WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24th

Woke up around 7AM. Had muesli and milk and tea. Saw pic of Bush and article on top front page of Politik. Made lunch of rosemary roll, ham, banana. Took bus to DIS and walk to TRIS which is a building on a long bike and pedestrian only shopping street. Learned about Danish words for different foods. Reviewed Danish from yesterday. Learned Danish numbers and days of the week. Went to Danish market and found the names of different foods. Basically same variety as US. Everything very packaged. Not nearly as many brand names (only one or two). They have yogurt in a waxy cardboard container like you get milk in at the school cafeteria not in plastic.
Ate lunch with Elizabeth.
Went to psychology and child development orientation where they told us when classes are about the study tours to southern Sweden and London. They also went through the typical don’t plagiarize, no alcohol on DIS property etc. etc. There will be quite a bit of work and it will be different from the US but not overwhelming. I really liked the director and the prof for the practicum. Talked with Rebeeca Lawrence who went to CCHS. Talked with some other PCD students.
I picked up my textbooks. There are a TON. Ugh. Not too bad though and they came in a large heavy duty Ikea bag with hardcore handles.
I took the bus home.
I went for a really nice run around these three lakes that are right next to each other and I think connected in the middle of Frederiksberg. The lakes aren’t that aren’t too far. It’s my new favorite perfect running route. Lots of other people were running along there too. Lots of ducks and geese hanging out in them. There is a dirt path around them and every block(1/4 mile or so you have to cross a large road. The land is very flat!
Went back to my room and showered. Still haven’t quite gotten used to letting the water just go all over the bathroom floor, but its not a big deal.
We had bread, tomatoes and salmon for dinner. I remembered to eat like a Dane with the fork in my left and push on with the knife not cut up into bits and then switch the fork to the right like an American. I also remembered to say Tak for mad (thanks for the meal) in Danish.
Jens bought a sail boat. The internet is out in the building of the hospital where Ida works. Karen has a presentation to make tonight to 1000 people. She was nervous. She would like to party and go out more than her Mom would like. They are worried about her going off during her vacation with friends to Greece. Typical teenager parent interaction!
Classes (an intro to what happens for the practicum at least) start tomorrow. It will be nice to have a regular schedule again.
I have been keeping a close guard on my bag and to be aware. The city is incredibly safe and much less sketchy feeling than NY or Boston. I remember to lock the door of the house when I go out. You actually have to turn the key to do it.
Still can’t get over all the bikes. There are not that many cars given that’s it’s a city but rush hour seems so much more frenetic because of all the walkers and bikers that you also have to avoid.