It seems as if spring has sprung. The sun has been shining, the trees are in blossom and there are vintergækker and erantiser everywhere. It is so beautiful, but it's still cold.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Bowling with My Friends
My class had a bowling hangout put together so that we could all be together outside of school. I thought that it was a great idea, and it was even more fun because almost everyone came. We bowled for an hour and then hung out and ate pizza. I had lots of fun even though I am not the best at bowling. My group included: Ellen, Kirstine, Lukas J., and myself.
Trying a New Horse
Today going to riding. I had had my mind made up that I would be riding on a new horse. The first thing that I did was ask if I could ride an other horse than Fussie. Bente said yes, but there was still time to get ready later so first, I wanted to go over to Fussie and say hi. I told her that I wouldn't be riding on her but I still wanted to be friends.
Sofie (turns out that it is spelled with ph), came later and started getting ready right away. She was going to ride on a pony named Rigina. As I got Amira ready with Moster Lone, I was a bit nervous because it was a different horse than usual and I didn't know how it acted. The reason that I chose Amira was because 1) I thought she looked like Pippi's horse and 2) I was told that she was super sweet and 3) I wanted to ride a new horse.
Before the lesson started, Moster Lone walked me around and told me not to worry. Once the lesson started, we started trotting around. It felt as if Amira already respected me. She followed my commands and stopped when she was told. The one thing I like more about Amira than Fussie is that she doesn't get aggressive around the other horses. Later in the lesson, we were told to gallop. I have never galloped by myself on any other horse than Fussie. This time, Silke and Sophie galloped at the same time on their horses and I did it on leash.
It turned out to be a good lesson and Amira is a sweet horse.
Sofie (turns out that it is spelled with ph), came later and started getting ready right away. She was going to ride on a pony named Rigina. As I got Amira ready with Moster Lone, I was a bit nervous because it was a different horse than usual and I didn't know how it acted. The reason that I chose Amira was because 1) I thought she looked like Pippi's horse and 2) I was told that she was super sweet and 3) I wanted to ride a new horse.
Before the lesson started, Moster Lone walked me around and told me not to worry. Once the lesson started, we started trotting around. It felt as if Amira already respected me. She followed my commands and stopped when she was told. The one thing I like more about Amira than Fussie is that she doesn't get aggressive around the other horses. Later in the lesson, we were told to gallop. I have never galloped by myself on any other horse than Fussie. This time, Silke and Sophie galloped at the same time on their horses and I did it on leash.
It turned out to be a good lesson and Amira is a sweet horse.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Jylland
We woke up early on Thursday to go to Jutland to visit my mom's friend, Mette, her husband, Peter, and Bob Marley. We drove to Allerød, took the train into Copenhagen and then got on a bus. It was nice and warm and it was easy to settle in and count the 3 hours until we were there. We were all very excited. I read my book and Stella was on the iPad. Mom slept and looked out the window. Mom and Mette have known each other for over 30 years. They have gotten together a couple times during our year here but haven't caught up all that much. Mette had just gotten a new house about a year ago, and designed it herself. The past times that we had visited her over the years was at her old house. We would stay for a while and go to Legoland. This time was different. We hug out and went "sightseeing" as well as visiting some of Mette's family. When we arrived, Mette picked us us and took us to her house. We chatted for a while and then ate dinner. When dinner was done, we caught up a bit more and then went over to some mutual friends, Finn and Dyna. These are friends that we have gotten to know through Mette and Peter when they all came and stayed with us one Christmas in California.
The second day here was a bit of an adventure day. We woke up and ate breakfast and before we went "sightseeing", we went and picked up Mette's niece. She is thirteen and in 6th grade. Emilie, Mette's niece, is also very nice and cool enough, goes to an art school.
We went to the Jelling stones, Egtved (where the Egtvedpigen was found), walked around in the Engelsholm Castle garden, went and saw some Robert Jacobsen sculptures, and looked around in Bindeballe Kømandsgård. The day was a bunch of fun and it was great to have spend it with close friends.
The next day we hung out and chillaxed. Later in the day, we went over to Mette's mother's house and got Bob Marley, the dog. Mette's mother has lived in that house since Mette was a little girl and it was cool to see how it was full of beautiful antique furniture and cabinets. We had some soda and homemade pastries over there and had a good time. When we got home, we got to see Bob Marley do a couple of tricks, and as I helped make dinner, he begged successfully getting the vegetables he wished for.
Sunday afternoon it was time to leave after our great visit. We enjoyed the day, and when it was time to go, we had said a good farewell. Mom and I both had a very hard time leaving and by having that experience, we started to think about how hard it will be leaving Denmark and our family and friends here.
Pictures from our trip to Jutland here.
The second day here was a bit of an adventure day. We woke up and ate breakfast and before we went "sightseeing", we went and picked up Mette's niece. She is thirteen and in 6th grade. Emilie, Mette's niece, is also very nice and cool enough, goes to an art school.
We went to the Jelling stones, Egtved (where the Egtvedpigen was found), walked around in the Engelsholm Castle garden, went and saw some Robert Jacobsen sculptures, and looked around in Bindeballe Kømandsgård. The day was a bunch of fun and it was great to have spend it with close friends.
