something uniqe

I got a really cute gift from Sofie the other day. It totally looked like a piece of art so I decided to put it on a chain and wear it for a neckless. It's a one of a kind and must therefore be put into the category  of designer jewellery. Here it is with my outfit. (Well, you can't really see the whole outfit, cuz I can't seem to manage to take pictures of myself in full figure. Tips anyone??) Bottom was blue skinny jeans and my new brown shoes with fur.

Do you like it?

Day 68 weekend people on a monday

Today I feel like a "sunday child". I can't seem to get rid of this sinusitis that's been bothering me for over a week. It's always worse in the morning and today I really felt like crawling back under the covers when the alarm went of. Sunday was a nice and sunny day. It's was brightened up by the people I love the most. Here they are on my street.

Well, time to face the day. I'm off to ballett, teaching at KG, then home to eat and teach 4 classes tonight! I have a feeling that this is going to be a crazy week.
 
How was your weekend?

Day 67 it's so dangerous.....

My brothers fiance introduced me to this webshop a few weeks ago, and I must say it's pretty Dangerous. It's a lot like the norwegian site Epla for those of you that are familiar with that. There are lots of vintage items, collectlables and handmade stuff. It must be the perfect place to find uniqe gifts to people you really care about.

So I was surfing for a wedding gift, and found an amazing uniqe pice. I will show and tell later, sice it hasn't been given yet. As I was surfing I also found some faboulous other things. I couldn't help myself. So I ordered a pair of red vintage boots and a pair of vintage sunglasses for myself! This place is really a danger to your wallet. Stay away if you intend to keep your money.

If, however you're keen on spending a little money on some amazing things this is the place to go: Etsy

Have fun shopping!

Day 66 my bag

Inspired by this post: Nette Nestea I thought I'd show you all what I carry around all day long. Nothing fancy, but I cleaned up all the gum paper and dirty socks at least.

backpack from dakine

purple day planner

owl notebook from NY with all my classses and choreographies, toshiba computer with all my music on it, keys, wallet, camera

This is my life basically. Any of these contents missing and I'd be pretty lost.
What's in your bag?

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Day 65 smoking hot with smokey eyes

I just have to mention this amazing product to you. It's max factor smokey eyes effect, two in one eyeshaddow. I've never really gotten the hang of doing a great smokey eye, and I must say I was pretty skeptical to this pencil looking eyeshaddow.However I couldn't resist taking it home with me and trying it on.

I got nr 2 and 3 from the Left side. The gold/brown has become my favourite!

For the first time in my life I really feel like I'm able to get it right! It looks really nice, and I can't resist putting it on even if I'm just going to dance class. The only thing you have to remember is to finish it off with some transparent powder to make it stay sice it's a wet makeup.

In norway ou can get it at Vita and other makeup stores.

Max Factor

twilight

Yeah...another day of home office. I decided to take this week "off". Meaning that I'm not going to ballett classes in the morning this week.(I should actually "blame" this one on Maria, since the real reason I'm not going is that she's not going this week) I really wanted to get some choreographing done this week though, and the morning is when I get the most work done. I'm doing some cool dances this semester. I love this song that I've been working on today:  Decode It's one of those songs that's just so easy to make movements to. Since everything in the music and lyrics give inspiration for it. I don't know if that makes sence or not. Decode is going to be a twilight inspired choreography with vampires and warewolves or one of the kind. The theme for the summer show is going to be Fairytales, so I get to do some fun stuff and let my imagination run wild. Fun stuff.

Day 64 New York Appartment

It's about time to start finding a place to stay this summer. I'm trying to search online, but I havent found a great place yet. Idealy I want to find a 2 bedroom app (or 1 with a pull out bed in the living room) with a kitchen. Location-wise it would be great to stay somewhere close to central park. I want the kids to be able to run around and play and have easy access to the park. Pluss it's one of my favourite places in NYC. If we could find a place on the upper west side it would be close to the dance-studio too. I think it's important to have a good "base" to stay at. We want to stay there for 3-4 weeks, and with 2 kids it's important to have a place that feels like home.

