Halloween

Yes, Halloween... and some families we know joined us to do something alternative to this stupid invention this night. We went out in the rain and made up a fire with food. Afterwards we had some games with the children. What a cosy time !!!

I heard this Halloween is inspired of something which happened in Ireland. Long time ago some Irish people prevented against evil spirits. They put some masks on and thought they could stand up agains the spirits in that way... I really don`t know about the reality in this, but anway!

Now we help our children with money and costumes, and it is good buisness for those who have a shop with toys for sale... What do you think about this tradition and happening? We and many other families have just started to quit this. When someone come and ask for sweets, we tell them to come back for Christmas!

Now our cat and my wife are relaxing with some candlelights... It is stormy weather outside. SO GOOD to stay inside!



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About love

Yes, 12 years ago i became her boyfriend. We had been knowing each other some years, but didn`t become lovers before this evening, around ten that night.

I was so sure about it, that i didn`t ask her to go out first, dating etc. I just asked her to marry me (!). I knew she was the one i wanted to give my love and life. This love was the love i wanted to fight for.

We were friends and the only thing which we missed was the physichal attraction. Isn`t it like that, if you are close friends - you think that it can`t go further to be anything else? I have heard so many talking about that exciting and attractive woman/man. They think that love has to start with "blood and fire", or do you call it passion? It is not needed, i can tell you. You can become a great lover in all ways - if you are dedicated for the person and the relationship you have there.

That night became special. On my question about marriage she said: "you are crazy, YES!". Marvellous. On year later we married... and still we are there together. Hand in hand!

Lovers are vulnerable, but it is also this which is so special for such a relationships. The love become strong when you take care of this "being special" for each other.

This morning i woke up and followed my children to kindergarten and to school. Afterwards i went home and to congratulate my dear, Vigdis. She has been so nice to me.

I am rich. I have a strong relationship with my wife. Still love and still admiration. I long for spending more time with her. We have this, what is it called in english (?), solidarity or affinity, this sense of having the same feeling about important things and the same interest.

I love to just sit around her, and are so happy that she do the same.

BUT, we have to choose each other each day so this can continue. Everything in life, - work, church, friends, football, this computer and so on want to have it`s part of us. It is not easy. It can destroy the most important things in life. Our relationship with our dearest.

I don`t want it to happen. Cause i love my Vigdis!!!

So i need to prepare moments, journeys and adventures (!) for us. And most of all - we need time together.

So how did you fell in love? How do you take care of your friends and dearest? Let it last and invest - it will give a lot! Good luck


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Time

(photo: me, october 2006)
From Ogna this weekend, i got time to live!

Time to think or time to just live. Well, it is hard to see how it is possible to find the sensible way of using my time.

With small children, one at the age of three, and another one who have started to school - it is not easy to find the balance of work and rest. Rest is one thing, but to just relax and use the valuable time to think and seizing the life as it is...

Well, i have decided to quit most of the things which take time, for the things which i want to give time. I want to give my family what they need. That means my attention, will... and time.

I don`t want so many things to happen in my life. I just want to be. That gives me and my family a lot!

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Arsenal`s new era...

Yes, for my beloved football club, Arsenal, everything is about how we cope with this situation of transformation or rebuilding of a new team.

I think that the most difficult period is over. The new era is here already. I think that the wave of the youngsters at Arsenal: Fabregas, Van Persie, Adebayor, Eboue, Walcott, Hoyte, Djorou, all under 22 year have got what they need to be successful. Last year most of them were central in bringing Arsenal to the final in the champions league. And they also got the important experience of having a fight to get a esult, the fourth place, which the club needed to qualify for this season champions league.

This year they continue their development. It is just wonderful to see a youngster like Fabregas dominating a game like he does week after week. And what about the Dutch star Van Persie? He has scored THAT GOAL of the season. In defense Djorou has made it difficult for last season star Senderos to come back. We have a big squad, which we have asked for the last seasons.

Our upcoming and maybe the final replacement for Ash Cole, Clichy says:
"this season could be unbelievable, with all the players we have".

The way we play today, is the reason why i love football. It is like having back Brazil from `82 with Zico, Sokrates, Falcao, Eder... Pace, technique... and a lot of goals.

.... and the master is Thierry Henry.

How far can Arsenal go this season???

In Oslo again...

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Charlton 1 - Arsenal 2 - 2nd spectacular goal by Van Persie

Then we finally are back on track as a winner-team. Arsenal has now won their three last matches.

On saturday Robin Van Persie scored the goal which can be the goal of the season. If you have not seen it, - here it is!

Photos - Oslo

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Remembrances of Oslo!

Well, i lived tree years in Oslo in the nineties. Some days after marriaging Vigdis, we left Rogaland and moved to Oslo. I was going to be a student at Diakonhjemmets hospital and university college. I was going to be a social worker.

In Oslo Vigdis and i joined the church, Salemkirken.This is a pentecostal church, and through this we got friends for life!

For me Oslo gives remembrances of Akerhus fortress, the main street Karl Johan, Aker brygge where all the sailing boats and small boats are.

Maybe the most valuabled was the first period of marriage with my dear Vigdis. And then the friendship with Per. A walk and talk in the center of Oslo. The fresh air and the view of the Oslo fjord. The camera, Per and I...

This autumn i have been several times in Oslo, because of work. What a privelege meeting my best friend and refresh all the memories which i have tried to take care of.

At my trip to Oslo, some days ago, i had a walk to Akershus fortress and down to the harbour. I listened to Kenny Logins "celebrate me home" (!) with my new mp3-player. And yes, i cried because of all the good things i have in my life! The gardener at Akershus fortress had cut the grass and this scent of new-cut grass and the fresh air of autumn were wonderful! It was OSLO!!! Once again i recognized my remebrances with my nose. the best sense for remembering!

I think it is important to give our remembrances new life. Making prhotos can help.