The next day we hung out and chillaxed. Later in the day, we went over to Mette's mother's house and got Bob Marley, the dog. Mette's mother has lived in that house since Mette was a little girl and it was cool to see how it was full of beautiful antique furniture and cabinets. We had some soda and homemade pastries over there and had a good time. When we got home, we got to see Bob Marley do a couple of tricks, and as I helped make dinner, he begged successfully getting the vegetables he wished for.
Sunday afternoon it was time to leave after our great visit. We enjoyed the day, and when it was time to go, we had said a good farewell. Mom and I both had a very hard time leaving and by having that experience, we started to think about how hard it will be leaving Denmark and our family and friends here.
Pictures from our trip to Jutland here.
3rd Day of Winter Break
Stella and her friend Josefine went to the movies. They saw a Danish movie called "Far til Fire" and they had a good time. While they were at the movies, Mom and I went shopping. A little retail therapy and time with mom. Just what I needed!
ISM Lottery
The ISM lottery happened on the 11th of February. I was SUPER nervous about getting in, especially now because I thought at the beginning of the year: we will go to Denmark for a year and then go back to ISM and what we are used to. Of course! That is just how it was and would continue to be. On the morning of the 12th, Mom came into my room with a neutral expression. I had a hard time going to sleep the night before because of thinking so much about it. I looked up at Mom and she looked a little sad. We didn't get in...
I felt okay at first. I was sad, but it just needed to sink in. I hadn't yet realized it. Sometimes if you are hit by a shock you feel confused, sad and hurt all at once and you just need time to think and take it in and breath. Some shocks are harder to realize than others and this one is pretty hard. Stella is taking a longer time realizing that we didn't get in than I have.
When I first heard, I felt a light blue. I felt light blue because it just started soaking in and I was sad about the fact. Throughout the day, that blue got darker and darker. I also felt red. Red as in angry and scared. Not at anyone at all, but just at how we didn't get in. Purple as well. Purple means confused. I was very purple over what had happened. I know that there might still be a chance of getting in, but we don't know if anyone will leave ISM in the grades that we need. All I know right now is that Stella and I did not get into ISM. I feel so sad. I only know ISM - it's my family, my comfort. I don't regret my time here in Denmark one bit, but I can't help feeling very, very sad not being able to return to my familiar surroundings and to graduate from ISM.
All of this is very hard to take in, but we will figure it out and by two months into the next school year, it will be our new normal, hopefully....
Many have said to calm down and don't worry but it is harder to do when it is actually happening to you for the first time. Here is some of the good advice that I have gotten...
I felt okay at first. I was sad, but it just needed to sink in. I hadn't yet realized it. Sometimes if you are hit by a shock you feel confused, sad and hurt all at once and you just need time to think and take it in and breath. Some shocks are harder to realize than others and this one is pretty hard. Stella is taking a longer time realizing that we didn't get in than I have.
When I first heard, I felt a light blue. I felt light blue because it just started soaking in and I was sad about the fact. Throughout the day, that blue got darker and darker. I also felt red. Red as in angry and scared. Not at anyone at all, but just at how we didn't get in. Purple as well. Purple means confused. I was very purple over what had happened. I know that there might still be a chance of getting in, but we don't know if anyone will leave ISM in the grades that we need. All I know right now is that Stella and I did not get into ISM. I feel so sad. I only know ISM - it's my family, my comfort. I don't regret my time here in Denmark one bit, but I can't help feeling very, very sad not being able to return to my familiar surroundings and to graduate from ISM.
All of this is very hard to take in, but we will figure it out and by two months into the next school year, it will be our new normal, hopefully....
Many have said to calm down and don't worry but it is harder to do when it is actually happening to you for the first time. Here is some of the good advice that I have gotten...
"Danya, there are no certainties in the world (save death and taxes), but there is absolutely no reason to grieve. I strongly urge you to separate from the sadness and feelings of loss. Sit tight. Love what you're doing and experiencing. Love the people around you. Hold on to your friends. Skype! And stay in touch through Facebook, if you can." - MSped
The Botanical Garden
We went to Copenhagen to go and see the Botanical Garden and shop.
In the Botanical garden, we saw a huge amount of plants from around the world. There were around 4 large greenhouses and a HUGE greenhouse with a few rooms inside. I was so impressed!
The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. The garden contains the largest collection of living plants and also holds three gene banks. The garden is affiliated to the largest Danish herbaria collections with plants and fungi, and is furthermore linked to the central library for botanical literature in Denmark, Botanisk Centralbibliotek.The purpose of the Botanical Garden is to add to our knowledge and understanding of the diversity of the vegetable and fungi kingdom, and through that advance the knowledge of plants and fungi and their conservation. Another purpose of the garden is to strengthen the interest in national and global nature values.
In the Botanical garden, we saw a huge amount of plants from around the world. There were around 4 large greenhouses and a HUGE greenhouse with a few rooms inside. I was so impressed!
The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. The garden contains the largest collection of living plants and also holds three gene banks. The garden is affiliated to the largest Danish herbaria collections with plants and fungi, and is furthermore linked to the central library for botanical literature in Denmark, Botanisk Centralbibliotek.The purpose of the Botanical Garden is to add to our knowledge and understanding of the diversity of the vegetable and fungi kingdom, and through that advance the knowledge of plants and fungi and their conservation. Another purpose of the garden is to strengthen the interest in national and global nature values.
Pictures from the Botanical Garden here.
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