Note to Self...

Note to self:
*When in Norway, get used to all of the nakedness, the more you try to be modest the more people stare at you so just walk around naked like everyone else.
*Norwegians don't shovel the side walk so prepare to go hiking when you need to run to the grocery store, slip on all of the ice and slush, and walk in the street because you don't know if your walking on the sidewalk or on someones lawn.
*Although most Norwegians will stop for you to cross the street, even when their light is green, not all do. Be aware of those who don't stop for you because they don't just keep going but they speed up and try to hit you.
*Caution, bicyclists are the most dangerous people on the street. They don't warn you that they are coming up behind you and are trying to pass you. Occasionally you get the nice bicyclist who will whistle or clear their throat for you otherwise the rest are all out to run you over.
*Just because most people speak English in Norway doesn't mean that the food in the grocery store will be in English or the instructions either, so make sure all you need to know is the temperature for the oven and how long it needs to cook. Otherwise I sure hope you have the time to translate.
*There are no water fountains! You must fill your bottle up out of the sink. In most of the class rooms at school there is a sink, if on the off chance there isn't, you can use the bathroom sink.
*There aren't very many bathrooms with stalls. Most bathrooms are just a toilet, sink, and dryer. So ladies don't wait in line for the girls bathroom, just use the guys.
*There is no such thing as a Walmart in Norway! Nothing even close so you must plan accordingly, such as what is perishable, how far you must go, and how much you can carry in one trip.
*All stores are closed on Sundays, except for the gas stations and a handful of restaurants downtown (at least a 45 min walk for me). Stores also close at 4 on Saturdays, so weekend shopping is not an option unless you get it all done early Saturday.
*You can only buy alcohol until 8 pm on weeknights and 6 pm on Saturday night so be prepared for the weekend and but on weekdays on your way home from school.
*Norwegian food has very little sugar compared to American food. So the jam actually tastes like fruit and the juice is just juice...weird I know.
*Wear your walking shoes! You have to walk everywhere because taxis are expensive and taking the bus requires you to know the stops are and what bus goes on what route.
* You don't have to wear pants! My dream come true! Girls don't wear pants here they only wear leggings or jeans that are painted on them, no real pants!
*ja is yes; ni is no; fiske is fish; takk is thank you; tusen takk is a thousand thanks; and that is all of the Norwegian I know!