Hello world! And everyone that I have sent this link to. I hope you are all doing well. Today was officially my first day in Copenhagen, Denmark. And I've gotta say....when I stepped through the security scanner at O'hare today (or yesterday) I realized that I do not have one single clue as to what I am doing. I don't know how to act, what to say, where to go, and most importantly I don't know what to do with my hands. (apparently some innocent hand gestures are very offensive in other cultures, I kid you not). For example: in Denmark it is apparently rude to put ones hands in ones pockets whilst talking to another person. Anyway, mostly I just wished I could take my parents with me haha. I know, I know I am 21 years old, but they are very smart people! And they pay for everything! (just kidding mom) As the day wore on my helpless feeling slowly decreased, and I eventually realized that it was ok that I didn't know everything, because I would learn. Here are a few of the things I have learned thus far on my trip:
1. the danes don't believe in warm water or having a separate area for the shower and the sink/loo
2. You only need coffee cups and wine glasses to drink out of in Denmark! (but seriously)
3. "Cheers" in danish is  skål (and it is pronounced skuull)
4. Everyone I've meet so far is perfectly wonderful and lovely
5. Here is a new Sunday night drink if anyone is willing to try it: whisky, coffee, brown sugar. One of the bartenders at the local tavern recommends it. (also you may put whipped cream on top and you must drink it out of a straw)

My roommates name is Kira, she is very nice, has been a vegetarian since birth, and likes horror films.

The jet lag is getting to me but I'm holding strong! Plus, tomorrow is the first day of orientation! Oh, also danish grocery stores are great fun! they have a whole section of different Haribo gummies (you know like the gummy bears) and really cheap danishes. 

Here are some pictures of the apartment too! (ill put up more after we've decorated some.)
Love, Rebecca/Reba/Becca