How Norwegians are using creativity and kindness to face Corona lockdown so far.
National volunteering, or Nasjonal Dugnad is how it’s been called now. Norwegians are very engaged in making this quarantine work so that we can prevent Corona virus from spreading so fast. After the first shock with announcement of the lockdown on March 12th, most citizens are now being positive and creative to make home office […]
Norwegians and waffles
Yes, Norwegians love waffles. The International Waffle Day (March 25th) is celebrated in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It’s coincidentally also the Christians’ Feast of the Annunciation (commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary). Waffles may not be originally from Norway, but they’ve found a good place in almost all Norwegians’ kitchens. […]
Can Corona virus cause divorce boom in Norway? Here are some relationship survival tips.
Some Norwegian psychologists are beginning to wonder what effects the lockdown can do to marriages. Statistics show that in China, the number of divorces has increased drastically after Corona quarantine. It’s more common among young impulsive couples. Some of them regret after filling for divorce. Living with someone has its challenges. Now during quarantine, we […]
Why quarantine due to Corona virus may work in Norway.
Norwegian authorities have been very clear to explain that the biggest issue about Corona virus is not the mortality rates. It’s how fast it spreads. Any hospital can collapse if too many sick people need treatment at the same time. It means shortage of doctors, nurses and equipment. It also means other treatments and surgeries […]
International Women’s Day. From an immigrant woman’s point of view.
Norway is a wonderful country that values and makes efforts to guarantee gender equality. Some immigrants who come from chauvinist societies may be surprised or even in shock in a country that allows the father to stay at home with the baby so that the mother can go back to work after the first months. […]
Let’s take a walk. Norwegians and the fresh air effect.
It was a rainy day and we stayed inside the school building all afternoon. One of my six-year-old students came to me and said: Jeg må luftes. Meaning: I need to get fresh air. This cover photo was taken by me in a family reunion of my husband’s family. At one point of the gathering, […]
Gratulerer! Du er gravid i Norge. Min egen fødsel erfaring.
Det å være gravid for aller første gang kan føles fantastisk men også skummelt. Særlig når du bor i utlandet og må tilpasse deg til nytt system, regler og kultur. Ikke mist å føde på et annet språk. Hva kan gå galt? Alt, faktisk. Fødselen er jo ingen matematikk. Jeg var både lykkelig og redd. […]
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Juliana, the creator of Making Norway My Home. Olá pessoal. Eu sou a Juliana, criadora do blog. Sejam bem-vindos! I am from Brazil and I came to Norway nine years ago, because of love. I am married with a Norwegian man. Moving to a new country can be awesome but challenging. Getting used to […]
Are you emotionally prepared for the Norwegian Winter? Check my Survival Guide.
Picture a woman from Brazil, a tropical country, where the sun shines brightly from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the winter. Her weekends were spent on the beach. Even in the Winter. By the way, Winter in Rio de Janeiro is very cozy. The beaches are empty, even though you don’t feel so encouraged […]