Stepping outside my comfort zone!

So now I'm sitting in an AIESEC office in Copenhagen.
I came here last monday and I was freezing. But it's great to be back to Scandinavia. Here I always feel like home.
I also have so many friends here :)

I'm in Denmark because the MC team asked if I would be able to chair their national conference called ALTIUS.
Of course I said YES :)
That's an amazing opportunity.
Not only because I want the chairing experience or that Denmark is one of my favorite country but because I think the Danish team are my kind of people.
People that I can work with.
That makes the experience even better.

So Pre meeting is running smoothly so far, people are all working hard and I feel happy, honored and excited.
I have butterflies in my stomach, I'm enjoying this.

It's interesting how much stepping outside your comfort zone can be motivating when you are used to it.
I really feel challenged by this role but in a good way.
Taking challenges has been and will be my way to live life.

I'm still on the same page as my last post - I'm keeping my dreams alive and dreaming new things every day.
Today my dream is to make ALTIUS an amazing experience, to grow as a chair and a person and to meet my friends.
So I'm going to live my dreams!

-with love-

Dare to dream - It's worth it.

Press play and listen to the lyrics before reading the blog!




How did you like the lyrics?

I'm sitting at the office and minding my own work. I decided to listen to music while working and all of the sudden this song starts. I didn't know this song so I started to listen more closely.
And the lyrics just hit home.

Not everyone dares to dream. People are sometimes afraid ( I think ) to dream, to let their mind wonder around the opportunities out there.
I wish for everyone to dream. Like it says in the song "when you dream, it might come true".
And what a life we would have if we dream big and the dreams come true.

I love to dream. I'm a day dreamer as well. I never stop dreaming about what I want, what my life can be like, what great things I can do, How I can impact the world and my society.
I also dream about love, family, friends, success and happiness.
There is no dream not worth being a dream.

I know people that dont realize that they have dreams, they are hidden in their sub consciousness and dont dare to break through.
I know people that think they dont have dreams, that they are not to become anyone special or do anything specific.
I know people how are afraid to dream because they are afraid to fail to reach their dream.

To these people I ask - why is it better to live with no aspiration, no willing to be better person and no motivation do live the life you want, then to dare to dream and by one step at a time consciously walking a path towards smiles and satisfaction?
If you dream you wont fail. Dreams are not about success or failure. It's about motivation and aspiration.

So dare to dream. Dream big. We all deserve it! :)
- with love and dreams -

Travel experience

Written 19.01.09
Sitting at the St. Pancrass international, all rained down and still an hour to go until I step up in the train on my way to Paris.
My adventure is continuing.

I‘m here way to early but I didn‘t want to risk being late since I wasn‘t sure how long the bus ride would take me. People are getting ready to board the train that leaves before mine, I‘m on the next one.

During this whole travel that started yesterday at 14.00 GMT, I have been thinking. I was utterly unsatisfied with all logistical aspects of my role, the way some people dont communicate and financial uncertainty killing me but still I’m ready to go back and try one more time.
I want to believe that this time will be better for me, I’m ready to give it a chance.

Written 20.01.09

When I arrived in Paris I took the metro to the office, I was more then ready to get the key and jump home for a shower and unpacking.
But I got locked outside the office and I had to wait for 45 minutes. It was getting cold and it started to rain but thankfully some dudes working in the basement had to get out for smokes and let me in the next door.
Then thankfully some guys working at the office finally came and let me in.
But then another problem came up.

I was locked outside the apartment as well. So I had to stay at the office until 22.00.
I was so tired when I finally arrived to the apartment last night, especially after climbing to the 4^th floor with my heavy suitcase.

So I’m back in Paris.
Let’s see how this time goes.

-with love-

Adventure to be continue

I'm sitting in the dining room, at my "office" spot.
The view outside the window is amazing, still sea, white ground, birds flying and small sunlight shining on the buildings on the other end of the harbor.

These moments are my last few moments in Iceland until the end of my term, I'm taking the flight today to London and then train tomorrow to Paris.
I'm excited to leave, meeting people that I know there and trying to enjoy my adventure until the next one starts.
But I'm not ready to leave.
I dont want to leave my little nephew, the dearest thing to me now.
My family, I see how much they will miss me, how much they dont want me to leave, and I dont want to leave them.

This passed month has been great, I spent it with friends and family, the people that mean the most to me.
This time back home gave me the energy to go back to my role, and make sure I strive to do the best I can.
I know I have their full support and that means the world to me!

I hope the next weeks and months will fly by like this passed month did.
Then I can see my nephew, hold him and cuddle him.
I can not wait!

-with love-

Men are from Mars, Women from Venus?

Somethings keep reoccurring in my life, some random thoughts, actions or feelings.

I'm a big fan of a concept called love and hope, so those feelings and thoughts I keep on focusing on, I keep walking my way that I believe will lead me to a place where those two things are as well as other things I think are valuable.

my path to love has always been very challenging ;) to say the least.
many crossroads and dead ends that I have walked towards.
My so called dead ends have mostly not been of my fault, although I most likely had something to do in this matter.
But somehow I always choose the "wrong" individual to walk with.
hehe, I know it's silly to be writing about it but hey.. I dont mind.

I'm actually writing this post and about this topic because I was cleaning my room the other day and found a book that was given to me as a gift when I graduated from University.
It's small quotes from a famous book called He's just not that into you by Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo.
And I wanted to write some quotes that I find related to me and my experience, but in order to do so I wanted to make some connection to my life ;)

"Oh sure they say they're busy. They say that they didn't have even a moment in their insanely busy day to pick up the phone. It was just that crazy. Bullshit!
with the advent of cell phones and speed dialing it is almost impossible NOT to call you."

