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Alright! am back with a bang... or am i? yah truly its been a while but the good Lord is not finished with me. Still learning everyday with many challenges that are surprising...Lots has definately gone on since i last blogged but the glory goes to God. Its is actually so hard to get in a culture and for sure 3months are nothing in light of culture shocks. The last month was my worst; first the way of life-there is little or no looking out for one another (its like everyone for themselves and God for whom he chooses) but thankful for the people i have gotten to know. This has got me thinking that actually the worst problems are not poverty but lack of love and being loved. and ofcourse nothing could prepare me for the food and weather(loads of clothes)
Ok apart from the above mentioned i totally appreciate the clean towns and homes and of course the public transport system.
Have been having a few enlightenments via christianity in norway. Much of the population is Lutheran and the mass is close to catholic mass because initially it was a catholic country. apparatently one day the King declared that everyone convert to Lutheran so the Priests married and the archbishop went into exile (sourced from a friend).
Finally repented and started to be part of the childrens church. Its quite an experience for me as i sometimes carry out conversations in norsk with the children because they do not know english because some are from french speaking countries, not that am good but i have to speak to them. However the majority speak english since this is the international service and some speak both. hmmm the guarantee is that i leave very tired and happy.

Advent is a big issue here, i only had about advent in church back home when they read the collect of the day (for those that attend the Anglican church) but its not really celebrated. Well here it is and the colour for this time is purple so Christian homes will have purple (almost) everything like napkins, candles, table clothes and i guess curtains. and for Christmas all the things are changed to red. It is why several parties are in this season. The students had an advent party and so did the church i attend on part-time.

Advent party at the student fellowship
Advent Party at the church i attend part-time

Have continued to attend KIA and glad for the people God brings in my life. i know that for every person i meet there is a purpose and reoson even when i never see them again. Its my prayer that my conversations shall be fruitful and real for everyday living. that they would not be superficial but be on the ground.

Had a sharing in the meeting sometime and glad that i did. the truth is i was so scared but somehow found the words to say. hopefully they blessed a soul or two. am sure that God used some even when they were hard for me.

Have been having lots of good time and not so good times. One of the things i do not understand is why Christians here do not have the zeal to do something for God, there is little motivation for many which is in contrast to the students back home. They usually have zeal even though sometimes due to lack of discipleship it is misplaced. So i have totally been disturbed by the refusal of people to move out and share the love of Christ with others. However i will enjoy the rest of the months and pray that i dont grow equally numb and cold.

i was privileged to be part of a waffling group. what basically happens is that you get a spot on a busy street where you make your waffles and coffee for free. These are handed out to those who want with the hope that some will stay and you share your faith with them. and trully some people do hang around. This usually happens from 11.30pm to 3.30am or later depending on when the waffles get finished.

After about an hour in the cold my toes started freezing and honestly i started counting down the hours, next time i will be more prepared and hopefull no cold feet.

Merry Christmas. Catch you in 2009. Love and Prayers.

Wow...

It has been like forever since i last blogged. the reosons are numerous but i will save you the long list. One thing definately stands-God has been faithful through it all.

Attended a knitting course that was very amusing. I last knitted when i was about 10/11yrs in primary school, I remember my attempts at making a scarf that i didnot finish anyways. however was glad for another opportunity to revive my skills and maybe desire to knit, but realised that i had since forgotten. it was good to try. am not yet decided on weather i want to try making something but i think it is a good pass time and who knows...

have had lots of travelling, infact the last weekends have all been away. glad for the break from routine which i realise is one of the things that doesnot work for me. it felt like a breath of fresh

air...

On the 12th i travelled to Oslo to meet some of my friends, the original plan was attend awedding of a friend, it was later postponed but i nevertheless went so that i could still meet with her. Spending time with her made me think about community values that are steadily losing root in the culture am currently in and also in the world at large. She was so welcoming and lo0king out for me, spent time talking and laughing-catching up. It was also good to meet some of my friends that i had met at Hald. Also a friend from campus (MUK)-was very present. was glad for their hospitality and efforts to make my stay worthwile.

The truth is that we need people in our lives to share with, not because we are getting something from them but because we are willing to sacrifice and serve them. Looking at Phillipians 2, am thinking how many times have i put peoples needs before mine in a society that teaches me to 'cover my own back', everyone wants to get something and do something that satisfys them but not the other. eventually we leave unfullfilled lives amidst our search for 'freedom and independence'-the truth is, just like fish need water we need one another in every aspect. and i guess that is why God created us and expects us to relate with one another and not act like robbots(as someone puts it).

