Looking back: 2013.

Why yes, I am still alive! I feel like I should explain myself or something, so here goes.. I've been working on a huge-ass project for uni since November and I've finally completely finished it. Yesterday I went to an exam about that project and I must brag a bit and say that I nailed it.

But here I am, back in the game and ready to blog my ass off. No excuses this time for why I have been gone, just haven't been creative whatso-freaking-ever. Yep.

So this post is gonna be about lovely highlights from 2013. Yes, it's been 2014 for 10 days, but hey, it's still acceptable to do these. At least I think so. Of course 2013 hasn't been all amazing and awesome all the way through. I've lost a few friends, struggled with economy a whole lot, especially the last 6 months of the year and stuff like that. But everything turned out great and looking back at the entire year I realise it has been a big mouthful, but a lovely moutful all in all.

The first highlight from 2013 is when I went to see Asking Alexandria for the first time. It was an amazing experience, their live show was awesome as fuck and yes, I cried. For the first time ever at a show, so that was a milestone in itself. Usually I don't understand why people cry at shows and nope, I don't understand why I have done it four times now either.

In March 2013 I started working in a kindergarten as an intern and I was there for two months, which was actually a month longer than planned. It was a job that definitely changed me as a person. To work with kids you have to be really patient. People who know me knows very well that I am really not a patient person, so that was something I had to learn very quickly. Also I had to quit all my swearing for at least when I was around the kids, even though they knew all the swearwords in the world anyway, even in English. And I do swear a lot normally. So that was tough as well. I fell ill 4 times in those 2 months I was there, which was odd to me since I am usually never ill. I loved working there and the kids were all so lovely. I miss it quite a lot and I am grateful that I learned some valuable life lessons by working there. Thanks to them for having me!

Then in May 2013, from Thursday the 16th to Sunday the 19th I took a quick trip to England. Why? Well, to see my newly discovered favourite band Pierce The Veil live in London and Bristol. It was a weekend where I got too little sleep, lost my voice singing the lyrics that I love, made new friends, saw my favourite band live twice, went back to my favourite city in the world, saw one of my old mates again, met my favourite band members and just had a great time in general. I slept in an airport for the first time as well and that was horrible. It was cold and I got about an hour of sleep all in all. Thank God for Costa! But it was so fucking worth it and I would do it again a thousand times if it meant I got the chance to see Pierce The Veil again.

Another great concert of 2013 was 30 Seconds To Mars who I saw on the 21st of June. I have been a fan of the band for a really long time, I don't actually remember how long. Last time they played in Denmark was on my mum's birthday so I didn't get to see them, sadly enough. But this time I went, it was outdoors and it was cheap, which was great. The concert was just so amazing, even though the crowd was huge I think that Jared managed to connect with all of the people there in such a good way. He pulled up people on stage, waved around a Danish flag, made jokes and made us yell stuff. It felt great connecting like that, honestly.

Credit to: Mia Malene.

So of course I had to go to Bristol again as soon as I had the chance. And I did get the chance to go back in July. I went there for two weeks and it was absolutely amazing. Being back there just felt great, it felt right. It almost felt like I'd never been gone. Now I've experienced the city both during autumn, winter, spring and summer, and I can still say that it is definitely the place I want to live, at least for a few years. It feels like there is some sort of unity in the city and I love being there so much. I miss it quite a lot and knowing I won't go back for a while makes me sad. Bristol is my favourite city of all the ones that I've been to.

In August I experienced what a real, professional photoshoot feels like, even though it was only for a few minutes. I decided to stand up for a good cause with two of my lovely friends, Marie and Mia Malene, and we went to get our pictures taken for the NOH8 campaign. It was a fun experience and I'm glad I shared it with those two people because I know that it's equally important to them to support a good cause. It was a birthday present from Marie, since I didn't have the money to do it myself, and I'm really thankful for that. A present that does not only benefit me by giving me a fun experience, but also benefits someone else. What more could I ask for?

Then came the biggest change that has happened in my life for many years: I got accepted into university. But not just any university: Aalborg University. Which is in a city that is about 4-500km from Copenhagen where all my friends and family are and where I grew up and spend all my life living. That was quite scary knowing that I had to move so far away from everything I knew. But I had on purpose applied for all four major universities in the country to increase the chances of me getting accepted, so I had kind of seen it coming. When the time came I had to live in some sort of a hostel for two weeks because I didn't have any flat by the time I had to move. But my college friend saved me and hooked me up with his brother who is now my roommate in a flat right in the centre of the city, where I really enjoy living. And luckily he didn't turn out to be a horrible murderer or rapist, so that's cool. I can only say that I do not regret moving so far away at all. It has been wonderful so far, I've made some really great friends and I've already had a lot of really amazing experiences. I can't wait to see what the future holds for me while I'm in this city attending this univeristy; I'm sure it's gonna be some lovely stuff!

