It has been drizzling on and off most of the day, and it has been lovely to be indoors where it is warm and cheery. The temperature is staying in the 40's mostly, which is warm for Copenhagen this time of year. It is very pleasant if the wind isn't blowing. The pathway around the lake outside is in constant use, and I never tire of looking out at that scene. What is it about water?
Today has been a preparation day. We will begin again - with our Danish class next Monday, and we are barreling down the final lap to the great and wonderful Danish oral test! You may remember that if I don't pass this test, I will be kindly invited to leave. The test covers the laws of Denmark, the history of Denmark, my ability to understand what is being said, my ability to give a simple answer (and an understandable one) in Danish, and my knowledge of Danish vocabulary. Whew!
We will also begin again with a regular schedule at the center with our YSAs. I have missed them and look forward to being with them again starting on Monday for Family Home Evening. We will be having a group of them from our ward/branch over for dinner on this Saturday evening. I hope it turns out well. I am still trying to decide what to serve.
Considering I have never been one to spend unnecessary time in the kitchen or perusing cookbooks for the fun of it, this nearly constant focus on meals -specifically - the meals WE fix, is interesting to say the least. I find that I am enjoying it all though, because I enjoy the young people so much, and everyone here loves to relax around a meal. If you haven't seen "Babette's Feast" before or haven't seen it for awhile, you ought to watch it. It is a lovely little Danish movie that illustrates that delightful social interaction that takes place as people gather together to enjoy a meal.
So I am working on menus, cleaning,washing, ironing (a dozen shirts), working on finances for the coming year, making phone calls and putting away Christmas decorations. I know it sounds pretty dull, but it is great to get it done.
We still look at each other every now and then and say, "We're in Denmark!"
See.....even unremarkable days take on a certain charm.
And why is it that you didn't buy those cotton - no press shirts?? I would rather cook than iron - but I suppose it is because I like to eat. Whatever you fix for your young people will be great - and they will love it because it is good - and because they love the company. L&P
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh! I DI"D buy those cotton - no press shirts! I am very careful with them in washing and drying....but they never look quite crisp enough! So I know I am bringing this on myself. When SK ironed his shirts, he just mostly ironed what shows under a suit! No one ever knew the difference!
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