Her & Der

2012-02-08T12:17:00.002+01:00

#7 - a better view

2012-02-07T21:59:00.001+01:00

A Sunday after I had lived here almost six months, I decided to climb up to the top of Skansen Kronan, my neighbouring hill and historical viewpoint. I saw my neighbourhood from the top.

And the river with the wharfs. I love the enormous cranes and the docks.

And then the compulsary coffee-from-above-picture.

#6 - everything blue

2012-02-07T11:14:00.002+01:00

Blue days in the autumn.

2012-01-24T07:00:00.000+01:00

#5 - A Meeting Card

2012-01-23T07:00:00.000+01:00

2012-01-17T21:30:00.001+01:00

#4 - Today, I am going to...

2012-01-17T21:25:00.001+01:00

(First: Yeah, it's all my fault and I am extremely sorry. Here's my excuses: Exams happened. Christmas happened. Going to Iceland with my long distance boyfriend happened. More exams happened. But now it's normal schedule and time for Her-Der!)

It was close to exams crazyness and the first day of "snow" according to the other exchange students, meaning that the air was full of slushy, wet snow flakes.

We came directly from the studio, got drunk on one beer and say these guys being dead serious about tambourine and some fantastic pop music.

And when they packed up their stuff, we left as well.

2011-12-01T18:43:00.001+01:00

#3 - Eat a dessert for breakfast, three appetizers for lunch and a breakfast for dinner.

2011-11-30T20:51:00.001+01:00

One, Two, Three - I went to Nighthawk Diner
Four, Five, Six - and had a Pistachio Milkshake.
Seven, Eight, Nine - you came to Oslo and we went to Bushwick
Ten, Eleven, Twelve - and I had a Tatin Cocktail.
Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen - I went to London
Sixteen, Seventeen, Eighteen - and got my breakfast eaten by a dinosaur.
Nineteen and Twenty - this doesn't rhyme at all.

Adeline - this is for you!

2011-11-17T20:06:00.001+01:00

Good luck honey!

#2 - Remember / Forget

2011-11-17T19:41:00.001+01:00

Things I will remember: the sound of the tram arriving / weekend breakfasts in Egg & Milk / dancing my ass off in indie clubs / all the handsome men / concerts in small clubs and in Liseberg / our fabulous apartment / my new Swedish friends / Wednesday in the climbing gym / the super cute seals and penguins in Slottsskogen / after work on Fridays

Things I will forget: the relaxed vibe of Majorna / that Systembolaget closes two o'clock at Saturdays / my running route in Slottsskogen / the price on (Norwegian) salmon / all the shortcuts from district to district / where all the nice secondhand shops are

#1 - The Voices of Göteborg

2011-11-14T21:08:00.001+01:00

So, here we go again. Just a quick note to explain, I moved to Göteborg in August for a year abroad as a part of my degree. For several reasons, I ended up here, in the second largest city in Sweden, which is actually closer to Adeline (err... Oslo) than Trondheim was. It is still another country. The food is different, the tram is on time and it feels in many ways a lot further away than Trondheim did. And my Mum misses me way more now. Okay, over to the first challenge.

-Astrid.

They all speak Swedish, which is quite easy to understand as a concept, but not in the details. They laugh of me when I use "rar" in the wrong way (it means weird in Norwegian but cute in Swedish) and because I always sound so happy. Just as we Norwegians always sound like we're asking questions in English, we sound superhappy all the time for the other Scandinavians. Swedish has as many dialects as Norwegian, but I can only hear a few of them: the Skåne dialect, which is more like Danish, the Bohuslän dialect, which reminds me of the Western Norwegian dialects, and Stockholm, which is just cocky. We adapt to each other, they start to speak with Norwegian accents and I blend in more and more Swedish words.

I have started to dream in Swedish.

This is how I sound to the Swedes.

From Where I Am To Where You Are.

2011-11-04T21:26:00.001+01:00

This is not the first time we give up on Her & Der. Once again, we got busy with studies and work and all of a sudden it was summer. Astrid moved to Göteborg to study, Adeline got the job she had been dreaming of and time went by.

We both have those travel cards and Astrid suggested we could use them to challenge each other: pick one card or two, let the other illustrate with photos & words.

So here we are, two cards on my desk. Ready Astrid? Go!

- Adeline.

week 10: a song by PJ Harvey [tune]

2011-03-13T21:43:00.003+01:00

Astrid: The Glorious Line. April 19, I'm standing in front singing along to this in Terminal 5 in New York. To say I'm excited would be the understatement of the year.

Adeline: When Astrid picked this week's theme, she probably didn't know that I don't listen to PJ Harvey. Don't misunderstand me: I like her music but somehow I never fell for it.

Next week's theme will be 'wait & see' chosen by Adeline.

week 9: my favourite habit [just a thought]

2011-03-07T21:00:00.003+01:00

Astrid: This will surprise no one: that my favourite habit is making coffee in the morning. I find breakfast the meal that could be either the best or the worst - it depends so much on the time left for it.

Adeline: I couldn't help smiling when I saw Astrid's pick as it's also my favourite habit. I guess we're friends for a reason (several actually). I actually always wait a couple of hours before having my first coffee. I like having the flat all by myself in the morning. I like having breakfast in my jammies and checking my emails, then getting ready for the day. Working part-time has really had a positive impact on that specific part of the day: I no longer have to hurry up and can wake up at my own pace.

Next week's theme will be a song by PJ Harvey, set by Astrid.

week 8: blue [colour]

2011-02-27T18:36:00.002+01:00

Adeline: Looks like my flatmate solved one of the society's biggest problems: 'What to wear today.'
Astrid: Det lukte bensin av den vakre kjolen min.
- Kaizers Orchestra again.

Next week's theme will be "my favourite routine/habit" - chosen by Adeline.

week 7: patience [feeling]

2011-02-23T09:25:00.001+01:00

Astrid: Sorry about the delay. I got the flu. So I'm lying in bed, waiting to get better.
Adeline: Hi Spring, hurry up, will you?

