Update

Our stuff made it to Norway! I was so excited, what a load off. I kept having thoughts of our stuff getting stuck in customs for weeks or lost or having some other crazy disaster take it away but nope, made it safe and sound. It's so weird to think about the journey it made to get to our new place over an ocean and thousands of miles, crazy. I can't believe it's already been two months since we shipped it away, man time flies. Speaking of time flying, I'm getting ready to leave next Friday. The last few days I've been buying items that I'm afraid I can't get in Norway. I've stocked up on eleven boxes of crystal light energy drink since that's one thing I know we can't get over there and since they don't have Rock Star, Crystal Light seemed a logical replacement. I have cold remedies, razors, deodorant, airborn, basically anything that I can think might be hard to come by. I'm hoping I'll have room for a few boxes of Mac and Cheese, a staple in my diet and one I might have to learn to live without. Luckily my Mom has agreed to ship me a few boxes over with each care package she sends. I'm getting a little worried I won't be able to fit everything I've bought into my three suitcases, two carry on suitcases and two backpacks I am bringing. I plan on doing a test pack soon and worst case scenario my parents can bring what won't fit when they come in March. Basically, I'm spending my last days in the States eating Mexican food (do Norwegians even know what this is) and hanging with family.
One cool thing about having the last five weeks in Great Falls is that I've been able to reconnect with my family. It always seemed like the weekend trips back to Great Falls went so fast I never really had time to just hang out with them, so I'm pretty thankful for that.
Tonight I went with my Mom to watch a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar. They had a one night showing in Great Falls, I'm sure in between bigger showings in bigger cities. I've seen the play three times and I'll have to say it didn't disappoint. I loved it and each time I hear Ted Neeley sing as Jesus I get chills. That man can rock. There is nothing better than a good play. If I lived in New York I'd probably go broke going to plays. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the opera house in Trondheim gets some great performances. How cool would it be to see Phantom of the Opera in Europe!
This weekend I'm heading back to Butte for a day to settle a few things with the house. We're still working with the same buyers and are trying to come to an agreement. We'll see what happens there. It'll be weird to see the house again. I thought I had said good bye to it for good, but it might be nice to see it one last time. Nice or incredibly sad, we'll see. I am excited, however, about seeing Teresa, Jeff and Lucas again. I've been really missing those guys.
So the next week will be filled with packing, good bye parties and last minute purchases and decisions - should I bring jello pudding over an additional box of mac and cheese - should I leave a sweatshirt so I can fit more Crystal Light Energy into my suitcase. We'll see where my priorities end up, I'm thinking the jello and mac will make it and the parents will be bringing some of my cast off clothing with them. The next time I post it may be from Norway but we'll see how the week goes. Wish me luck and yes I am excited!