Africa?? Oh..black people and wild animals right?

I fully support the peaceful protests in Iran, for them to be allowed to be free. But I'm getting a bit upset about all the people 'supporting' Iran too. I'm just thinking, what about everything else that's going on? What about the conflict in Sudan, which might cause another civil war very soon? Or the fact that 26.000 people have fled their homes in Mogadishu in the last 4 days, all together about 159.000 people leaving their homes in fear in Somalia? Do we not care about this anymore? These are people too. Human beeings, with the same rights as everyone else. But no one seems to care. "ohh yes..Africa..they've got lions and elephants! And all the people are black and they live in mud huts and dance around". This seems to be the picture people have of Africa, which by the way, is NOT a country.
So why should we care about people starving to death? Dying of diseases that could easily have been prevented or treated if they had the right medicine? Girls and women that get raped? Even babies that get raped? People killed in conflicts and war? It's like people think Africa is somewhere on another planet....

Protests in Iran

I've been paying attention to the protests and what's going on in Iran for the last week or so. I'm 110% support the people protesting that wants a FREE IRAN! Free from the Islamic regime. They want a new government, no religious involvement with it, they want freedom of religion, freedom of speech. The protesters have so far been doing peaceful demonstrations, even silent ones. Also demonstrations in memory of those killed.
But now it seems to be getting more violent from the protestors side? Not only the police, or maybe more the basiji?
I've been watching #iranelection on twitter, and more and more people seem to be encouragin the protestors to violence. They even post bomb recipes! What is this all about???
Now the world is waking up, leaders of many European countries have stood up and said they do not accept the violence used by the Iran government to "control" the demonstrations. And this they have done, because the demonstrations have been peaceful. However, if the protestors turn violent against the police, start attacking them, the police would have the right to fight back. Then the rest of the world would have nothing to say about the Islamic Regime in Iran. The governent would just be doing their job, fighting back and arresting violent people.
We must not let it come to this!

I hope for the sake of all Iranians that demonstrations keep on, but in peace. Go to demonstrations with roses, not weapons. Do not let them have a reason for the world to see, to do what they are doing now! Never start a fight, don't continue one if someone else is starting it. And make sure you are as safe as possible. Protect yourself from tear gas etc. Read up on ways of treatment for yourself, and first aid to help others in need.

Stay strong, for a FREE Iran!

Giving this another go!! haha..

Oh my...I don't know if I'll ever actually manage to keep a blog! SO much has happened since last time..The worst is that I have actually moved back to Norway, which I hate...I can't stand living here, seriously...I just wanna get away!
So I'm now considering either work & travel, or starting Africa studies in August. What do you think? Part of me is so impatiant I can't wait to go back to study, but another part just wanna relax, travel, see the world..there is plenty of time for studying later on, right? And I don't even know what I really wanna do with my life..I'll have to wait and see I suppose...Still sick, struggeling with eating disorders and depressions, but kinda getting some help now, although I don't agree with the doctor just yet, but I guess I'll see if that works out too. Have to make the decision about travelling or studying before the next time I see the doctor tho, so if ANYONE has any suggestions I'll be more than happy to hear them! Have about a month to decide I think....Is it possible to hire someone to make these decisions for me?
I did love Thailand..was in Phuket for 2 weeks. Way,way to touristy for me really, but got a taste of the country and the culture. I definantly want to go back, and to see all of South East Asia. 4-5 months travelling by myself sounds so amazing! Just need to save up money first. And South-America too..and Australia, New Zealand..the entire world! Let's win the lottery huh?? heheh..

But one good thing! I'm moving in to my own flat July 1st! Just a small studio flat, but it's ALL MINE! Can't wait! Wish it was in London, but maybe some day I will be rich and able to live in my own flat in London.. haha..

It's been ages since I've written something. Before I started uni, and now I've decided to take a break. Maybe start again in February, maybe not. I have no idea where this will take me. I would love to go travelling. But I'm scared to do it alone. But maybe that's just what I need? I'm considering a "working holiday" in Australia for a few months. That would be great! But then there is the people at home in Norway that kinda has already decided I'm moving back there. Which is NOT going to happen, they just dont want to understand it. Which is really frustrating right now. The thing is I want to travel now. I don't want to wait til after my studies. Right now I have no responsibilities. No relationship, no kids, nothing. And I love it. I can actually just go travelling for a year if I want to. If I finish my studies now, I don't think I'm gonna go travelling. I think I will be having kids and setteling down soon after. Well maybe not soon, but still. Right now I know that I don't have anyone else to think about. It's just me. I just wanna go away, have time to myself, figure out what I want from my life. I think I just need a break from "the real life" as I know it. Which consists of studying, working, and not much else. There is so much more out there. So much to see, so much to do, so many things to learn, so many new people to meet, so many experiences I wouldn't want to be without. Even if I have no idea what it is! It's so tempting. Just go, leave everything behind. Be by myself, discover, grow. Just have time to think without having parents and relatives and friends all needing to have their opinion heard. I think I might actually do this. But still it is scary. Am I gonna survive all by myself in a strange country which is far away from home? I don't know....I don't know anything right now.....

08.09.2008

This is my last few days all by myself in the flat. It's quite nice being all alone, with my laptop and Johan's huge TV. So I'm sitting up all night watching news and playing bubble shooter. Maybe it's time to change this soon? I'll consider it..

So my to do list is getting longer and longer as the days go by. At the top of that list is getting a proper umbrella! Already have my pink wellies with hearts on. Need I get more girly? I think so!:)

The reason for the urgent need of an umbrella is ofcourse the lovely weather we've been having this summer. Where is the sun? Does it not excist in this country? There is so much about the UK I don't understand. Like, what IS a bank holiday? No one has been able to answer that yet! Everyone just says "oh..it's a national holiday". Yeah, I have figured that out. But WHY is it a national holiday? The first person able to explain this to me will get a price! Seriously!
And another thing. Advent calendars in SEPTEMBER? It's just not right!! I seriously saw several at Tesco today. Is it not a bit early? Does no one see this? We don't need to think about christmas now. We need to think about starting Uni and getting settled in to new or old routines after the summer. Not planning the christmas shopping and start stressing about the christmas cards we havent started yet! I'm feeling like starting a campaign to get them out of the shops until November. Anyone want to join me?


Although we all complain about the horrible summer weather here in the UK, I must admit one thing. I do love walking in the rain. Clearing my head or just chatting with a friend, like i did on Saturday night. Hot chocolate from Starbucks, discussions about China "town" and George W Bush and my extremly limited knowledge of films. I have to admit I'm a bit embarrased. I don't really know anything about it! The only thing I know is the names of some famous actors, and most of the time I have no idea which films they've been in. How awful is that? I really need to learn a bit more about it before I should allow myself to say that Mean Girls is a great film again (although it really is a great film! I just need to know how to say it!:P). And another good reason for knowing about films is ofcourse the weather. It's nothing better to do when it's pouring down outside, than sit in the sofa with some hot chocolate, friends and a GOOD film. So now it's up to me to find out what a good film is, and then I'm inviting everyone over for a movie and hot chocolate! :)