Next week's theme will be blue, set by Astrid.

week 6: a recipe [food]

2011-02-13T17:47:00.001+01:00

Astrid: Minus degrees calls for hearty meals, so I turn to the East European cuisine. Today: Bortsch!

You need: 2 yellow onions, 4 cloves of garlic, some olive oil, 4 beetroots, some cabbage, 2 carrots, 2 tbs vinegar, 1 tbs sugar, 1,5 litres of water, 2 dices of broth (preferably ox), 100 g bacon, salt, pepper.

You do this: Clean and cut onion and garlic. Slice the bacon and fry in a big pot with the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and fry this as well. Add some water and leave this to boil when making the other ingredients ready. Peel the beetroots, and slice them into very small pieces. Do the same to the carrots, and slice the cabbage as well. Add all this to the pot, add water and the broth. Let the soup boil until the vegetables are ready, about 15 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.

You eat: with a spoonful of creme fraiche or sour cream in the bowl, with some nice bread and vodka on the side. Yummy!

Adeline: Mix rum, lime and a spoon of sugar, serve with ginger ale. Dance, sing, laugh and take polaroids. However, be aware it might have some side effects the following day: your flat looks like a battlefield and all you want to do is sleep. Happy Sunday!

Next week: Patience, suggested by Nardiville.

week 5: bird [animal]

2011-02-06T16:12:00.003+01:00

Adeline: "Make me a bird so I can fly far, far far away from here."

Astrid: We did some weird things in India. One day we went bird spotting in a bird reservoir. Sitting in a cycle rickshaw, we went around in the reservoir looking at the birds. (There was also a tiger in the reservoir, but we didn't see him.) Luckily, we spotted the Kingfisher, India's national bird. Isn't he cute? (and click for a better resolution..)

Next week's theme will be a recipe, set by Astrid.

week 4: since last time [time]

2011-01-31T22:50:00.012+01:00

Adeline: While Astrid was in India, I spent three weeks home in France, then came back in Oslo and spent pretty much all of January drinking coffee with friends, going to museums, leaving speech bubbles on trees or thinking about what I want this year to be like. It feels like 2011 is a blank canvas which is both exciting and a bit scary.

Astrid: Since last time, I've spent three weeks in India. Let me just say: it's been a magic holiday. So many people, so many smells, so many things to see, so many noises, so much nice food and so on. India is perhaps the anti-thesis to Trondheim, which these days is quiet, cold and relaxing.

It's good to be back and thanks for the patience!

Next week's theme will be bird, chosen by Adeline.

2011-01-11T10:49:00.000+01:00

Hi! We'll back in February!

Till then, take care

Adeline & Astrid

week 52: a moment in time [time]

2010-12-26T13:01:00.002+01:00

A moment in time: 2pm Christmas Day.

Adeline: Christmas Day with my family: seventeen people around the table & almost six hours to eat the entire meal. Spoiled as a 7-year-old and happy as a bee.

Astrid: Christmas Day - the day after the big day here in Norway. Christmas Eve is the time for family dinner, huge amounts of Christmas cakes and opening the presents, and Christmas Day is the time for playing with your gifts, drinking tea and cuddling the dog.

week 50: before/after [time]

2010-12-21T15:02:00.001+01:00

Adeline: Friends coming over - the place is a fucking mess - 30 minutes to make it look better. I'll kill my flatmate later.

Astrid: My suitcase... before Stockholm: a bare minimum of clothes / after four days in Stockholm: stuffed with Christmas presents and my New Year's Eve dress.

Next week's theme will be "a moment in time" - chosen by Cesar.

week 49: my wishlist [just a thought]

2010-12-12T15:56:00.004+01:00

Adeline: I don't really wish anything for Christmas, besides being home in France and be able to do NOTHING. I do have a few things on my wishlist for 2011 though: visit the last places I haven't seen in Oslo yet, coffee date with my favourite girl (I'm looking at you, Astrid), a tattoo appointment with Sam and a lot of concerts.

Astrid: Over the years, I want less things and more experiences. This year: A snowclad and peaceful Oslo, and seeing Adeline again.

Next week's theme will be before/after, chosen by Adeline.

week 48: shoulder [body]

2010-12-05T19:30:00.000+01:00

Adeline: Listening to On My Shoulders by The Do.

Astrid: I'm already preparing for New Year's! Dress, check, shoes, check, party, check, person to kiss, check.

Next week's theme will be my wishlist, chosen by Astrid.

week 47: what's in your purse [curiosity]

2010-11-28T16:28:00.003+01:00

Adeline: I always have the smallest purses. To me, big purses are not convenient, they're cumbersome. And here's all I need: wallet, iPhone, travelcard, keys, lifesaver #1 & #2 (aka eight hour cream & pocket mirror).

Astrid: The things I carry back and forth to school everyday. My most beloved Mac, my Moleskine, some pens and rulers, my wallet, my keys, lotion and paper tissues.

Next week's theme will be shoulders, chosen by Adeline.

week 46: pink [colour]

2010-11-21T18:44:00.007+01:00

Adeline: Winter skies are the best... along with summer nights.

Astrid: This week I've made a big decision: I'm leaving Trondheim after next term. I'm not sure yet if I'll come back after a year or if I'll be gone forever, but I know I'm going away. Hopefully, I'll get an internship with a good architecture office somewhere in the world (All tips are highly appreciated!). I'm dreaming of moving to Berlin. Copenhagen. London. Stockholm. Buenos Aires. Oslo. London.

Next week's theme what's in your purse, set by Astrid.

week 45: illuminated [action]

2010-11-14T11:43:00.010+01:00

Adeline: November. Movember. And already a few evenings spent in the living room, drinking tea, listening to him playing guitar, trying to forget how cold it's getting.

Astrid: Seems like it's my time to go all Hipstamatic-crazy... It's winter now. It's dark when I wake up, it's dark when I go home from school in the afternoon. There's some light around lunch, and then there is all the artificial lighting...

Next week's theme will be pink chosen by Adeline.

week 44: I open this door every day [place]

2010-11-07T16:35:00.003+01:00

Adeline: A first door to get into the building, a second door to get into the flat and then a third one... to enter my bedroom. Home.