It's not a cheap place to live either, and We need to find a place to stay for the 3-4 weeks for under 20 000. And airline tickets hopefulle under 10.000 for all 4. Total of 30 000 for the flight and rent is what I'm hoping for.

We are saving up money off course. I also have taken on a project on the side this spring, to make some extra money for the trip.

Have you been to NYC?

Lost without you

 What do you do when the one person you can count on to do your hair perfectly can't do it anymore? I don't know what you would do, but me? I stopped. I just let it grow, and did't pay much attention to the hair for like 2 years or more. I  had it trimmed on occation, but that's about it. Finally I had enough of it and made an appointment to get it done. I got some highlights, trimmed the ends and styled it. I felt like a new person!

shirt gina tricot

Since my hair was looking smashing, I popped in to a makeup shop on my way home and invested in some great makeup. The brand I got is MAC . I've thought for a while that it's about time I get some quality stuff, and MAC is actually on the lower range price-wise when you look at this kind of quality. I got a foundation, some powder and 2 eyeshaddows.

How often do you get your hair done? What kind of makeup do you recomend?

Day 63 new design

As you can see I made a new design today. I wish I had better pictures to use for the header, but this will have to do for now. I'm not sure what I think of it, but it's always nice with a change. What do you think?

shoes on sale

So I wasn't actually shopping or looking for anything, but I walked by the mall and happened to find some cute shoes on sale! They were only 99 kr each  at din sko so I got two pairs! That  means I can replace my black ancleboots with broken heels....finally.


Like my new shoes?

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day 62 you can stay

Yesterday we celebrated my daughters 5 years birthday. The date is actually tomorrow. It's so amazing to think that it's been 5 years since she came into my life and changed it completely. I can't imagine a day in my life without her in it.


Under my umbrella.

"umbrella-singing in the rain" glee performance

I wonder if we can put this much water on the stage? It's looking super cool and I absolutely love it! It looks like something that would be hard to do on a stage performance in a way, but it might not be impossible.

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Day 57-61 my absence

Well, my absence should give a little hint of how busy this week  has been. I've taught 15 dance classes, gone to ballett twice, worked 15 hrs in the office and gone to two social things! In addition to preparing for all the 15 classes and make choreography for it. I litterally haven't even remembered that I have a blog since monday. Oh I forgot to say that all I did was in 4 days!


Bizzi Bee for sure. I love it though, and I love that we're now going into week 2 wich will be a little easier. Easier on the body for sure, but also preparing wise. I have all the warm ups, tecniqe and floor work done, and most of the dances for the summer show.

I'm feeling really beat up right now. Good thing I get a slow day today. I'm going to fysio therapi in the morning, and the it's home office and coffee brakes for the rest of the day. At least untill I have to get up and clean the house.

How was your week? And what are you doing this lovely friday?

ballett and semester start

Nomatter how long a brake, it's always over sooner than you think. I've had 2 weeks to prepare my classes and get all the office work done, but somehow it doesn't seem long enough today when I'm about to start teaching. My classes are done though, and I know from experience that I never get through all the material the first week anyway. Bottom line is that it always feels this way before I get started, but it always turns out fab! And this means it's almost spring. Since we're on the spring semester, and are working on summer shows!

Now I'm on my way to ballet class. The first one this year!

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ballett and semester start

Nomatter how long a brake, it's always over sooner than you think. I've had 2 weeks to prepare my classes and get all the office work done, but somehow it doesn't seem long enough today when I'm about to start teaching. My classes are done though, and I know from experience that I never get through all the material the first week anyway. Bottom line is that it always feels this way before I get started, but it always turns out fab! And this means it's almost spring. Since we're on the spring semester, and are working on summer shows!

Now I'm on my way to ballet class. The firs one this year!

