Class in Denmark is a lot like class in the States, but much more interesting...maybe it has to do with the whole me being in Europe thing:) Or maybe it's the awesome collaboration of nationalities all in one room. I love it. I was successful in getting to class today with Mark and Em. It sounds like a real accomplishment huh? But really...it is when you do not speak the language and are in an unfamiliar city. I do have to say though...the buses are SO overcrowded and it is not fun when you have smelly armpits in your face:/ I guess that's what happens when you're at armpit height. Oh, and for the bus drivers...easy on the breaks. We are flying around in the back like chickens. Again though, I completely love it. As weird as that may be:)
The weather has returned to "normal" for the Danes and I'm not sure that I'm ok with it. There were gale force winds today and it was cold and rainy. The entire row of bikes blew over today in front of Netto (the grocery). I'm thinking that maybe I should have listened to my mom and kept the long sleeved shirts in my suitcase. I guess it's true, mom knows best. shh.
Never let the weather stop you from going to the mall though. And not just any mall...the largest (maybe second largest) mall in all of Scandinavia! It was crazy big and I bought a much needed T-shirt for 59 kroner (about $11). I only have 4 clean t-shirts left and I have already worn the same two shirts at least twice each. I pack light, what can I say. Em was in her element and I have to smile at watching her speed walk across the street at the sight of the mall's entrance:) We will definitely be going again.
After the mall Mark made Emily and I an amazing dinner that smelled heavenly and tasted just the same. I can still taste it now...chicken pan seared with onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil with waffle fries cooked to perfection! As Candice Olsen says on Divine Design..."How divine." Thanks Mark! It was so nice to have a home cooked meal so very far away from home. I owe you! This simply was the perfect way to end the night...and who can forget reading nursing material on Danish health care!!!
Oh and pictures are courtesy of Amber Plath, an amazing photographer who happens to also be a nursing student in the DIS program with me:) You're awesome!
Hej Hej! Night:)
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