Astrid: Coming home, this is the entrance door to my apartment. My hallway doesn't look this bad in reality, but sometimes this reflects how it appears to me. Like when I took this picture after a Johnossi-concert and a couple of beers yesterday.

Next week's theme will be illuminated, set by Astrid.

week 43: dance dance dance [action]

2010-10-31T10:00:00.005+01:00

Adeline: First thing I thought of when I saw Astrid's pick for this week was this song:

Get on your dancing shoes

You sexy little swine

Hoping they're looking for you

Sure you'll be rummaging through

- Arctic Monkeys

Well I can't dance tonight, just got my foot tattooed, it's swollen, it hurts like hell and I don't want to leave the couch. Yeah, I know... poor me.

Astrid: Typical Trondheim activity: dancing on tables. This was taken by my sis in 2008 when she visited me, and wow how mobile cameras have improved since then!

Next week's theme will be "I open this door every day", chosen by Adeline.

week 42: a close up [memory]

2010-10-24T15:37:00.001+02:00

Adeline: Tea party with a rabbit, a fox, an owl and a deer. I bought those animal rings a few days ago. Yesterday , the rabbit lost an ear and it broke my heart a little bit...

Astrid: The first snow in Trondheim fell this week, and I'm preparing for winter the next six months. I'm knitting a sweater, looking at my pictures from Berlin and preparing journeys to India and New York to escape the cold for a while. Travel tips are highly appreciated! :)

Next week's theme will be dance, set by Astrid.

week 41: guilty pleasures [feeling]

2010-10-17T17:33:00.005+02:00

Adeline: The problem about this week's theme is that no matter what, I seldom feel guilty. I understand people who feel guilty because they've just spent money on something they don't really need or couldn't really afford. Poor student budget? I remember how it was. The thing is: I'm no longer a student and I believe that you should live right now. I can't save up money just because I should... you know... just in case. I need something to look forward to: a trip, a tattoo, something worth saving money for. This tutu was bloody expensive and I thought about it twice before I got it. But, you see, I've been looking for a tutu for (no kidding) a couple of years so what to do? Of course, I bought it. Even if I know I'm going to wear it only a few times a year. Just seeing it in my closet every morning makes me happy.

Astrid: My guilty pleasure no. 1: dresses. I got one. Then another. And another. And another... And now my wardrobe is packed with my dresses. I think my favourite is the blue one, it makes me feel like a pin-up. Or the red one, it makes me feel like Joan in Mad Men. Or the black one with flowers. Or the Bruuns Bazar one. Or. Or...

Next weeks theme will be a close-up, chosen by Adeline.

week 40: out of focus [feeling]

2010-10-10T09:00:00.004+02:00

Adeline: I know I said I'd stop being a Hipstamatic junkie... Well, obviously, I still have to work on that. Even though this blogging break wasn't completely intentional, I guess we both needed it. I went to Toronto & New York and back in Oslo, I handed in my notice. Like that. Off to a new start.

Astrid: I was out of focus when I chose the theme a month ago, and it seems like Adeline has been a bit out of focus as well. There's a lot going on, some things are fun and some things are not that fun, but now I'm planning to spend more time with my precious camera and my even more precious friends! See you next week! :)

Next week's theme will be guilty pleasure chosen by Cesar.

error: ooops! (again)

2010-09-11T11:06:00.004+02:00

We're so sorry we just disappeared.
I know, last time I said "we're on holiday, we´ll be back"
And now we're gone again.

Adeline is in New York City
And I am buried in school assignments.

We'll be back soon.
When Adeline is back from the Big Apple
And I have handed in my work.

We're so sorry yet again
But thank you so much for dropping in!

week 33: white [colour]

2010-08-22T10:56:00.010+02:00

Adeline: Walk along the river Akerselva, butterflies on my way to Blå.

Astrid: Local Natives at Øya in the afternoon sun. I love them so much, especially after that amazing concert!

Next week's theme will be out of focus, set by Astrid.

week 32: Her-Der celebrates its first anniversary.

2010-08-15T18:36:00.004+02:00

Adeline: Couldn't think of a better occasion than the Øya Festival to catch up with Astrid.

Astrid: Hooray for us! I hope we continue for another year!

Next week's theme is white, chosen by Adeline.

week 31: tranquility [feeling]

2010-08-08T22:04:00.003+02:00

Adeline: Last Thursday, on a date with my Polaroid Camera.
(Completely addicted to Hipstamatic)

Astrid: I'm trying to max out of the last two weeks of my holiday. Lying in the park, eating ice cream, seeing friends I haven't seen in a long time, picking rasberries in the garden and walking barefoot. I wish it could be summer forever.

Next week's theme will be ONE YEAR, because Her-Der is celebrating its first birthday :)

week 30: Majesty by Madrugada [tune]

2010-08-01T18:11:00.002+02:00

Astrid: I don't think Adeline knew this when she chose this week's theme, but I hate Madrugada. I think the music is awful, it gives me nothing, they were so static and boring when I saw them live and Sivert Høyem (the singer) looks like an alien. I think they're one of the most overrated Norwegian bands. As I find the music gruesome, I picked a picture that worked out wrong as well.

Adeline: Reading what Astrid wrote, I realized I haven't listened to anything else by Madrugada since I saw Sivert Høyem live the other day. I was given one of their albums a few years ago but I've never been able to listen to the whole thing. This song Majesty might be the only one I love. And I do love it. Goosebumps whenever I listen to it. The lyrics, the melody, his voice...

But in my mind
I could still climb inside your bed
And I could be victorious
Still the only man to pass through the glorious arch of your head.

Next week's theme will be tranquility, chosen by Astrid.

week 29: gimme a break [feeling]

2010-07-28T22:29:00.002+02:00

Adeline: In this briefcase, a treasure. An original Polaroid set from the 70s. Just waiting to get the time to play with it.

Astrid: I've been hiking in the Swiss Alps for a week, and I'm just back in Oslo one day to clean my clothes before going to Ålesund to hike a bit more...

Next week's theme will be a song: "Majesty" by Madrugada, chosen by Adeline.

week 28: in the sun [feeling]

2010-07-19T21:30:00.003+02:00

Adeline: I'm getting better at using my Fuji Instant Camera, I guess. Proud I caught the reflection of the sun while we were having dinner at Nighthawk.

