This may not be a good time to post this. I realize it will be totally insignificant compared to what you are otherwise thinking of. But on the other hand that might be a good thing… So:
I have been a member here for some time now, but I haven’t felt confident enough to introduce myself. I’m going to correct that now, because I’m starting to see that it’s the (only) polite thing to do.
My name is Berit (pronounced Bear-it), I’m female, 39 (as of a few days ago, my birthday is on Halloween) and living in Norway. I’ve been working as a teacher for years, and currently I’m trying to get my degree in Applied Linguistics. I have a fourteen year old daughter from a previous relationship, I have spent eight years as a single mother and is now living with my very significant other and his two sons. We’re not yet a big, happy family, but we’re working at it
Test results:
90 % liberal on the political test
INFJ on the personality test
35 % (or points) on the geek test
My first book by OSC came to me quite accidentally. Visiting a bookstore in search of something new I found “Seventh Son”. I read it and wanted more, so I checked regularly for new sequels and eventually other books by OSC through my bookstore. I came upon Hatrack.com around ’97, but never thought to look for a forum or anything beyond new releases. That didn’t happen until last year, when I was rereading “Shadow of the Hegemon” at the same time as USA was invading Iraq. Suddenly I felt the need to know what OSC thought of the war, and through links to Ornery and Hatrack forum I found one of his War Watch essays. I read, was rather shocked, and signed up with the intention of writing a brilliant analysis, contrasting the war against Iraq with the political situation in the book Luckily I lurked for a few days and found that my initial reaction was old news, that members at Hatrack were capable of brilliant responses to brilliant analyses and that the forum itself was more interesting than what any single person might think of the war.
Mostly I’ve been lurking, venturing forth now and then. I don’t think that I will ever be a frequent contributor. At this pace, my first landmark thread will be written around 2028. There are so many things I don’t feel I can comment on when I don’t live in the same country as most of you. The fluff threads are kind of off limits too, as I haven’t developed a relationship with anyone. Besides, I’m six hours ahead of Hatrack time, and much of the interesting stuff here seems to be happening when I have gone to bed. Let’s say that my goal for my membership is that I can one day post a welcome to a newbie without fearing it might raise eyebrows
Greetings to all of Hatrack, and may you all fare well the next four years!
[ November 03, 2004, 09:32 PM: Message edited by: Trondheim ]
Posted by CStroman (Member # 6872) on :
Howdy! Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
We can always use more INFJs.
And I thought you were male
But welcome, Trondheim/Berit! Posted by Architraz Warden (Member # 4285) on :
Wilkommen! (not norwegian I know, but it's the closest I've got at the moment.) I know I've read some of your posts, you'll fit right in.
Feyd Baron, DoC
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
j0. I'm Mayday, my fiancee is Bernard (insanity_plea) who likes to lurk now. Welcome, and we need posts like this right now. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Trondheim, I've noticed your posts often enough that when I saw the title of this thread attached to your name, I thought you were introducing a friend who was going to be joining us. Was surprised to look at your post count... we started about the same time, so to me you've always been here and just don't post often. While I'm sure it's easier to form relationships when you're in the same timezone as other people, I hope that's not a requirement. Glad to hear some more about you.
Posted by Trondheim (Member # 4990) on :
I know it sounds male,Teshi, but I took the name from the town I'm living in because it's named as a planet in Speaker for the Dead. Thanks to all so far for your welcome!
[ November 03, 2004, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: Trondheim ]
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Great. Now every time she uses a smilie, I'll think "Grin and Berit." *sigh*
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Welcome, Trondheim. I think there is a lot of fondness here for you. Certainly, this is so for me.
Nice to get to know you.
[ November 03, 2004, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
Posted by Trondheim (Member # 4990) on :
Thank you, Sara! You are one of my hatrack heroes (because you always make measured and reasonable responses)! Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Howdy Trondheim! I've got say, I could have sworn I've read more posts of yours than you're current total. I guess they're all just memorable.
Posted by Risuena (Member # 2924) on :
quote: know it sounds male,Teshi, but I took the name from the town I'm living in because it's named as a planet in Speaker for the Dead. Thanks to all so far for your welcome!
I was going to ask if you lived in Trondheim. My family lived there a long time ago (they came to the US in the early to mid 1800s, I think). I'd love to visit Norway (and Trondheim) some time.
Posted by Lost Ashes (Member # 6745) on :
Hiya Trondheim!
Thanks for making a formal introduction!
Posted by Trondheim (Member # 4990) on :
Hey, Dagonee, it must have been in recent pun threads. That’s the only way you could have noticed me (because I’ve stayed out of everything else for some time). I love puns, but it’s infinitely more difficult in another language.
Risuena: If you ever decide to come here, please give me notice. It’s a wonderful town with a great history, reaching back to 998)
Edit: For spelling, I'm a foreigner
[ November 03, 2004, 09:21 PM: Message edited by: Trondheim ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Hey, Trondheim! I had no idea that you considered yourself a newbie of any stripe (and I had no idea your postcount was so low!). In any case, I'm glad that you created this thread--it was good finding out more about you. I like your name, by the way. "Berit". I just love the sound of it.
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Trondhjem, incidentally, is the only major Norwegian town that was ever part of Sweden. It shows. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Um...ElJay, Trondheim registered a year before you. You have over 10x the post count. It means you are addicted. Hopelessly addicted to hatcrack.
Trondheim..."welcome" doesn't quite suffice here. I've enjoyed your posts in the past. I think it'd be nice to have you around more.
Beware the addictive nature of this place.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Very nice intro! Glad to have another INFJ. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Trondheim, does it make you feel any better that I'm in a worse position than you, being polar opposites in terms of time to North America? I'm at GMT+6, so only a few hours ahead of you.
C'mon, come out and play with me during their night! We need more people in the sandbox while they're all alseep! We can do anything we want and they won't be able to stop us! Posted by Trondheim (Member # 4990) on :
Really? Where do you live? India?
From now on I'm going to be impressed every time you post
I have a great time every morning in a way. I'm looking through everything that's been posted, long before anyone wakes up with the need for system or clarity Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Sri Lanka. I'm THAT person who up and left Canada on a whim to move to Sri Lanka to marry a man she'd never met.
But India's pretty close. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Posted by Trondheim (Member # 4990) on :
Hello up and left!
I'm kind of happy to see that I'm not the only female to find these sites difficult. What made you decide?
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
quote: Hello up and left! [Wink]
I'm kind of happy to see that I'm not the only female to find these sites difficult. What made you decide?
Now I'm DEFINITELY lost.
Do you use south-oriented maps, by any chance? I've always (since that West Wing episode, anyway) wanted to find some on the internet, but there was a dearth.
Um, what made me decide what? Posted by aspectre (Member # 2222) on :
Okay, why is it so easy to remember how to spell Trondheim and Berit? Are they names constantly repeated in Norse mythology? Or do they have a historical significance beyond Norway?
[ November 04, 2004, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: aspectre ]
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
I remember you! I must admit I thought you were male. I make that mistake alot!
quote:The fluff threads are kind of off limits too, as I haven’t developed a relationship with anyone.
Don't be silly! The more the fluffier. Posted by St. Yogi (Member # 5974) on :
Hei Berit! Hyggelig å hilse på deg. Jeg heter Ole og jeg kommer fra Moss i Østfold. Kult å se flere nordmenn på forumet her. Nå er vi tre(som jeg vet om). Du, jeg og King of Men.
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
I was going to say that, but settled for something a little more subtle instead.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Oh, that said 2003... thanks for pointing that out, Bob.
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