I quit my job. We cancelled our apartment lease.
We are packing up all our stuff and moving north!
North as in far north. Above the polar circle. 68 degrees north to be precise.
I used to live there once, back in the days, before I became who I am now. And I miss it!
I miss the weather. The storms. Being blown off the sidewalk. I miss the rain. Not just any rain! But biting cold polar rain that surrounds you so you can’t hear anything else. I miss the midnight sun. I miss the aurora borealis. I miss the house shaking from a hurricane! I miss fishing. The ocean. Waves bashing against the shore. I miss fresh seafood. I miss sweet strawberries the size of apples!
I miss my family. I miss my mom's cooking. I miss my best friend! I miss cursing every third word. Not to be rude or obscene - but because that is just how it is up there!
And don't get me wrong - I LOVE Oslo! For 12 years now I have thought of myself as a city-kind-of-girl. But I am torn between one place and the other. So I think it's time to just jump into it and give it a shot! To live there again and to see how it goes. But I hope we are able to visit Oslo and the poeple we love here often and that the city will always be here to welcome us back if I should change our mind...
And what about Cas you say? What about the poor guy from Holland that already moved all the way to Norway? Well I'll tell you this - in all my life I have never met anyone as adaptable as him... He loves the idea! He just sees it as a big adventure and an opportunity and is more than happy to pack up his stuff yet again and move above the polar circle.
Pheeew - am I the luckiest girl in the world or what?! *swoon*
3 months and counting!
Lynette, you got the calimucho ready for our arrival?
Images: Unknown / Music: Big Bang 'Wild Bird'
Wow S- good for you! We only have one life to live-
SvarSlettI wish you all the best in this new stage and good luck!
SvarSlettremember "the best is yet to come"
Oh my god that sounds amazing! I hope everythings going to work out just as you want it! I love the North of Norway its so stunning! Wish you the best of luck, and there is one good thing that you can already say about moving away- you won't be disturbed by the noise of your neigbours any longer:D
SvarSlettTake care!
Wow, it sounds so great! Wish you so much luck!
SvarSlettBig Hugs,
Yvonne
Well, if these pics are a taste of where you're moving to . . . then I totally understand. Even if they're not, I was totally energized by your post today. Wow. Your spirit of adventure and exciting decision are so appealing. This just became a very exciting blog. Wow. I can't wait to tune in to your adventure. For those of us that don't have the balls to do what you're doing, we are living your experience vicariously.
SvarSlettI trust your decision. I'm jealous. I'm proud of you both.
i wish you both happiness!
SvarSlettyes you're the luckiest girl :))
xoxo
Good luck with everything!! How brave of you both to change. Sounds like you do truly miss it and I wish you and Cas all the best!
SvarSlettSo exciting...and as we say here in the States: "there's no place like home".
SvarSlettBest,
Tina
Congratulations!!!! This is so exciting.Sometimes a change of pace is nice, especially when you can return to your roots and experience a place as a different person. Good luck with the packing and the move...can't wait for your updates :)
SvarSlettwow! crazy! it look absolutely beautiful! good luck on your new adventure!
SvarSlettWow! That's a huge leap of faith. I wish you much luck as you go back home and hope you find everything you are looking for! Best wishes.
SvarSlettOh my goodness, that is so brave and SO exciting!!! Definitely a wonderful adventure! Good luck to you and Cas, I am sure you will have fun discovering new things (and rediscovering old favorites) together!
SvarSlettWhat a huge change and a big adventure! Cas sounds like a really amazing guy. Congrats for making the decision!
SvarSlettGood luck on the new adventure! I'm sure it will be great with Cas at your side!
SvarSlettSounds exciting - good that you go for it! :-)
SvarSlettGoodmorning Signe!
SvarSlettWell, this is a surprise, I wish you two all the best with the move! I love it when people take a chance, and having family and friends close by is a treat so enjoy them indeed, does this mean we can expect northern pictures soon? Never been there so would like to see some more.
Hugs,
Maureen x
Oh, and I like the title of this post! x
SvarSlettSpennende! Lurte svært på hva det var som var "nyheten" du skrev om i går:)
SvarSlettoioiooiooiio,det her e news! kor art i altså,dokker blir p få d så fint:) kor henne vil du bo da?
SvarSlettTrur det bli Sortland om ikkje det sku nu dukk opp en veldig spennanes jobb i Harstad :)
SvarSlettGleeeda mæ stort tell høststorman sett inn! Lynette gleda sæ til matklubb :p
can i come too?
SvarSlettThis is so exciting. Well done on being so, so brave!!! Enjoy every minute of your new adventure.
SvarSlettThe city girl in me is actually loving these news! I think the closeness to your mother has something to do with my reaction; I think everyone who follows your blog has fallen in love with your mother too ... and Cas, of course. This will be a wonderful adventure. And Oslo isn't going anywhere; it'll always be there.
