I was just hit in the face with a brick wall of happiness. I just had a moment where I couldn't stop smiling. I was the happiest I have been in months, maybe even a year, and I couldn't stop smiling. Even if someone brought a kitten to my face and SHOT it, my smile would shine through the blood. I brought to tears but not those of sadness and sorrow, but of bliss and blithe. It was a surreal feeling I have only felt on rare occasions, and it was brought upon by something so small. I could understand 3 small, slowed down, broken sentences in Danish. Such a small accomplishment but I felt as if I had just graduated with a major in Danish and its only been two weeks. There was only one thing that could have made that moment better, if I could have shared that moment of pure joy with my love, Danielle.
I miss everyone back in the States, only because I wish I could share all of this with you. I am sure you would love it here Mom, huge plots of Christmas trees.
Till I write again Farvel.
Knus,
Greg
Friday, August 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
New Kid In Town
I feel obligated to write a post today because it was the first day of my new school. It is a very nice school for some reasons and ikke godt for others. The student services seem very nice, the cafeteria seemed nice but somewhat expensive, and most of the halls were decorated with a bunch of posters, artifacts, and dead, stuffed wild-life. Although the student services seemed nice the books were terrible, most were used back in the 70's and 80's. They were falling apart.
The day started with the principal giving an opening speech. In the speech the other exchange student and I were welcomed, and we had to stand so everyone could see us. The rest of the speech seemed humorous, judging by the laughter, but I understood none of it.
After the speech as I was walking to my class a girl tapped me on the shoulder, introduced herself and told me that she was in my class. She introduced me to some of her friends and they seemed nice, so I spent the day with them. I even helped one with a computer problem.
When the school day ended I rode my bike back to kølstrup, which was 14 km, and arrived back at my house exhausted and thirsty.
The day started with the principal giving an opening speech. In the speech the other exchange student and I were welcomed, and we had to stand so everyone could see us. The rest of the speech seemed humorous, judging by the laughter, but I understood none of it.
After the speech as I was walking to my class a girl tapped me on the shoulder, introduced herself and told me that she was in my class. She introduced me to some of her friends and they seemed nice, so I spent the day with them. I even helped one with a computer problem.
When the school day ended I rode my bike back to kølstrup, which was 14 km, and arrived back at my house exhausted and thirsty.
Goodbye Anne, its been nice, hope you find your paradice.
The night of the 10th was Anne's last night in Denmark because the next morning she boarded the plane.
I agreed to go with the family because I wanted to say goodbye to Anne. I have only had the pleasure of being with her for a week, but in that time she has help me tremendously. She would sit down with me and tell me all the important words I needed to know to construct a sentence. In return I would tell her about some of the difficult parts of English; the most common mistake made by every Dane is saying learn when they should say teach or taught. After the first three days of being here we started to joke and laugh. I usually would talk to her more than anyone else in the family. She took me to Havnefest, the mall, and a party and each time introducing me to more of her friends. She has been a great help and I am sad to see her go but she needs to live her own amazing experience.
When she told me the time we would be leaving for Copenhagen originally I misunderstood and thought that she meant we would leave the house at 0700. It turns out she departs from Copenhagen at 0700. We had to leave at 0100. I was not prepared for that. I was planning to shower in the morning, so I was dirty and I had to quickly get dressed to go. We left 0100, and arrived around 0330. Since it is an international flight Anne needed to be there 3 hours before. I slept most of the way. When we arrived I noticed all the signs had English and Danish which was nice. We went into the airport and waited by the 7-11 inside the airport, which had a nice pastry section. Soon we were surrounded by Exchange students, and since I wore my Rotary Blazer many thought I was leaving too. I noticed one Exchange student, a male, seemed to be saying goodbye to his girlfriend. It reminded me of when I said goodbye, and I know how he must feel. Anne was nervous but had a calm and excited façade. All the exchange students going to Canada gathered around a Rotarian who gave some information. He also told the group that four of the students have not received their visas yet. Luckily Anne received hers a couple days before.
The students gathered on a set of stairs and pictures were taken. After that they began their walk to the terminal and we quickly lost site of her.
