Thursday, 09 July 2009
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# 526 - The (short) story has been sent
Alright, so I just sent the before mentioned story to an editor (who is my old boss and the only editor I know personally (I know I'm only too lucky to know one personally (Which is probably the reason he is starting a new job next month))). I suggested he publish it as a children's book. I don't know if they do this kind of book. This could be the first, anyway, heh, heh :)
Heidi is coming to visit for a few days. She has been on Bible Camp and is dropping in here on her way home. So I'm guessing this evening will be coziness and girls' movies. I haven't really watched a girls' movie for a long time. Kristian is not really into those. So it's gonna be a good time.
Other than working on that manuscript, it has mostly been work, work, work. I'm happy there is only one working day left of this week. And tomorrow I'll only do three visits instead of the normal four, so I'll finish early, probably around 12 o'clock.
Saturday my mom is visiting. I told her to bring the rest of my DVD collection. I hope she can find them, because I really miss them!
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Edit: I got an autoreply from the editor, saying he was out of his office until July 20th. Do I really have to wait this long?? Besides, I really hope he has time to look at the manuscript before he changes position. Teaches me to finish my manuscripts quicker!
Thursday, 02 July 2009
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# 525 - I finished a (short) story
Yes, I know, Conscience. Someone ought to blog more often.
I finished a story the day before yesterday. It's only 7500 words long, but I am just so proud that I kept on writing till it was finished, instead of losing motivation on the halfway, as I usually do. It's a fairy tale, that I began writing when I was still in Bible School. At least most of it is written in a classic fairy tale style. It was really hard to maintain that style towards the end, but I am still happy with the result. I didn't show it to my mom and sis yet. It was meant to be a surprise. Maybe I'll whip up a handwritten copy for my six-year-old niece. I bet she'd like that. Kristian read all of it but the last three pages. He is kind of busy moving these days, but I hope he can take the time to read the rest soon. I am so eager to hear his response. I should also send a copy to my friend Heidi. She swallows up all my stories. I love that :)
I bought an external DVD-drive for my new netbook. So finally Kristian and I could watch a movie in my apartment. It works really well. And I can get my newest albums (Flatfoot 56 and Bryan Adams) onto the iPod. Good stuff.
As I mentioned, Kristian has finally moved to town. He's still a 40-minute bike ride away from me, but it's better than two hours by train. On Saturday we are going to his uncle and aunt's combined 120th birthday. It'll be my first meeting with a bigger get-together of his family, so I am a little nervous!
Work is okay. It's been really sunny and warm these days, so I got quite a tan on my arms from riding across town on my bike for hours every day.
That's it for tonight. See you later.
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Thursday, 18 June 2009
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# 524 - The Acer Aspire One
Funny, that every time you buy new electronic equipment, it is always half the size, or less, of the old device and has the double amount, or more, of functions and features.
I just welcomed an Acer Aspire One mini pc into my life.
Friday, 05 June 2009
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# 523 - A change in life
I am all set up in my new apartment. It's a really nice place. Much more organised than the old one. And just newer and better. A really good apartment, just 15 minutes from the town centre by bike. I guess I have been lucky to get this place. But I just have to say that going from 70 people around you 24 hrs a day to being completely alone is somewhat of a shock. So I feel happy, but it's a mixed happiness. It's only been four days yet. I need to find my feet. Of course I miss Kristian a lot. But he found an apartment over here too, which he will move into in less than a month - yay! Then we can be together more often again. Last I saw him was Monday.
... It's strange that I have to cook my own food again. I so loved that it was just served on the buffet in school!
... I wonder what my summerjob will be like. I just really hope that I can find my way around town to all the apartments, that I am going to clean. I just hope the people, who live there, will be nice to me. I just hope that I can work fast enough to stay on schedule. Alright, don't panic *takes a deep breath*.
