Kimberly Justice Mengshoel
@Goodness and Grit
American expat in Norway
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About me
American
Lives in Lillehammer
Speaks English, Norwegian, and learning Spanish
Registration: 05 April 2011
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Hollywood Film in Norway--Get Involved! Work, Produce, Act, Music Etc. by Oplexicon
Hi everyone, I'm a filmmaker from Hollywood as some may have read on my profile, and I'm here in Norway doing a feature film I wrote, with mostly locals and some known names here. I'm looking for mostly producers, or people interested in getting ...
Interested! I am a writer, set designer, and actor. In addition, I have two sons with acting experience. Any chance you are working in the Lillehammer area? Kimberly Read More
This is a joke right? by BenTennison16
Okay so i've met quite a few of my 'fellow' Brits on my last visit in Oslo and there's only one thing i can say. they ARE ALL immigrants ! expat? WTF is that? When we get a bunch of poles, romanians or chinese in England, they are 'automatically' ...
Oooh drama! I do love good entertainment. Thanks for the giggle guys:) Kimberly Read More
Bussiness research by neoangeloth
i want to know if somebody can tell me... How is it go the bussiness of Lapis Lazuli in your country, and the price estimated for a ring or other jewells of Lapis Lazuli, in there.. please would be really good for my study know about ...
Lapis was very fashionable in Norway about ten years ago, mostly worn in a strand like pearls around the neck or wrist. But it has sort of taken a back seat to todays oversized more abstract jewelry. If a creative designer used it in the center of a ... Read More
Relocating to Norway from USA with Norwegian hubby...questions & help by angelkisses98
Hi Everyone, My hubby is from Norway, but has lived here in the USA for the last 7 years. We are planning to move back to Norway with our daughter who has special needs. What is the fastest and easiest way to go about this. Financially we ...
I am NOT an expert on this topic; but, it was our experience that the children are able to receive all the benefits of a Norwegian citizen, because they are. As soon as you move here, DAY #1, get into the local registry office to register the ... Read More
12V Power adapters (USA -> Norway) by khosra
I have a bunch of electronic devices that have 12V DC 500ma power adapters that work at 110V (eg. wireless router). I need to purchase 12V DC 500ma power adapters that work at 220V for Norway. I don't want to plug these devices into voltage ...
Hi! Amazon does actually have an UK affiliate. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ I have ordered from them many times. You do have to pay shipping, but it isn´t near as expensive as shipping from the states! Good luck! Kimberly Read More
Stavanger Facebook friends by Landsharkdg
Hi all - moving to Stavanger from the US in February. Any ex-pats or Norweigians looking for Facebook friends?!? I have lots of questions and it would be great to find some FB friends to chat with before I arrive. Search for Dan Gage in Pensacola, ...
Hi Dan! I searched you on FB and could not find you. I am in Lillehammer, a far cry from Stavanger, but we have the FL panhandle in common! I have a friend that recently relocated to Lillehammer from Stavanger, so I may have a resource for your ... Read More
how to get taxi licence in norway??? by rashaad
i have all driving licence ,but i don't know how to get taxi licence in norway?????
Dear Rashaad, All I can offer is thoughts and prayers. Just getting a regular drivers license in Norway takes an act of congress. I had to go to driving school, which is extremely expensive, at the age of 40 after I had been driving 25 years in the ... Read More
Cost of living in oslo norway by sandy01986
hi frinds this is sandeep from mumbai india i just planning to relocate in norway can anyone tell me, what is minimum living cost is there?
Hi Sandeep, For simplicity, I tried researching the net for you on this topic in hopes of directing you to a link, but everything I found seems extremely out dated. I will forewarn you the cost of living in Norway is extremely high. The higher ... Read More
[Press release] Is life better abroad ? by Julien
Every year, thousands of people leave their home country to settle abroad for professional or personal reasons, sometimes just because of a taste for adventure. As a matter of fact, 5.5 million Britons and more than 5 million Americans have taken ...
Living abroad has reminded me what the important things in life are, and has taught me to appreciate these important things more. I have learned to enjoy the differences in various cultures; and when I travel, I now understand the reasoning behind ... Read More
Homesick during the holidays
Hi Gang, Holiday season definitely brings out nostalgia, depression, and homesickness in any expat. I simply want to wish everyone a Happy Easter wherever you are. Kimberly Mengshoel Lillehammer, Norway Goodness and ... Read More
Funny thing about cake in Norway, It Bleeds! by Goodness and Grit
Pay attention, and life´s lessons will entertain you in simple ways. I was introduced to Bløtkake on my first trip to Norway in 1987. A delightful dessert that looks beautiful and isn´t too rich, too sweet, nor too heavy. No two people make it the ...
Brilliant!!! From this day forward, I will never be able to look at terraced condos without thinking Shrimp stacked on slices of bread! My husband got a kick out of your story too. I think he is also relieved to hear I am not the only lost cause ... Read More
Pic of a dad skiing with a stroller taken in Kvitfjell Norway by Goodness and Grit
SMILE IT´S FRIDAY! http://pressingforward.blog.com (If the pic link doesn´t work, try http://pressingforward.blog.com) Check out this dad. Skis on feet, extra pair on shoulders, and baby in stroller. Where is he headed? Triple Black Diamond ...
Yes! Glad to know it is working! I only get a blue question mark where the pic should be. Thank you! Funny pic aye? I suppose some folks need more challenges on the slopes than others! Happy Easter! Kim Read More
Pic of a dad skiing with a stroller taken in Kvitfjell Norway by Goodness and Grit
SMILE IT´S FRIDAY! http://pressingforward.blog.com (If the pic link doesn´t work, try http://pressingforward.blog.com) Check out this dad. Skis on feet, extra pair on shoulders, and baby in stroller. Where is he headed? Triple Black Diamond ...
I did, it showed a ? but when I clicked on that, it didn´t link up so I removed it!?! I put it back in case it works for others. Thanks, Kim Read More
Pic of a dad skiing with a stroller taken in Kvitfjell Norway
SMILE IT´S FRIDAY! http://pressingforward.blog.com (If the pic link doesn´t work, try http://pressingforward.blog.com) Check out this dad. Skis on feet, extra pair on shoulders, and baby in stroller. Where is he headed? Triple Black Diamond ... Read More
Confession and a cafe tip by TheRiver
It happens that I walk up to strangers on the street and ask then for directions or a cafe tip. Today I was arsking a beautifull old lady if she could recommend a nice cafe in Stavanger. To my surprice she took me be the hand and quitely guided me ...
Wow! That is certainly not a common occurrence in Norway! Good for you! And good for her too! Thanks for sharing! Kim Read More