Oslo's Unquiet Musings

Hey there, fixed me with that coffee spill earlier. Started walking through Line 3, got kinda lost, then spotted that crumbling atrium. Found a tiny café with bad coffee, but okay, just eaten a square. The view of the harbor looks weird now, like someone glued to their phone, maybe? Asked the bartender how he got here-said he’s a digital nomad, moved here last year. He’s been there five years, pretending to care, but still late. The air smells like salt and old damp. Somewhere, a cat recites poetry. I can’t stop staring at the skyline, feels like a puzzle missing pieces. Everyone here stares at the same thing: the same old glow. Even the pigeons seem to know something’s off. I’ll just sit here until the bus arrives. No plans, just some habit from being here before everyone else. Listen to the wind through the windows-makes things sound like noise. Maybe tomorrow I’ll leave, but not sure yet. Sometimes ideas resurface, but they’re always half-written. The city breathes, but no one breathes the same way. Notice how it shifts under different lights, like a stage performer hiding truths. Found a bench, pulled out my sketchbook, started doodling the rough outline of the square, wondering if it’ll ever stick. Maybe that’s the point. Sometimes the act of making art is enough to soften the edges. Could this be why I keep circling back? Not sure if I’m chasing answers or just pretending I know them. The noise outside pushes me in one direction, but I’m too stubborn to backtrack. Think about it-maybe the answer lies in the pocket size of this place, how everything fits or feels too big. Or maybe it’s just waiting for someone to come along and see it through. Feels like a puzzle box without teeth, but still. Leaving feels safe, but also sure it’ll take me right back. Sometimes I want to go deeper, but maybe not. Just need to keep going until something clicks. The quiet here is different, almost hostile, forcing sharp focus. Can’t let my brain flicker anywhere else. Maybe tomorrow’s-the-drop. Whatever happens next, I’ll be here, still thinking. The city doesn’t care if I turn back; tenements are forgiving in a way streets aren’t. Just keep moving, who knows what the next mile holds. Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t see coming.

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