This evening I watched Tales From Earthsea by Goro Miyazaki on DVD. It was really, really good! Five stars! Definitely good for many re-watches. I can't wait to watch it with Kristian. I think he will love it, for several reasons: 1) It's a Studio Ghibli production, 2) There is deep affection between a man and a woman, but without sex, 3) It's just really good!
In the movie, a girl Therru sings a beautiful song for Arren, the main character. I am now going to translate the Danish translation into English, so it will probably not be the most accurate translation, but I hope, that you will like it anyway...Sparrow Hawk
Up above the clouds
at the time of dusk
the hawk flies around,
always alone.
I can feel his sorrow.
In the quiet breeze
his wings embraces the sky.
Never he finds peace and rest.
No one knows his heart
because his heart is the hawk's,
no one knows his heart.
Sorrow circles on the sky.
Along empty roads
and across endless fields
we walk side by side.
I can feel your loneliness,
the cikadas sing in the grass.
You walk by my side here on the road
but we say nothing.
No one knows my heart,
my heart, that wanders alone,
that no one knows,
and whose loneliness no one comprehends.
Sunday, 31 May 2009
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# 522 - End of Bible School
Yesterday was the big goodbye day at the Bible school. I could not help crying at the goodbyes round, because it was so emotional, but afterwards, I was happy again. I am not that sad about stopping, because so many good things are in the near future. After packing the cars, my mom, me and Krisians parents and sister went out for lunch together. It was a really good time. We could have sat talking for hours, but it was a long journey home, so we had to go each our way.
On the way, my mom and I stopped in Odense to take a look at my new apartment, and put the things there, that I had had in my room at school. It was the first time, that I saw it, and it looks really nice! I have my own kitchen and bathroom and a quite big, light room. I can't wait to move in! And it's so close to my new school (I will study for a bachleor degree of education, which means I'll be a school teacher). And there is a supermarket just around the corner. It's just so perfect. Tomorrow we will move all my things there, or at least as many as there is room for.
But tonight is the night. Of the Third Day concert, I mean :D It is going to be fantastic. Right now, Kristian is on the train on his way here. I can't wait to see him, and I can't wait for the concert tonight. Just think about it. It's Third Day!!! Wow!!!
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
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# 521 - More updates
Both summer job and new apartment are now secured. Thanks to God, who watches over me.
This time I'll do my update with photos, so it's a little bit more exciting for you sweet readers.
Some days ago, Kristian and I took a walk and we came by the castle and the lake, and it looked really beautiful.
By the lake we saw these cute diving ducks
And when my birthday came, Kristian bought me these lovely roses...
I got another birthday gift from him too: Eusebius' Church History translated by Paul L. Maier. From my mom, sis and sis' family, I got the hottest Kahuna watch. I should dig up a photo... From Kristians parents I got a gift certificate for Matas, from my dad and his wife I got a gift certificate for Ikea, and from Kristians sister I got this nice wooden cross necklace, that she bought in the Cathedral of Barcelona on a study trip. And from my friends I got The Fast And The Furious on DVD. So yeah, just amazing gifts, and an amazing day.
Tonight, the school is taking a trip to a christian second hand bookstore. I hope to find something interesting, though I don not know exactly what I am looking for. Tomorrow we have the day off because it is a national holiday. Only ten days are left of my time in Bible school. Time is going fast. But I look forward to move into my new apartment. I just so hope, that I am going to like it. And it will be great to see my old youth group again!
Thursday, 30 April 2009
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# 520 - Updates
The apartment-hunting season has now officially begun. A couple of friends on Facebook are trying to help me out, but one first becomes available one or two months later, than I need, and I still need to know more about both of the apartments, like where they are, what they cost, how big they are and whether there is kitchen and bathroom. Yesterday I got an email from an apartment company about one really good apartment, that I could apply for, so I called them at once to say I would like to apply for it. But I will not know whether I get it until May 7th. I really hope I do.