Last but not at all least, I got to see Pierce The Veil live again in Malmö, Sweden. I was super excited about it because it was as close to Denmark as it could be without them actually giving a show here (which they btw should do when they finish their new album) and because, well, favourite band, duh. I'd already experienced them before so I knew they are the best band I've ever seen live, and it pleased me a lot that this time was also going to be in a small venue, one of their more intimate shows. And it definitely was. I had moments with all of the members of the band, didn't get a single autograph or picture, but got to speak to some of them anyway, which was great. I seriously can't wait for them to finish their new album (that'll hopefully happen around summer this year!) and come back to tour in Europe, hopefully as headliner. 

Credit to: Nibby Photography.

I am really looking forward to 2014 and I can't wait to see what it'll bring. More concerts are already planned, more trips to different places in the world, more life experiences. All the great stuff is out there, in the future, just waiting for people to seize the moment and grab the opportunity to experience it. What are we waiting for?!

Here's to 2014! xoxo

I'm back!

So after a bit more than a month without wifi, I finally have it again!

I'm now living in my own flat with my roommate and everything's running smoothly. Well, except for the fact that I haven't unpacked all my stuff yet. Let's just say I'm too lazy. I'll hit you up with pictures of my new room as soon as I've settled some more, and just to warn you: it might be a little while.

Living the university life is awesome, to be honest. It's not too difficult and I'm getting on quite well. And all the parties don't hurt either! Well, my liver gets hurt, but it'll live. I'm bonding well with some people from my semester, but also some of my tutors from 3rd, 7th and 9th semester, which is absolutely great.

You can now look forward to me blogging a lot more frequently again, which is lovely. I hope you've missed me! I've definitely missed blogging. I already have a few posts planned out, actually, so that's perfect!

On another note, I might soon make an idea I've had in my head for about a year now become reality. I will keep you posted on that! Moving out from home is apparently all it took for me to finally consider getting started. Oooh, the secrets!

Anyway, take a listen to my favourite song at the moment: Pierce The Veil - Million Dollar Houses (The Painter).

Quick update.

So yeah, I moved out..

Talk about being a grown up, aye?!

Nope, not really. Anyway, I'm currently living in a city 5 hours away from Copenhagen and I don't have a proper place to stay, so I'm in a hostel. And that hostel has really bad wifi. So I'm really sorry for not updating more, but I can't do it differently, unfortunately.

The 15th I'll move into my own place with my friend's brother. He found a place and asked if I wanted to share with him and of course I said yes! It might be a few days or even a week before we get wifi, though.. Just so you're warned.

Also I've started university and I'm constantly tired. But it's worth it! I'm slowly getting to know people (who by the way speak very differently to me) and so far the three classes I've had were awesome! I didn't think I'd ever say this, but: I'm excited about school. For the first time in my entire life. And that says a lot.

I just thought I wanted to show you where I live atm: in a small cabin with 5 other people. Two from Denmark, one from Estonia, one from France and one from Russia. So yeah, we mostly speak English. I'm pretty sure my Danish will worsen because of this, haha.
We have a very small fridge and share showers and toilets with other people living here as well. There are mostly only students living here and even one girl from my class (as far as I know).

The most of our room is in this picture and I sleep at the top left corner!

University.

A few months back I applied for university in 4 different cities in Copenhagen. I want to study English for three years and then travel to England to live and work there for a bit.

Yesterday my plans of the future started - I got accepted into University of Aalborg! It's a small city quite far away from the capital where I usually live (nearly 5 hours to be exact). I'll be moving over there soon and start uni at August 30th. It will be such an amazing experience with new people and new surroundings!

Even though it's nice with a few changes, I'm already planning to go back to Copenhagen on my 2nd year of uni. It might be possible for me to transfer to Copenhagen University in a year, and then I'll be back in Copenhagen, so I don't have to do three years far away from all my friends and family, and of course the best city in Denmark.

It's kinda scary for me, to start my education at uni and most of all moving out scares the crap out of me. But I know I'll handle it pretty well. I will hopefully be having my own room, but I might live with others - people that I'll have to get to know. I'd go nuts if I had to live entirely by myself!

I will of course update you a bit, depending on what's happening.