While in Oslo i attended Marits Cafe. it is an effort to reach out to drug addicts and prostitutes. the beautiful ladies besides brave the nights trying to reach out to these groups. it is not easy and it takes lots of sacrifice and grace from the Almighty. the girls are usually not trusting and hate it when people insist on reaching out to them and hence usually raise their defence walls....One of the ladies lived on the streets herself, it was good to listen to her story and get reminded of Gods heart for all people. instead of judging them and walking far away from them, we should prayerful consider how we can be involved in showing Gods love. Maybe not only such groups but lots of people out there crying out for someone to love them honestly. Look a little longer around and you will discover lots of people need that...slow down a little.

Have decided to get involved with KIA as a means of maximising my time. With the end of my norsk classes, i have more time on my hands and thought i should use it for good. KIA is a place that offers a warm welcome to refugees in cold norway (both, weather and heart) atleast most people find it. After doing my research in a refugee camp in Western Uganda, i got a glimpse on how life is hard to be a refugee. it made me think and appreciate my being in my country, however we know no one wants to be chased from their homes because of war(especially) to live at the mercy of food handouts. It is even worse with the separation/loss of family in the course of the war. I pray that my time there will be meaningful both in my life and their life-may i learn the lessons God has prepared for me.

This weekend(21st), I was in Stavanger for NKSS Stuff and Volunteers meeting, it was good to be part of the sessions- made me think about what we should expend our energies on...Apart from the above lessons learnt and appreciated, life has been lots of lessons and critical thinking. the question still stands...what really matters in life? ( your answers are highly appreciated via comments).

It was also refreshing to meet the other students on the FOKUS program. good time to catch up; share good times and challenging ones, also encourage one another to keep the good fight amidst it all.

check out height differences, indeed we are gifted differently...

Blessings.

Chao for now.

He knows my name.

If you are in my field of work you get used to being asked ''what exactly do you do?''. the truth is with discipleship it is hard to measure ones impact as this takes a long time depending on people. Sometimes God allows you to share in the fruit of time spent with someone and other times never, yet it does not mean your labour was in vain. it only means that you planted the seed and some one will water it. My job description for the past year has been hard to describe for people accustomed to hearing titles and tasks. Bet many of you are still wondering the same: i am dealing with people, hoping that by sharing my life with them i will be impacted for good and they too shall grow. so am very intentional at spending time with the students. sometimes its more exciting than other times...but Gods grace is sufficient and He is faithful that when it is stretching He never leaves me nor forsakes me. and that is a truth about ministry, not always exciting but worth it- lots of sacrifice and fear for going against the trend of your peers and society by not joining the corporate world...and so eventually disappointing many in the process who want to plan your life for you and who sicerely have your best interests at heart.
this past week has been lots of questions about life and Gods answers for some so still waiting for more answers.

Løndag 1st Nov
After the late night, it was difficult to wake up early, however tried my best coz i had to clean the house and also complete some work. Me and Landi needed to work on a presentation of Uganda and FOCUS. this took longer than we had anticipated yet i needed to do shopping with someone as we had invited people over for an evening. so ended up doing some bits and waited to continue the next day. one of my beliefs is that to know people i need to spend time with them so i use opportunities availed to me.

søndag 2nd Nov
Wow...its sunday. hmm after having a late night an early morning was difficult. my alarm kept reminding that it was time to arise but i ignored and switched it off. was later prompted to check the sermon for the day to decide whether i wanted to go on not( may the Lord forgive me) and alas the topic was 'excuses'. i jumped out of my bed and worked towards heading church. Many times we have excuses for not responding to Gods voice or instructions which are for our own good anyway. i learnt that God has a reoson for everything and should stop giving excuses for my failures but seek His grace to accomplish what he requires of me.
Couldnot make it to the international church later but hope to attend and check out the childrens church. after working on the project we headed to my house to prepare for the evening where we had invited several people.
I must say it was worth it. Got to meet some people i had not had the chance to interact with in the big meeting setting. it was also lots of laughing which made it quite a relaxed evening. i hope that my meetings with people will not end in them selves but will have an impact in one way or another.


who is winning?

the bean game just amuses me, i love watching people play it while i listen to the bargaining technics.

my favorite ligretto, just as long as i don't play it after a hectic day...it needs lots of energy.

relaxed enjoying the evening.

