When it rains.

I went to eat cookies and chill with my girlfriend. That was then, Sunday has now been and gone. I have been avoiding this whole writing and picture thing for a while now. I have busy up to my ears with bits and pieces the last two weeks. Here's a quick run down:

*Bought an apartment. Monumental. Colossal and epic all at once. It is beautiful. It is mine for keeps.
*Moved in to said apartment. Tiring, back ache. Amazing to get out of the hole I lived in AKA "the wank pit".

*Been partying waaaaay to much. Not productive, my justification is that I dont drink and therefore dont suffer the brutal hangovers that all my friends do. However I might as well considering I sleep in until 12 noon on Sundays.

*Been climbing and training like a beast. Good-bye wobble tummy, Hello chiseled shoulders. Good to have you back.

*Been shooting and catching up on editing that has slipped past me. Living in real time again.

*Planning out some awesome shoots for Autumn.

*Planning out a short film. WHAT?! Yes. Im going to make a movie. It will be brilliant.

*Tickets back to CPT are booked! 8 weeks back home!!! WORD UP CAPE TOWN!!! Road tripping, surf, climb, shoot, party, eat great food, repeat.

* Reykjavik Fashion in November with my friends ELITE Model Iceland. ! Hello French Vogue, Elle and Cosmo.

So all of this is going on on my side. Much anticipation as to what the future holds. I guess I am also well stoked to get out of Norway during the "super-shit" part of the year. I just can't crack it here then. Already the weather is miserable. If your'e one of these "Oh, the colours are so beautiful in Autumn" people, you should try life sans Prozac.

Im restless. Ive been sitting here trying to summon the creative writing genie out of his lamp for about 25 minutes now. I type a sentence, then delete it. Its not funny enough, its not witty enough, its not smart enough. Im listening to Sting now. What an underrated musician. Listen to Sting. I have a feeling we will not be finding the meaning of life in this blog post. Until I find something sensible or mildly entertaining to say, Im out. Here are some pictures. Stay classy. N.

Per from 22 at Blæst

Same dude, same band, different angle.

Andreas from 22.

The calm before the storm, Familien stage before 22 takes to the stage.

Guitar Hero superstar Magnus from 22

Mats from 22.

Mouthswap with Snap'n'Crackle. Childish.

Thomas "the tooth" Tennfjord.

The after party. Sisqo was there too.

Steffen, strong as they come climber, mellow dude.

Climbing competition steez.

Pulling down.

Beta scoping.

22 at Blæst.

I was invited to shoot a friend of mine that plays in a band called 22 last night at Blæst. WOW! What a show. I watched them play and shot them twice. The first show was an all ages show they played with a younger upcoming band called Battery, who were really solid aswell, I think their median age was 18, so it was rad to see these kids rocking it.

I havent shot much live music before, but its definitely something I want to do more. I really had a good time. Only complaint was not actually getting to jam to the bands, as 80% of the time I had my camera jammed up against my face.

The second show was even cooler, almost a full house, the supporting act was a trio called Bendik, who you can check out here:

http://www.myspace.com/bendikmusikk

They were enchanting, melancholic, and pure. Very honest music. Reminds me of a South African band called Lark. I hope to shoot pictures of them soon. Very mellow people. Watch out for them in the future.

Im delivering pictures to all bands within the next couple days. But here is a taste of the show. Please check out 22 here. They have a sick live show and should be getting way more recognition. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUk6bG5H1Fs&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVTGnpyrBl25zWMESkA5fi6-
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Enjoy the pics, N.

Fresh talent and plenty energy from Battery.

Silje from Bendik. Small girl, HUGE voice. Much Respect

Erlend from Bendik.

22 take to the stage and the crowd explodes. Magnus testing the auto focus on my camera for the entire show.