It has been one month, today. I'm not sure if that's longer or shorter than it feels like. I feel like I have been here forever. The days are so long, and every minute is consumed by me straining my brain to understand what is occurring around me. On the other hand, however, a month is a long time. For all of you reading this back in Minnesota, I'm sure this isn't what you want to hear, but I'm very sad that my stay in Belgium is already one eleventh of the way over. When I think about it that way, it seems like I don't have much time left.
Today, I did nothing special to celebrate my one month anniversary with potentially the most significant other I have ever had- the beautiful country of Belgium.
I woke up, like normal. I put on the new pair of jeans I bought yesterday. It wasn't until I got into Pére Boly's room that I realized that unlike most jeans, the button for these jeans is on the left side. Everyone who is wearing jeans, check it out. The button is ALWAYS on the right side. Apparently, not in Belgium. After my French lesson with Pére Boly I headed to Religion class, in which we watched the movie Lord of War. I understood quite a bit of it, enough to get by and hold my interest. If you haven't seen the movie, thus far, I would recommend it. The screen shots are creative and beautiful, and the storyline I've picked up seems to be very insightful and intense. After Religion, and our "pause", I had two hours of study hall. I sat with my friends, and although we are forbidden to talk, I managed to enjoy myself. After study was lunch, and during the lunch hour I went to talk to the school headmistress. I decided to change my schedule and switch math classes, because the one I was in was simply too difficult. I then headed off to my new math class, which was easy and fun. Math was my last class of the day. I proceeded to the cafe with some friends and waited for my bus. I rode the bus, walked home in the rain, came on facebook, chatted with some friends, studied for an English test, ate dinner, took a shower, and now I am about to head off to bed.
This weekend I will be attending the Fête de Wallonie, which is a HUGE party in Belgium. Basically, everyone from the French speaking part of Belgium will be heading to either Liege or Namur to listen to bands, dance, party, and of course, drink. Tomorrow night I am going with my host sister and her friends. Emma will be with us. Then on Saturday, hopefully, I will return again for a second night of fun with many of my friends from school.
Last weekend I was bored and frustrated with my lack of activities. This weekend, I believe that I will be completely packed with things to do. I will be up all night, enjoying the wonderful life in Belgium.
But nobody fear, Emma and I are both not planning on drinking any alcohol. The night would be much better if I was able to enjoy it soberly :)
Below are some of the pictures from the restaurant I ate at last night. The photos can be credited to Emma; I simply copied them from her blog. But they're beautiful, and I would like everyone to see the lovely food, company, and atmosphere that I was able to enjoy.
This was the restaurant. It was very classy and beautiful :)
Emma and I, one of her host brothers in the background.
Beautiful (and delicious) food.
Yum.
Our dessert. And let me just say, the tea we drank was the most delicious thing to ever hit my taste buds.
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped me get this far. My family, my friends, Rotary, my teachers, everyone in my life. Each and every one of you has helped make this dream possible and wonderful, and I am so grateful for everything you have done. Thank you and good night!
today I appreciate: support
The button thing blew. my. mind.
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