Elle
@elleinnorway.bsky.social
"I think history is there for us to learn from, and also for us to kind of see ourselves and try not to repeat the same mistakes." - Caitríona Balfe
I’m getting married in 10 days, and the joy feels tangled with grief. I just miss my parents.
This little girl was so sure her mom would stand beside her for this and her dad would be walking her down the aisle one day.
I’m excited for the future, but I'm carrying sadness with me too... Forever.
This little girl was so sure her mom would stand beside her for this and her dad would be walking her down the aisle one day.
I’m excited for the future, but I'm carrying sadness with me too... Forever.
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I’m getting married in 10 days, and the joy feels tangled with grief. I just miss my parents.
This little girl was so sure her mom would stand beside her for this and her dad would be walking her down the aisle one day.
I’m excited for the future, but I'm carrying sadness with me too... Forever.
This little girl was so sure her mom would stand beside her for this and her dad would be walking her down the aisle one day.
I’m excited for the future, but I'm carrying sadness with me too... Forever.
I get to spend the next 4 weeks close to the Arctic Circle during polar nights season! I feel so privileged to get to experience this. This PhD is hard work but sooo worth it!
Then I'm off to Finland to marry my best friend, also under Polar Nights.
I'm a lucky one.
📸Photo sejsejlija IG
Then I'm off to Finland to marry my best friend, also under Polar Nights.
I'm a lucky one.
📸Photo sejsejlija IG
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I get to spend the next 4 weeks close to the Arctic Circle during polar nights season! I feel so privileged to get to experience this. This PhD is hard work but sooo worth it!
Then I'm off to Finland to marry my best friend, also under Polar Nights.
I'm a lucky one.
📸Photo sejsejlija IG
Then I'm off to Finland to marry my best friend, also under Polar Nights.
I'm a lucky one.
📸Photo sejsejlija IG
It all begins today!
A new country.
A new career.
A new adventure.
Norway, here we come. 🇳🇴
A new country.
A new career.
A new adventure.
Norway, here we come. 🇳🇴
June 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It all begins today!
A new country.
A new career.
A new adventure.
Norway, here we come. 🇳🇴
A new country.
A new career.
A new adventure.
Norway, here we come. 🇳🇴
6 days. I've got 6 more days of living in this hellscape.
My aunts & uncles are also looking at moving back to Croatia. The very place my grandparents left behind, with kids in tow, for a better life.
They're scared. They're worried. Their home of 50+ years doesn't feel like home anymore.
My aunts & uncles are also looking at moving back to Croatia. The very place my grandparents left behind, with kids in tow, for a better life.
They're scared. They're worried. Their home of 50+ years doesn't feel like home anymore.
June 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
6 days. I've got 6 more days of living in this hellscape.
My aunts & uncles are also looking at moving back to Croatia. The very place my grandparents left behind, with kids in tow, for a better life.
They're scared. They're worried. Their home of 50+ years doesn't feel like home anymore.
My aunts & uncles are also looking at moving back to Croatia. The very place my grandparents left behind, with kids in tow, for a better life.
They're scared. They're worried. Their home of 50+ years doesn't feel like home anymore.
Last few days as a teacher.
Last 16 days in the USA.
I just sold my family home.
Most of our stuff is on a boat to Norway.
It's bittersweet. It's exciting. It's nerve wrecking. It's exhilarating.
I'm all over the place. 🥴
I'll therefore gladly accept all the Caitríona content. Many thanks.
Last 16 days in the USA.
I just sold my family home.
Most of our stuff is on a boat to Norway.
It's bittersweet. It's exciting. It's nerve wrecking. It's exhilarating.
I'm all over the place. 🥴
I'll therefore gladly accept all the Caitríona content. Many thanks.
May 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Last few days as a teacher.
Last 16 days in the USA.
I just sold my family home.
Most of our stuff is on a boat to Norway.
It's bittersweet. It's exciting. It's nerve wrecking. It's exhilarating.
I'm all over the place. 🥴
I'll therefore gladly accept all the Caitríona content. Many thanks.
Last 16 days in the USA.
I just sold my family home.
Most of our stuff is on a boat to Norway.
It's bittersweet. It's exciting. It's nerve wrecking. It's exhilarating.
I'm all over the place. 🥴
I'll therefore gladly accept all the Caitríona content. Many thanks.
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mamas everywhere. 🌷
This is the first one without mine and it's rough. We would usually spend the day together, sharing stories, laughing, eating, shopping... Being.
Love you mama, and thank you for everything. I miss you so damn much.
This is the first one without mine and it's rough. We would usually spend the day together, sharing stories, laughing, eating, shopping... Being.
