Everything Went Better Than Expected

So, last night I got to Portland. All my expectations, my worries and my thoughts about this was about to be answered. At first I came out from the plane and wasn't certain where to go, and when I got to the place where I saw people waiting I looked quickly around to see if I could spot Krystin, my host mom. I couldn't find her (after looking only about 10 seconds) so I went on to the baggage claim. Probably because I was tired and nervous, normally I'd try harder to find her of course. But eventually I just called her, and she said she'd be right there. I was pretty excited to meet her, and when I finally did the first thing I thought was "She's shorter than I am!" From that point on we were talking and talking, and we got along just perfectly. Got home, met Nick, talked a bit to him as well, nice guy. I was pretty tired after the 29 hour long trip, so I went to bed fairly early. I woke up today to Dutch pancake, which was amazing. After that I showered, then we went to the school to get my schedule ready. Nick took me around the school, so I got to see about everything, it's very big. I also got to go to my first fast food restaurant, Taco Bell, which was nice. I had the Burrito Supreme or something like that, with blue Mountain Dew. We went too Radioshack and Starbucks as well, I had to get some adaptors for my electric things. I also got an appointment with an hairdresser, so tomorrow 3pm I'll get my hair straight perm. I'm having a really good time here, I couldn't have asked for a better family than this. Here are some pics, I haven't taken all of them though, as you can probably see.

There's lots of squirrels here! Saw one today, it was doing like this. Invader Zim quote ftw, but it really was doing like that (:

Here's a pic of my desk in my room, it's gonna come in handy!





Here's my bed, very comfortable!
















This is Wilson High, it's bigger than it looks! I'm gonna get so lost there.

This is the schools trademark haha, trojans ftw.

The Last Night On Earth

I'm at Gardemoen, the airport in Oslo. Most goodbyes have been said, and I feel like I leave no negativity at home behind me as I go. As I look around I see lots of people with their destination set for them, and I can't help but think about how different my 'vacation' is compared to theirs. It's about 05:00, and in about one hour I'm gonna meet with the exchange people who's gonna get us to Heathrow in London, then the long flight over the ocean to Chicago. I can't say that I'm not a bit nervous, as I like my feet on the ground. Not in the air, not in/over the ocean, but on good solid ground. My journey is about to start for real, it's both pleasant and terrible at the same time. My stomach is twisting of all the emotions. I can't wait to embrace my new life though, as I'm sure it's gonna be great. I'm gonna miss all of my friends, and honestly… It feels as if I'll never see anyone again, even though I know that's not the case. Anyways, I'm kinda tired as I only slept 5 hours last night, and none this night. I'm not sure if I'll post anything more today, but I might as the travel time is so long. In 24 hours from now, I'll be in Portland… In America.

Je Suis Là

It's the day before I start my big adventure, and there are so many feelings running through me. I can't properly explain it, but it feels as if I'm ripped in two. On one side I'm very happy that I'll soon start my adventure, and that I'll be meeting new people. But on the other side I don't wanna leave everyone behind, especially not because I know there won't be meetings with Ilanne, my girlfriend. Today, Monday I'm going to say goodbye to my best friends. That thought is very strange, and it doesn't feel real at all. People I've basically grown up with won't be there anymore, for a whole year. I must admit that the thought scares me a bit, but somehow I also feel safe, like a cancer patient ready to go to the beyond to see what awaits. Though my scenario is of course far from that sad, completely opposite actually. I just feel ready for anything, I hope that feeling will stay with me. All these thoughts and tons more are what runs through me, and tomorrow it'll all begin. Next time I'll write will probably be on the 21 hour long trip, if not I will at least write before I start school, the 6th of september.

First Entry

So this is my first entry, this blog won't be active until I'm starting my adventure. Which is the 30th of September.  It's getting closer and closer by the day, and I can feel my stomach twitch of excitement!  I'll be staying with a lovely woman called Krystin, and her son Nick, which I'm looking forward to a lot. I'm gonna miss everyone in Norway, but I'm sure it'll all be the same old when I get back.
-Nicklas