Believe it or not, check your calendars guys because we met exactly one year ago. I've been thinking about writing on this day for a long time because I disappeared without any trace ..as did the rest of us :) And with this anniversary we all could spend some time remembering the great times we had in Norgaards Hojskole.
Sometimes it seems unbelievable that it was sooo long ago. There hasn't been many days when some (mostly good) memories don't come into my mind. If you asked my favourite one(I don't care if you wouldn't ever asked about it I'm going to tell you anyway:P), I'd say that my birthday was the best and the happiest day that I had there. I could say 'the happiest of my life' but that would be a huge cliché. I remember the whole evening from the moment Gábor accompanied me to the kitchen where the unforgettable murder-game was played through the best Estonian cake
I've ever eaten to the moment I went to sleep.
That's a happy girl :)
The coala with the happy birthday wishes is on my wall and I take a peek every time I come and go in my room. That is definitely the best present I've ever got from anyone. And because I got it from a lot of people, well from a lot of friends, this fact makes it pricless.
I have thousands of great memories. I'd like to mention some just because they are worth mentioning.
The trip to Copenhagen was surprising because I hadn't expected so many beautiful things to see (the whole capital city), delicious food to taste (the vegetarian restaurant) and interesting facts to learn (about the royal family) as I did.
The excursion to Amsterdam was outstandingly good. I've always known that my place is in a big city but Amsterdam made it clear why. I loved every moment of that journey:)
Swinging from the trees was probably the most extreme sport I'd ever done in my life. And without some pushing I would've missed it. So I am still very proud of myself for doing that ;)
Of course the movie-watching nights, some parties, bicycle tours, mind and body, art classes or any other interesting classes are unforgettable, and kitchen duty=the best.
I often think about the things I learnt in Norgaards. And not only in the classes. Being able to use my pure talent in drawing and painting was something I could've never done somewhere else. Having the opportunity to use tools I'd not even heard before is something I'll always appreciate. But beyond these I learnt something much more important. In elemenery and secondary school I was always told that I should take pictures because I can't draw. Well, surely I ain't Picasso, but in Norgaards I was taught that just because I'm not the best in something doesn't mean I can't do and enjoy it. And I don't mean only in the field of Art ;)
There are these small things that make those 6 months so special I'm not sure I could find a proper word in Hungarian for. I will always be very thankful for everything I got from Norgaards. The experiences, the memories and for what I am the most beholden to are the funny, clever and great people I met.
I don't even know where or with whom to start. I'd never thought that I could make such great friends in such a short time as I did. I was the I-need-lots-of-time-to-call-somebody-my-friend type and mostly because of the two of you that's not true anymore. There are some people I speak with every now and than and I am very grateful for them. But although I don't speak to you every day, just knowing that if I have some problems, issues, questions I could ask you and that you have been here/ are here for me though the kilometres dividing us is an unspeakably excellent feeling.
I couldn't find a picture with you and me, Leho.
If you have one, send it to me please
I might not own this picture but still it's one of my favourites ;)"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
I just wanted to tell you this because I couldn't find any reason why not to tell you :)
Hope you are okey. I'd happily read some similar posts from you but no pressure :)
Mira
