[English below]
Les circonstances de ces derniers jours nous ont touchés (Français à Oslo). Loin de la France, nous avons le sentiment d'être impuissants. Nous nous soutenons et nos amis étrangers sont là pour nous. Nous pouvons voir une vraie solidarité se mettre en place et ça fait chaud au cœur. Le 14 novembre plusieurs rassemblements et marches ont été organisés à Oslo en hommage aux nombreuses victimes. Et, en ce début de semaine, un rassemblement est prévu à l'université en hommage aux victimes et aux populations touchées.
Aujourd'hui, 16 novembre 2015, nous expérimentons les premières tombées de neige norvégienne. Ce n'est pas énorme mais nous sommes déjà contents de voir ces quelques flocons. Je vois cette journée en noir et blanc. Ridicule contraste entre un horrible événement et les périodes de fêtes arrivant. Habillés de noir en raison du Black Day, pleins de pensées pour tous ces gens partis, nous avançons. La tristesse nous a envahit et il n'est guère facile de passer au dessus... Le choc est rude à encaisser.
Situation ironique, dans le cadre de nos partiels: mon amie écrit un essai sur 'Les représentations de la Torture dans la culture populaire" et de mon côté j'écris un essai sur 'L'impact du Stress Post-Traumatique sur la Mémoire Autobiographique'. Nos esprits ont du mal à se tourner vers autre chose.
Mais, nous (tous) n'avons pas d'autres choix que d'avancer la tête haute et de faire face à de si terribles événements. Garder une pensée dans notre cœur pour les victimes et leur famille - aussi bien françaises que toutes celles subissant les horreurs éclatant dans le monde.
Oui, ces attentats nous ont empoigné le cœur, nous avons la gorge serrée, les larmes aux yeux devant tant d'horreur. Une incompréhension? Face à la bêtise, oui, très certainement. De plus en plus chaque jour. Ce n'est pas nouveau, seulement la France est choquée face à un événement d'une telle ampleur au sein de son pays. Une telle frappe de cruauté n'avait pas été vu depuis un moment.
La meilleure riposte est d'être unis et de ne pas se laisser se détruire de l'intérieur; c'est tout ce qu'ils attendent.
Ma réponse? Ne pas laisser la peur m'envahir. Aimer et rêver. Je ne parle pas d'utopie ou d'idylle et encore moins d'un esprit de "bisounours" car je garde un côté réaliste. Seulement de donner plus d'amour envers ceux qui comptent. Avoir des actions qui ont un impact positif. Un peu plus de bonheur, que ce soit pour soi-même ou pour les autres. Cela été déjà une de mes résolutions depuis l'année dernière suite à d'autres événements négatifs. Mais maintenant plus que jamais j'en prends conscience. Je souhaite à tous de voir et de profiter plus des beaux moments de la vie. Une des plus belles phrases, "Croire en toi", "Fais tout ce que tu peux pour avoir ce que tu veux" & "Sois heureuse".
Coline.
The circumstances of recent days have affected us (French in Oslo). Far from France, we have the feeling of being powerless. We have support from our foreign friends, they are here for us. We can see a real solidarity setting up; it warms the heart. On November 14, several gatherings were held in Oslo to think of the many victims. And, a gathering is planned at the University in the memory of victims and affected communities.
Today, November 16, 2015, we are experiencing the first snow in Norway. It's not a huge event but, at this point, we are happy to see a few of these snowflakes. My day is black and white. Ridiculous contrast between a horrible event and the Christmas period coming. Dressed in black because of the Black Day, full of thoughts for all those people murdered, we move forward. Sadness invaded us and it is not easy to pass over ... The shock is difficult to support.
Ironicly, as part of our studies here: my friend has to write an essay on "Representations of Torture in popular culture" and on my side I'm writing an essay on 'The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress on the Autobiographical Memory '. Our minds are struggling to turn to something else.
But we (all) have no choice but to move, head up, to confront such terrible events. Keeping thoughts in our heart for the victims and their families - in all over the world.
Yes, these attacks have come into our heart, tears in eyes in front of so much horror.
Misunderstanding? Facing stupidity, yes, certainly. More and more each day. This is not new, France is shocked toward an event of this magnitude in its country cos such cruelty hadn't been seen in a while.
The best response is to be united. Not to let these attacks destroy us from the inside. This is what they are expecting.
My answer? Not letting fear overwhelm me. Love and dream. I'm not talking about utopia or idyll because I'm still keeping a part of reality.
Only to give more love to those who matter. Doing actions that have a positive impact. A little more happiness, whether for oneself or for others. It was already one of my resolutions since last year. But, now, more than ever I want everyone to see and enjoy the most beautiful moments of life. One of the most beautiful sentences, "Believe in yourself", "Do all that you can to get what you want" & "Be happy."
Coline.
The circumstances of recent days have affected us (French in Oslo). Far from France, we have the feeling of being powerless. We have support from our foreign friends, they are here for us. We can see a real solidarity setting up; it warms the heart. On November 14, several gatherings were held in Oslo to think of the many victims. And, a gathering is planned at the University in the memory of victims and affected communities.
Today, November 16, 2015, we are experiencing the first snow in Norway. It's not a huge event but, at this point, we are happy to see a few of these snowflakes. My day is black and white. Ridiculous contrast between a horrible event and the Christmas period coming. Dressed in black because of the Black Day, full of thoughts for all those people murdered, we move forward. Sadness invaded us and it is not easy to pass over ... The shock is difficult to support.
Ironicly, as part of our studies here: my friend has to write an essay on "Representations of Torture in popular culture" and on my side I'm writing an essay on 'The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress on the Autobiographical Memory '. Our minds are struggling to turn to something else.
But we (all) have no choice but to move, head up, to confront such terrible events. Keeping thoughts in our heart for the victims and their families - in all over the world.
Yes, these attacks have come into our heart, tears in eyes in front of so much horror.
Misunderstanding? Facing stupidity, yes, certainly. More and more each day. This is not new, France is shocked toward an event of this magnitude in its country cos such cruelty hadn't been seen in a while.
The best response is to be united. Not to let these attacks destroy us from the inside. This is what they are expecting.
My answer? Not letting fear overwhelm me. Love and dream. I'm not talking about utopia or idyll because I'm still keeping a part of reality.
Only to give more love to those who matter. Doing actions that have a positive impact. A little more happiness, whether for oneself or for others. It was already one of my resolutions since last year. But, now, more than ever I want everyone to see and enjoy the most beautiful moments of life. One of the most beautiful sentences, "Believe in yourself", "Do all that you can to get what you want" & "Be happy."
Coline.
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