Thursday, November 3, 2011

It is hard to believe that ..

It is hard to believe that I have lived in Denmark for a whole year.  Looking back at the past blog posts, pictures and videos I have done many things.  I wanted to make a list of all the things I have been able to do while living in Denmark this year. 

I have walked many times in the town market, buying fresh fruit and veggies. 
I have found unique food stores in town. 
I have found a cute small bead store in town where I can make necklaces and earrings.
I have learned a lot about the food and culture in Denmark. 
I have learned to read and speak a bit of Danish. 
I have learned about Danish holidays. 
I have learned Danish Christmas holiday traditions.
I have learned to wait for the bus to work when it is pitch black outside during the winter.
I have learned to sleep while the sun in still up during the summer.
I have walked around Copenhagen. 
I have enjoyed the flowers that bloomed during the spring. 
I have enjoyed the fall colors during the fall.
I have seen the many castles in Denmark, Ireland, Holland, and Russia.
I have seen many beautiful churches in Denmark, Ireland, Holland, Finland, and Russia.
I have seen many beaches in Denmark and Ireland.
I have learned the unique history of Denmark.
I have made many new friends at work from around the world.
I have had some great nights out with friends.
I have learned how to make unique food from around the world.
I have seen the sun set while standing on a beach in Denmark.
I have swam in the sea while watching the sun set in Denmark.
I have traveled to Ireland and had a great time.
I had my first Guinness in Ireland.
I saw the 'Book of Kells', an ancient bible written by monk ca 800 AD. 
I had 'fish and chips' in Ireland.
I have seen 3000 old fort in Ireland.
I saw a rainbow while in Ireland.
I have been surprised by the man I love who visited me unexpectedly. 
I have traveled to Holland and had a great vacation.
I walked around Amsterdam and found a farmer's market.
I celebrated Halloween in Denmark and carved a big pumpkin.
I have traveled to Helsinki, Finland and walked around the town.
I have traveled on a ferry cruise to St. Petersburg.
I have traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia and saw so many things and learned so many things. 
I have seen the sun set in Helsinki, Finland.
I have seen the sun rise in St. Petersburg.

Also personally it is hard being so far away from C my boyfriend. But I really think that our appreciation and love for each other has grown during this time. I do miss him very much and even though we get to talk to each other every day,  I miss his presence.  So another thing to add to my list above. 

I have learned to love and appreciate C more then I did before I moved to Denmark.

 It is amazing to look back at all my blog post, pictures and videos and to realize that I have done all these things in one year.