Am very thankful to God for my hse mates that have been quite kind and patient with me. greatfull that i can host people with their blessing. i enjoy living with them (ie Linda and Renate).

Tirsdag 4th Nov
Another day is received with so much ethusiasm. grateful that God has given me another opportunity to live my life and how i pray that it would be for his glory. its like i stumble and fall more than i plan to, but have been encouraged by the fact that its not how many tines i fall but God who raises me. Ofcourse the Obama issue is lingering in the air, since am not voting i can only wait for the results and hear what has finally come out of the many weeks of anticipation for many people. someone commented that we should all vote since the US politics and decisions affect the entire world...especially those from Iraq, Afagnistan, korea and the like. Have not followed the elections closely which explains my lack of ethisiansim, can only say let the best win-no hard feelings.
The movie based on the gospel of matthew was great remainder of Jesus' life. I enjoyed watching and reflecting on some of the texts that i had since forgotten. Jesus still expects us to share our lives with those around us. the command He gave long ago and promises still stand today...Go out and make disciples of all men...may i remember this daily and go out to share my saviour with those that have not met him yet. How i pray that we will have the same burden He had for souls.

Onsdag 5th Nov
Final lap at the norskkurs. Glad to stop attending but sad to miss some of the classmates that i had started to bond with. Trust hot climate souls to make one feel welcome and do all they can to help you adjust in your setting.

Part of my norsk class, enjoy some and others never ever liked any of the teachers so were always complaining which would get to me.

It was also cell day. Cell is quite beautiful but sometimes feel like it is so superficial that we gloss over issues and dodge the real ones. have been struggling with this and i hope that we can be more real as a small group and not continue as though we are in a large group meeting. My point here is that God has created us to relate with one another and pray for one another, so it is important that we look out for one another as we are the body of Christ and not be like strangers.

Torsdag 6th Nov
Headed to Volda for Lagets mission. was not looking forward to trip as we would travel for 9hrs on the bus. grateful for the various stops on ferries that made it more bearable. was thankful on rival to be received warmly and that kept us a wake amidst our tiredness. we attended the meeting and later made a presentation.






attempting to make a presentation the night of arrival. thankful we pulled it off somehow...

catching up after the meeting. these were some of the students present.

had to take a bus to town and the only one which would allow us catch the flight was 2hours before. the best thing to do was take a nap as a way of killing the time. my teammate capture the moment.

Yelloooooo...

Am like so in need of sunshine and as such i remember all the days that i thought it was too hot. however i refuse to be depressed and maximise every moment, maybe add several layers of clothes just so that i survive...apart from my new yearning for sunshine, am getting along better and thankful to God for that coz the darkness is not fun at all.

søndag 26th okt
love attending service in the morning even with the trouble of staying a wake after a hectic sato...international church was good. am actualling praying that i can join Sunday school since we use English. thats indeed my next venture...otherwise enjoyed a movie and dinner with John at my place which ended the week on a good note. Looking forward to the next days for what the Lord has in store.

mandag 27th okt
Ooh how i don't look forward to mondays, they just dont bless me...otherwise attended my class and headed to Berg to do my evening duties, love helping to fix the place whenever i can. ofcourse depending on the kind of help needed coz am definately not talented in many areas. so usualy i stand around and cheer those working...hmmm. the day ended without much warning.

tirsdag 28th okt
late mornings are my idea for a good morning. school was quick and there after headed to Joyces house for dinner. Met Joyce at the language school am attending and have since connected with her, she comes from Rwanda but she spent lots of years in Uganda. have enjoyed spending time with her and ofcouse the dinners make life more exciting...yah you guessed right- i love them.

tørsdag 30th okt
another early morning. rushed to school and forced my eyes to open and my brain to be set on action mode. after the much rushing, was disappointed\or rather happy to find the students out
waiting for the teacher. on many occasions the teachers prefer ''the african time'' pricinple and i have no problem with that, however on this particular day the the guy didnot show up and didnot give a reoson-the director himself was perplexed but not me who was glad. took off to the next destination which was Joyce's house- task was: do hair, make samosa and ugandan food namely posho, cassava, beans + pork. it was really good to spend time chatting and consuming several foods...arrived home about 11pm too tired to think but run to bed- good day.


the long anticipated ugandan dinner(absence of matooke) finally arrived. it was much needed and justice was shown by those present

Landi at it making samosas that were enjoyed later...

this is what u go through with your hair in absence of all those saloon women that are usually not friendly, at that point you prefer them to a mateurs...

surprisingly the final product was the real thing, hmm indeed miracles do happen...

fredag 31st okt

hurrahh...its friday!!! yah as i mentioned earlier i love this day. it brings such a relaxed feeling for me. classes were a bit dull but think am better than when i first began. these days i actually pick somethings when people speak and also am equipped with some words to help sometimes. Am supposed to be thinking about atopic for my paper but my head is disappointing me (so this is a prayer request) as time is running out.

