Becoming a mother in Norway: the good, the difficult and the awesome.
They say: When a child is born, a mother is born as well. So true! This whole new world of being 100% responsible for a tiny human being’s survival and well being along with a roller coaster of hormones no one prepared us for. When I see myself in pictures from my child’s first month, […]
20 friends, 50 people in a public event, full school reopening. Comments on the Norwegian government’s announcement today.
Norwegian tv has just aired Prime Minister and members of Health, Education, Culture and Sports sectors’ speech. Our prime minister Erna Solberg has thanked all population for following strictly the safety rules to avoid spreading of Corona virus. Because of the low rate of sick people with Covid-19, the government believes that Norwegian society is […]
What is typical Norwegian? My input about the polemic tv commercial.
Last week a tv commercial of an airline company stated that nothing is typical scandinavian, we brought it all from traveling abroad. The protests were so many and so strong that they had to delete the commercial. I’m sorry to hear that some persons can react so violently against some other point of view. Personally, […]
FRP exits the Norwegian government. My summary.
The finance minister’s party, FRP, had been part of the government since 2013, along with Høyre, Venstre and KrF. A colligation of four parties that guaranteed majority in the congress. FRP is right wing and has focused on cutting down taxes, investing in transports, building new tunnels and roads. They have played a role in […]
Five bonding tips for newcomers to Norway
Many friends and people I meet ask me how I manage do integrate and be happy here in Norway. They are impressed because the weather and the culture are totally different from Brazil. When they ask me, what I usually say is: – I am positive and I play an active role in order to […]
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Highlights from Norway’s Prime Minister’s and The King’s New Year speeches.
In Norway, there are two traditional New Year speeches. One from King Harald on December 31st and one from Prime Minister Erna Solberg on January 1st. I’m delighted to comment some important bits of both speeches, which I found honest, real, modern, human and inspiring. What I was most impressed and happy about is that […]
New Year’s Eve in Norway and Brazil.
I love New Year’s Eve. A brand new year is ahead of us, with new opportunities to be happy. I make a list of this year’s best moments, my mistakes and how I can improve. I also write my New Year’s resolution. Brazilians usually go to clubs, beaches, parks, to celebrate New Year’s Eve. As […]
The importance of psychology to prevent suicide.
It’s a very sad and delicate subject, but I felt like I needed to express what I think may help many people not to commit suicide. It’s my opinion, based on my life experience and what I have studied about human beings and psychology. A recent suicide episode shocked Norway this year on Christmas day. […]
Você se sente mais vulnerável no Natal?
Viver como imigrante em outro país tem dores e delícias. O Natal é uma época em que muitos se sentem mais vulneráveis, com saudades da terra natal. É difícil estar longe e ver pelo celular os parentes se encontrando, parece que estamos perdendo alguma coisa. Que nossos filhos poderiam ter o mesmo que tivemos. Especialmente […]
Cultural Differences.
Living in another country as an immigrant is different from being there as a tourist. What at first can seem exciting may turn out challenging. Many immigrants feel vulnerable. It’s hard to fit in when you know nothing, have no history or roots from that place. How can you feel at home in the new […]