The Wandering Researcher

Researcher mom on the move!

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Getting my first Fulbright in 2011
Just arrived in Santa Barbara
Yay, here I am with my cool new perfect bike! I love California!
Daddy comes to Santa Barbara
Bella and Mom, fun in the sun!
The whole gang minus dad!
My then three kiddos in California
  • Leaving Paradise,  Soccer,  William

    Williams last soccer game with Santa Barbara Soccer Club is coming up!

    May 9, 2012 /

    This weekend is Williams last game with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club. It has been a great year – with a lot of work and a lot of practices and a LOT of traveling to games! And they have unfortunatly lost a lot too. They came in third in the league this fall, which was pretty good, and they did pretty great actaully! As did William – he played a lot and scored a lot. After Christmas, though, the entire team had a down turn and spiraled into a bad habit of not scoring and letting in too many goals. But William has had fun, and has made some of…

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    November 6, 2019

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    June 19, 2020

    Date set for VISA interview!!

    March 11, 2018
  • Annabelle,  In Santa Barbara,  Soccer,  Theodore,  William

    Soccer Team Potluck today!

    September 11, 2011 /

    today was such fun! We started with a game at 9:30 am which we won 4-0 and where William scored goal number 2, a beautiful goal and we were all very proud of him! We then had Williams friend from the team over, and we hung out at home for a while, before going out to eat at Mesa Cafe (our new favorite hang out), and then going to Helenes house to swim with her two boys! After I had cooked what I was to bring to the soccer potluck (while at Helens, because we had our cleaning lady over all day so I had to use her kitchen), we…

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    Aberdeen – 2nd annual meeting for Smartfish

    February 8, 2020

    Brussels and the 18 month review

    January 27, 2020

    Partner might not need extra permission to work from home!

    July 13, 2018
  • In Santa Barbara,  Soccer,  Theodore,  William

    UCSB soccer game; All club soccer night before!

    September 11, 2011 /

    Santa BArbara Soccer Club had its fall All Club Soccer Night, with a bar-b-que, games, raffles etc at the UCSB Harder Stadium, right before a UCSB Gauchos game against Virginia, which we ended up winning 2-0! It was great fun! We only saw the first half, because the children were tired and William had a game today so we had to get up early! It was great fun though and the kids had a blast, as did I!      

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    November 14, 2018

    ISA conference in Toronto, Canada

    March 31, 2019

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    August 17, 2018
  • In Santa Barbara,  Soccer,  William

    Williams soccer tournament this weekend!

    August 23, 2011 /

    So – we had barely landed before William had his first soccer practice! This was a rough start, but William had a blast and the boys were really nice and welcoming – taking care of him and making sure he felt welcome to the team. So he had three days of practice – two hours each – before he had a day off (when he did surfing) before there were two days of games. The first day they had two games, and they unfortunately lost both – and I dare say they never had much of a chance in either game! They met really tough competition. William played some –…

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    August 30, 2018

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    November 10, 2018

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    March 2, 2021
  • Annabelle,  In Santa Barbara,  Soccer,  Theodore,  William

    Back from California Pizza Kitchen!

    August 23, 2011 /

    Today we went to the California Pizza Kitchen in Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara! The gig was a fundraising event for the red team U11 boys soccer! Of the money we spent, 20% went directly to the team, which means we both ate well and contributed to the team account! The good news is, the food was great! We really enjoyed it and the kids had a blast. There were painted pizza boxes on all the walls and the kids were in awe at how cool they were! Here are some pictures:  

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    Annual Meeting – GoJelly! in Piran, Slovenia

    November 24, 2019

    When school shootings become real

    November 14, 2018

    TEDx style talk – how to prepare

    November 5, 2018
  • Funding,  NAV,  passports,  Preparation,  Skatteetaten,  Soccer,  Visa

    Tax and Social Security taken care of!

    May 26, 2011 /

    The letters have been copied, signed and sent so now all I have left to do is my VISA application – the DS-160 (non-immigrant visa application) https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ – that I started yesterday. The pictures are a mess – pretty difficult even for me to figure out what they really want – so this afternoon when I get home I will have a photoshoot with Arild and the kids (not the oldest since he already is a US citizen) and finish off the application process! I am also waiting for money from my scholarship so that I can pay the deposit on the house and pay for the soccer club as…

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    May 8, 2019

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    August 17, 2018

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    August 30, 2018
  • In Santa Barbara,  Soccer,  Visiting beforehand,  William

    Day 4 in Santa Barbara

    May 7, 2011 /

    Day four was a calm day after a rough night when I in panic ordered a room for two nights at a hotel because I was freaked out about being the only adult in a house in the woods far from everyone. This morning we washed and dried clothes and I packed everything before William informed me that he was *not* going to a hotel but staying in the house. After almost an hour on the phone with Hilton we finally agreed that though I could not cancel the room I could re-book it for august when we are coming back (and it is costing an arm and a leg…

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    Off to New York City, the UN and international negotiations

    September 15, 2018

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    September 19, 2018

    BBNJ treaty negotiations

    April 6, 2019
  • In Santa Barbara,  Preparation,  Soccer,  UCSB,  Visiting beforehand,  William

    Day 3 – TUESDAY in Santa Barbara

    May 5, 2011 /

    A wonderful sunny day as usual, in Santa Barbara, and William and I had a blast! We had a late start, I went jogging way too late – at 9 am – and almost died from it – apparantly you should never jog after 7:30 am! After jogging, we went to have lunch at Chili´s – our always fabulous and favorite lunch place in the US! After this, we went to Borders – which was going out of business in Santa Barbara – YAY – supersale -and NAY – I love Borders and dont want it not to be here when we move here… Ended up buying books for 100…

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    February 16, 2021

    YES – I am going to the UN meeting!

