Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My name is Maren, I’m the owner of the TpT-store Malimo Mode.
After working in insurance and IT for several years, I decided it was time to find my true path in life. In business, I had worked with adult education and I felt that was something I was good at. Teaching, explaining and encouraging.
I attended Høgskolen i Bergen (Bergen University College) and their study programme Teacher Education and Training 1-7. My bachelor’s degree was on the topic assessment for learning (as opposed to assessment of learning). I am currently an undergrad working on my master’s degree. This degree is focused on how continuously testing students will influence them. I strongly believe that excessive testing is detrimental to learning, and more importantly to their self-esteem and motivation.
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Downtown Bergen, with the famous Bryggen area. |
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Jørgen and I, out fishing |
I live with the man of my dreams, and he was the one that lured me away from Bergen. We own a white house by the fjord, and you can actually see the famous Sognefjord from our living room windows. We look forward to starting a family here, in this peaceful place – a tiny village with barely 1400 people in the entire district. He works as a fish farmer, and runs a site not too far from where we live.
We are expecting our first child, due in March 2016. This means I’ll be off work on maternity leave until early February 2017. Very, very excited about this life changing experience!
I have a lot of interests outside school and teaching, for instance scrapbooking – and especially Project Life. I also have a passion for yarn, I knit and crochet all the time. We’re always watching movies and series, I have a long list of favorites. Another passion is hiking. We have an abundance of mountains and glorious views. I’ll be sharing them with you in my blog!
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View from my classroom. Magical! |
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One of my regular hikes by the Sognefjord. |

Ooh, another crafty teacher. I love yarn and scrapbook as well. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you and learning more about your world in Norway.
Love crafts! I wish I had more time to spend on it. Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
Oh my goodness! Your views are incredible! Norway is most definitely a place on my travel bucket list. Always has been and after seeing your pictures, now I want to visit even more! 🙂
-Megan
X is for Apple
I'm happy to hear it! I'm on a mission to make everyone come here at least once!
What a beautiful place to live!! I can't wait to see what else you show us 🙂
Carrie
Thanks Carrie! On a sunny and mild day there's nothing like it. 😀
Wow beautiful view from the classroom! Great 1st post!
Thank you so much! I came in as a sub first, and looking out that classroom window I was certain I couldn't find a school with a better view 😀
Loved reading about you, what a beautiful view you have!
Thank you so much Michelle! 😀 It's pretty spectacular!
Your blog looks beautiful! Special Education – Peggy Simpson
Thank you Peggy! I'm very happy with it 😀
Your blog looks amazing. Thanks for sharing info about you and your life. Congrats on the baby arriving in March. Can't wait to see pictures. 🙂
-Angelica
Thank you so much! I'm beyond excited to be a mother, can't wait! 😀
Your blog looks amazing. Thanks for sharing info about you and your life. Congrats on the baby arriving in March. Can't wait to see pictures. 🙂
-Angelica
Hi,
Have you ever seen or met Magnus Carlsen in person? He was born in Norway. For those of you aren't into chess, he's the best chess player on earth, maybe in the universe. Some say greater than Bobby Fischer. Anyway, that's my connection to Norway and you Maren. I am a 3/4 grade teacher in Millbrae, California near San Francisco. I like your blog! If you have anything to share on the broad subject of nonfiction, please visit my blog at eddiegrassi.blogspot.com
Hi,
Have you ever seen or met Magnus Carlsen in person? He was born in Norway. For those of you aren't into chess, he's the best chess player on earth, maybe in the universe. Some say greater than Bobby Fischer. Anyway, that's my connection to Norway and you Maren. I am a 3/4 grade teacher in Millbrae, California near San Francisco. I like your blog! If you have anything to share on the broad subject of nonfiction, please visit my blog at eddiegrassi.blogspot.com
Hi Eddie! I've never seen or met Magnus Carlsen, but who knows.. it's a small country. Maybe one day. 😉
Thank you for leaving a trace, I'll be sure to stop by!
Hi, Maren! I'm blown away by the beauty of your blog and your views!! I predict your blog will be a runaway success. Just keep talking and people will come. All the best, Renee 🙂
Thank you so much Renee! I'm spoiled with some pretty fantastic nature and scenery, so I feel obliged to share it! 🙂