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expedition of a modern day viking vixen: a foreigner's guide to american survival
www.themodernvv.com
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about life in the us from a foreigner's perspective. how to make it in the land of opportunity. this guide will help you overcome the obstacle as a foreigner.
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Im back!!!

So Im finally starting to feel a lot better :) After a perfect sunny weekend Im back!

18 apr 11

mvv is sick...

Im sick and really have no creative cells left in my body. I will be back soon {and when I with a little giveaway as well!}

31 mar 11

Tunes of Tuesday # 5: Iracus - White Hinterland

You are the music while the music lasts. ~T.S. Eliot

29 mar 11

mvvs motivational monday # 3: Emalise

I dont remember how I found Emalises blog, but instantly became a fan. She writes in a magical way. Visiting her blog is like entering a dream - an escape from reality. She was born in the US, but ha...

28 mar 11

step 79: dont mix jalapenos and mini bell peppers

First of all - Im so sorry for the red and pink combination. Its an absolute horrid color combination for the eyes, but I cant help that my objects today are red... {as Im writing this, Im thinking w...

23 mar 11

Amazing cakes # 7

I think its crazy/uncalled for/ridiculous/absurd that the creator of this cake, the magnificent Ellen, wasnt very satisfied with amazing cake. It is beautiful! Dont you think?

23 mar 11

help?!

Dear you beloved reader. I made this spontaneous purchase the other day {ok it was only 5.79, so it really wasnt a big deal}! I saw the color, and I just had to. It isnt a secret that I LOVE this col...

23 mar 11

Tunes of Tuesday # 4: Faithless - Bombs

“Dream as if youll live forever, live as if youll die today.” - James Dean

22 mar 11

mvvs motivational monday # 2: Silje Bredesen

Hope you all had an amazing weekend! I sure did :) What a great way to start the week by an interview with the amazing Silje Bredesen whos blog you can find here. She recently moved to New York, so I...

21 mar 11

My St. Patricks weekend :)

I saw my first green beer! {Im curious - is it just food coloring? Anyone know?}. Didnt end up wearing any of my alternatives, haha, but I had a great time! Love how everyone embrace their "inner...

20 mar 11 1 person likes this

step 78: girl scout cookies

You dont know how many times a week I feel like a stupid foreigner! Haha the other day this feeling came about was realizing that girl scout cookies exist! Yeah I know yet another silly discovery - b...

19 mar 11

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Happy St. Patricks Day! Do you have any fun plans for today? pictures by: nypost.com

17 mar 11 1 person likes this

step 77: be prepared for st. patricks day

Maybe Ive been walking around in my own little world the last couple of weeks, or maybe the stores dont overadvertise St. Patricks Day like they advertise Valentines day {you really have to be living...

16 mar 11

step 76: home made fries!

The other day, I had a huuuuge craving for fries! I dont know if it was my friend watching Aqua Teen Hunger Force or that I had just passed an In n Out, but I HAD to have some fries! Then I thought t...

15 mar 11

Tunes of Tuesday # 3: The Source feat Candi Station - Youve Got the Love

Go out enjoy your day!

15 mar 11

mvvs motivational monday # 1: Teatimes Thoughts

As of today Im starting a new column, mvvs motivational monday. In Europe we start the calendar on a Monday, not the Sunday. So Ive decided post an inspirational post every Monday. This week Im start...

14 mar 11

The winner of the Panty by Post Giveaway!!!

Friends, Im so honored to have so many people participating on my last giveaway :) The lucky winner (picked by random sorting in Excel) in the end was Soccer_nse!! Im so jealous of you {I reeeeeeaaaa...

10 mar 11

Tunes of Tuesday # 2: CSS - Music is my Boyfriend

Isnt the perfect song for getting some extra motivation? I had it blasting while I was cleaning the other day! PS. The winner of the Panty by Post giveaway will be announced tomorrow :) Check back th...

09 mar 11

Amazing cakes # 6

Ellen is PHENOMENAL! Look at this cake :) Can you believe that was made by someone who never had any formal training in baking cakes?! This must be every little girls dream cake. Doesnt this make you...

04 mar 11

Interview with MOD SUN !!

If you havent heard about Mod Sun (aka Modern Sunshine or Movement on Dreams. Stand under none), youre out of the loop. The guy, who made a new genre "hippyhop", has in his 24 years on this l...

02 mar 11

Tunes of Tuesday # 1

Every Tuesday Im going to post a tune or two that I find inspirational, motivating and lovely. Hoping that I can bring some joy through your computer speakers and to you dear reader! He who sings sca...

01 mar 11

Twitter

Just joined Twitter. Like literally a couple of minutes ago! Im lost.. But you can follow this lost child @modernvikingvix! Yayy! P.S. Dont forget about the supercute Panty by Post giveway :)

01 mar 11

step 75: aim at the target

Yup, I went again {last time you can find here}. Im still fascinated that anyone can go into a shooting range and fire a weapon in the US. Could definitely not do that back home! Until I came to the ...

26 feb 11

GIVEAWAY: Panty by post

w I am BEYOND excited to share these news with you!! I am hosting a Panty by Post giveaway. One lucky winner will get one Pretty Pair from their Signature Line. This means TWO cute panties to value o...

23 feb 11

Step 74: Dont forget about Benjamin Franklin

So I hosted George Washingtons birthday party yesterday, but I did a MAJOR mistake. I completely forgot to invite Benjamin Franklin (100 dollar bill). To be honest though, we are kind of in different...

23 feb 11

step 73: Presidents day

So its President George Washingtons birthday today. As you all should know he was the first president of the United States of America. He was born February 22, 1732. But his birthday is always celebr...

22 feb 11

necessity of a real modern viking vixen # 1: Charivari Lederhosen Jewelry Charm Bracelet

I was surfing the web and came over the blog ...love Maegan, and like her I fell in love with this bracelet :) It like more things Ive discovered over the last couple of months would be essential for...

21 feb 11

land of the modern vikings: elin kling

Ive been thinking about whether to include the other "viking" countries as well in this column. Haha, in a way I feel like Im going over to the dark side {kidding, but the rivalry among the S...

21 feb 11

step 72: say what, raining in california?

For for the first couple of days when it rains in California, you kind of enjoy it (i know insane!). A break from the sunny weather, when you can finally sit inside without feeling guilty. Ive previo...

20 feb 11

The first Modern Viking Vixen interview

I have completely forgotten to tell you about my first interview. {my bad =/...} If youve been wondering about my opinions on the US vs my homeland or even just how I started this blog check out this!

18 feb 11

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