I figured I'd post a "so long" post, and I guess I can include some drivel about me as I head out the door.

I'm Andreas, I'll be 24 in a week, and I come from Norway. I live in a small apartment in Oslo, with my girlfriend of two years, Hedda. I got my Bachelor degree in computer science in 2001, and have since then finished a one year mandatory military service. It spoiled two school years though, so I've been working for some months now. This coming fall, we'll be moving across the country as I'm going for my Master's degree. I've got no kids, and I can't see myself purposely making any for atleast a couple of years. Partly I guess, because I want to move abroad after uni, atleast for a while, but Hedda's more inclined to stay in Norway. Time will tell I guess.

Politically, I guess I pretty much belong in the center, atleast by Norwegian standards. I'm not really that interested in politics though, but I do get engaged over issues that I find important. Also, the job that I had until last week was horribly boring, and this site helped provide a daily distraction. For that I'm thankful . My only real spare time "hobby" is Muai Thai/kickboxing, but it's also pretty important to me, and it typically claims 2-3 hours every day. It's great physical and mental training, and "legally" smacking your buddies around at practice is priceless . Most evenings we spend as a group of friends, and while we often have discussions, they're often not about political subjects. I did enjoy reading the posts made here though.

The reason I'm saying "so long" is that I'm finally free from that job, and (after alot of saving up) I'm leaving tomorrow for a six week trip to Thailand.

So cya 'round people, and have a good summer.

~Andreas