There Is Always Something To Be Thankful For...

This week had many highlights, from birthday celebrations to Thanksgiving, so here we go...

Monday, November 25:
Today was Patrick's 20th Birthday!! I went to his house for a little birthday party that night which was really fun.  They had æbleskiver, birthday cake, hot chocolate, and gløgg.  Tillykke med fødselsdagen Patrick!

Tuesday, November 26:
I met Helle and Emma in Copenhagen for some delicious coffee and muffins in Cafe Paludan.  It's always great to see my visiting family!
Tonight I also went to a Scandinavian Classical Music Field Study concert, where my professor was the main performer/composer.  

Thursday, November 28:
THANKSGIVING!  Although it was sad not being with my family today, and unfortunate having to sit in class too, we made the best of a Danish/American Thanksgiving.  That night, we prepared a delicious meal (consisting of turkey, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes with apple, roasted root vegetables, brussels sprouts, stuffing, cabbage salad, mac&cheese, samosas, biscuits, pumpkin pie, and apple pie).  There were 9 of us for the greenhouse (mostly our floor) and an additional 6 Danes who all enjoyed their very first Thanksgiving feast.  It ended up being one of my favorite Thanksgivings ever! 

The Feast

Stuen Floor, Store Kannikestraede 11

Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 1:
LALANDIA!  This weekend, Patrick invited me on his family trip to Lalandia, an indoor water park with so much more.  I had way too much fun.  It was the perfect escape from all the school work I had been wrapped up in.  I felt like a little kid again… water slides and bowling and the monkey tonkey playground (of which Patrick's little nephew Kian made exponentially more fun).  I'm so grateful to have these kinds of experiences with wonderful people… even if I don't understand the language and conversations most of the time.  Cultural immersion right?  I love it!

I'm so thankful to be where I am, surrounded by loving people in a wonderful city with my health, education, and infinite happiness.  I couldn't ask for more… except maybe to stay for longer than just 2 more weeks...