The life abroad

So people keep asking what I miss about home, what I like best about Denmark and what I'll want to do when I get back. First, there are things I miss, but I learned from my Mom that its never smart to count down days, because you miss so many good things on the days between. Yes, I will be so happy to see everyone back home again, and I can not wait to drive a car again or have a 44 oz. Diet Dr. Pepper from a Quick Trip. I can't wait to watch TV shows at their normal time with no subtitles. I will probably be overwhelmed by being able to understand the conversations of those around me, as I now just tune out all the Danish as ambient background noise to my Danish experience.

Friends. There are so many friends I miss. Not to mention family members. So people, there are people I miss. It'll be great to sit down with them all again and play cards or watch shows together. Glee is back tonight and I am green with envy at those who get to see it. No spoilers please! But at the same time there are some people here it's going to be so hard to leave. It's difficult to think of not seeing my classmates or dormmates every day. It's so amazing how close you get to these people, even with only a few words a day.

I remember the first time I really cleaned my room here. I had stuff to put in drawers and trash to take out and a bathroom to clean. It was such an exciting and strange feeling to have really moved in here. Now I look around and wonder how I'll ever fit this life into a suitcase weighing less than 50 lbs.

But it's not all about what I have to leave and what I can take. Building a bridge with so many people from across Europe means there will always be a part of me over here. I know it's early to be thinking about it, but sometimes when you think about home its hard not to begin to think about the day I'll have to say goodbye.

But for now, I have two good months of playing time. I have a documentary ahead of me and the best weather of the year so far. There will be trips to the beach and lunches by the canal. Movie nights are already planned and hopefully one more trip to Copenhagen once the weather is really nice. There's so much more to look forward to, and I can't wait.