Well I have to say, I was skeptical of this Opera business, but it turned out to be really great! I was so thankful that I took the Rotary men's advice and Wikipediaed (that's a verb now right?) the storyline before- it was actually the Opera that Rent was based off of, although this time they were dying of TB not AIDS. Anyway- it turned out to be a lovely, although tiring evening.
Thursday in cuisine class we made pizzas from scratch which was fun- we even practiced twirling them like real Italian pizzerias (I wasn't so skilled). I have now become the "honorary onion cutter" in the class- kids just marvel over my knife skills :) Thanks dad! That night we had a wild track practice in the famous Belgian fog! I couldn't see 50 meters in front of me and my watch fogged up- of course as runners we prevailed but it was wild!
Friday it was St. Nicholas' Day at school which is basically Senior day. We all dress up in white doctors lab coats and have our friends sign them, then we get to school early in the morning and party, then when all the other kids arrive around 8 we make them pay us to get off the bus, we throw flour in their hair, hair color, lipstick on their faces, and the mean boys go as far as to crack eggs on others (I did not do that!). We have two very productive hours of class...... or not. Then there is a big skit and dancing and we get to leave at noon. Most people go to a tavern together, but I had planned on taking a bus to Liege to see Harry Potter! Long story short- I am horrible at this public transportation thing, and I ended up going way out past Liege to no-man's land and then coming home... 3 hours of travel and no Potter. Oh well- live and learn. That night was band- we have a concert coming up so I am really excited!
Saturday morning I woke up early (8am- say what you will) and took a bus and train successfully into Liege to meet Mollie and Mallory. We did some grocery shopping for dinner, went to Mollie's house, went on a long run in the surprisingly nice weather, and then hung out until it was time to start cooking. We made a WONDERFUL Mexican feast for her family with the help of ingredients that my mom had sent me (thanks mom!) and for dessert, chocolate cake! It was really fun to finally be the know-it-alls and show these Belgians something totally new! That night we watched "Le Chorist" in French (really good) and went to bed early...not. We get along great! It is really fun because we go in and out of French and English together- they are by far my best friends here and I think this year wouldn't be nearly as fun without them.
Sunday I took the train home at 10:30 and went straight to the Oxfam breakfast. I was not there to eat; I was volunteering to wash dishes- it was a fair trade fundraiser and I love love love community service so it felt great! After that I planned my entire Thanksgiving meal and guest list... it keeps growing- now about 24... YIKES!
Monday I rushed home after school because Fernand Biname (the Rotary Chairman of my district) came over at 4:30. I had organized this interview with him because for my year-long project at school that every senior does on a subject of his/her choice I have picked the Rotary. Right now we have to conduct interviews with someone involved with our subject. I was really nervous, but he was very informative and stayed for two hours helping me!
Yesterday I was homesick a little bit for the very first time. I think I was just thinking about everyone going home for Thanksgiving :( I talked to my friends here and Nicole and they were all so nice and comforting that I really felt better fast. I know there will be tough times, but this is an experience of a lifetime and I can't let it pass me by- it's already going too fast!
Tomorrow Jordan Berger comes to Belgium for our Thanksgiving weekend!!!! :-) Can't wait!!!
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