Soooo...as of today I have been in Holland for 2 months!! Wow time moves soo fast!! It's almost mind-blowing how fast it moves, scary even. I can't believe that I'm already 1/5 in. It seems like I stepped off the plane a couple days ago, and yet, it feels like I have been here forever. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, the plane ride seems like a really, REALLY long time ago. Weird.
So, what have I learned this month? Hmmm. Well, a lot of Dutch to start with. I'm no where near fluent, but I have defiantly seen an improvement over the past month. Today I was sitting in art class when Judith asked Dora if she had an eraser, Dora said she didn't have and I, with out thinking, handed Judith mine. Normally, when someone says something in Dutch, I can understand it, but it takes a minute for me to comprehend it. Today, I understood it and reacted as if she said it in English. To say the least I was quite proud of myself.
What else?? Hmmm, a couple more things I guess:
-I have learned a lot about myself, something’s good, something’s that I have to work on.
-I don't like Frikandel.
-I love Kroket.
-I enjoy drawing, it's very relaxing.
Furthermore, the other day I was reading the "You know you've been and exchange student if..." list on facebook, and it really put a smile on my face. How ever number 052 caught me -"Everyone thinks your playing the tough guy when you say you haven't called your mom yet and don't miss her too much." When people ask me if I miss my family/friends/Josh/etc. I have started to lie and say, "Yeah, but I can handle it." because I got the weirdest looks when I said, "No." Quite honestly, I don't miss home! Which sounds really weird, but it is true. Don't get me wrong, I love everyone at home, but one of the things I have learned about myself is I have a great ability to trust. I can be here and trust that everything is ok at home, and when I get home everything will be alright, which is really helping me enjoy my time here.
Doei!
Jayden.
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3 comments:
Hey Girly!!
Well A) I still think that your a tough guy. Freak haha I'm Kidding I love you. I'm just a really big baby and have liked called my mom every week and for like the first month AT LEAST once a week. I know I'm bad.
and B) It's scary finding those things out isn't it! I had that a little earlier but Like it hit me like a tonne of bricks. I'm getting over it now but it's cool to know I'm not the only one who felt that way.
I hope that you are ROCKING your country. I'm sure your doing absolutely fabulous (are you the netherlands or Holland I can't remember >_< )
All the best, Love hearing about what your doing.
xoxoxox
Beijos
Lauren
yay you!
M.
Heh. I adore that list. And I'm the same way. People are always asking me if I'm going home for Bayram or over the weekend. Like I could afford to fly across the world for a weekend even if I wanted to.
Congrats on two months!
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