"unless he's all yours, he's still hers."

"I know. Every two weeks, once a month, seeing someone, having a little love and affection may help you get through the day or the week or the month - but will it help you get through the lifetime?"

"We were all beautiful, smart, funny women, and we shouldn't be wasting our time figuring out why a guy isn't calling us"

"if the guy you're dating doesnt seem to be completely into you, or you feel the need to start "figuring him out," please consider the glorious thought that he might just not be that into you. And then free yourself to go find the one that is"

Here it is.. some quotes that I found in the book that I wanted to share here.!!
If you want more, leave a request in the comment box ;)

-with love-

My new precious!

This year is starting out as a big blessing to my life.
Yesterday I became richer then I have been.
My brother Hilmar, and his girlfriend Hugrún, had a baby boy - my little nephew :)

The little baby boy is one of the reasons why I decided to come home over the holidays.
my parents are grandparents for the first time and I'm a big aunt.
The baby came on time, thankfully for me, so I can spend more time with the boy.. making sure I have enough pictures, videos and good memories before I leave the country.
Oh man, even as I write this there are 11 days until I leave back to Paris, but I get tears in my eyes. I so do not want to leave this little boy.

To be honest, its strange. I'm the oldest but i'm the one still "living" at home, with no boyfriend and no sign of a child.
My younger brother beat me to moving out of the house, finding the person he loves and getting a cat and a baby boy.
It's not that I'm upset, not at all.
It's just strange to see how grown up he is.. my little baby brother :)

For me, I do not see these things happening for me in the near future.
I'm off to Paris in 11 days, then just making sure I get those 6 months to move fast!

-with love and smiles-

Summing up 2008 :)

It has been a tradition for me to roughly summing up my years and sharing with people. I’m gonna do my best now to sum up the year 2008, a year of loss, excitement and honestly not being happy sometimes.

January:

I had my successor elected, my role as MCP is almost over.

I handed in my application for AIESEC International, a great big step for me.

February:

My MC team held @INC. ( AIESEC Iceland National Conference) for our members and it was a huge success. We had great new members ready for AIESEC

Went to the Macedonia for IPM ( International Presidents meeting ) withTómas, the elected MCP for the term 0809.

I went through my selection process for AIESEC International and I learned a lot about me, my skills and ability.
I didn't get selected but I'm very glad at the moment.

March:

I went to Bulgaria to meet Ali again after 8 months :) I also did some sightseeing around the country.

I flew off to Denmark to meet my friends and travelled around Denmark. I went to Århus, Odense and a little of Copenhagen. I had a great time.


April:

My grandparents, Vera and Einar, celebrated their 145 years birthday ( 70+75 years ), it was great and a big family gathering.


May:

Flew off to Sweden to attend ScaLDS agenda meeting.

I staied with my cousin Vera in Sweden and Janie from Slovakia came over to party with us. Great fun

I got selected to WENA GN Board as External Coordinator for the term 0809.

June:

Went to Skagaströnd to party with my friends and I had serious fun.

I started the transiton with my successor and ended my MCP term.

I flew off to Rotterdam to start my tradition for the new role.

I met my WENA GN Board team members, Vincent, Anula, Helena and Kate.

July:

Officially started my term as WENA ER Coordinator.

Went to Prague for the WENA/CEE Presidents meeting.

Had a GN Board transition and met my other GN Board family members from MENA, IGN, Africa, CEE and AP.

My grandfather, Einar, died. I flew off the next day to Iceland to grief and say my last goodbyes.

August:

I stayed on Iceland since no one new where I should go. I was getting extremely frustrated

Went to Akureyri to party with Anna, Auður and Víðir.

I found out on 13th August that I was supposed to fly to Brazil on 15th August. it was stressful and uncomfortable but I managed.

I flew to London and met with Kristín Halla and her boyfriend Friddi and staied with them.

I flew from London to Zurich and Zurich to Sao Paulo for International Congress.

I had my birthday – big 25– and had 700 people singing the birthday song for me. That was AMAZING!!

September:

I travelled around Brazil by my self. I saw Rio De Janeiro and Ilha Grande.

Flew off to my new home, Paris France.

Saw all the turist places in Paris, met my flat mades and started my term on full speed.

October:

I went to Slovakia for EuroCo 2008 to deliver on a partnership.

I met Janie and she showed me around her capital city and her country.

I took a spontantious trip to Budapest, Hungary with very cool people. Just for one night.

I went to Copenhagen to meet Anna, Gunga and Auður. We had a great weekend and went to a concert with Bubbi.. What a let down!

I went to a CSR conference held my the European commission :)

November:

I was invited to become a faci at SPARK 2008 in Evry. It was great.. I met some very cool people, Like Kris from Poland.

I went to Budapest for a Careers in Europe event and it was a big success. I stayed there for 2 weeks.


December:

I took a seven hour bus ride to Prague where I was supposed to be a faci at CEE ER meeting but it got cancelled

I went to Belgium to another Careers in Europe event after a very emotional day that made me really want to quit my role.

Belgium was great!

Took a train to London and staied with Ira. I also met Emad after 1 1/2 year.

Flew home to Iceland and saw my family after 4 months. It felt so great!

Spent Christmas with family and friends.

Celebrated the New year again with family and friends and started the new year with a big smile. :)

So this was my year – mostly it was great, but there are events, people and situations that have also made this year very bad one.
When the new year has started I am going to try to make those people and these situations out of my life.. and make 2009 a great year.
As great as the first day was!

-with love-