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Thursday, December 22, 2005

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:53:49 GMT

This will sadly be my last xanga entry for my Copenhagen life. I am packing my things now and am doing a lot of "last times" (You know what I mean) These four months have been an unbelieveable, amazing and wonderful experience that I would do again in a heartbeat. I cannot believe it is already Christmas. It seems like yesterday I was packing clothes thinking "I am going to freeze because I do not have any real winter clothes." As with most situations like this my feelings are bittersweet. I am sad to leave this period of my life, the friends I have made here, but I am also looking forward to renewing old relationships my family and friends again. I know this experience has changed me for the better.

Things I am going to miss:
My host family
My Friends that were a part of this experience
Beautiful Danish Women
Danish Lifestyle
Riding my bike everyday
Danish Food
European Music
Beer
Places open after 2am
Schwarma
Danish Style
Hygge
Free Healthcare
Tivoli
Hot Dog Stands
Being European

Things I am looking forward to:
My Family and Friends
Cheaper everything
My Car
Music
Things in English
Basketball and the Mavs
Warmer Weather
Longer Days
Easy SMU classes
Free Night and Weekend Minutes
Jack in the Box
Taco Bell
Wal-Mart
Customer Service
Decent Food Portions
Dedman Center
Last Semester at SMU
Nice Cars
Smiling People
Guitar
Piano
My Shoes

See you all soon. Mark

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 20:41:31 GMT

hello everyone!

i am currently in the largest club in eastern europe! they are so big, they have an internet cafe! Prague is an amazing city. and yes they have Absinth! Ok you all know about drunk dialing, well this is drunk xanga-ing because usually clubs don't have internet cafes. So yes! I love Prague!

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 03:36:03 GMT

Well I finished my exams yesterday. What a good feeling. Last night, had a good night chilling with my Danish friends, and now I am going to Prague for a couple days! Off to the airport!

Friday, December 16, 2005

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:02:23 GMT

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, It's Mark!

So as a study break last night, my fellow mustang Sam, and his Danish roommate, Jen, invited me to go on a night flight in a single engine plane. So instead of hitting the books, I hit the runway. The plan was to take a tour over Copenhagen, but as we were about to enter Copenhagen airspace the air traffic controller would not let us in because there was some election going on. So instead we flew over other cities, still an amazing experience. Here are some pics of my adventure.

Good ol' American Plane!

Me and the Plane

Call Number...Jen complained about saying the name because it was registered in US and the form is different than Denmark

Amazed by a prop

In the air, Co-Pilot Mark Lau

Passanger, Sam Green

Pilot, Jen

It was such an amazing experience. One minute, we were driving on the runway in the car, then we were driving on the runway in the plane, then we were flying. We were flying so low that the city looked like a minature town. It was weird to have so much control over a plane! I can't wait to do that again, Thanks Jen and Sam. now I definately want to go skydiving. Anyone down?

Then we went back to Sam and Jen's place to study. Jen's apartment has Danish style, not all Danish people live with DAnish style, but most that can do, I do not think these pictures do justice but it kinda gives you the idea of Danish inspirations. This is basically how I want my bachelor pad to look.

Only one more presentation on Monday then I am off to Prague for a couple days! Then back home on Christmas eve! This semester went by too fast, I can't believe its already Christmas.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:58:27 GMT

Looks like I'll be a pedestrian the rest of my days in Kobenhavn. My daily companion I referred to as "Stang" has be stolen.

Every step I take
Every turn I make
Every single day
Every time I walk
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What I like to take
How I like to brake
I'll be missing you

RIP: Ride in Peace / Mustang Peacock

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 09:10:10 GMT

Things have moved so fast, I knew they would and I tried to slow things down, but here I am, already in Decemeber. Heading into the last week and things are looking pretty good. I just finished my history and communications paper. All that is left are to study for 2 finals and finish a marketing book and presentation. I want the next week to pass so that I can be done with school, but I know that means I will be nearing the end of my time in Denmark. So my new initiative is to "party hard" and savor the last few weeks of this beautiful city. No excuses.

This picture symbolizes my "Savor" initiative...

