To the mixtape: Banana PancakesWorth a try?
Now that I have my own HappyBook, I am constantly looking for new activities to put in my Activities list. Activities that would make me happy to do, that is. Not that I have that much time on my hand, but if I have some hours to spare, I want to make sure that I do something I really want to do.
In my Twitter-feed, I suddenly discovered that Kars learned to play Backgammon this weekend. I have always felt that I was missing out on something in the tabletop game department since I have never tried to play this game. I don’t know why the opportunity to learn it never has occured. When twittering to the world that I would like to learn the game, however, I got some nice playdate offers from friends that know this mystic game. Is it better than Ludo? Better than Chess? Does it make me happy? I will report back later about how it went!
Are there other things I should try while we’re at it? My Activities list is very location based so far, considering that there are tons of things I need to do here in Bergen before I move back home to Oslo. I have some mountains to climb (Løvstakken, Damsgårdsfjellet and Vidden), a couple of cafes to visit, and I want to take a swim both at Sentralbadet and Nordnes. But what else? Suggestions for must-see movies or must-read books or even must-eat food also appreciated. But please, shut up about the sushi. I really want to like it, but I just don’t. But I do love steak tartare and carpaccio, so I guess I’m covered in the raw food department anyway.
Well, bring it on! Fill my HappyBook - and your own for that matter :)
April 15th, 2008 at kl. 18:37
“Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court.” I hope I will get to see some soon in the new opera, (when I´m able to order tickets) Is that something for your happy book? But since you are fortunate enough to be in Bergen, check out what´s going on in Teatergarasjen. I have seen much nice arty stuff there, from modern dancing to performances. (Get on their sms list, and get a chance for free tickets!!) It also hosts prøverommet, a open arena for young talents once a month! Try to attend a prøverommet night before you leave town :-)
April 15th, 2008 at kl. 22:59
Can’t promise it will make you happy. (It might even make you sad.) But you have to go and see the champions play. Du må gå og se på Brann. Det blir stas. Uansett. [N]
April 16th, 2008 at kl. 0:11
You have to have a picnic at Aboretet, the most beautiful garden in Bergen.
http://www.bergen-guide.com/35.htm
April 16th, 2008 at kl. 11:01
I could enjoy some ballet, I guess. I see the opera has gotten an outdoor stage too, now. I loved watching a dance piece of Don Quijote outdoors in Rome. But I guess the goal now that we have this new opera house is getting inside it. Though having a picnic on top of it is a plan I’ve had for a while too.
Until I get back, a picnic at Aboretet sounds good. Never been there before! But then I have to get familiar with the terrible bus system here in Bergen. Hm. If I’m going to a football match the bus is not an option, however. Way too crowded, so the buses only get the most eager and violent supporters back home. The rest of us have to walk. Then again, a walk in the nice weather here in Bergen is always a pleasure ;)
April 16th, 2008 at kl. 11:25
Oh, I forgot to say that it seems PrøveRommet is celebrating its 10 years anniversary next time (April 28th). I definitely will have to go there then - it’s the last time before the summer!
April 16th, 2008 at kl. 20:35
You’re wrong. Real hooligans go by taxi, not bus. For you, I’d recommend walking. Start off with a pint or two at “Bien”. That’ll keep you going!