Band Hero, soccer and shopping

24/11 2010
I got a message at 5.30 AM this morning. It said: “college still closed”. In fact it did not make me glad. Today we should have had our last day at college, and it is a little sad that we did not get it. Suddenly our classes are just finish, and we have not had a chance to talk to our teachers about the program etc. Furthermore we should have had a Farewell party with all teachers, our host families and Pernille and Kelli tonight, but this event has been cancelled too. I think it is a sad way to end a great time at Edmonds Community College.

Enough of that, I have had a great time with my host sisters and Signe today. When I woke up at about nine o’clock I turned on my laptop and live streamed the soccer game between FCK and Rubin Kazan. In the half-time I “skyped” with my parents. After the game, which was a little boring, I went to the bus stop to meet Signe. We had lunch at The Spaghetti Factory before we went to the Mall with one of my host sisters, Fie Fie. In the Mall Signe and I did our last shopping in the US, and we both spent too many money – again!

When I went home I played Band Hero with Aiami and Fie Fie.  Aiami has played from 11 AM till 6.30 PM today – I understand why she is so good now.

By the way, today is the 24^th which means, that it is Christmas evening in only one month! 

College Closed

23/11 2010

I woke up a 5.30 AM this morning. I decided to check if the school was closed, and I went to the college-website. On the front page it said: “College closed”(because of snow). I was happy because that meant I could sleep all day if I wanted. I felt asleep again and I slept until about nine o’clock.

At midday Caroline and I went to Target. Our hostfamilies thought we were crazy – how could we walk about one mile in the snow – but we survived. I have used the rest of the day in my room doing nothing. It has been a very relaxing day, but in fact I would rather have been in school.

We have our last day at the college tomorrow, and hopefully it is open again.

Winter in Seattle

22/11 2010

Today has been a day of confusion for some people in Seattle – for others it has been a day of happiness. During the day we have had about one inch of snow, which is about 2.5 cm. It sounds like nothing, but trust med it has caused a lot of problems. The college closed at 3.30 PM, some busses don’t run, the roads are almost impassable and the internet doesn’t work very well. So it has been a day of confusion for all the drivers, but it has been a day of happiness for the students who have not had any classes (at some schools all classes were canceled). 

Macenna's birthday

21/11 2010

You want to hear a surprise – I WENT TO A PHILIPINE BITHDAY PARTY TODAY! Krystle’s niece Macenna had her first birthday on Thursday, and we went to her birthday today. It was a huge party and we had lots of food. There was a funny picture machine as well. Both Krystle, Aiami, Fie Fie (today I realized that she spell it: Fei Fei) and I went there.  

By the way, the time has just gone so fast, and I have only one week left over here. On the one hand I really like my host family and Seattle, but on the other hand I am ready to get home. I look forward to see my family, my friends and my dog again :)

Sad Saturday

20/11 2010

This morning I did not feel very well. I think I have been freezing so much the last days that I have got a little flue. I slept with both wool socks, pyjama and a sweatshirt this night, but it has not helped yet. It was my plan to go to downtown with Nico and Signe today, but I decided to stay home instead. Right know I miss my “dyne” pretty much, but hopefully I feel better tomorrow.  

Harvest Dinner

19/11 2010

Emma, Janne, Signe and I went to a Harvest Dinner at the college tonight. We had a traditional thanksgiving dinner, and the food was very good. The entertainment was not anything special, but we had fun anyway. When I went home it was very cold outside, but fortunately I should only wait five minutes for my bus at the transit center. I begin to regret that I did not bring my winter jacket over here… 

Football!!!

18/11 2010

Tonight Charlotte, Caroline, Rina, Camilla, Marlene, Thomas, Bobber, Nikolai, Signe and I went to a football game. It was the University of Washington against the University of California (UCLA). The UCLA team is one of the best teams, so we could not have tickets together. Signe and I purchased tickets together, and our seats were perfect. We had a fabulous view, and the atmosphere was indescribable. The game was very close, and the score after the first quarter was 10-7.

In the half break the big school orchestra made a huge show. It was fantastic and during the half break I realized that going to a Football game over here is not only about watching football. The only bad thing about the game was the temperature. It was so cold that Signe and I decided to buy a bowl of chowder after the half break. But the chowder helped and I survived the rest of the game.

When we came to the game we all expected that the Huskies would lose. But sometimes things don’t work out as you expect. When the last whistle sounded the score was 24-7 and the Huskies won.

– What a wonderful night in Seattle!