Resolutions

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I have made 12 resolutions. I figured there are 12 months, so why not 12 resolutions? One of those is writing regularly in this blog.

After my 4 and a half month hiatus, I've returned and hope to continue my blogging on this wild and crazy frozen land I now call home. I'm feeling much better. I can think clearer, I can relax and just take a deep breath knowing everything is actually going to be okay. It's a wonderful feeling seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and knowing it's not an oncoming train. I still have my off-days, but they are fewer and further between.

During my break I have and still am receiving treatment, I watched my daughter celebrate her 1st birthday, I've returned to norskkurs yet again and am continuing to do so, my husband and I have bought a house, we've celebrated an American Thanksgiving dinner with our friends and family here in Norway, we have booked a trip for our 2015 trip to the U.S. and we've celebrated my 3rd Christmas here. Many good things have happened this year despite my downfall. I can, however, confidently say I am slowly but surely pulling myself up by my bootstraps.

As for now, I have to prepare to celebrate this new year which I hope brings much more hope and optimism than last.

Bye for now and godt nytt år!

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