Wednesday, September 25, 2013

30 Effervescent Things About my Exchange

So I woke up sick this morning (my throat is killing me!) and decided to stay home from school. To celebrate my survival here for over a month (and my love for my best friend!) here are 30 effervescent things about my exchange so far:

  1. I have realised a lot of things about myself.. both good and bad... but mostly good :)  
  2. I am in love with Belgian food! Mmmm chocolate and bread <3
  3. I have a really great host family <3
  4. I actually quite enjoy taking the trains now
  5. The clothes here are wonderful (but really, REALLY, expensive) 
  6. I am now really glad my parents taught me how to be savvy and responsible 
  7. I love that the Euro coins go up to 2 Euros
  8. I can never tell if it is a cow 'mooing' outside or my phone buzzing....
  9. My village is really beautiful 
  10. There is a huge river that runs through my town... and I get to cross the bridge to get to school everyday
  11. Eclairs
  12. Banana Eclairs
  13. There is always an endless amount of parties and things to do
  14. It is super easy to travel in Belgium
  15. I have already been to France twice
  16. H&M
  17. I have learned so much French! In the beggining I barely knew how to say "bonjour" (hello), "merci" (thank you), and "bonne nuit" (good night). 
  18. Everyone stares when I speak English in public with my exchange friends... even the cows stare
  19. I have been introduced to two really great Belgian bands: Stromae and Puggy
  20. My Belgian friends! :) I love them!
  21. My exchange friends! I am in love with Australian and New Zealand accents <3
  22. A Belgian specialty called "Américain". It is steak tartare. Kinda like tuna salad... but with beef.. raw beef
  23. I have realized all the things I take/have taken advantage of
  24. My dream came true and I have younger host siblings
  25. I am always tired from listening to French all day... 
  26. There is no such thing as a 'lazy day at school'. No more Uggs, Nike shorts, and hoodies on Fridays :P
  27. I have touched the ocean
  28. Beer
  29. Chocolate
  30. Waffles

xx
Skye

1 comment:

  1. My favorite! "18. Everyone stares when I speak English in public with my exchange friends... even the cows stare"
    My second favorite part (that brought tears to my little Mexican eyes) was the title. I miss you so much Skye. I miss you the most when I read these posts and hear your voice in the writing.

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