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Day 55 unwind

Finally friday. It's been a long day. A long week. Now it's weekEDN and I'm not working untill sunday! Best day of the week if you ask me, Friday.

The pictures are from the waiting room at the osteopath. Looks like a spa or something. It looks how I feel right now. Very peaceful and quiet with no clutter. Wishing my house was as clean.

Day 54 The deaf dancer

Can you follow your dream no matter what?
What if your dream is to be a dancer and you can't hear the music?

I saw this video and it moved me to tears! This is a dancer who is about to finish her 3'rd year at the dance academy Bårdar, and she dances without hearing.

The Deaf dancer

I recognize what she is talking about. She said that she had to dance. There was no option for her not to do it. So I guess it doesn't matter what the obsticles are if the passion is strong enough! And it's true what her teacher said that you somethimes forget that she's not hearing anything. I've danced with her, and she moves more naturally to the music than many dancers who hear fine.

This is inspiration to me!
What inspires you?

Day 53- Outfit

Since it's supercold in Norway these days, I went looking for one of these oversized knitted sweatshirt/jackets. They are in every store right now, but I haven't been able to find "the one" quite yet. At random I stopped by a store I hardly ever go into, and there it was! My warm jacket! It's actually one of my favourite brands too, and it was at 50% off! The brand is Vila but there are only a few stores in oslo that sell it. In Kristiansand they have a Vila brand store, and I love going there. In Oslo you can only find certain items in stores like JC and Only.

Now, I'm going to a faboulous meeting at my favourite italien pizza place at Grulerløkka. I'm meeting with my two partners who will help me start up and run the dance-compagny!

See you all later, hope you're not cold?

Day 52 Playtime!

Today is the fist day of teaching this year! I'm feeling the butterflies awakening getting me on my toes a little. Five beautiful dancers, new music and blank sheets. I've prepared a couple of dances, and hopefully I'll get some new ideas as I'm watching the actors rehers later on today.

Love my job!

day 51 no play

My head is spinning spirals ringht now. I've sat by the computer all day and  worked on my classes! I got a lot done today. So much actually that I'll probably be all done tomorrow. But tomorrow I'm teaching at KG so I have to choreograph at least two dance numbers. And I'm teaching the compagny on sunday so I have to rehers for that. And the meeting on Wednesday to figure out the plans for the compagny. And office all day Thursday and teaching in the evening.....I need to make a list. All the things I have to get done are spinning around in my head giving me no rest.

The light in the tunnel is that by the time I get my classes done, I can't wait to start to teach it. Right now it's just a mountain of work.

Need more coffee!

You keepin' busy?

Day 50 Wallmanns night out

We had a late christmas party at work this year and it took place Yesterday. We started the day off with a first aid course, followed by lunch and then drinks and getting ready for the party. I got a new jumpsuit for the occasion. Black sleeveless top with a waistband and leopard pants. I wore it with black ancleboots and a black and gold bracelet. After drinks the cab took us to Wallmanns salonger at mølleparken. It's a show restaurant and the concept is that you eat a good meal and in between the courses there is song and dance numbers. The artists are the once waiting on the tables and it looks pretty busy. After dessert the whole place turned into a club and everyone started dancing. A fun day and night and very exhausting.

Oh I just realized I'm on day 50 half way through!!!!

Today is going to be a slow day with tv and something good to eat!

What are you doing today?

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Day 49 - Could it be magic?

As promised I'll tell you about my trip to the OK Klinikken and my first ever appointment with an osteopath. I must say it was quite interesting. He treated me for one whole hour, so I can't tell you half of what he did and found out, but some things that I found interesting were these. He asked if I had ever broken any bones? And the funny thing is that I have. If I tell you that I have most problems on my right side in the hip I'm sure you guessed it....I broke my right ancle. He also found out that my lower leg bone and my ancle bone both were not sitting straith on the bone it's attatched to, but a little in front of it. Which means I can not fully extend the right leg which means that I have to take out that movement in the hip. Pretty cool? He moved everything back in place too. I'm pretty amazed actually.