Astrid: One of my favourite days - Erle, me and two surfboards in the West coast of Norway, surfing the ice cold water in the sun.

Next week's theme will be gimme a break chosen by Adeline.

week 27: something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

2010-07-11T08:00:00.002+02:00

From Norway... with love.

Something old - Johanna, the sailboat behind us.
Something new - Our shoes.
Something borrowed - We borrowed those uniforms at work.
Something blue: Well, obviously those lovely uniforms.

Facts:
This is where Astrid & I met three years ago.
Carola took those photos 'cause I was too lazy to take my tripod out of my bag.
Astrid jumps much higher than me.
But I have cuter shoes.
- Adeline.

Next week's theme will be in the sun chosen by Astrid.

week 26: a song by Kaizers [tune]

2010-07-04T09:00:00.004+02:00

Adeline.

Kaizers som kaffe. Kaizers Orchestra uten gassmasker er som kaffe uten svart farge.
Ding dong
Kem er det som banker på nå
Er det du?
Kom inn og få deg litt kaffe

- Philemon Arthur & the Dung

Astrid.

170
e de klart e de klart
(oh la la me vente på et svar)
170
me vente på et svar
(oh la la e det klart e de klart)
170
e de klart e det klart
(oh la la me vente på et svar)
170
me venter på et svar...

- 170

Next week's theme will be Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. But non wedding related. chosen by Jeckle.

error: holiday

2010-06-24T18:51:00.004+02:00

-

The summer holidays took us,
and we forgot to post this Sunday.
When every day is holiday,
it's difficult to remember what day it is.

We'll post last Sunday's post as soon as we can,
and hopefully,
we'll remember what day is Sunday this week.

Sorry!

-

week 23: each other [people]

2010-06-13T01:00:00.006+02:00

Adeline: She made me strawberries with dumplings. Love.

Astrid: With some people, it's like you've never been gone for three months. Everything feels just like it should: perfect.

Next week's theme will be a song by Kaizers Orchestra, chosen by Astrid.

week 22: feet [body]

2010-06-06T11:05:00.005+02:00

Adeline: With a palm full of stars - I throw them like dice - Repeatedly - I shake them like dice - And throw them on the table - Repeatedly - Repeatedly - Until... the desired constellation... appears. - Björk.

Astrid: My feet long for running barefoot in the grass in Frognerparken, Oslo's answer to Central Park, not feeling warm and moist in old shoes walking around Trondheim to fix things before the summer. I'm heading south for summer holidays on Wednesday, and I can't wait! See you then, Adeline?

Adeline: Can't wait!!!!

Next week's theme will be "each other" chosen by Adeline.

week 21: the five senses [curiosity]

2010-05-30T18:31:00.000+02:00

Adeline: Sight: the view over Oslo from the terrace - Hearing: when it comes to good music, Luciana knows what she's doing - Taste & Smell: home-made tapas & cocktails - Touch: a comfy couch & hugs.

Astrid: Seeing the delicious fresh fruit, smelling the warm coffee, tasting the boiled egg with salt, feeling the youghurt when I spill some on my cheek, listening to this song and enjoying a nice breakfast for the first time in a long while. Project finally handed in, so summer holidays, here I come!

Next week's theme will be feet chosen by Adeline.

week 20: 17th of May [memory]

2010-05-23T00:05:00.001+02:00

17th of May = Norwegian Constitution Day

Adeline: When you talk about it, it's basically a day everybody dresses up or wears his/her traditional costume, eats a lot of ice cream and carries a flag around all day long. But when you're standing there, seeing thousands of people in the streets and all of them are smiling, it's pure magic.

Astrid: I love 17th of May - it's the best day of the year. It's the day when everyone's happy and looking fabulous. And just as when we were seven, it's important to eat as much ice cream and hot dogs as possible. This 17th of May started with a herring breakfast with friends after a looooong evening the day before, and that's the closest thing to an outfit photo I ever got to take. We then went to the city centre to walk in the parade, waving flags and singing patriotic songs. Then we had a barbeque before we went to the Student Society Centre to attend Festmøtet where we, among other things, rose up and sang the National Song. So beautiful.

Next week's theme'll be the 5 senses, chosen by Renartta Violet.

week 19: last minute [time]

2010-05-16T19:19:00.002+02:00

Adeline: I guess one of the things I like the most about shooting film is the ritual before seeing the result: waiting for a week, forgetting about the photos I took, then rediscovering moments and details as I finally browse through the prints. That specific Saturday evening, everything was pretty much decided at the last minute and we had a blast.
Photo taken with my DianaMini aka my current favourite camera.

Astrid: Oh man, I was so sure today was Saturday until I realised it's actually Sunday. Afternoon. Any day is a school day these days, so I mean, what does the exact date means? I have full control of how many days, hours and minutes there are left until deadline. Tomorrow, however, I'm taking the day off to celebrate Norway and Constitution Day. Hooray!

Next week's theme will be 17th of May, chosen by Astrid.

week 18: shoes [object]

2010-05-09T09:00:00.001+02:00

Adeline: We met two weeks ago. They started singing take me out as I went past and as you can't find that many shoes with the power of turning your life into a musical, I immediately bought them for a few pennies. So far, best dancing shoes ever.

Astrid: My mum's visiting me this weekend, and one of the things she likes to do together with me, is shopping. I always put on my most worn-out clothes and shoes so she'll pity me and buy me lots of stuff - it works everytime. My new, blue sneakers will have a happy life in the park this spring, and the old sneakers will enjoy a quiet senior life in the wardrobe.

Next week's theme will be last minute, chosen by Anne Sofie.

week 17: festival [place]

2010-05-02T17:11:00.001+02:00

Adeline: August 2009, Helsinki, Flow Festival.
On my to-do list for this week, break the piggy bank to get my pass for Øyafestivalen...

Astrid: Nothing is better than Oslo in August, at the Øya festival, when the sun is setting, the beer is cold, the music is fantastic and all your friends are around. This year, I'm looking forward to The XX, Kråkesølv, The National and Mhoo. And so much more!

