Christmas and Cottage

Christmas here was interesting and different. I woke up to my host parents telling me to come out. I rolled out of bed and like the proper American I am I went out to open presents in my ratty pajamas. Of course the rest of the family was showered and all dressed up. I realized when everyone opened my gifts that I gave every member of my family edible. But that's good I suppose! I got a hair straightener, necklace, and a scarf from my family. It was very nice and thoughtful of them (:

The day after Christmas I went out with all my exchange friends which was really fun. Hiromi invited some other people involved with AFS, which included an Australian who was here 4 years ago, and a kid who brought his cousin and his friend, who are from Indiana! We all had fun, we went to a pizzeria, a pub, then Jamaica. It was a lot of fun! I now realize how much I like meeting new people now. I used to hate it!

The next day I went with my family to their cottage in the mountains.

It was possibly one of the

most beautiful things I have ever seen. I couldn't believe my eyes. They have a cottage on top of the mountain. It feels like it was on top of the world. It was completely cold and snowy. Mostly while I was there I stayed indoors, slept, read, and listened to music. There wasn't much else to do. It was more of a place to relax and bond with family. Everyone is going skiing tomorrow, but I left early so I can go to Milano tomorrow!

So for a few days I'm spending the night at a friends while my family is in the mountains.

Now I am just waiting for New Years! I'm not quite sure what I am doing yet. If I don't figure it out soon I suppose I'll be hanging out with my awesome classmates (:

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Migliore Tempo in Ivrea (:

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated! Time seems to be going both really slow and really fast? Confusing. But I'll write a nice thick post for everyone. And make sure to check "my photos" because I've just updated it (:

Dallas left. My host sister, Miki seems to be a little sad. I don't blame her though. We're kind of very different people and she often gets annoyed at me. Sometimes I really dislike her and other times I am so grateful to have her.

The fact that Dallas is gone was first weird.

Because it felt a little empty. And after spending 3 months with someone I had never met before.. you know I really miss him he was like my older funny brother I'd never had. But I know I will see him again!!

Lately I've been trying to be out of the house as often as possible. I can't stand just sitting at home anymore! So now usually I am out with my boyfriend ( :P ), my exchange friends, or my classmates.

I've grown closer to my classmates. I love them so much! Their Italianess, their humor, the way they blare their discotecca music during gym class and dance like nobody is watching. Or like everybody is watching.. I'm not sure. ;D As I have mentioned before, they dance extremely crazy here. Like nothing I've ever seen before. Click here to see a video that demonstrates how they dance.

A few nights ago I went to a class dinner with my whole class. We went to a Chinese restaurant. It was a lot of fun!! (:

Tomorrow I will go to a disco party with my class, I can't wait!!

It's snowing here in Ivrea. It's wayyy to cold :'( I have to wear 2 jumpers when I go out. And also my socks are SOAKED. Also since snow isn't really usual here, all my friends love to have snowball fights.