Here are some pics around the city this time...oh how I love the Christmas Spirit...

Being Danish Mission Update:
Mission 1: Drink Carlsberg; Status: Complete many times
Mission 2: Get a Bike; Status: Complete
Mission 3: Eat leverpostej a.k.a. "Pork Liver Paste" ; Status: Complete
Mission 4: Attend F.C. København Game; Status: Complete
Mission 5: Euro-Mullet; Progress; Status: 60%
Mission 6: Eat hot dog from stand; Status: Complete
Mission 7: Stop saying "Thank you" but say "Tak"; Status: Complete
Mission 8: Enjoy watching a football (soccer match); Status: Ole, Ole, OoooOOOle
Mission 9: Drink Carlsberg, Tuborg and Royal Christmas Beer; Status: Complete
Mission 10: Start playing football (soccer); Status: Hopeless
Mission 11: Enjoy techno music at clubs; Status: Dance only to ones with hip-hop beats
Mission 12: Go to Tivoli for Christmas; Status: Complete
Mission 13: Experience "Hygge"; Status: Twice
Mission 14: Live by Janteloven; Status: Living
Mission 15: See the Queen; Status: Complete! on Nov 17th, 2005 at 2:00pm at Frue Plads
Mission 16: “See a Copenhagen Sunrise”; Status: Twice and going for more
Mission 17: Eat Æbleskiver; Status: Complete
Mission 18: Go to Danish Music Act; Status: Complete

Well after all that, I guess I'm pretty much as Danish as I will ever be. Skål!

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 07:04:57 GMT

FUGEES!!!!! An Unbelieveable Concert!!! It was like going to 4 concerts in one, because they not only did Fugee songs, but they also did songs from each of their single careers. Everything is gonna be alright! No Woman No Cry!

Fugees back together! Ready or Not?

Wyclef...Staying Alive

Pras and Wyclef....No Woman No Cry!

Ghetto Superstar!

Lauryn Hill killing me softly with her song...

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 06:42:15 GMT

JUNIOR SENIOR! Awesome concert! Here are some pics! Enjoy! More pics on my Facebook album

That was a fun night! But all good things must come to an end. Now I need to write my a 5 page history paper on the orgins and consequences of the Cold War and a 6 page paper on the about cultural communication and differences in regards to Turkey's negoitation with the EU. I need an incentive...FUGEES!!!

Thursday, December 01, 2005

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:55:07 GMT

This coming weekend will be a weekend of Music! As you know, I was planning on going to Junior Senior this week, but then I found out that the Fugees are having a reunion tour and it just so happens to be in Copenhagen. So as a result this is going to be a krunk weekend with Junior Senior and the Fugees! Other interesting news in the world of music is the announcement that Copenhagen will host the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, which is kinda weird because they are a little behind on music, but nonetheless its a cool thing and I wish I was here. Rock on!

Junior Senior Dec 2 at Vega

Fugees Reunion Tour Dec 5 at Forum

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:56:18 GMT

Yesterday was a good day. Did some work in the morning then went to volunteer at the American Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Dinner. It is basically an event for employees and families of American companies in Denmark. The event took place at the Marriott Copenhagen. Volunteering entailed decorating before the dinner, and entertaining the kids during the dinner and show. It was very fun and memorable. Kids are fun. My host brother is cool and hilarious, but mostly when they translate what he says, but most of these kids spoke English so the hilarity was direct. My duties revolved around making sure they were sharing the XBoxes, judging twister, helping them color in the lines, make native american "feather" hats with construction paper, building legos, making bead necklaces, and making cup-phones. If you ask anyone that was there, I will be probably remembered as the guy who was spinning the twister thing with one hand, and holding a beer in the other. Haha.

Good Times.

After the dinner, I went directly to Tivoli. The Christmas decorations were up and it was very beautiful. I think I am going back a couple more times before I leave, it is just a nice place to walk around, have a cup of Irish Coffee or "Glogg" and enjoy the Christmas Spirit.

Entrance

Entrance walkway

Tivoli!

Rides

Snowman Rushmore!

The Ice Tree