In the next few weeks, I will blog more frequently, but the truth is that not much has changed since last week's blog. This upcoming month will involve quite a bit of travel, so hopefully that will provide everyone with some pleasurable reading.
So, what's new this week? My food situation has improved! I never used to give much thought to how much I appreciated food. I have a very simple palette and I do not often deviate from my childhood favorites, yet I find that what I miss most about America is being able to get in a motorized vehicle and eat at a variety of affordable restaurants. Leah and I now have a Sunday tradition of going to "The Take Away Shop" and getting cheeseburgers, fries, and a coke. It's a splurge, but well worth it after eating ham sandwiches for dinner all week. Lucky for me, I discovered the wonders of the university canteen. Last Thursday, I got two plates of spaghetti and three huge meatballs for under $5. And the day before I bought a plate full of mashed potatoes. It was pure bliss. I love food.
I've already developed a few solid relationships with people here in my residence. I can proudly say that I have friends from all corners of the world. On any given day, I talk to people from Brazil, China, Canada, Greece, etc. Anyway, these friends have made Odense more like a home and I'm very grateful to have people to play billiards with, dance with, teach me how to cook and play piano. I'm determined to find a karaoke bar somewhere around here, since everyone around the world loves Shania Twain (big surprise) and Michael Jackson.
Next week, Leah and I are going to London for 3 nights and then flying back to Copenhagen to spend a couple days there. We may also venture over to Sweden, since it's only a 15-minute trip across the bridge. In London, we will celebrate the big 2-1 birthday. Someone recommended a bar that is 21 and up only, so that will make the night seem a little more significant. We also get a complimentary booth and a few birthday goodies to ourselves, thanks Tiger Tiger!
Random things about Denmark:
1) Married people wear their ring on the right hand.
2) Everyone has a dog. The government pays people to have pets.
3) I've found an ice cream shop that trumps Cold Stone ... Paradis.
4) On weekends, people don't go home until the sun comes up!
5) Grocery shopping is a chore when you have no idea what the labels say.
6) My first dish to tackle is a spanish omelette.
7) It hasn't rained for a week. I feel so blessed.
8) I love Denmark! Love, love, love.
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