I can't believe it's my last day here in Copenhagen. I've been procrastinating writing this post because I am so so so sad that this unbelievable experience is coming to an end. I thought I would make a top 10 list of things that I love and will miss about this magical city - I will try my best not to get too sentimental buuuut it's probably going to happen anyway.
Things I will miss about Copenhagen (in no particular order):
1. The babies! The babies here are adorable. They are almost all blonde and walk around in big groups with their preschool teachers all around the city. Sometimes they all hold hands, sometimes they all wear bright vests, it's actually the most endearing sight ever. Plus they're all SO well behaved and hardly ever cry in public!
2. Pastries - It goes with out saying that the Danish are pretty good at baking their Danishes. For the first 5 weeks I tried very hard to only eat these sporadically, but as my time here winds down, my willpower gets weaker and they become more of a daily thing... ayy who's going to the gym with me when I get home?!
3. Recognizing people - It's gotten to the point where I recognize random people, whether it's the guys who work in my favorite cafe or walking into the King's Garden (a wonderful park around here) and seeing a few people I know, it's a comforting feeling and it makes me feel so at home here.
4. Being mistaken for a Dane - It's fantastic, because the Danish are so beautiful that being mistaken for one is a high complement! I can pretty much carry myself through a simple purchase or exchange with a person in my veryyyy broken Danish, but usually this only works if we are silent.. otherwise they usually find out..
5. Danish men - As a friend of mine said to me, "it's going to be weird to go home and not be attracted to every man I see on the street." I know some of you think I'm exaggerating, but really, almost every single man is stunning. (PS Zac I love you!)
6. My friends! I have met so many fantastic people here - whether they are from my dorm, my classes or simply from striking up a conversation on the side of the street, the people here have been absolutely amazing and my trip wouldn't have been the same without them. I will reallllly miss my Paludan Boger dates, Kings Garden frisbee games and Strøget strolls (ha).
7. Being familiar with the city - I finally figured out the bus routes!! And I know pretty much where I am, most of the time! And now I have to leave.. because I'm pretty sure the universe has aligned itself so that I must be lost all the time. Also, my transportation pass expires today and I don't even know what to do with myself. The thought of driving my own car again is crazy to me (Michael.. don't get any ideas, the car is still mine).
8. Mayonnaise - I don't think I had ever even had this before I came to this country, but they are alllll about the mayo here. It's on everything - hamburgers, french fries, salad dressing, with my falafel... but they make it work. I never really ate it at home, but I hear that it's much better in Copenhagen and I assume I will miss it.
9. Hidden treasures everywhere! Ok, not really, but just when I think I know all there is to know about an area, something new pops up. For example, I went on a run yesterday on my usual route and noticed some other runners going across the street to a different area. I decided to follow and see what was there and I found a HUGE park with a gorgeous lake that I didn't even know existed!
10. My PicCell - So, this one requires a little explanation. My PicCell is the phone that I use here, and even though it operates on technology circa 2003, I secretly like it. Almost every time I try to type a message with the outdated T9 (Sara comes out Papa... the word "haha" doesn't exist...), I want to throw it on the floor. Which I could. Because it doesn't even have a nice screen. But anyway, I know I will miss it soon and will be (somewhat) upset when I can't text from it.
