So right now I'm sitting in Danish class and I don't understand a single word the teacher is saying! It's only my 4th school day so it's understandable. I've been here a little over 2 weeks now and I'm slowly starting to get used to it. I'm definitely still not used to my bike though. I think the majority of embarrassing things that have happened to me so far have been while I was on my bike. When I first got it I didn't realize I was supposed to ride it on the road, I didn't know what the gears were for, I didn't know how to break correctly and I don't really know the traffic laws. And I still am always scared when I am riding it that I am going to get lost. I have been so lucky with the weather though! Ever since I got here the weather has been unusually perfect, so I'm not complaining! I went to the beach on Sunday with some people from my class and the girls told me it hadn't been that hot in Denmark for about 2 years!
I really like my class. I think they are nice, and they talk to me and translate for me. I think because they can speak English so well and I always talk to them in English that I am going to have a harder time learning Danish. I am starting Danish lessons so that should help a bit. Well back to my class, there are only three boys in it. I honestly don't think they mind it though. Being with this one class all the time is very different for me but I think it's nice that I will be able to get close with them. Maybe not quite as close as in gym class though, everyone showers naked and just walks around naked, it surprised me. I felt awkward at first but it isn't as bad because they aren't weird about it at all. They are all used to it, I just needed to get over myself. Even though I never really have anything to do in class I still like at the moment. It gives me something to do and I get to be with people my own age and stuff.
I like my host family. I am sort of still getting used to the environment of the house though, but I am slow with that kind of stuff. The food here is good. They use a lot of onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. So lots of vegetables. I was surprised about how a lot of Danes make dressings and breads and things by themselves. I like that. I know it's healthy and all, but I don't really like the rugbrød. It has a very, interesting taste. And I do not like liquorice! It is so bitter.
About homesickness and culture shock, not here yet. I only miss my dog. I am sad none of my host families has one. At least my third family has a cat. Isa. I still always dream of home, but I am now to the point I know I am going to wake up in Fredericia. I am even used to not being able to understand what is going on. I tend to drown it out a lot, which isn't so good. I have to focus, but its so hard and it gives me a headache. I can't wait until I can at least understand Danish!! Then I will have a little feeling of accomplishment for a while, then the next challenge will be to speak. Haha this will be fun!