SvarSlettGood luck with everything!
Dear Signe,
SvarSlettback to the roots!:) Sounds to me like you`re born in the best place.Enjoy all you`ve been missing...the right place is always where your heart belongs to!
All the best to you! Beate XXX :)
i wish i could quit my job , start new in new city , meet new faces ..i just need a break , an escape..
SvarSlettwhat amazing pictures! congratulations on your upcoming move! sounds like you'll be much happier. home really is where the heart is <3.
SvarSletti am so happy for you, this sounds like a great adventure and I wish you all the best. I wish I could just pack up and move away sometimes but its harder to do when you have to sell a home :( One day i will join you in this adventure!
SvarSlettOh wow!!!! I wish you all the best and I totally understand what you mean.When you keep on missing pieces in you live sometimes you have to go back where they are.
SvarSlettHopefully you'll post new pictures of your new home and that moving isn't too stressy.
All the best for you.
xxx
Manu :)
Wow!!! that is such fun news!!! I'm happy for you guys and I can imagine you will be able to show us such pretty pictures. It sounds magical :)
SvarSlettThat is huge, darling!!! Im so happy for you and I think we all should do what makes us happy:) Im so excited for you both and wish you all the best! Happy Tuesday
SvarSlettMuah
oh wow! I'm so envious of you quitting your job but it will definately be worth it since its really what you want. Good Luck!
SvarSlettI've always known that you're such a special girl. You've been so important to me when I felt so fragile..I'd never find the right words to say thank you,but I absolutely can say that you're great.
SvarSlettKisses.
Laura@RicevereconStile
kult altså!haha,kan sjå førr mæ at d e gleding på gang ja :D
SvarSlettAhhhh so cute! Good luck with your new adventures, I just made a big move to a new country about two weeks ago as well! :D
SvarSlettxxx
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love your new header:)
SvarSlettOh my, this place looks amazing, gotta love the sea and the harbour! I'm so excited for you and cas!
SvarSletthow exciting my dear! congratulations :)
SvarSlettO wow, that's incredible, and so exciting! I hope you have the perfect new home, and to see lots of new pics :)
SvarSlettHurra!! I dag e d bære to mnd og 30 daga t dåkker kommer!! Vi tæll ne her i stormen ;D
SvarSlettHihi, det bli så braaaaa :)
SvarSlettGleda oss massemasse!!!
Hello, I stumbled upon your blog while blog surfing and read this post and thought yea-ha! My husband quit his job in January, no job to go to, out of work for weeks, me not working and we decided to up roots and move too. I can tell you it's an amazing feeling. We're moving south, so I guess we'll be at opposite ends of the world (we'll be in Geeveston, one of the most southern towns in Tasmania, Australia). We're going back to my husband's hometown where he grew up and he's very excited. I'm looking forward to the winters, snow, deciduous trees instead of the sweltering summers of Brisbane.
SvarSlettBest wishes for your adventures!
Oh my goodness, how exciting!! I'm so delighted that you're doing exactly what makes you happy, and I can't wait to hear all about your adventures! Thank Heavens Cas is so easy going!
SvarSlettxox, Lena
Ps: I’m hosting an EmersonMade GIVEAWAY today! Super cute shirt just in time for spring:)
SvarSlettNite nite, sweetie
Oh, I am just so genuinely happy for you. <3
SvarSlettWOW... Flere enn meg som forlater komforsonen sin i nærmeste fremtid forstår jeg :) Så SPENNENDE!!! Ikke minst for Cas :) Det blir sikkert veldig veldig bra. Kunne godt tenke meg å flytte tilbake til sørlandet selv, men da må jeg nok flytte uten mannen og det bli ikke helt det samme :)
SvarSlettKristine
Sounds incredible! Well done you for following your heart. If I show this post to my husband he'll probably want to move in with you. He loves the 'North,' the cold, the wind, the rain - quite unusual for an Italian! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your big adventure x x
SvarSlettso happy for you!!!! Sounds amazing and a little bit adventurous!
SvarSlett:)
wow that is so exciting!! sounds like an incredible place, and the photos are gorgeous!
SvarSlettWow, amazing! I admire this so much. I have done a lot of thinking myself if I should move or not. And taking that leap is so so hard. Good luck with your adventures!!
SvarSlettA big HUGE Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy you're doing what makes you happy and that you have a wonderful partner who wants to do the same! Eeeeps!!
SvarSlettAlso, PAWS is going to be a blast. I'm all "trained" for the most part so now we're letting the fun begin!
Wow Signe, congrats to you! You make me want to move up there, it sounds so nice. (You got me on the strawberries as big as apples.) Good luck with it all. I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
SvarSlettX
Dette er så inspirerende!
SvarSlettFantastisk..