Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
Note; I get to the main point eventually. And talking about the Midnight sun.
In some Sámi cultures the Northern Lights are an admired but powerful force, and I feel kind of like that when I see it from clear winter sky.
One of my given names is Ingvild and I’m of Sámi origins including as well other ethnicities like Norwegian and Finnish/Kven. I’m DNA-tested and many family members have taken DNA-tests too. I’m interested in genealogy and Finland, Finnish related topics in general.
I chose my name for different reasons mostly the meaning in Norse and my mothers wish to call me Ingvild before I was given the other name. Ingvild; ancestors struggle, foremothers battle. It’s most often quite easy to change given names in Norway, I fill out online secure form to change name and it was automatically approved right after. But after this it isn’t as easy because family and friends are used to the old name, yet I don’t regret at all making this big change. I am Ingvild.
Another aspect of taking risks is I took Sámi language lessons in 2009 despite my difficult life situation in life back then and prejudice against Sámi identified persons. At least one time the much younger children were calling me ethnic slurs completely out of nothing, I have some traits that are slightly different. But it was so worth it, I really felt much more in tune with my cultural heritage knowing some North Saami language.
Btw, off-topic;
We have Midnight sun here right now entire June and most of July, no sunset all-day light. We have strong sunshine through my window now, it’s to shine through here at night and be on other side of house in the morning. Maybe I should take the Stilnoct (zolpidem) soon?
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