The Art Witch Blog

I’m a mythical artist, photographer, designer, intuitive and all-around creative based in the Norwegian mountains and this is my blog.

This is where I share my creative expression and do my best to inspire, empower, share tips and information, and give the occasional kick in the butt so you can have a more fulfilling life. You’ll also find a lot of art, some behind the scenes and works in progress, as well as some strong opinions, and a swear word or two. If you enjoy the posts, please share them.

“Coloring outside the lines is a fine art.”
– Kim Nance

Patience tried to the limit

Today (Wednesday) I had my patience, however non-existent, tried to the limit. We got approved for a car loan yesterday and picked out our new(er) car. Today we signed the papers for the loan and went to pick it up. The bank guy had said he'd just fax it...

Osteoarthritis: Finally done

I'm finally done with the 'bend-and-flex' machine. Since I'm able to bend my knee 100 degrees, I get to start using the exercise bike today (no resistance). Using the bike for 4x10 minutes is much better than using the machine for 4x30 minutes. I've also got 5...

Osteoarthritis: Removed the bandages

I removed the bandages today. They said I could do it after two to three days, so I did it after two. Patient as always 🙂 The bandage was huge and went from above my knee to my foot. Now it's replaced by four small bandages. one over each hole. I don't have any...

Osteoarthritis: Back after knee surgery

I want to provide an account of my second knee surgery so that others in a similar situation get to know more about Osteoarthritis. I signed in to the ward at 7:30 AM, and got to go home at 6:30 PM. Even though they first said that I had to stay overnight. The knee...

Osteoarthritis: arthroscopic surgery

I had an appointment with the orthopaedic surgeon yesterday. She said it felt like the meniscus had been damaged in my left knee as well. She asked if I wanted surgery because she can't guarantee a perfect result. I said if it's possible to fix it, I want it fixed. So...

Smoke Alarm

When we returned from the grocery store on Saturday, we were greeted by a howling smoke alarm. We went looking for the source of this and finally found it. One of our radiators had burst, and there was oil on the floor. No fire, just light...

Annoying doctors

Doctors can be so annoying some times. Yesterday we went to the health station for another of Lilith's checkups. After the checkup, I picked up a prescription for painkillers at the doctor's office. As usual, I didn't get a full prescription and it was at a minimum...

The books are on their way

I got the money from PayPal yesterday so today I ordered some books. Just fiction this time, since I'll need something to pass the time during my maternity leave. (Yes, I know that passing the time won't be a problem with diapers and feeding etc, but I will still have...