Heiaa♥

You’ve probably seen that some of the other Miss Norway contestants have already started posting on TikTok and other social media platforms. I’ve posted a few things too, all from my small room with the same background, but I haven’t been very consistent. One reason is school, or at least that is what I keep telling myself. But, another reason is that I am a bit scared of not being fully present in the moments I am in.

I’m afraid that I won’t truly be there in the moments I share with my close friends and the people I love and care about. I’ve noticed that when I’m with them and I get a message, I automatically grab my phone to reply and suddenly… I feel myself becoming less present. I just stop being an active listener, it’s like I’m there physically but mentally elsewhere. Even if I hear what’s being said, I’m not fully part of the moment once my phone is in my hand. And that’s something that scares me.

Thinking about that makes me feel guilty and shameful. And the idea that I might have done that sometimes really bothers me. I never want the people around me to feel unseen. That’s also why I haven’t fully started sharing things like “a day in the life of a nursing student and Miss Norway contestant” It’s something I’d love to share and really look forward to. But that’s where I kind of stop myself. It’s hard for me to imagine giving the people close to me, my all while also filming myself. I sometimes feel that it can come across as a bit self centered. I’m not saying this applies to others. I just do not know how I would feel about it, and I am scared of becoming one.

When I see content creators filming "behind the scenes", repeating moments again and again in an attempt to make everything "perfect". I get a little scared I could end up doing the same. And that’s not what I want. I want to enjoy life with the people I love. I don’t want to chase perfection, because life isn’t perfect, and neither are we.

I know I overthink a lot, and people know that about me. It can be both good and bad, but for the most part, overthinking has saved me. It is like being able to see the future in different ways and choosing which path you want to take.  And yes, in this, I should be aware of myself and my actions, but what if the desire for more and the need for perfection just takes over. That is scary.

Filming doesn’t have to mean I stop enjoying the moment or being present with the people around me. I know there are ways to find balance. But I’m not always sure where to start, and sometimes that feels overwhelming. It’s so easy to get caught up in filming and forget to truly live in the moment, and that is exactly what scares me. At the same time, photos and videos let us hold on to memories, even if only for a little while. Maybe it’s about finding a balance. There is such a thin line between capturing a moment and trying to make it perfect, and I worry about losing myself somewhere in between.

This is just some thoughts I wanted to share. And one thing I know for sure, I never want the people around me to feel ignored or unimportant. Because I know how that feels myself.

I’ve been planning to share what "A day in the life of a nursing student and Miss Norway contestant" really looks like, and I think I’m finally ready to start.

It’s coming soon, so stay tuned ≥≤

Lots of love ♥

Can’t wait to see you on my socials

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Jeg lever et ganske vanlig studentliv med studier, jobb, venner og mye god mat. Samtidig er det mye mer bak hverdagen min, og det er nettopp det jeg har lyst til å fortelle litt om.

For det første studerer jeg til å bli lektor i engelsk og norsk. Jeg er fremdeles kun på 2. året, men jeg trives veldig i studiet. Jeg har siden barndommen vært interessert i språk. Jeg ønsker å vise unge elever hvordan språk former tanker, relasjoner og muligheter i livet. Språk er mer enn bare grammatikk og regler. Det handler om kommunikasjon, identitet og hvordan vi forstår hverandre. Språk er et verktøy som kan bygge broer mellom mennesker, og det er nettopp dette som motiverer meg til å bli lærer.

Som mange andre studenter kombinerer jeg studier med jobb ved siden av. Jeg jobber som kokk i Oslo, og trives svært godt med arbeidshverdagen min. Vaktene gir meg energi, og jeg setter stor pris på miljøet på kjøkkenet. Jeg elsker å tulle med kollegaene mine og lage digg mat:)

Men hvem jeg er i dag, er resultatet av en reise preget av utvikling, refleksjon og et ønske om å bli tryggere i meg selv. For meg har reisen handlet om å gå fra å tvile på egne evner til å gradvis stole mer på meg selv. Jeg er fortsatt i utvikling og det er nettopp det som motiverer meg. Jeg vet ikke alt ennå, men jeg vet hva jeg vil ha. Og jeg vet at jeg ønsker å bruke stemmen min på en meningsfull måte. Å delta i Miss Norway er et steg i den retningen.

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1. Jeg er født og oppvokst i Drammen, men er av Punjabi-Indisk opphav / I am born and raised in Drammen, but my roots are Punjabi-Indian. 

2. Tannlegestudent, for øyeblikket tar jeg et friår / Dental student, currently taking a gap-year. 

3. Jeg er en polyglot og kan snakke 5 språk:      /    I am a polyglot and can speak 5 languages: 

norsk, engelsk, punjabi, hindi og litt spansk.        Norwegian, English, Punjabi, Hindi and some Spanish. 

4. Jeg har en veldig variert musikksmak. Jeg hører på både Hip Hop, Reggeaton, Jazz og Punjabi musikk. Min favoritt artist gjennom årene har vært Aaliyah, med sangen ''At Your Best (You Are Love)'' som favoritten.

Videre er jeg en stor fan av blant annet Drake og Bad Bunny. 

/  My taste in music is very diverse. I enjoy listening to Hip Hop, Reggeaton, Jazz and Punjabi music. My favorite artist is Aaliyah, the song ''At Your Best (You Are Love)'' 

being my favorite song of all time.

Furthermore, I am a huge fan of Drake and Bad Bunny.

5. Jeg hater ingefær og rosiner. / I hate ginger and raisins.

6. Elsker både Meksikansk og Italiensk mat. 

Jeg er også glad i indisk mat. Butter chicken og masala dosa & sambar er favorittene. / I love Mexican and Italian cuisine. I am also fond of Indian food. Butter chicken and masala dosa & sambar are my favorite Indian dishes. 

7. Jeg er veldig eventyrlysten og elsker å reise! Har bodd i Spania og en kort periode i USA. 

 / I am very adventurous and love to travel! I have lived in Spain and also in the US for a short period of time. 

8. Mine drømmereisemål er Peru, Japan og New York. / My dream travel destinations include Peru, Japan and New York. 

9. Jeg er en reservert person som helst foretrekker å tilbringe tid hjemme med familie og venner. 

Mine interesser inkluderer: matlaging, lese bøker og musikk.

/ I am a reserved person and I prefer spending quality time at home with my family and friends. My interests include: cooking, reading and music. 

10. 3 ord som beskriver meg best: 

motstandsdyktig, optimistisk, omsorgsfull.

/ 3 words that best describe me: resilient, optimistic, caring. 

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