Culture Shock

Michael Jackson Died Today

Kristie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:47:43 +0000

Is it true? The legend Michael Jackson died just recently today. At the age of 50, the ‘King of pop’ might be gone but will always be remembered! I send my love and condolences to his family and everyone who loved him. Are any of you fans of Michael Jackson? How do you feel about his [...]

Capturing The Moment With My New Samsung TL100 Camera

Kristie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:55:20 +0000

Here are some pictures of my new camera! The amazing Samsung TL100 camera. Check it out… I am so excited because I just got a new camera. It is sooo awesome. The reason I love it so much is because it is so small and portable. I will be able to take it everywhere with me [...]

Culture Shock Is Helping The Earth

Kristie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:24:27 +0000

We helped the environment! I got an email saying that “350 pounds carbon offsets will be retired on your behalf”. Not only that, I got a fancy certificate too! Check it out…. Here’s to going green and helping the environment from Norway or anywhere else in the world!

An Expat Interview With The Author Of “KZBlog”

Kristie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:11:57 +0000

Welcome to another amazing expat interview. Today we have an expat living in Astana, Kazakhstan - a place I have only heard about in movies! :) After visiting KZBlogs site and reading this interview, I have gatherd that the life of a foreigner in Kazakhstan is similar in many was to life as a foreigner [...]

An Expat Interview With Ann In Italy

Kristie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:24:04 +0000

After a quick glimpse of Ann’s blog over at “My Life in Italy” you will quickly learn that she is living in the ‘outer burbs of Milan Italy’ - as she says, with her Italian husband and teaching English. Read on for more insights to what life is like as an expat in Italy! 1. [...]

Money In Norway

Kristie — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:49:46 +0000

I get many questions on my blog about moving to Norway and travel, but one thing that I recently got a question about was money. How much money can you bring from the United States to Norway legally in cash and what is the best way to transfer funds to a Norwegian account. While I personally [...]

Diamonds

Kristie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:16 +0000

I used to work in the jewelry business with diamonds. I worked with diamonds that were every shape and size and every kind. We regularly had to send the diamonds to different gem laboratories to get appraised and become certified diamonds. I really enjoyed that job and wish I could find a job as a [...]

Scaarrry

Kristie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:42:24 +0000

I have always had a big problem with crowds and public speaking anxiety. My sister just got married and I was so worried that I was going to be expected to give a toast at either the wedding or the reception or even the rehearsal dinner. Thankfully I made it through everything and did what [...]

Doctors

Kristie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:39:02 +0000

I am getting some amazing medical care and treatment here while I am on a vacation in California. I have to say I am very disappointed with Norway’s medical care system. I think that even the government paid health care and Medicare supplements. I want to hear what your experiences are if you live in [...]

Secrets

Kristie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:09 +0000

I have some projects coming up that I will let you know about (of course) when it is the right time to unveil them, but to give you a hint they have something to do with building and real estate. I have been shopping for everything from legal help to alarm systems for this project [...]