Fellowship is another good time. this friday had opinion meeting so members were expected to share their ideas on how to make this time profitable and impact the community around them.

i usually enjoy staying back and catching up, well i ended up arriving home at 2am all bse of talking. am not complaining coz after all its Friday...

hiiiii

hmmm. how has it been with you guys? Me its a lot of new stuff, appreciating lots of things i previously took for granted and understanding better the concept that riches don't necessarily mean happiness. Well some people may agree or disagree but what i meet most times is unhappy souls that are unwilling to break out of ''this is the way things are done here''. as a result lots of lonely people that would otherwise be better if were a little friendly which would cost them nothing.

søndag 19th oktober
it is surprisingly a good morning. visited a friends church at 11am. it was a pentecostal church with a visiting preacher from UK. it was quite a small congregation and i enjoyed the service. later in the afternoon i attended the International service (African+Asian) at Bethel church. I had been looking forward to this time and was glad to finally make it. There was lots of Amen and Hallellujahs and dancing of course. it was refreshing for me to see people experience and exercise their freedom in Christ. Soooo if u were wondering what it is like there, try Miracle Center Rubaga and you will understand what am talking about...

mandag 20th oktober
another week of early mornings for me. well now am much better but the dark mornings do not make it easy for me to arise and shine/gloom-depending on which applies. anyhow i enjoyed time at berg (place where students have their meetings(read fellowship)), every Monday people
meet and try to do repairs to keep it in shape. i joined the group doing shopping and making dinner- ask those who consumed it whether it was worth it or they were just hungry and did not think of the taste. otherwise it was a worthwhile time.

Tirsdag 21st oktober.
Love this day because it begins late for me. not so much activity except looking forward to dinner at Johns. so headed there with Landi and Joanna. The best bit is that he made gonja and i was so excited, so i ate without fear or favor-it was yummy. it was a good and relaxed evening which i enjoyed.


onsdag 22nd okt
language class in the morning which was ok. Later headed for shopping with two friends, it took about 4hours which was hectic because making choices was hard... otherwise i hosted cell and i liked it. was a lot of talking and catching up with different members. I just love my cell, its full of interesting characters...

fredag 24th okt
trying to find away of having more activities by having less activities. however it seems like it is working as much as it is not. Friday...usually love this day as its the initiation into the weekend which i so much love. and besides was looking forward to the meeting about mission. fellowship runs from 7.30pm-9pm, and then later its coffee and juice as people catch up on the last week. usually i leave after midnight as its the best time to bond with students and get to know people...

3rd week in Trondheim

It has been quite long. but now am back and ready to share my past week. I must say it was fairly successful though with a hiccup that did not leave me the same. however as we all know, that is part of being alive. one can definately not expect smooth ways but humps on the road which check speed and get one thinking.

sunday 12th okt
i woke up quite late yet i wanted to attend church. nevertheless i insisted on attending church, and headed out in much hurry forgeting my buscard in the process. since i wanted to attend church, i had to cough the cash for the journey to my pain oouuch. it was family sunday so it was quite short as the children attended the main service. the preacher tried to balance but mainly focused on the children. after church i headed to Lillians place ( she attends the same church and is also in laget) where there was ameeting for young adults who are btn the ages of 22-39. enjoyed the fellowship, met new people and also did games that were so much fun. meanwhile as the meeting neared the end i rembered that i did not have a bus card. i was not willing to cough more money so walked with 2 others that didnt believe in the bus theory. it took me about 50minutes to get home as we were slow...so overly it was a good day except for the news later in the evening that did not bless me.

mandag 13th okt
first day in my norskkurs. my class started at 8.45. felt that was too early because of the previous late mornings for me. ofcourse the truth is that in any job setting one would be at work by 8am but in my case i was still enjoying sleeping in-in the morning. it was not so successful as the teacher spoke lots of norsk which made it difficult. this runs for 3hours everyday.
3pm: met with my contact person who loves to teach the bible, spent time discussing how i can be part of the venture, normally i would have been excited but the news last evening didnot leave me any choice but to contemplate life and what it throws at us sometimes...so hopefully will recover fast and get going.

