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Happy Friday to you from a rainy Bergen.  The great thing about Fridays is it's grøt day on campus. Grøt is a traditional Norwegian porridge and it's yummy There are a few different types and Rommegrøt (cream) and Risengrøt (rice... like rice pudding) are served on campus. I've learned it is typical for families to eat grøt on Saturday and eat it with savory complements like meat. I ate it for breakfast once and my Norwegian hallmate laughed at me (in the nicest of ways). Note to self- though it looks like cream-of-wheat, it's not a breakfast item.


I've been feeling particularly good this week. I believe it's because everything seems to moving in a positive direction. Hopefully the trend continues :) I'm trying to be proactive and keep on top of things since April is going to be busy and will be here in no time.  


I was reading through a paper on Transaction Cost Economics (ah, just when I was close to shaking the nerd label by my last post about beer, I shot it all to pieces) and found this inspiring concept I've been trying to keep in mind from Oliver E Williamson (if I recall correctly, a Bruin- ugh): 

the Carnegie Triple- be disciplined, be interdisciplinary and have an active mind.  

Also, a reflection on feeling particularly special this semester since getting some really nice things in the mail. *Gasp* hand written correspondence?! My parents have sent a few things which is always a lovely surprise and very appreciated. And, three friends have sent cards and one included chocolate and another included a CD- holy wow! A shout out of gratitude to Tina, Erik and Wayne. I know it takes time to get to the post office and takes a little extra dough to send things to Norge.

This is not me fishing for more mail, promise :) This is as much a personal reminder as a call. Let someone know you're thinking about them sometime. It's a detour from our regular routine and takes a little extra effort but makes such an impact.

Ha en god helg!

lisa liv