Love you mama, and thank you for everything. I miss you so damn much.
May 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mamas everywhere. 🌷
This is the first one without mine and it's rough. We would usually spend the day together, sharing stories, laughing, eating, shopping... Being.
Love you mama, and thank you for everything. I miss you so damn much.
This is the first one without mine and it's rough. We would usually spend the day together, sharing stories, laughing, eating, shopping... Being.
Love you mama, and thank you for everything. I miss you so damn much.
I flew home to NM last night to see family.
It never disappoints: my aunt yelling at my cousins for shouting "the orphan is here!", and then yelling at me for laughing & enabling them, while my uncle was smirking and shaking his head.
All that yelling is so comforting. And so Croat. 😆
It never disappoints: my aunt yelling at my cousins for shouting "the orphan is here!", and then yelling at me for laughing & enabling them, while my uncle was smirking and shaking his head.
All that yelling is so comforting. And so Croat. 😆
May 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I flew home to NM last night to see family.
It never disappoints: my aunt yelling at my cousins for shouting "the orphan is here!", and then yelling at me for laughing & enabling them, while my uncle was smirking and shaking his head.
All that yelling is so comforting. And so Croat. 😆
It never disappoints: my aunt yelling at my cousins for shouting "the orphan is here!", and then yelling at me for laughing & enabling them, while my uncle was smirking and shaking his head.
All that yelling is so comforting. And so Croat. 😆
I loved my childhood. I got to travel, experience other cultures, be the centre of my parents' world.
But there's one thing about being an only child I find difficult now that both my parents are gone: I've got no one to remember/talk about all these things with.
Sometimes, it really hits me.
But there's one thing about being an only child I find difficult now that both my parents are gone: I've got no one to remember/talk about all these things with.
Sometimes, it really hits me.
April 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I loved my childhood. I got to travel, experience other cultures, be the centre of my parents' world.
But there's one thing about being an only child I find difficult now that both my parents are gone: I've got no one to remember/talk about all these things with.
Sometimes, it really hits me.
But there's one thing about being an only child I find difficult now that both my parents are gone: I've got no one to remember/talk about all these things with.
Sometimes, it really hits me.
A week spent where my mom is from is exactly what I needed. 🇭🇷
Her family moved here for a better life and now, many of them are looking at moving back for the exact same reason.
Their American dream is dead.
Her family moved here for a better life and now, many of them are looking at moving back for the exact same reason.
Their American dream is dead.
April 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A week spent where my mom is from is exactly what I needed. 🇭🇷
Her family moved here for a better life and now, many of them are looking at moving back for the exact same reason.
Their American dream is dead.
Her family moved here for a better life and now, many of them are looking at moving back for the exact same reason.
Their American dream is dead.
Thank you, Gareth.
(Photos: Gareth Bromell Instagram)
(Photos: Gareth Bromell Instagram)
March 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thank you, Gareth.
(Photos: Gareth Bromell Instagram)
(Photos: Gareth Bromell Instagram)
Look at these 3!
And supporting such a great cause too.
And supporting such a great cause too.
March 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Look at these 3!
And supporting such a great cause too.
And supporting such a great cause too.
Well, this is really 31. 💜
Turning 30 was not the milestone I hoped it'd be. Losing both my parents within a few months made me want to be done with that number.
My 31st followed amazing news: I've got interviews with each university I've applied to for my PhD! Happy birthday to me! 🥳
Cheers! 🍻
Turning 30 was not the milestone I hoped it'd be. Losing both my parents within a few months made me want to be done with that number.
My 31st followed amazing news: I've got interviews with each university I've applied to for my PhD! Happy birthday to me! 🥳
Cheers! 🍻
February 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Well, this is really 31. 💜
Turning 30 was not the milestone I hoped it'd be. Losing both my parents within a few months made me want to be done with that number.
My 31st followed amazing news: I've got interviews with each university I've applied to for my PhD! Happy birthday to me! 🥳
Cheers! 🍻
Turning 30 was not the milestone I hoped it'd be. Losing both my parents within a few months made me want to be done with that number.
My 31st followed amazing news: I've got interviews with each university I've applied to for my PhD! Happy birthday to me! 🥳
Cheers! 🍻
One year ago today, I said goodbye to the first man of my life. One year ago, everything changed... Myself included.
Savner deg, pappa. ♥️
Savner deg, pappa. ♥️
February 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One year ago today, I said goodbye to the first man of my life. One year ago, everything changed... Myself included.
Savner deg, pappa. ♥️
Savner deg, pappa. ♥️
Day 1: I'm already tired and so over it.
