Winter with(out) snow

By QSW on Dec 14, 2011
“Tonight snowflakes fall lightly from the sky, perfection dancing quietly before my eyes…” (from the song “Winter Without Snow”).
Snow? Check! Let the fun begin!
FINALLY, the snow has arrived here in Oslo, and I am really excited. I have a special affection for snowflakes…they are just so incredibly beautiful and unique. I love how nature puts on such a show when these perfect little crystals just gently fly through the sky. And the trees…..aaaaah, the trees: all covered in snow. “Frosted trees” are definitely one of my favorites in nature. Snowmen, snowangels, snowboarding, telemark-skiing, cross-country skiing, hot chocolate, toes in front of the fire place…My wish list for this winter goes on.
My (“demo”) album was made in Tahiti, and is called “Winter Without Snow”…but this year things have changed and I’m looking forward to a snow-filled, cozy winter WITH SNOW!
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Growing up

By Nina on Nov 29, 2011
The Quik Women team asked me to talk a little bit about my life, so here goes:
I was born in Hong Kong (my parents worked there), and lived there until the age of 6. Then we moved home to Norway.  My dad and brothers windsurfed, and I started around the age of 11-12. In the summer time I spent my time by the ocean windsurfing and sailing and in the wintertime we spent time in the mountains, skiing (telemark skiing is a passion of mine) and snowboarding…
I’ve always loved sports and by the age of 16 I was so in love with windsurfing and had a dream of becoming pro, so my parents helped me so that I could finish highschool in a Norwegian high school in Gran Canaria…In Gran Canaria I met other pro windsurfers (and “grew up with” Roxy girls Daida and Iballa), and many windsurfers from Hawaii came to GC for the Windsurfing Worldcup in July. Following their advice,  I moved to Maui in 1998, studied at Maui Community college, windsurfed, surfed and kiteboarded (I later became a pro kiteboarder).
In 2001 I moved (with my then boyfriend, now husband, and fellow- water-lover, Teiva) to Oahu’s northshore, where I continued surfing (mostly longboarding) at my favorite spot “Sunset Beach”, but dropped windsurfing and kiteboarding so that I could focus more on my studies. I ended up with a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, focused on Environmental politics and Eco-Philosophy (I particularly love the Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess’ writings about eco-philosophy and deep ecology).
I’ll tell you more later, but in the meanwhile I keep living just day by day, moment by moment, and trying to appreciate every single instant.
Like I say in one of my songs: “This life keeps on surprising me….”
Peace, Love & Aloha ( I just love the concept and word “aloha”, don’t you?)
Nina
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From the wave to the mountain

By Nina on Nov 15, 2011

Go with the flow: Transitive verb.

To not attempt to exert a large amount of influence on the course of events, whether a specific series of events or events in general. A person who does this is often referred to as “laidback” or “easygoing”.

(source: urbandictionnary)

I try to listen to my heart when I make decisions. Whenever I do, it seems to me that things work out the way they should. When I don’t, I often end up confused and lost. So instead of asking myself too many questions, I try to “go with the flow” and follow life where it takes me. That doesn’t mean that I’m sitting in the backseat of my own life, apathetically waiting for things to happen… It means that I do my best to realize my dreams, and try to stay true to my heart. I want things to feel right, and if they don’t, I believe they probably aren’t (right for me).
The flow of things has recently meant some huge changes in my life. My family and I have moved from Tahiti’s perfectly tubing, crystalline waves to Norway’s impressive fjords and mountains of snow (winter is just around the corner…). It feels right. So far anyways. New adventures are underway. I trust that the flow will take me where I’m supposed to be. Right now the flow has taken me to these pages, and I’m looking forward to sharing some quality time with you :)
Pictures: Tim McKenna
http://www.reverbnation.com/ninajoyeux
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Introducing Nina Joyeux

By QSW on Nov 08, 2011

The Quiksilver women team is proud to introduce you our new norvegian ambassador, Nina Joyeux.

This surfer/songwriter/singer who recently moved to Norway has a lot to show us and to bring to the Quiksilver!To get to know her, she kindly answered our questions about her tastes.

All time fav track? Society (with Eddie Vedder, “Into the Wild” sountrack).
- Fav movie? A beautiful mind (with Into the Wild as a close second)
- Greatest fashion faux pas? White socks in flipflops
- Fav place on holiday? Tuamotus (French Polynesia). I dream of going to India.
- Fav cocktail? my kind of a cocktail: pure coconut water (boring, I know.)
- Fav night out? Concert listening to some awesome artist.
- Party: who with & where? Family & close friends. anywhere as long as we’re together.
- Fav quote?I have a ton of favorites…but here ’s one: “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
find out more about Nina on her myspace (where you can discover her talent!)
photo Tim Mackenna
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