Anyway, here is what I am looking for, just in case anyone can help: One or two rooms, max. price 2600 DKK, location Odense C, NV, V, SV or S. Own kitchen and bathroom is a must, permission for pets is preferable (but I know it's practically impossible to find).
Yesterday Kristian and I took a walk in the forest and we met my old boarding school principal. He now lives and works in this town, in a school. One time I also met his wife, who was also my teacher in boarding school, down town. They are really nice people and I like them a lot. And I owe them a lot, spiritually. I owe all my boarding school teachers a lot, spiritually. And humanly (is that an English word?)
I am going on a field trip with Diakon class just now - to Blue Cross, an organisation which helps alcoholics. So I gotta go.
Thursday, 16 April 2009
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# 519 - Transparent and Glasslike
Tomorrow night a bunch of us from the school are going to the city to attend the Friday concert in Tivoli with Carpark North. I don't know how famous this band is outside Denmark, but here is a little taste that I dug up on YouTube. This is the only song I remember from Carpark North by the way. It does have a very catchy sound.
Stop the clocks
Stop the cars
Tell your dad
At the plant
To come home
Do not smile
Do not sing
Close your eyes
And go to bed
I forgive
I pretend
Not to smile
'Cause I am
Stronger than you
You're Transparent and Glasslike
Stop your mind
Stop your heart
Tell your girl
Not to come home
I forgive
I pretend
Not to smile
'Cause I am
Stronger than you
You're Transparent and Glasslike
Tuesday, 07 April 2009
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# 518
We have a special schedule in school these three days (Monday-Wednesday), focusing on the passion. Tomorrow afternoon, Easter holidays begin. Kristian and I just booked movie tickets for tomorrow evening. We are going to watch Inkheart. I read the book a couple of years back - it was really good. The movie got bad reviews, but we try not to think about that. Besides, I do like most movies...
Tomorrow in second period, Judith and I are going to make a presentation in class. Hopefully it will go well. I am a little nervous, so I'll be glad when it's done.
Can hardly wait for holidays now...
Saturday, 04 April 2009
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# 517
By request of dreamyimagination I am posting two pictures of a new notebook, that I bought recently.
Front cover
Inside
Pretty, is it not? (You don't have to answer that). Now I just need to figure out what story to put in it, if any.
This afternoon our school has been on an excursion to Roskilde Domkirke, the largest cathedral in Denmark, some say in Scandinavia. It was averagely interesting. The guided tour took an hour, and it went by faster than I had thought it would.
The weather is really beautiful these days, so when we came back to the school, a bunch of us went to buy ice cream. After that, Kristian and I booked our train tickets for the Easter holidays. We are going to visit my father's family from Thursday to Friday, and Kristians family from Friday to Monday. I really look forward to that.
This evening they are going to put a movie on in the common room, but Kristian and I already watched that one together (The Kite Runner), so we decided to sit in my/his room and watch Kung Fu Panda instead. Kristian has not watched that, so hopefully we are going to have fun.
Tomorrow fourteen of us are taking a trip to Sweden. We live nearby, so it's not very expensive. And stuff is so much cheaper to buy there, so we are going to visit a shopping centre and (of course) IKEA. I think it is going to be such a great day...
By the way, two days ago we celebrated the school Spring Fest. The students and teachers were divided in groups which were each going to represent a country. Kristian and I were from India. And our group put a lot of work into the preparations, which I did not care much about all the time, but it paid off, because our group won the prize of the best representation. So that was really cool. Each group had 15 minutes on stage to entertain. Our group made an entrance dance, made sketches of a fakir, a snake tamer, world championships of beards, a holy cow and lots of other things. Personally it was a great success, because a lot of people said that I looked so beautiful in my make up and outfit, and that I danced well. One girl even said that I was the most beautiful one at the party! I never expected that, so well, it felt good. I do have two left feet and a quite big nose, but I must have done something right that evening. Here's a photo of Kristian and I in our outfits:
Okay, that's it for now I guess. Hope you are all doing okay. I am, right now :)
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