And Now For Something Completely Different
The night of her departure I had a nightmare but I wasn't dreaming. I was sitting at my computer and turned the light off. The only light was from the computer. I walked back to my computer and decided to open the window because it was getting hot. I opened the window and soon after I heard a buzzing sound. I looked at the wall to my right and.......... I saw........ MOSQUITOES HUNDREDS OF THEM. I quickly bolted out of that room. Jeg hader mosquitoes! De er ikke godt! Now there are hundreds of dead bodies and blood covering the walls, mosquito bodies that is.
I agreed to go with the family because I wanted to say goodbye to Anne. I have only had the pleasure of being with her for a week, but in that time she has help me tremendously. She would sit down with me and tell me all the important words I needed to know to construct a sentence. In return I would tell her about some of the difficult parts of English; the most common mistake made by every Dane is saying learn when they should say teach or taught. After the first three days of being here we started to joke and laugh. I usually would talk to her more than anyone else in the family. She took me to Havnefest, the mall, and a party and each time introducing me to more of her friends. She has been a great help and I am sad to see her go but she needs to live her own amazing experience.
When she told me the time we would be leaving for Copenhagen originally I misunderstood and thought that she meant we would leave the house at 0700. It turns out she departs from Copenhagen at 0700. We had to leave at 0100. I was not prepared for that. I was planning to shower in the morning, so I was dirty and I had to quickly get dressed to go. We left 0100, and arrived around 0330. Since it is an international flight Anne needed to be there 3 hours before. I slept most of the way. When we arrived I noticed all the signs had English and Danish which was nice. We went into the airport and waited by the 7-11 inside the airport, which had a nice pastry section. Soon we were surrounded by Exchange students, and since I wore my Rotary Blazer many thought I was leaving too. I noticed one Exchange student, a male, seemed to be saying goodbye to his girlfriend. It reminded me of when I said goodbye, and I know how he must feel. Anne was nervous but had a calm and excited façade. All the exchange students going to Canada gathered around a Rotarian who gave some information. He also told the group that four of the students have not received their visas yet. Luckily Anne received hers a couple days before.
The students gathered on a set of stairs and pictures were taken. After that they began their walk to the terminal and we quickly lost site of her.
And Now For Something Completely Different
The night of her departure I had a nightmare but I wasn't dreaming. I was sitting at my computer and turned the light off. The only light was from the computer. I walked back to my computer and decided to open the window because it was getting hot. I opened the window and soon after I heard a buzzing sound. I looked at the wall to my right and.......... I saw........ MOSQUITOES HUNDREDS OF THEM. I quickly bolted out of that room. Jeg hader mosquitoes! De er ikke godt! Now there are hundreds of dead bodies and blood covering the walls, mosquito bodies that is.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Kerteminde
Yesterday and today I went to the spectacular Havnefest, where the streets are paved with plastic cups, being drunk is a state of normality, and public urination is a must. This festival occurs once every year in the town of Keterminde and last all weekend. Saturday is the major drinking day since few have to go to work tomorrow. For those who do have work Sunday, they get plastered anyways because the whole town is going to have a hang over the next day as well. I went with my host family Sunday to get some smoked salmon and people were still drinking, although not as many.
While sitting down having a nice meal with my host family, a man sitting only about a meter away stands up, goes to the edge of the pier, and starts to urinate in the water. Only seconds later he strips down to his boxers and jumps in the marina, all the while his friends were drunkenly cheering him on. I managed to catch some of his acts of drunkenness on film. These acts can be seen by following the like on the right to my youtube profile.
The fireworks were amazing. The public was allowed to get rather close to the site where they were launched and they weren't launched high. I also have a video of the firework presentation for your viewing pleasure.
While sitting down having a nice meal with my host family, a man sitting only about a meter away stands up, goes to the edge of the pier, and starts to urinate in the water. Only seconds later he strips down to his boxers and jumps in the marina, all the while his friends were drunkenly cheering him on. I managed to catch some of his acts of drunkenness on film. These acts can be seen by following the like on the right to my youtube profile.
The fireworks were amazing. The public was allowed to get rather close to the site where they were launched and they weren't launched high. I also have a video of the firework presentation for your viewing pleasure.
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