He also fixed my stomach. He could tell certain things were not in the right place and he just moved it around somehow? I can actually see the difference. After having kids my stomach has looked a little skewed. Now it looks normal.

I'm in awe. It's a little like magic! Hope you have some magic in your life today too.

If you have no clue what I'm talking about, you can read about osteopathy here:
Osteopathy

Day 48 private movie theatre

I just got back from a private movie screening. A friend has access to it through his work and we were 4 people there. Each sitting in our own motorized arm chair. The movie : inception. Absolutely amazing film. If you haven't seen it you have to get up off your chair and rent it right now.

I'll tell you about the osteopath tomorrow. Right now it's sleep time for me.
(this post wouldnt publish from my phone last night for some reason, so here it is a little late)

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Day 47 who are you and who am I?

I really wanted to share with everybody a song I found today. Yeah, I've been listening to music for 4 hrs to find the good stuff for my classes. Anyways, there is this great norwegian artist Alexander With that I listen to whenever I remember. I just came across "pictures". To me it's just one of those songs I'm looking for. Songs with spirit, drive and great lyrics. Songs that move me, and make me want to move. And I know that when I find these songs and play them in class, the kids feel what I feel and get totally excited about the routines. It's magical. I usually ony find 1 or 2 songs like that each semester. So perfect!

I went for my stretching again. Nothing new, but everything is fine with my back and the legs are getting there. Tomorrow I'm actually going to see an osteopath. I don't know if most of you know what that is, but it's in the line of manuell therapi and chiropractic. I've struggled with tension under my ribs, and also when my legs are getting high it's like there is something stopping it from getting further. Like on the inside. I've thought, ever since I was pregnant that something in my stommace seemed "misplaced" somehow. Anyway, these guys are experts on this kind of stuff, so I'm looking forwards to getting his opinion and help.

Well back to listening to some more music. I'll take music tips if you have any!

reality check

I just got really startled. I almost walked straight into someone. Someone I can't face. She didn't see me. At least I don't think she did. I turned and walked out of there as fast as possible. Still shocked to my core I start to wonder where we went wrong? I truly don't think we'll ever talk again. Sad but true. We fell so far off the road that there is no going back.

Weird. I haven't seen her in almost 2 years.

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Day 46 new beginnings

Du skal få en dag i morra

I've always been a big fan of the turn of the year. There is something so refreshing with the idea that I can start over. Whatever I wasn't happy with in the year past is gone in that one moment when you get out the clean paper and start fresh. I'm going to colour this year in red, orange and yellow.

Today is the first working day this year and it started off a bit difficult since day care is closed and all. But I'm drinking coffee answering mails and getting my life planned again, feeling good. As much as I like a great holiday, I absolutely love my job!

The next twoo weeks is the preparing kind for me. I need to find the right music, the right theme and the perfect choreographies to make my classes fun and inspiring. It's the best and the worst all in one. It's always very time consuming to get it all together, but by the time I get it all done I can't wait to get back to teaching.

For our christmas show this year we gave some money to charity. You can read about it here.

Many projects going on and starting up at the moment and only 54 days left of my challenge. I'm constantly working on it, I'm just bored to talk about it all the time. I'll post some updated progress pics soon.

Are you back in school/at work today?

Day 45 last day of christmas

And it's been a wonderful one. I'm gonna let it be the standard for the year to come. Spend more time outdoors and play more!

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Day 44 ice skating in 2011

It was an early morning and the first one this year. The kids woke up unusually early and woke me. We went downstairs to watch cartoons and eat leftover kake from last night.

Blue skies and sunshine told us to get dressed and go outside. We decided to try on our new ice skates.

Back inside we got out the drawing stuff and made some new designs. I absolutely love these kits from top star. In fact I probably like it more than sofie.

Now I'm almost ready for the couch...but I'm tempted to go skiing first. What to do?

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