so, i have to do this blog because my nana had a cry because i hadnt blogged everyday :)
since my last blog, i've still been going to school. Im slowly finding my way around a little better, which is good. Ive made friends which is even better. I get asked a lot about Crocodile Dundee. Its amazing how many people think all of Australia is like that, and all Australians can do what he does. I also got asked if im friends with "Aboginians".
Friday night, we went out for tea with my host mum and dads company. We went to a texas style restaurant and i had a burger. it was quite enjoyable. first greasy thing i have had since ive been here. Although, i didn feel sick after it. After tea we went bowling, and im not very good. and i told everyone that, but my 1st bowl was a strike, and also my second. but it went downhill from there (very quickly). Malin and I left early and walked back to her place, where my host mum picked me and and drove home.
Last night, Saturday, Malin & Fredrik and I went to a concert thing. It was called "Local Heros" and it was all local bands playing, and they had awards and stuff. I think i would have enjoyed it more if i wasnt so tired, and if the old men that played heavy metal music kept their clothes on.
and today, sunday, i went for fika with Olivia, Jenny and Paulina. It was lovely. and i brought a cute little dress- first thing i have brought! and im in love with hot chocolate. I have it all the time now. and i went to the gym with my host mum, i'll be tank as when i get back!
Tomorrow, i start school at 11, so a will catch the bus - if i can find my way there, and i have circus tomorrow. where we are juggling fire. i dont know if im up to that stage after 1 lesson though.
So, thats my past few days. Im getting over the home sickness thing, and im slowly learning more swedish. Hopefully in a few months, i'll be able to blog in swedish :D
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
first/second day of school
yesterday was my first day at school. im going to Vasaskolan, its about 500 years old or something, and its really big!
my first day of school was ok. its hard not knowing your way around school, or even knowing the language. im doing circus as a subject, its so so so much fun. we warmed up, and then i learnt to juggle. then we did these rope things, that you light on fire and twirl around, but we did it without the fire- thats next week!
i was feeling a little home sick this morning, but when i got busy, it went away.
my first lesson was p.e or physics as they call it. we played european handball. after they all had showers, which i wasnt prepared for, as we dont have showers after p.e in australia, so i just got dressed and sat there quietly. it may take a few weeks for me to be able to shower naked infront of 20 other girls.
after that, i had a 3 hours break til my next lesson. so i sat in the library, and actually did nothing. when some of the people from my class finished their lesson, we had lunch and then went to social studies, i think? im not quite sure. i didnt understand a word. and then we had normal science, where half way through the lesson, the teacher said we could go get food, so everyone went to the cafe and bought coke and food and brought it back to the room, and the teacher didnt care.
after this lesson finished, it was time to go home. my host mum and i went and set up my bank account, then came home and had tea then went to zumba. it was very fun.
now im off to bed. school starts at 8:30 tomorrow. im also going to rotary for the first time, so it should be good :)
my first day of school was ok. its hard not knowing your way around school, or even knowing the language. im doing circus as a subject, its so so so much fun. we warmed up, and then i learnt to juggle. then we did these rope things, that you light on fire and twirl around, but we did it without the fire- thats next week!
i was feeling a little home sick this morning, but when i got busy, it went away.
my first lesson was p.e or physics as they call it. we played european handball. after they all had showers, which i wasnt prepared for, as we dont have showers after p.e in australia, so i just got dressed and sat there quietly. it may take a few weeks for me to be able to shower naked infront of 20 other girls.
after that, i had a 3 hours break til my next lesson. so i sat in the library, and actually did nothing. when some of the people from my class finished their lesson, we had lunch and then went to social studies, i think? im not quite sure. i didnt understand a word. and then we had normal science, where half way through the lesson, the teacher said we could go get food, so everyone went to the cafe and bought coke and food and brought it back to the room, and the teacher didnt care.
after this lesson finished, it was time to go home. my host mum and i went and set up my bank account, then came home and had tea then went to zumba. it was very fun.
now im off to bed. school starts at 8:30 tomorrow. im also going to rotary for the first time, so it should be good :)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
First blog
Hej!
so, its my second night here in Sweden. It's only 2:40pm but it feels so much later. Theres alot i could talk about, but i'll only give you a quick update.
I left Albury on Friday morning, to travel to Melbourne for my 4:00pm flight. I had to say goodbye to my dog, Polly, which was very very hard. We got to melbourne, and it all happened really quick. I checked in, had lunch and before i knew it i had said goodbye to my amazing parents and was waiting at the gate with jacqui.
I had 3 seats to myself on the plane, which was good because i could lie down. The flight was about 8 or 9 hours long. I watched a few movies to keep me awake. We got to Bangkok and had to find our gate, which was very hard. Jacqui and i got there, and there were a few other exchanges there. We got on the plane, for a 10hour flight. i slept about 7 or 8 hours which was good.
Before we knew it, we had landed. There was snow around the runway. We got off the plane, and got our bags, and walked out the gates to see signs everywhere. I saw my host family (and my host sisters dog) holding a huge sign. i couldnt help but smile and hug them when i met them.
The drive back was long, about 1.5 hours. i tried not to sleep.
When we got to my house, they showed me around, and we had some breakfast. they actually liked vegemite!!
During the day we went shopping to buy some shoes and jackets, came home, had tea and i was asleep by 7:30.
Today, i woke up and skyped my parents. we had some breakfast, then got ready to go on a hike. we walked for about 30mins, where we got to the (frozen solid) river. Leif, my host dad, got some wood and stick and lighted a fire. we cooked sausages, and threw snowballs. After the walk home, i had blisters :(
Now, we are cooking tea, and then heading off to the gym. tomorrow is my first day of school! im a little nervous. and im sooo tired.
I love it in Sweden. its going to be the best year ever!!
(so much for a quick update)
so, its my second night here in Sweden. It's only 2:40pm but it feels so much later. Theres alot i could talk about, but i'll only give you a quick update.
I left Albury on Friday morning, to travel to Melbourne for my 4:00pm flight. I had to say goodbye to my dog, Polly, which was very very hard. We got to melbourne, and it all happened really quick. I checked in, had lunch and before i knew it i had said goodbye to my amazing parents and was waiting at the gate with jacqui.
I had 3 seats to myself on the plane, which was good because i could lie down. The flight was about 8 or 9 hours long. I watched a few movies to keep me awake. We got to Bangkok and had to find our gate, which was very hard. Jacqui and i got there, and there were a few other exchanges there. We got on the plane, for a 10hour flight. i slept about 7 or 8 hours which was good.
Before we knew it, we had landed. There was snow around the runway. We got off the plane, and got our bags, and walked out the gates to see signs everywhere. I saw my host family (and my host sisters dog) holding a huge sign. i couldnt help but smile and hug them when i met them.
The drive back was long, about 1.5 hours. i tried not to sleep.
When we got to my house, they showed me around, and we had some breakfast. they actually liked vegemite!!
During the day we went shopping to buy some shoes and jackets, came home, had tea and i was asleep by 7:30.
Today, i woke up and skyped my parents. we had some breakfast, then got ready to go on a hike. we walked for about 30mins, where we got to the (frozen solid) river. Leif, my host dad, got some wood and stick and lighted a fire. we cooked sausages, and threw snowballs. After the walk home, i had blisters :(
Now, we are cooking tea, and then heading off to the gym. tomorrow is my first day of school! im a little nervous. and im sooo tired.
I love it in Sweden. its going to be the best year ever!!
(so much for a quick update)
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