So I was reading my blog from last year. I actually found it pretty interesting! I forgot that I had been asking myself all these questions. Since I came back people also have been complaining about me not telling anything at all about my experience. I'm sorry guys, it's just the fact that I really don't know where to start, cause when I look back it I don't find the things that happened very interesting, even though they occurred. It was just life.. Take a look at it from my view, if I asked you what have happen in the recent 10 past months of your life, what would you tell me? I suppose you kind of get it, it's not all that simple, but for your satisfaction I'll give it a try and;
Ladies and gentlemen. I am now introducing y'all to my very own FAQAOQ (Frequently Asked Questions And Other Questions)
.."And then I'll be spending 10 months, crazy, 10 months somewhere far far away from home. I'm sitting here, on my black and comfortable IKEA-chair pondering about everything. Will these 10 months pass by fast or slow? What will I learn? What people will I get to know? Will I regret that I actually went to do this? Maybe I never ever want to go back home..? Will my life back at home be the same..? Will I see things in the same way as I used to or will I have totally different views?The most important of all... - Will I still be myself?"
questions i've been asking myself
1. Will these 10 months pass by fast or slow?
The two very first weeks of my year over there passed by really, really slow.
I was missing home like crazy and asking my self why the hell I was 1000 of miles away from home when I really didn't have to.
But when school finally began I found it way easier, being involved in things at school, living life, & not just sitting around did make the time pass by way faster than before.
I suppose that through the 'hard' times, it felt like I wasn't getting anywhere, but when I kept myself busy I could barely keep up with the pace of life.
2. What will I learn?
Oh man, I've learned lots, I don't know what to tell y'all. Simple things such as appreciating the smallest things in life, experience another culture, get to see things through a different view has been things I got to learn, go through and accept. I've learnt to appreciate things for what they are, as well as myself. Life isn't all that simple as we may think it is. And I realized there are more people, than I ever could think of, that are there for me, are my friends and loves me.
Don't take things for granted & to be patient are two big sources we al should live by.
3. What people will I get to know?
I gotta start with asking if I really did ask myself that kind of question?
I got to meet all kinds of different people. People that behave just like me, people that are far away from being even somewhat like me. People that are totally crazy, shy, dumb, difficult, special, nice, rowdy, rude, open minded, wonderful, pretty, you name it. Hispanic people. Black people. White people. Asian people. People I never would've get to know if I wouldn't have made the decision I did.
People equals Culture.
4. Will I regret that I actually went to do this?
Hell no.
I had my downs.
But certainly mostly ups.
It's a GREAT lifetime experience.
5. Maybe I don't want to go back home?
Bull. Of course I did.
It's more like that I want to go back to Am..
(A bird keeps on whispering the word 'College' into my ear)
6. Will my life back at home still be the same?
No. Not quite. I mean come on, the same people still live here, but all of us do make some kind of change during the period of 10 months. I see things through a different pair of eyes now, which result in things not being the same. At least my room looks the same (except the banner E&J had hung up on my wall). LOL.
7. Will I see things in the same way as I used to or will I have totally different views?
Yes indeed. Looking back at it, it could've been the whole purpose of me leaving.
8. Will I still be myself?
Not at all.
What you all see is the very new version of me;
Laura Matilda Alexis
questions asked by others
1. So, how was it?
Pardon me? This question is impossible to answer..I mean, 'How was' what? I suppose y'all are asking how was it?
Being an exchange student? Being gone? Go to an American high school?
Well. My answer is as wide as the question is; It was cool, I suppose. And special.
2. What did you do?
I went to an American High School (which was an excuse for being over there).
I hung out with friends.
I worked out like a maniac.
I gained 20 pounds (lost 7 when I came back)
I played soccer. Competed in Cross Country as well as in short distance.
I met people. I discovered the culture. I ate fast food, rode in my friends cars.
I partied. I danced. Got to know the craziest hip hop dances.
I cried. I laughed. Kissed. Hugged.
I made friends. I made enemies.
I was being lazy. Texted. Talked on the phone.
I made straight A's.
Then B's (who cares, it doesn't count anyways).
I made it to the National Honors Society.
With tons of will power, accompanied by Karen, Caylie, and Coach Johnny, founded the first girls soccer team representing the high school, which next year also is going to offer GIRLS SOCCER, for the very FIRST time in history. Thanks to us (oh, please don't. Easy on the applauds).
I could go on ALL night, I suggest you to ask for further information.
3. So... why did you decide to go, to do all this..?
I didn't want to be stuck in Luleå for the rest of my life.
To learn something. Do something with my life. Experience the world.
There's a million of reasons.
4. Laura... are American boys better looking than the Swedish ones??
LOL. All of us has different views. I can't tell you who's pretty or not. It's you, with your mind, your eyes, and your view on people that decides whether they are or not.
5. How does it feel to be back?
AMAZING! Damn, overseas is GREAT but nothing can overcome the feeling of being back in town.
I'm pretty sure I'll leave again. Someday. I'll leave and not be back 'til at least 12 months later (cause that's on my to-do list before I die. LOL)
there are more questions to be answered, don't feel like doing it now. i just wanted to get it started. prepare for part II in your very close future. by the way, the sky is the prettiest pink at the moment! oh well.
bye
there are more questions to be answered, don't feel like doing it now. i just wanted to get it started. prepare for part II in your very close future. by the way, the sky is the prettiest pink at the moment! oh well.
bye
Laura Alexis
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