Tirsdag14th okt
10.30am norskkurs. this was better timing for me and enjoyed the bed longer.
5.30pm headed out to Berg where i was supposed to meet up with Håkon so we go to KRIK. we later headed there, ofcourse i didnot join in the sports bit but later was part of the meeting. well you would think that people would be so concerned to translate for you while someone else is speaking but alas no one is usually concerned. that is strange as they know i donot speak the lanuage so missed out as Håkon was translating for Landi...anyway that is something i have to get used to when we are 2 english speakers and only one person is trying to translate in small group. thankfully later on i enjoyed his services at the expense of my teammate who had people seated near her but didnot dare help...hmmm

onsdag15 okt
normal classes + bible lesson in the evening. the topic was discipleship, the speaker spoke straight to my heart and passion. i so much enjoyed the examples and bible verses he shared. this prompted me to get serious with my friend that am accountable to and share my happenings. it is important as Christians to have someone or people that we are accountable to, these will walk with us we can not manage alone. So i challenge you to pray about someone you can have as an accoutability partner(s).

torsdag16th okt
it was quite slow. left school and headed home as i didnot have a program for the evening at Berg(place where students hold their meetings(read fellowship). had people come over at home and we watched 'phantom of the opera', it was a fairly good evening but mainly glad for the rest and time to relax.

fredag17th okt
i had been looking forward to this day as Kjetil a student from laget invited me to join him for a meeting he was going to attend. he had been invited to speak by some youth in a certain place (sorry i can not remember the name of the place) so met up with him and headed out in the evening. needed to take the ferry at one point, enjoyed the meeting. and came back by boat. well its right to say that it was my highlight this week. it was quite refreshing to meet youths of about 15yrs old and laugh with them.

restuarant on the ferry

The ferry as different cars were getting on. so different from the open ferries at home, guess it because of the weather differences + cash ofcourse...

playing the bucket game-go around the bucket and avoid knocking it over, if you touch then your out.however your trying to push your neighbour to touch it

boat we used to trave back, was comfortable and it took about 30min compared to the almost 2hrs with the bus via ferry.

one of the youth at the meeting. in the bus back to town, he was headed to oslo for a meeting.

Random Pics2

my discovery of place that sells matooke, was very excited even though it cost me quite alot, can u imagine four figures going for 8400Ug Shs were as in kalerwe they are looking for some one to eat them as they are ripening. never the less was very glad that finally my longing was put to rest.

its a joyous moment that deserves celebration...thank God it is independence day, that way i can celebrate. Oh Uganda we celebrate x2 and Yoweri Museveni a proper son of Africa ( as though the rest of us are un proper)...can anyone remember such songs...mbu sang by NRM after bush war, i bet Sgt Kifurugunyu was the vocalist...hehehe. no offence. Nevertheless am glad for my matooke...

that is my point of discovery...

so after attending Henricks send off and Birthday party, had to figure out my way back home, since it was just a few days after my arrival in Trondheim i was not very well versed with the different routes. lets just say i got home some how...

Random Pics

Playing agame after being hosted to a dinner by my roommates...it was surely a good welcome. the game was an interesting one, bonahza which i refer to as planting beans...The lady is Renøte who is my housemate and John astudent at NTNU-where i will be based for the next 6months.

same game.

taking a walk in the town to acquaint myself with the place...


aweekend when all my housemates were away so resorted to watching movies and sleeping, quite an interesting atmosphere. Landi saved the moment by sleeping over...


awalk to town

Church

Hi, Very happy to have finally found a church that i can belong to. After my long church hunting, the Lord led me to one i can relate with. it is called the Free church (Lutheran). don't ask me if other churches are in 'bondage' but it is because originally the Lutheran church was/is under the state so those that did not agree to some actions yet still loved to be Lutherans broke off, so that is where 'free' comes in.
am so interested partly because they have interpretation in English which allows me be part of the service. i also love the order of service, more because it lies between atypical Anglican church and Pentecostal Church...and hence closer to calvary chapel at home. The church service allows me to experience God and not be under rules...so all in all am glad for now.
i hear there is an international Church which i plan to visit soon, however reliable information says that it is basically an African Church and not so international. will visit it and let you in on the details...so for now glad that am back in the system of church as opposed to the previous weeks. still wondering what i can be involved in:...cleaning up looks to be close to what i can do, children's church is hard with my language barrier but could be good key to learning the language faster and lastly could ask about missions...so hopeful to get involved beyond just attending.
bye for now, love the comments so u can drop some. Blessings

