Saying goodbye to Copenhagen

This has been my last week at Britta's. It's a very strange to think that I'm probably not going to set foot in this house again. It's strange to think about living in the states again. I've become so used to Denmark...to the point where when a stranger smiles at me or says hi, I think it's weird and wonder why on earth they're doing that. After getting used to not making eye contact with anyone, going back to Minnesota will be interesting. We'll see how it goes. Though I am excited to go back to that friendly atmosphere. Even so, I'm definitely going to miss Denmark. Especially hygge. Of all the things I learned here, hygge is something I'm definitely going to take with me for the rest of my life. It really is a way of life here. 

I haven't really done a ton this week other than some last minute Christmas shopping and a lot of packing. I've been stuffing toys and other various things into bags since I could walk (I was a strange child) and it's a good thing because without all those years of experience, I don't know how I could have managed to pack a semester's worth of clothing and souvenirs into two suitcases. I guess my two-year old self knew I needed to prepare. So two stuffed suitcases later, I'm ready to head to the airport, not to leave, but to pick up my parents at the airport. Then we'll spend a few days in Copenhagen and then we're off to Paris for the rest of the week! And after that, it's home for the holidays!