Thank you so much to everybody to showed up to Emily and mine event last night. It was such a success. It was amazing to see a lot of my friends as well as making this a good cause. We got so much toys and cloths and shoes to bring for the kids in Kenya! I can not believe I am actually leaving tonight.

Also, a big thank you to The Ainsworth midtown, that hosted us for free. Thank you for believing in our project and for the hospitallity. We all had a super great time. The event ran from 7-10, but we stayed to 11. So much to talk about and catch up.  It is something about New York, that just keeps you going - It is not for any reason it is called the city that never sleeps.

I also have received a lot of thank you messages and texts, and it is highly appriciated. 

Here is some pictures from last night's event. 

Here with my supporting friends: Paul Baranda and Vibeke Grytbak.

Hello!

Yesterday I arrived in New York City. It always feels so good to be back! However it will be a short visit. I will only be here for two days before heading to Africaaa. 

However, I have of coursed planned something for the days. One of my charity projects this year is the Kenya trip, and another is the fundraising for all the projects in Kenya.  Last week, one of my best friends decided to join me on the trip, and I am so excited. It felt safer to go the two of us. 

So we have a lot of extra luggage space. I have a collected some clothes and shoes already, but we still have a lot of space so we can bring much more. We decided to create a gathering an event here in New York, where all our friends can come by at and bring some clothes and shoes they do not need anymore. We will also raise awareness about the projects in Kenya and why we are doing this.

The Ainsworth, which is a restaurant where I worked at before, said yes to host us there for free, because of the good cause of the project. So we could invite anyone we want. They will also provide us with drinks and so. I am so happy to have these amazing contacts.

Now we are preparing the last things for tonight's event- I am excited to host this event tonight as well as meet up with all my friends here - it is going to amazing!

Good Morning! 

It has been an amazing but crazy week, I got to sponsors and I am super happy about it! I will tell you more about this later.

However on of the most important things about the competition is to do the catwalk right and good. We are so lucky to have Klara teaching us the pageant walk and coaching us in the right direction. I must say we learned so much at the catwalk course in Oslo in January, which was very hard but very helpful. Walking around in 12 cm heels is not a joke.

It is important to practice at home and getting use to the heels, and walking, after all we are supposed to compete with Miss Venuzulea, Miss Colomibia etc, that have years if practice in this. The next catwalk course in Oslo is in March, but I am in Kenya doing my charity project then so I could not attend. However, Klara is coaching us where ever in the word we were.

So with a 9 hour time different, two living rooms with catwalk space and video call, we were ready for an hour of coaching. I have a lot of things to work on but with hard work I think we will get there, there is a lot down to the smallest details that matters. Everything on how you hold your hands, how your face expression is and of course how you walk and pose. There is so much to think about. My goal is to make this a habit, so instead of thinking about to do 10 things right at the same time, you just do it right because it is natural. 

Thank you for the amazing help Klara! Now I just need to practice. I can do this!

I am going to pack my bags now- headed for NYC.

Have a lovely weekend!

When I moved to LA I was so lucky to share apartment with an amazing girl, she is become one of my best friends here and I am so thankful for our friendship. Besides being a super model and actress she is also an amazing photographer. So this weekend we headed out to Malibu, to explore that part of California, as well as doing a photo shoot. Since we both have flexible jobs and can work freelance this was a great idea. Also since one of the outfits in the catwalk for the finale in Miss Norway is sports wear we thought this was perfect!

Here is some pictures:

Photos by: Allegra Ream @fawnfaced

I often get the question how I can participate in Miss Norway while living abroad parts of the year, so let me explain this:

First off, most of the communication we use today is online and it is easy to communicate, so it does not really matter If you are in different parts of Norway or in another country, as long as you are able to work closely with Norwegian partners and be on time and participate on the required events. I will say I travel back home 3-4 times a year (this year even more) which is the same amount of times that my friend that live in Bergen travels home at year.

Second by planning different events in my hometown a head I have been able to fulfill all my plans so far. In 5 days this January I had 3 meetings, 2 charity projects, 2 interviews and 1 photo shoot – It was all about perfect planning. My communication with all my journalists is also online. Today everything is online an are able to communicate so easy together and work together.  I can not say how thankful I am for all the support and my amazing team. #TeamBecca

Third, the experiences and connections I get from abroad is amazing. I work with people from Norway, US, Korea, Sweden, Canada, India, etc. Which gives me the ability to promote a different approach n the competition but also to learn about different cultures and backgrounds. Which I think a Miss Norway or Miss Universe should be all about. Understanding others and come together as a unit. I bring a lot of my Norwegian background and promote Norway and Miss Norway to the people I met, and we create a positive awareness for Norway.  As well as I want to bring the experiences and knowledge I want back to Norway and our people here. I think this create a global understanding and connection/

I will see it as a opportunity and great inspiration that I am abroad. I did my Bachelor degree and other studies in other countries as well as working and that is something I have learned a lot from. I will inspire Norwegian girls to the same, and I believe that you can do whatever you want or that you dream of as long as you work for it. When people questioned me being abroad I tell them that I decided that I would make it work, and instead of view it as a handicap, I saw it as an opportunity to stand out and be different. Different might be scary but it can be good. I am now in the top 10 out of Miss Norway, and I will work as hard as I can to deserve my spot here and reach for the crown.

Lots of Love 

Becca

Today is the Norwegian mother’s day and I will dedicate this post to not only my mom, but both to parents and my brother as well. These three human beings are amazing, and I wouldn’t be where I was today because of them.  I would not been the person I am today because of you and here I am competing in Miss Norway 2018.

Too Mami: You have always be there to support me. You have a heart of gold and are nicer than anyone I have ever met ( and you know that I have met a lot  of people!) . You teached me to be nice and kind, and the love you have for other people and the things you do for others is fantastic. You taught me to be the same and always help as many as we can, Thank you for that. Thank you for being so amazing and supportive. Thank you for being exactly as you are.

Too Papi; Or to daddy cool, as I know you would prefer. You have been the boss and the most motivation for me to success. Because of your high ambitions and drive, you have taught me to do the exact same. We might not always agree, but because of the way you have taught me to work hard and to reach for the best, I have done so. I would not have been doing everything I do because of today. I love my daddy-hugs and I thank you for being the best daddy!

Too Even: My little big brother. You and I are like water and air, very different but so much the same, and are very dependent on each other. I do not know where to start, but I do know that my life would have been so different and boring without you. Thank you for being so supportive, alwayse belive in my dreams and belive in me. Thank you for picking up the phone at 5 am and for always listen. I wish everybody had a brother like you. Together we can do everything. Becca og Even for alltid.

I wish everybody an amazing Sunday! Either with family, friends or alone.