Sooooo yesterday was my birthday, it was great, although having my 21st away from home definitely brought in some homesickness. I didn't get to talk to those who I normally would, and it was a bit hard. But my host family was great, and woke me up to waving danish and american flags while singing happy birthday! I then went down stairs to a decorated table, presents at my seat, and fresh baked bread from the bakery. (yummmm)
I went on to two great classes, and then met up with some new friends to have lunch in the park! Mother Nature obviously knew it was my birthday because the sun came out in full force with only the occasional passing cloud. ( that doesn't happen all that much here in denmark ;)) After eating our bag lunches Lisa and Maria, two friends living with host families near me, took out a big thick piece of Recies bar that they had made the night before for me! Again Yumm!
I stayed in the central city for a Cafe night with my Danish Language and Culture class which ended up being really fun. My teacher is endlessly energetic and she gave us essentially a walking tour of a neighborhood that we hadn't seen before! We then stopped at a nice little cafe and the school payed for our dinner and a drink! (so technically my school bought me my first US legal drink ;)) I sat, ate, and had a beer with my class mates and more importantly my teacher, which is common over here... weird right? But it was very fun and I was able to get to know several of my classmates, as well as attempt to order my øl (beer) in danish! That didn't go so well...
(Picture of eating with my class)
After dinner I met up with Lisa Ritter (girl from my high school) and we sat and drank a nice tall øl. It was nice to catch up with her and see someone from home. On thursday we will be holding a birthday dinner here at the house! which will be very fun and I will be helping make the birthday cake tomorrow!
No more time for homesickness, Love you all but I will continue my adventure now ;)
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