    July 17, 2018

    BBNJ treaty negotiations

    April 6, 2019
  • Preparation,  Soccer,  Visiting beforehand,  William

    Tickets for William and I have been bought!

    February 15, 2011 /

    May 1st-8th, William and I will be in Santa Barbara to do a few things: Meet my co-workers and check out my new workplace at Bren School of Environmental Science and Management Check out the area in general Look at houses to find the perfect one to rent – if mom hasnt already found one for us Meet with Elementary school principal (given that we have found the house and thereby the school area we will be living in) Try out for soccer! This is very exciting – I am nervous because this is it – we are actually doing this, we are moving to California from Norway! For a…

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    February 7, 2018

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    May 22, 2018
  • Preparation,  Soccer

    Soccer teams for my boys…

    January 31, 2011 /

    OK – so getting the kids on a soccer team was a bigger challenge  than I expected – William is going to have to come with me to the US when I go to Santa Barbara in the beginning of May to TRY OUT for the team LOL That means he might actually not even make the team *biting my nails*! http://www.santabarbarasc.org/Teams/bu10white/index_E.html – this is the team he is going to try out for (or the red one – I know they are divided based on experience and skill). The teams have already been taken out by tryouts in March and April, but they were willing to save a spot…

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    May 22, 2018

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    November 9, 2018

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    December 20, 2020

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Another #easter in the city - with beautiful weath Another #easter in the city - with beautiful weather no less!  #visittrondheim @brattora
So - what is a Nordic #saltmarsh and why do we car So - what is a Nordic #saltmarsh and why do we care? #Nordsalt is a #biodiversa project where I lead the co-production of knowledge about this with #stakeholders from the #nordic countries! See link in bio!
Another month of COVID-19 and having all meetings Another month of COVID-19 and having all meetings online. This time, its the third annual meeting of #smartfishh2020 - as we are entering its fourth and scheduled last year of this #horizon2020 project!
So.cold.in.Norway ❄️🥶 thats steam from the So.cold.in.Norway ❄️🥶 thats steam from the fjord. Steam. The fjord is cold! It’s steaming because compared to the air, it’s bubbly warm! I’ll just keep on home-officing inside!
New day - New interview! - this time with Hong Kon New day - New interview! - this time with Hong Kong International Business Channel about #smartfishh2020 @sintefhq
Another month of #covid_19 and another project mee Another month of #covid_19 and another project meeting that is online and not in person - this time it’s the @gojelly_eu project that is impacted! I miss seeing my awesome #microplastics and #jellyfish colleagues in person!
Screenshots from our @cnninternational interview f Screenshots from our @cnninternational interview for #businessevolved that aired today! @sintefhq #smartfishh2020
On a rare trip to one of our other @sintefhq offic On a rare trip to one of our other @sintefhq offices - this one in #ålesund on the Norwegian West coast! My colleague showed me around the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center, the #Sustainability think tank @unitedfuturelabnorway and #Newton Møre #sdg
Ready for an election all-nighter - rough day for Ready for an election all-nighter - rough day for my 7th grader tomorrow 😬 #2valg #bidenharris2020
Yesterday, my colleagues and I were given the oppo Yesterday, my colleagues and I were given the opportunity to talk with @cnninternational for the #businessevolved series about the #smartfishh2020 project and @sintefhq role is development of innovative technological solutions for a #sustainable and efficient #fishing industry - filmed by @mhandlykken @synk_media
During these near 8 months of the #covid_19 pandem During these near 8 months of the #covid_19 pandemic travel hiatus, I have learned to really appreciate my diverse neighborhood in all its shades and varieties! #buran #lademoen #trondheim @visittrondheim
“Its not enough to clean the ocean of plastics - “Its not enough to clean the ocean of plastics - we need to stop the flow!” #ethavavmuligheter #lager11  @sintefhq @ntnuoceans @wwfnorge
The annual meeting for the @summerh2020 project ha The annual meeting for the @summerh2020 project has finished - we were in #bilbao last year and on #teams this year. Miss the spontaneous discussions, fun dinners, wine for lunch and artsy historical city by night! Fingers crossed we can have in-person meeting next year!
I may not travel as much anymore but that’s ok w I may not travel as much anymore but that’s ok when my town is as fantastic as this one 🥰
What a great day for work with #stakeholders on th What a great day for work with #stakeholders on the #Microfibre project funded by @forskningsradet at @sintefhq  #marineplastic #plasticpollution
I am at an actual honest to God airport - my first I am at an actual honest to God airport - my first time since the end of February! Day trip to Oslo for a real-life workshop!
Taking my @siphoncoffeetx on a hike in #estenstadm Taking my @siphoncoffeetx on a hike in #estenstadmarka in Norway - we’re a long way from #texas and @houstoncity now!
Celebrating 5 submitted proposals for research gra Celebrating 5 submitted proposals for research grants by opening one of my last bottles of wine from California- @fessparkerwinery #chardonnay
Explorer my owm city of #trondeim and some awesome Explorer my owm city of #trondeim and some awesome #murals #muralstreetart and finished with a falafel burger at #superheroburger - pretty awesome Saturday @visittrondheim
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