Next week's theme is shoes, chosen by Adeline.

week 16: suggestion [just a thought]

2010-04-25T21:44:00.001+02:00

Adeline: Friday's suggestion, two words: cake & wine. Success!

Astrid: My suggestion for this Sunday: Listen to the new The National album, here in the New York Times. I really like it. I bought tickets for the concert in the Oslo Opera House, and I can't wait until August.

Next week's theme will be festival, chosen by Anaïs.

week 15: now what [just a thought]

2010-04-18T11:25:00.000+02:00

Adeline: My last B&W disposable camera revealed its secrets: memories from Februar and March. I was thinking of ordering another bunch of those disposable cameras but then I received a Diana Mini (mesohappy!) for my birthday. Having a camera which I can carry around all the time might be a interesting improvement to my blogging habits. We'll see...

Astrid: I loved Adeline's picture from last week: the Oslo Fjord is one of the things I miss the most from my hometown. Looking through my pictures from my day in Oslo with Adeline, I found this. I love the girl sitting on the wall, the wrong focus and how it reminds me of a windy day in Oslo with Adeline. And that's a thing worth remembering when it's snowing in Trondheim again.

Next week´s theme will be suggestion, chosen by Mari.

week 14: new season [time]

2010-04-11T18:30:00.001+02:00

Adeline: Hello Oslofjord, how have you been doing? I missed you this winter. I thought of paying you a visit several times but it was so cold I kept on postponing it. The ferry season started again on the 1st of April and it felt good being back on the pier.

Astrid: Spring! When I went home at 6 am this morning, the sun was rising and the air was not as cold as expected. The weather is fantastic, people are smiling more and wearing less clothes, we spend time outside because it's nice, and the exam period is approaching. Spring!

Next week's theme will be "now what" chosen by Astrid.

week 13: tell me a story [memory]

2010-04-04T19:10:00.007+02:00

Adeline: We had know each other for only a few months when she invited me to visit her. She was moving to Trondheim, I had never been there before. It became a tradition, a pact, a pilgrimage: I have to visit her once a year. It takes almost 8 hours by train to get from Oslo to Trondheim but the scenery is worth every single minute of the trip. I visited Astrid in Trondheim three times. The first time, she introduced me to what used to be the first capital of Norway and I fell in love. The second time, Carola came along and we were party animals. The third time, we went to my first Kaizers Orchestra concert and it was magic.

Astrid: It's the story of my trip to see you in Bordeaux in 2008, when we went to see a movie in an old church and then splashed around with the foam in a fountain in the night. Or it's the story of the sunny day I met you on a pier in Oslo. Or it could be another story about our days together. I'll see Adeline tomorrow and I'm so excited!

Next week's theme is new season, chosen by Anne Sofie.

week 12: moved [action] [feeling]

2010-03-28T08:00:00.000+02:00

Adeline: Drawing by Naomi Rose. This Russian doll sheds a tear whenever I'm moved, sad or worried. She has magical powers.

Astrid: Shakepicture (ristebilde in Norwegian), a common activity among architecture students when they are a) tired of photographing buildings, b) on a long journey between one building and another, or c) hungover.

Next week's theme will be tell me a story, chosen by Adeline.

week 11: abroad [place]

2010-03-21T16:34:00.007+01:00

Adeline: Technically, the city I live in is abroad. Being an expat' can be tricky when it comes to those two notions: abroad and home. It doesn't feel like I'm abroad but there are always a few situations where you feel somewhere in between. Like whenever I walk by one of those oui, French words mysteriously scattered in my oh so Norwegian neighbourhood.

Astrid: I fled the rain, snow, wind and depression in Trondheim for sunshine, coffee and spring in Copenhagen. Here, there are nice buildings (the one over is Skuespilhuset, the new theatre, opened in 2006), fantastic parties with remote family I've never met before, cappuccinos in record stores, long walks and 2010's first ice cream. I love this city.

Next week's theme is moved suggested by Melly.

week 10: hole [place] [feeling]

2010-03-14T11:25:00.001+01:00

Adeline: Obviously not inspired by this week's theme... Sorry. This photo was taken back in September: this is Little Me lying in the hot water of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Magic.

Astrid: Sometimes I forget entire days. I know I've been at school during the day, but in the afternoon... What did I do? I look through my mind, but the day's like a hole. It's nothing there. So, I look it up in my calendar, and yup, that's right, I went to the cinema that day. It's a totally ordinary life.

Next week's theme will be abroad, chosen by Astrid.

week 9: expectations [feeling]

2010-03-07T18:07:00.001+01:00

Adeline: "Everybody says time heals everything. But what of the wretched hollow? The endless in between... are we just going to wait it out?" Imogen Heap - Wait it out.

Astrid: At the moment I'm applying for summer jobs and I hate it. Application after application, yet another form to fill out. I'm hoping for a nice and interesting job, but it seems more likely that I'll be doing something completely useless this year as well.

Next week's theme will be hole, chosen by Mari.

week 8: flatmates [people]

2010-02-28T16:30:00.002+01:00

Adeline: Meet Anders & Rune. Even though they have questionable musical tastes and weird eating habits, I like them. A lot.

Astrid: This is Ruben. We've lived together for 2,5 years now in two different places, meaning that I've lived with Ruben my entire stay in Trondheim. Still, he's always able to surprise me, like when I looked through the pictures on my camera a couple of days ago and found this.

Next week's theme will be expectations, set by Astrid.

week 7: fun [feeling]

2010-02-21T09:00:00.003+01:00

Adeline: Watching The Flight of the Conchords with the boys is a lot of fun, especially when it involves playing with a balloon, singing, dancing and playing music with a banana.

Astrid: The Wombats - Let's Dance to Joy Division (Spotify-link). Picture taken by Asbjørn.

Next week's theme will be flatmates, chosen by Anders.

week 6: breakfast [food]

2010-02-14T11:51:00.007+01:00

Adeline: Yesterday, delicious Italian breakfast with Carola at Villa Paradiso. And that was only the beginning of a great day (my first Saturday off since Christmas).