exactly one week

Yesterday was exactly a week since we relocated to Trondheim- our home for the next few months...
it was also the first fellowship i attended, i loved the big group meeting even with its language problems. thankfully one of the students offered to translate, it was not easy to do it for 3 people... so eventually we ended up with tits and bits of the message. otherwise it was a good evening and i enjoyed interacting with different people.
Since i arrived it has been many different activities but i guess the cell meeting of Wednesday was a highlight for me. i loved to read Romans 11 &12 and discussing it with my cell mates. it just brought memories of my bible study group at home.
So i guess i can say that am settling in and enjoying getting to know people and 'home'...
on a personal note, i have been studying the book of Amos, it was a bit unclear at the start but am picking up. Amos is condemning the injustices in this world caused by especially the rich who have their way. The truth is that God sees all the crimes committed against the poor in every aspect especially the courts of law that should be offering them justice.
apart from that study i have thinking of what God would rather have me spend my time and life doing, need to seek Him because He promises to show me the way...
otherwise stay blessed and live your life like every breath matters...

travel

in train traveling to Trondheim



squashed on 2 seats 3 people, Jens seated between me and Landi

about 2am, trying to stay awake with Jens in living room

on arrival in trondheim at 9pm, with all the lagguage...

Finally the stay at hald came to an end and we had to move to our practise places where we will live for the next 6months. It was not easy to leave but had to... we had to leave Mandal at 7.35am so that we catch the 9.10am train in Kristiansand to Oslo were we could connect to Trondheim.
the night before i attempted to stay up as long as i could because i knew i would sleep on the train since it would take us about 12hours to arrive but finally gave up at about 4am... thankfully me and my teammate had company of Hanne for some distance and Jens who also lives in Trondheim.
The journey was a lot of reflection from the stay at hald... we ended up squashing 3 people in 2seats because we wanted to stay together and chat the whole way. fellow passengers kept giving us confused looks but we refused to be bothered. Very thankful to God and Jens because he was quite helpful with the luggage, do not know how me and Landi would have managed... finally we arrive about 9.10pm and are picked up by a student
now getting settled in new place....

schedule

having lunch at Hald

playing ligreto at hald;this was usually at night

catching up with friends

a relaxed evening

norsk class
just thought i should share with you my typical day at hald for those that have been wondering. hald internasjonale senter is a school that brings together students from 14 countries preparing them to work in cross cultural settings in whatever fields they are involved in. the countries here are; Norway, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Cameroon, Madagascar, Bolivia, Peru, Thailand, Laos, Nepal, Brasil and France. This year was special in the sense that AnnStephanie from France joined us. The time spent at hald is for preparing us to work in the different cultures in which we will be placed. usually this is how my day run except for weekends when there is no school...

7.30am: arise and shine with a sleepy head and head straight to the bathroom before i change my mind...

8.00am: breakfast which was mainly bread, cereal, juice and milk. now you know why you should not offer me bread when i visit...

8.30am: quiet time which was unfortunately rarely quiet, but thankfully managed to utilise it on many occasions and found it helpful...

9.00am: started class with 'reflection of the day' which comprised of anything from a bible verse to a skit...
classes run for 45min and 15min break, this went on until 1.00pm

1.00pm: time for lunch, i loved this meal and could not miss it for any reason as it was the only hot meal and the closest to home.

2.00pm: started class again with same amount of study time and break time until 4.00pm.

4.00pm : was the beginning of the self time, sports lovers were usually engaged and some of us would either be spectators or indulge in other activities...

5.30pm: supper which was exactly like breakfast except for the absence of cereal and thus used to refer to it as evening tea, unfortunately it was the last meal for the day so either eat it or eat it...

6.00pm: for me this was time to catch up with friends at home, do my laundry, read a novel or visit people i had gotten to know in the area...

8.00pm: favorite time to chat with friends in the living room or play indoor games like Uno, Othello but of course my favorite ligreto...

I often retired to bed after midnight, this explains why i always found it hard to arise in the morning. well for now no such routine and i am glad...
ready for anew one with norsk classes underway...