Cinderella's carriage turned into a pumpkin...

...Norwegians turn into drunk Norwegians after midnight. But since its New Years Eve, I figure its allowed. And since said eve only occurs once a year, I figure its ok to post the pictures.







My friend Linn and I, testing out the "self portrait" function on my camera. My lack of ability to do two things at once (press a button and look photogenic) explains my rather constipated look.







Linn and Ørjan enjoying a shot of Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (or something similar...)










Ørjan and Karl Inge; the respective judges of The New Years Eve Beer Testing Panel (also called TNYEBTP)








My friend Gro Annette and I (well past midnight...)







Gro Annette's guy Erik (right) and his buddy....Christian? Christoffer...?...Nice guy.






Linn and Ørjan demonstrating Norwegian Folk dance...(yes it was late).








While most people were focused on the Folk Dance, others were practicing their lap dancing skills.









Linn and a nice guy whos name escapes me...Although i do somehow get the urge to call him Kurt Nilsen...

Erik (with beer), a Swedish girl with a very difficult name she kept repeating at a high speed (either that or my mind was slow due to high internal alcohol levels) and Christian/Christoffer/Christer (pick the one you like best) enjoying fresh air and quite possibly the fireworks.

A Nightmare Before Christmas part deux

Ok, I said I was going to add some more pix, even though most of you have no idea who any of these people are. I dont care, 'cause I know who they are! (and this is my blog...so there)


William and his "Im too sexy for this beer"-look.


















Anders practicing his future professor attitude (cognac included)

















Eirin and I practicing our wannabe model-looks (also referred to as "dumb blonde" look) for when our masters fail (so we have something to fall back on...)










Hilde who is smart enough to just be herself.


















Solveig also being herself (whats up with that?)


















Per not quite being himself (I think...) and Anders enjoying the male bonding.













André explaining the art of spooning to Mia.

A Nightmare Before Christmas (not really)

I recently attended a Christmas Party with my fellow microbiology nerds...And whatever prejudice you may have towards nerds...We do know how to party.

Eirin and William having a beer before the party


Anders, Solveig and Hilde

Anders, Torild, William and Eirin getting ready for dinner.-Dried and salted mutton ribs steamed in the institute's autoclave...nerds? us?
Runar who just finished his Phd (Congrats!)
Irene and Anders (cute couple)

William and I

Evy (who is going to grade my exam...) and Frede.

Eirin (who is not grading any exams)