Astrid: Monday - bread with salami. Tuesday - grapefruit. Wednesday - overslept, yoghurt at school instead. Thursday - bread with creamy cheese and basil. Friday - espresso shot. Saturday - bread with ham, creamy cheese and basil. Today - egg & bacon! Hooray for Sundays!

Next week's theme will be fun, chosen by Sindre.

week 5: cool [feeling]

2010-02-07T08:00:00.002+01:00

Adeline: Everything seems to finally fall into place, both at work and at home. This week has been exhausting but the tiredness can't prevent me from getting back on my feet. And yesterday I was told "du er den kuleste læreren" (you're the coolest teacher) and you know the saying: from the mouth of babes... comes the truth.

Astrid: Snow is cool. Erle is cool (and on a visit from Tromsø, which is even cooler). Eating buns and drinking coffee in the snow just outside my house is supercool! (and by the way, you're pretty cool as well!)

Next week's theme will be breakfast, chosen by Erle.

week 4: "Something's lost but something's gained in living every day." [quote]

2010-01-31T17:30:00.002+01:00

Listen to
Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now

Adeline: This song got me thinking a lot: how do you convey the emotion of a song in a photo? I usually don't like talking about songs, I always feel like words can't express how I feel when listening to a song. When I saw Mari's choice, I got a bit worried I wouldn't come up with a photo good enough... it's Joni Mitchell for God's sake! And then I thought of a painting: The Sick Child of Edvard Munch. I remembered reading about why he decided to engrave the painting with a knife, letting the paint drain to give form to some kind of grid. "Being a naturalist, Munch was trying to represent and recall the image of a scene observed through a veil of tears and his own eyelashes as he squints towards his sister." I didn't have a knife, I used fuziness instead, to express my own veil of tears. Something's lost...

Astrid: Going back to Oslo is going back home but also leaving home in Trondheim. Entering the city by train, either from the airport or the whole way from Trondheim, makes me think of the life I used to live here, and how different it is from the life I'm living now. One day I'll be back here, living another, yet again different life.

Next week's theme is cool chosen by Aurélie.

week 3: friendship [feeling]

2010-01-24T00:05:00.006+01:00

Adeline: I just couldn't help but post those photos again. They cheer me up whenever I'm down and illustrate friendship way better than any other.

Astrid: I love getting mail, especially cute postcards from Adeline. (made by Diana from Our City Lights) This made my day so much brighter. Glad i deg og! And hey, see you next week!

Next week´s theme will be "Something's lost but something's gained in living every day." (from Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell), chosen by Mari.

week 2: red [colour]

2010-01-17T14:12:00.006+01:00

Adeline: My favourite red objects. (Yes, I drew on my desk) A Rubik's Cube, Two Russian Dolls (the embroided one was made by Diana!) and my new Lomography Oktomat. Having them on my desk reminds me of Christmas and puts a huge smile on my face.

Astrid: One of my flatmates is from India, and his mum has supplied him with a lot of spices. This is possibly the strongest chili in the known universe. Woooah! Strong and red!

Next week's theme will be friendship, suggested by Julia.

week 1: a song by Tori Amos [time]

2010-01-10T08:00:00.005+01:00

Adeline:
But I can't see New York
As I'm circling down
Through white clouds
Falling out
And I know his lips are warm
But I can't seem to find
My way out
My way out
Of this hunting ground

Tori Amos - I Can't See New York

Went to this exhibition and my favourite piece was this installation made of sugar cubes... made me think of Manhattan.

Astrid:
Snow can wait, I forgot my mittens
Wipe my nose, get my new boots on
I get a little warm in my heart when I think of winter
I put my hand in my father's glove

Tori Amos - Winter
-20 degrees Celcius outside and the nicest people I know inside.

Next week's theme is red, set by Astrid.

week 53: New Year's Eve [time]

2010-01-03T21:30:00.003+01:00

Happy New Year! Godt Nytt År! Bonne Année!

Adeline: 2009 has been full of ups and downs and to be honest, I'm relieved to be done with it. I should feel hopeful for 2010 but right now I have to get started with packing... and all I think about is how to get everything into my suitcase. I've just spent a few days in Bordeaux with my friends: catching up, coffee, shopping, eating at restaurants, signlanguage and a good dose of love.

Astrid: 2009 has mostly been great and I think 2010 may be even better. My New Year's Resolutions are to relax a wee bit more, learn how to make a perfect steak and focuse slightly more on school. New Year's Eve was celebrated in the remote forests of Norway together with my family, but we found some fireworks, too.

Next week´s theme will be a song by Tori Amos, chosen by Astrid.

week 52: celebration [time]

2009-12-27T00:02:00.001+01:00

Adeline: Christmas in France. Hohoho! Life's full of contrasts. A few days ago: Oslo, snow and minus 16°, worried I wouldn't get a flight back home. Now: Home Sweet Home, 12° this afternoon, sunny weather and evergreen countryside, eating macarons with my mom while she's fixing a skirt for me. Belated Chritmas Gift: you can download a great ChristMix here. (Thanks Diana)

Astrid: I got this bird from my grandpa my first Christmas. It sits in our Christmas tree together with the bird my sister got three years later. Christmas has been nice, it's family, LOTS OF SNOW, music, long distance phone calls, coffee, enormous amounts of food and now we're going to the mountains to meet even more family, eat some more and go skiing. Happy Christmas everybody!

Next week's theme is New Year's Eve, chosen by Adeline (How original!)
Remember: you can suggest a theme here. (Help!)

week 51: together [feeling]

2009-12-20T08:00:00.009+01:00

Astrid: Yup, here I am, back in Oslo. It's freezing, there's snow and it's the perfect place to be, right now. 'Tis the season to be jolly, so we went to a concert to see My Little Pony and Little Hands of Asphalt. Good times out with Adeline again! Loved how the pics turned out in primary colours, a funny coincidence.

