jeg ansvart so flott om dobbelspalteforsøken.. hehe..gosh.. took me about 10 minutes to write all those things above..but anyway.. I recieve frequent mails with my dad and the rest of my family these days so I'm happy..

23.09.06 First Salary

2006-09-23T20:13:00.000+01:00

I dag, har jeg 300.- kroners!! penger penger penger!!yey!I have it here in my left pocket of my pants.. anyone who wants to steal it?? hehehe.. just joking!I dag, har jeg vasket min mor's bilen.. det er min jobbet for nå.. hehehe..har noen av du har jobbet med din værtsfamilie?jeg er gla fordi jeg har penger.. hehehe^^

16.09.06 Oslo with Killian and Others

2006-09-19T09:54:00.000+01:00

Forrige Lørdag, vi vært til Oslo og jeg ble der fra kl 10.30 til 8.00. Vi bare gikk rundt og gjorde ingenting. >.

12.09.06 Pizzakveld (Pizza Night)

2006-09-12T21:59:00.000+01:00

I kveld, vi had pizzakveld på Cecilia's hjemme. Jeg hadde mye morsomt!! (?)(Tonight, we had a pizza night in Cecilia's home / flat. I had much(or lots and lots of, since I can't find a word for lots) fun.)Most of the people there, I met already but it's always good to meet new people. It's nice to see other people, from all over the world, trying to communicate to each other and trying to learn

09.09.2006: 1st Actual Post

2006-09-09T15:25:00.000+01:00

yey! I´ll finally be able to update you guys on something..first and foremost, Norway is quite great.. hmm.. wait.. I take it back..Norway is really really great!The weather´s nice so far and the people are kind, but cold at times, both the person and the weather :PThe food aint really different, they have bread, rice, potatoes, steaks, meat, etc.. nothing really strange..but anyway.. the only

Skole

2006-08-30T11:32:00.000+01:00

Jeg er på skole gjør ingenting med min time.hmmm.. what to do?<.<

Renovation

2006-08-24T22:06:00.000+01:00

As you can see.. I changed the title of this blog because I'll make this a new blog. It's to blog all the things that are going on here in norway.

What to put?

2006-04-13T09:58:00.000+01:00

What's going on with my life.. hmm..I can't retrieve my resume from my other pc..I love my girlfriend, rizza!I love neopets!I love guitar!I've got no load, for my cellphone..I've got no money..I'm craving for juice but there isn't any..It's hot! It's summer!uhm.. neopets?I just cleared my old account, rystraum_uyr.. I've got nothing to do.. hehe.. :D

:: Neopets ::

2006-04-06T05:40:00.000+01:00

dahil walang magawa..mag neopets!!haha!! :Dadd me as neofriend:rystraum_uyrdragoon_reign++ Lighter Days ++

:: Badtrip ::

2006-04-06T05:37:00.000+01:00

nakakabadtrip!!!kasi ndi ako makaisip ng seryosong bagay na pedeng ilagay sa isa ko pang blog..hmm..grr..wahahahahahahaha!!!grr..waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!hehe..wala lang..++ Lighter Days ++

:: Update ::

2006-04-06T02:47:00.000+01:00

weeeeeeee.... just updated my OS to Service Pack 2..thanks to raissa..the service pack 2 should've taken me days to download since I'm just connected by dial-up.. (poor me.. T_T)thanks raissa!!now, I can block those annoying pop-ups.. haha!!the firewall ain't working though.. I need to find my old firewall.. hmm...that's all for now..++ Lighter Days ++

:: Party ::

2006-04-06T02:01:00.000+01:00

It was Regine's Birthday yesterday..Regine's birthday/graduation party was so much fun..our class had a little reunion.. and.. well..it was fun!!There were a LOT of food, courtesy of regine, of course.. :Dand quite a lot came too.. about half or 3/4 of the class came..so, it was fun..and there was a time when they were putting icing on everyone..everyone was running for dear life.. hehe..Nicos

..Bangag..

2006-03-31T16:30:00.000+01:00

hmm.. si ayra, bangag ngayon..hmm.. wait lang.. parang may mali..si ayra, bangan na naman.. as usual..hehe..wala lang..++Lighter Days++

Kwentuhan by-product #2

2006-03-31T16:20:00.000+01:00

naisip namen.. pano kaya kung 14 kaming magkakapatid noh?tuition fee namen, every year, 1/2 million..allowance per month, 40+ thousand..pag may nangaway sa isa, 13 ang resbak..ang kotse namen ay bus na.. hehe..tapos kunyari, lahat kami valedictorians..isang buong lineage ng valedictorians, under one surname lang.. hehe..tapos kunyari, lahat musically inclined..isang orchestra kagad.. haha!!tapos