Separated again

Once again I am back in Denmark, leaving my husband behind to further my education in the hopes of creating a better future for us, (and to satisfy my own selfish need to be an independent educated woman who can contribute and potentially take care of her family on her own, if it came down to it). Yes, I could have taken some classes in the States, but for some reason it just worked out better to go Denmark for a semester. Now when I am here I do have a hard time getting my act together and focusing on school. I admit this week has been somewhat of a joke regarding my studies. Many hours have been spent chatting with friends and family, playing with nieces and nephews, looking for plane tickets for Kyle to come and see me or for me to go and see him, and postponing the inevitable trip I have to make by train, dragging my overweight suitcase and way to many handbags with me fromCopenhagen to Kolding, a city two and a half hours from here located on the peninsula where my parents live. I will do this tomorrow...Sigh!

It is nice to be back although it has been raining most days which I have been venting about on my own blog limolinolium.blogspot.com. Here's few pics from my first few days in Copenhagen.

Rain, rain and more rain

Nephew

Yes, this is lunch. Leverposteg (liverpate) and over-medium eggs on Rugbrød (Rye Bread).

Happy to be here.

Missing this.

Blizzard Weather

Today, as the Blizzard is roaring outside my window, making the outside world seem as one big white mass where nothing really exists, I am thankful that I have the opportunity to simply sit on my sofa, browse the Internet and indulge in a few guilty pleasures, such as watching Gossip Girl or Grey's Anatomy, while sipping my third cup of coffee. Yes, I admit, I should fold my laundry and take this sudden opportunity to be house bound to do those domestic chores that too often are ignored during the week. But my theory is that since the snow is making the outside world slow down for a few moments, it should slow down indoor activities as well. How often do you get to just sit down and do nothing?

While dreaming of another snow day tomorrow, I imagine I will spend it outdoors, walking through drifts of snow, building a snowman or even sledding at the nearby neighbourhood hill. I will be outdoors until my cheeks are cold and gloves are wet, until my friends are tired and the laughter and play is coming to an end. Then I will go home, snuggle up under a blanket, read a book while drinking a hot cup of tea. I will be thankful for everything the day had to bring.

As you can tell, I plan on enjoying this winter weather. Hope you will have the opportunity to do the same! Happy snow day everyone. Be safe.

- Linn