January 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Day 1: I'm already tired and so over it.
Not a new photo, but can we just talk about how amazing she looks in purple? She pops!
Granted, she looks amazing in every single color.
But purple! 💜
Granted, she looks amazing in every single color.
But purple! 💜
January 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Not a new photo, but can we just talk about how amazing she looks in purple? She pops!
Granted, she looks amazing in every single color.
But purple! 💜
Granted, she looks amazing in every single color.
But purple! 💜
I thought you'd find this interesting:
January 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I thought you'd find this interesting:
Are we doing ok this morning? I'm asking because I'm not sure I am.
Wow. Seriously wow! That episode was sublime and everything this season had been lacking. More of this PLEASE!!
I am still feeling it so deeply. Wow.
#Outlander
Wow. Seriously wow! That episode was sublime and everything this season had been lacking. More of this PLEASE!!
I am still feeling it so deeply. Wow.
#Outlander
January 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Are we doing ok this morning? I'm asking because I'm not sure I am.
Wow. Seriously wow! That episode was sublime and everything this season had been lacking. More of this PLEASE!!
I am still feeling it so deeply. Wow.
#Outlander
Wow. Seriously wow! That episode was sublime and everything this season had been lacking. More of this PLEASE!!
I am still feeling it so deeply. Wow.
#Outlander
Being surrounded by my mama's family 6 months after losing her, immersed in the culture that was so important to her, and listening to & laughing at stories & anecdotes shared is like being wrapped in one of those big comforting hugs she used to give me.
I'm so lucky to be her daughter.
I'm so lucky to be her daughter.
December 29, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Being surrounded by my mama's family 6 months after losing her, immersed in the culture that was so important to her, and listening to & laughing at stories & anecdotes shared is like being wrapped in one of those big comforting hugs she used to give me.
I'm so lucky to be her daughter.
I'm so lucky to be her daughter.
What a strange Christmas. I keep hearing that following a loss, the "firsts" are the hardest and I hope it's true as this whirlwind of emotions has left me feeling emotionally exhausted.
Cheers to cherishing every minute with loved ones. Even with that annoying family member... You know who. 😂
Cheers to cherishing every minute with loved ones. Even with that annoying family member... You know who. 😂
December 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
What a strange Christmas. I keep hearing that following a loss, the "firsts" are the hardest and I hope it's true as this whirlwind of emotions has left me feeling emotionally exhausted.
Cheers to cherishing every minute with loved ones. Even with that annoying family member... You know who. 😂
Cheers to cherishing every minute with loved ones. Even with that annoying family member... You know who. 😂
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Wishing you love, joy, health, and happiness. 😘
Wishing you love, joy, health, and happiness. 😘
December 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Wishing you love, joy, health, and happiness. 😘
Wishing you love, joy, health, and happiness. 😘
As predicted, I deleted that photo of myself as I hate sharing too much on public SM... But I do appreciate the kind words you sent my way. 🥹
Christmas is not easy for many and I hope that if it's the case for you, you have that special person that can make everything better just by existing. 💕
Christmas is not easy for many and I hope that if it's the case for you, you have that special person that can make everything better just by existing. 💕
December 22, 2024 at 2:38 PM
As predicted, I deleted that photo of myself as I hate sharing too much on public SM... But I do appreciate the kind words you sent my way. 🥹
Christmas is not easy for many and I hope that if it's the case for you, you have that special person that can make everything better just by existing. 💕
Christmas is not easy for many and I hope that if it's the case for you, you have that special person that can make everything better just by existing. 💕
I appreciate people "warning" me about the "bad" Outlander accounts not to follow but I assure you that, at age 31, I'm quite capable of making my own mind up, thank you.
I love fun and lively discussions. I love that we don't all think or feel the same. That's what I'm here for.
💜💜💜
I love fun and lively discussions. I love that we don't all think or feel the same. That's what I'm here for.
💜💜💜
December 20, 2024 at 11:50 PM
I appreciate people "warning" me about the "bad" Outlander accounts not to follow but I assure you that, at age 31, I'm quite capable of making my own mind up, thank you.
I love fun and lively discussions. I love that we don't all think or feel the same. That's what I'm here for.
💜💜💜
I love fun and lively discussions. I love that we don't all think or feel the same. That's what I'm here for.
💜💜💜
Anybody else became a fan of #Outlander because they fell in awe of #Caitríonabalfe in "Belfast"?
I'm now addicted!
I'm now addicted!
December 19, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Anybody else became a fan of #Outlander because they fell in awe of #Caitríonabalfe in "Belfast"?
I'm now addicted!
I'm now addicted!