Adeline: Yay! (Thanks for being so patient while we waited for the taxi. I swear I thought my toes were about to die)

Next week's theme is celebration, chosen by Astrid. Guess what we're celebrating...

week 50: kiss me [action]

2009-12-13T17:26:00.008+01:00

Adeline: "See my life is such a mess - I'm just a tired young man
For love my life has got no space - Forgive a tired young man"

- Syd Matters

Astrid: Homemade cappuccino, French pop music and today's newspapers in bed. It's 5.30 in the afternoon and I've no other plans today. Hey, boy.

Song: Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me (Click for Spotify-link)

Next week´s theme is together, set by Adeline. (Astrid's coming back to Oslo on Thursday, can't wait to see her!)

week 49: something I'm looking forward to [just a thought]

2009-12-06T10:00:00.001+01:00

Adeline: I'm looking forward to going back home for Christmas, to spending time with my family and friends, I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut, to getting another tattoo, I'm looking forward to seeing you in two weeks! Can't wait!
(About the photo: I might have already decided all about my outfits for my stay in France)

Astrid: The last week has been consisting of two things: schoolwork and sleep. That's it. So at the moment, what I'm looking forward to is handing in the project (Tuesday! Tuesday!), being somewhere else than the studio and eating food that needs more processing than 2 minutes in the microwave or adding boiling water. And hey, in two weeks, I'm back in Oslo! That's something worth looking forward to.

Next week's theme is kiss me set by Adeline.

week 48: a song by Tom Waits [tune]

2009-11-29T17:31:00.000+01:00

Adeline:
Well I know karate, Voodoo too
I'm gonna make myself available to you
I don't need no make up
I got real scars
I got hair on my chest
I look good without a shirt
- Goin' Out West (Click for Spotify-link)

Astrid:
And those were the days of roses
poetry and prose and Martha
all I had was you and all you had was me.
- Martha (Click for Spotify-link)

Next week's theme is "something I'm looking forward to"
chosen by Astrid.

week 47: green [colour]

2009-11-22T02:00:00.000+01:00

Adeline: Photo taken in Trondheim when I visited Astrid at the beginning of May. First time I was using my SuperSampler. Already looking forward to visiting her again in February...

"The questions beg the answer - Can you forgive me somehow - Maybe when our story's over - We'll go where it's always spring - The band is playing our song again - And all the world is green - Pretend that you owe me nothing - And all the world is green"

- Tom Waits.

Astrid: Olafur Eliasson made this decoration in the foyer of the new Opera in Oslo. The wall is lit by a light that changes from light green to dark green during a period of about twenty minutes, changing so slowly that you're not sure if it actually is changing or if it's only your eyes.

Next week's theme is "a song of Tom Waits" chosen by Adeline.

week 46: new [time]

2009-11-16T12:00:00.004+01:00

Adeline: "Vent, darling, vent meg i enden av november. Du kjenner meg ikkje igjen, for eg er ikkje meg sjøl lenger." Christmas appearing everywhere, same story every year, nothing new actually.

Astrid: Winter is approaching, and I wake up every morning to a landscape covered in white frost. During the day, the frost melts away and everything is green again. And so the days pass. I'm wondering when the first snow will fall.

Next week's theme is green chosen by Bertrand.

week 45: evening [time]

2009-11-08T10:10:00.002+01:00

Adeline: When the winter starts here and the day gets shorter and shorter, I tend to stay at home and be in a relationship with my computer. The cold is just an easy excuse to become lazy. I can't wait to go ice-skating. This winter might be different, wait and see...
(Yes, I have heart stickers on my laptop, thanks to Naomi).

Astrid: October has been a long dream of concerts, parties and other occasions to dress up. This picture is from my last night in a pretty dress in a long time, as I started my exam project this week. Still, it's nice to know that I learnt something from all the parties, too: like balancing a glass filled with red wine on three forks.

Next week´s theme is new, set by Astrid.

week 44: morning [time]

2009-11-01T14:36:00.007+01:00

Adeline: It's a short walk from Helgesens gate to my place but when it's grey and rainy and you didn't get much sleep, it's long enough to make you crave to get back to bed as quickly as possible.

Astrid: If all mornings had been like this one, I would have loved waking up. Coffee in bed, no need to rush, and the first 30 seconds of this.

Next week's theme is evening, set by Adeline.

week 43: amputation [just a thought]

2009-10-25T08:00:00.002+01:00

Adeline: Let me tell you, Astrid wasn't that happy about this week's theme. After I published last week's post, I got that message: AMPUTATION?!? I could have said it was all Johann's fault, he did suggest this theme after all. But I picked it for one good reason: Death Cab For Cutie's song "Amputations". This photo was inspired by my amazing ability to say yes without giving it a thought first (me impulsive? no...). Tonight I have to be in two different places at the same time: a concert AND a birthday party. Easy.

Astrid: Last Sunday (after a weekend in Bergen with no charger), my phone was out of battery. This happens very rarely. I'm used to be connected to my friends and my network, I'm used to people calling and asking for random things at any time. So there I was, in a remote airport, with a dead cell phone, wondering what to do now. I felt... amputated.

Next week's theme is morning, set by Astrid.

week 42: on stage [place]

2009-10-18T08:00:00.002+02:00

Adeline: The stage can be anywhere you want. I found out that Birkelunden (aka where I live) is the stage of a cute art experiment... I don't know how long it's been there but one thing is for sure: they did make me smile. "Saving the world, one smile at a time". More here.

Astrid: First Aid Kit (S) played in Klubben Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So we went Tuesday. And Thursday. And I would've gone tomorrow as well if they played then, too. They're just so incredibly cute. Listen here if you haven't already done so, or check out their Myspace.

Next week's theme is amputation suggested by Johann.

week 41: in motion [action]

2009-10-11T08:00:00.003+02:00

Adeline: I took the photos, Richard did the rest.

Astrid: Not exactly as planned. I had a lot of ideas for this one, and a kickass picture from the Franz Ferdinand concert yesterday on my phone. Still, I'm not able to get it from my phone to my computer, so no Franz picture this week. Instead, from a walk in the neighbourhood in Oslo this summer. Up up and away! (Just like me these days)

Next week's theme is on stage, set by Astrid.

week 40: this makes me think of you [just a thought]

2009-10-04T09:00:00.006+02:00

Adeline: I think of you every day. Because of those photos over my desk, because of this polaroid, because of this cup... Every time I listen to Tori Amos' "Precious Things", Kaizers or Cold War Kids. Every day at work when I see your name next to mine in the cloakroom.

