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I started classes yesterday, it was really good! It is a Finance Management paper and the guy teaching it is really onto it. I have some more classes today and the rest of the week. I am taking it one day at a time.

I went to kick-boxing last night. It was a really good workout and the place has a really good atmosphere. I have bruises on my arms which I think are quite impressive. We don't do any actual fighting, just drills.

Church on Sunday was different. On the last Sunday of every month they have what they call 'SuperSunday' where all the different ministries get together in one big celebration service. I prefer the usual international service.

I read a passage yesterday that really challenged me. Philippians 2v3 "Don't be selfish, don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves". That is so contradictory to everything the world wants us to be. I don't know how people live without God in their lives. Maybe I should start asking people?

On a way less interesting note, Studylink seems to finally be sorted, although not exactly as how I would have liked it. I don't understand the system but how much further am I suppose to go into it. Basically what has happened is that they said I can get weekly payments only until 1 June, but I would have liked to get them until 20 June as I am still studying until then. Guess it could be a whole lot worse.

My timetable and paper cross credits back to my home university seems to be sorted as well. It was a bit of a mission.

It is another beautiful day here. I am cycling everywhere and am loving living by myself!

Thanks for being interested in my life...

Second week so far...

I have now finished a week of introductions to CBS. A lot of information. I think I'm on top of it though.

Things are slowly starting to become normal. I have a few admin things to sort out regarding paper enrollments and studylink. Man studylink has made it difficult for me!

I'll try stay positive in this post, which is not hard considering things are going very well. This week was me and Olivia's 3 year anniversary! We had a skype date and she made a big sign saying happy 3 anniversary. It was really nice.

I keep meeting people. I like meeting new people but struggle a bit with names. I think its a good skill to be able to meet people.

This week we have done many things including a meet and mingle with other exchange students, Danish folk dancing, going to a museum and touring the university campus.

One thing that gets me is how well their students dress. Now I know I am from AUT and the standard is rather high but these guys take it to the next level. Maybe its because they go to uni for free and get paid the equivalent to a minimum wage job's wages every month to study. many have their Beats ear and headphones and macbooks.

People are really friendly and everything is going well. Classes start on Monday and hopefully by then all the admin stuff will be sorted.

Ive also found people who are keen to come to church with me on Sunday. This makes me glad. I wish everyone knew God. I don't know how people do life without Him.

Thanks for following and reading my blog. Makes me feel like people care, which is an awesome feeling to have.

P.S. There is a group on facebook I made where I put all my photos. If you dont know about it and would like to, just let me know and I will add you. 

First Week

What an incredible week. I have met so many people!

I have been going to a Danish crash course this week which is very difficult. The danish language is interesting. I thought that being able to speak Afrikaans may help but not really. This video is going around and is worth a watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-mOy8VUEBk

 There is also a social program worked out for us that I have been attending this week. Monday night was a get together Danish celebration night, Tuesday we went on a canal tour through the city center followed by a bar night. Wednesday we had an international buffet where everyone brought a plate from their own cuisine. I just made some finger food meat and cheese. It was nice. Last night we went to a famous cemetery where actors played out the characters who are buried there. Tonight is a big bowl party, ten pin bowling. I am looking forward to it.

It was raining ice yesterday. I have never seen that before.

I have made friends and formed a little group with some German girls, a French guy and a Colombian girl. We enjoy each others company! Me and Quentin had great fun the other night when the girls were in charge of directions to the canal tour... we got lost. Its incredible how international some stereotypes are.

That is all for now. Today looks like a beautiful day (first time I have seen blue skies) so will take a few photos. 

Church

Church last night was fantastic and I am sleeping well.

What really got to me yesterday at church was that I am in a different country on the other side of the world worshiping the same God as these people, sharing the same intimate relationship with Him. It felt like home in many ways. I stayed after in their cafe for many hours. We were the last to leave, like 3 hours after the service. They are nice people. It is the international service of their church so there are many nationalities. Lots of Africans.

I walked to the church yesterday, like 5km. It's cold. I'm going to have to get a beanie and scarf. The bit of Copenhagen that I saw on my walk looked very beautiful. Lots of massive brick buildings. I'll take some photos today.

I went to bed at 8pm last night and woke up just after 5. Tried to sleep but couldn't so I have been awake for the last few hours.  It is now 6.44am.

I have uni intro stuff starting today.. Hope its good. 

Travel to Copenhagen

I have made it to Copenhagen!

Two long flights and a bit.. The first flight was good. Couldn't get much sleep however. Saw the Lincoln Lawyer and Money Ball. Both good movies. Shanghai airport was a bit disappointing. It was really big but didn't offer much. All the water fountains only had warm or boiling water.

The next flight to Zurich was long. Zurich looked incredibly beautiful. The plane flew reasonably low for a long time so I saw quite a bit. Then one of the highlights of my trip was the view from the plane when we left. It was just before it got dark on a beautiful winters day with the Swiss mountains in the background. Absolutely beautiful!   

I arrived last night just after 7pm. Feels like a dream... Two girls from the university came to pick me up. They had home made signs with my name on them. Was such an awesome welcome! It was strange however that I did not have to show my passport or go through any security at the airport. I just walked straight through, picked up my luggage and walked out. The girls said that its how it works.

They then took me to my residence. Wow! It is incredibly nice! Very quiet though. I don't think many students are here yet. The three of us then went to a little bar (not much bigger than my room) which was packed and full of smoke. It reminded me of a rural bar filled with the locals. It was nice to have a cold beer and talk to some people after being by myself on the flights.

I slept well last night and woke up at 8am. What if I dont have any jet lag? Is it possible?