Astrid: I think of you quite a lot, you see. When I find cute buttons / when I'm editing photos of the Opera / when I drink rhubarb and vanilla tea, stored in the macaron box from Bordeaux / when I take pictures of my feet AGAIN / when I walk the streets of Oslo (or long for them) / when I smile to Moomin / when I see paper birds / when I indulge in cake / ...or smoothies / when I listen to Kaizers / when I find funny projects on the internet / when I use the apple dress / when I try on my new shoes and think you'd probably like them, too.
(Click on the photo to enlarge)

Next week's theme is in motion suggested by Ana.

week 39: hands [body]

2009-09-27T18:57:00.008+02:00

Adeline: I've been speaking with my hands for 4 years (understand: I speak Signlanguage). Before leaving France, I decided to take photos of three of my friends' hands, setting up a project named Signovore. Then I moved back to Norway, had exams, had to find a flat, had to work... you know the story - and the project has been postponed ever since. So, when I saw this week's theme, the first thing I though of, was to use one of those photos. This is Angélique and it means "to learn".
The first set is here.

Astrid: My schedule is quite busy these days, but I keep ticking things off my to do-list. The satisfaction from ticking things off, is so huge, that I can deny the fact that I keep adding more things to the list constantly. I can sleep in November. (Oooh, and I got Photoshop this week!)

Next week's theme is "this makes me think of you", set by Adeline.
Please, have a look at the previous post as well... and suggest us a theme.

hello, my name is Fred

2009-09-26T14:20:00.003+02:00

Who are you readers? What inspires you? Are you refreshing your browser every Sunday to see our new pictures? Do you take photos of everything as well?

We'd be incredibly happy if you could leave a little comment about yourself, so we know who you are. Don't be shy! Why don't you suggest a theme? And give us your flickr address if you have one. We're a bit curious...

Listen here.

week 38: black [colour]

2009-09-20T11:55:00.005+02:00

Adeline: This is what my hands look like after 11 hours at work. September is tough as I combine two jobs. So first thing this morning: to get rid of this nail varnish. I've just seen next week's theme, cute coincidence...

Astrid: We're building a huge stage set these weeks. Friday night we had an incredible party to celebrate ourselves, and Saturday, Tobba decided to take a little nap on the new stage floor. Among power tools and many, many metres of steel, it's important to wear your helmet.

Next week's theme is hands, set by Astrid.

week 37: wood [material]

2009-09-13T15:29:00.006+02:00

Adeline: Accross the street I live in, there's a little park: Birkelunden. It was named so because of all the birches over there. Here's one of them, there's also a drawing pin just in case you'd like to leave me a message...

Astrid: I love wood. It's so versatile, it ages beautifully - and there are so many different types. I found this newly oiled pier in the old part of Torshavn (The Faroe Islands) this summer, and I love how the wooden planks curve after the rocks and how they shine in the sun.

Next week's theme is black set by Adeline.

week 36: heartache [feeling]

2009-09-06T11:00:00.004+02:00

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Adeline: "If I give my heart to you, then I'll have none and you'll have two."

Astrid: The wind in your hair, the smell of summer, what could have been, the memories are fading and now, other people are more interesting. Still, some things will always remind me of you.

Next week's theme is wood, set by Astrid.

week 35: childhood [memory]

2009-08-29T23:32:00.003+02:00

Adeline: I remember the Russian dolls my mom had on a shelf when I was little. I've always loved them. This Russian doll was one of the first things I bought when I moved back to Oslo.

Astrid: I loved to paint as a kid. I remember the tablecloth my mum would put out so I wouldn't make a mess in the kitchen, all the bright water colours, and my first set of acrylic paint. We've been painting at school all week, and the smell is just the same.

Next week's theme is heartache set by Adeline.

week 34: disappointment [feeling]

2009-08-23T13:10:00.006+02:00

Adeline: Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations to manifest. - Photo: Oslo by night... not exactly the result I expected.

Astrid: No one likes rain at festivals, and few prepare for it. During one of the heaviest showers at Øya, people started hiding underneath the fabric covering the portable toilets. Even your favourite band loses a bit of the fabulousness when the weather is against you, and your shoes are soaked in mud.

Next week's theme is childhood memory, set by Astrid.

week 33: Norman Bleik [tune]

2009-08-16T08:36:00.009+02:00

Adeline: This photo wasn't really inspired by "Norman Bleik" but taken while listening to it. I love the way the umbrella matches the plastic bag. I had time to take only one photo before this girl was gone. For some reason, I think this photo fits in the atmosphere of the song. Don't ask me why.

Astrid: So I made this one an easy shot for myself, as I was going to the Øya Festival in Oslo for two days to see (among many others) I Was A King. To me, this song is a soundtrack of good friends, beer, sunny days in Oslo and making out in under a plastic poncho during a heavy shower. It´s important to be hip at a festival, and among all the fashion bloggers, one could spot me and my friend Silje, taking snapshots of ourselves.

Next week's theme is: disappointment set by Adeline.

week 32: coffee [beverage]

2009-08-09T00:36:00.018+02:00

Adeline: I never drank coffee before moving to Norway. I guess, living in Oslo, I had to become a coffee-addict as this city has a great coffee culture. I took this photo at Torgerstuen, a very cosy place where we had our last coffee date with Astrid before she moved back to Trondheim.

Astrid: It was kind of obvious that Our First Theme had to be coffee. Myself, I can´t live without coffee. No chance. The first thing I do in the morning, is turning on the coffee machine, and I drink a lot of coffee during the day. And when we hang out, we often search the streets of Oslo for new, exciting places to have that perfect coffee. My picture, for example, was taken during our coffee breakfast at Torgerstuen in the Grønland/Tøyen area, which probably was the last A-team date before Christmas. Sad, but also necessary for making the Her-Der-project work!

Next week's pictures will be inspired by this song:
Norman Bleik (by I Was A King) (click for Spotify-link), set by Astrid.