All good things must come to an end - My last week in Utrecht
My last week in Utrecht. So exciting, yet so sad.
I ended up getting assessed a week earlier than other students, which was great. The assessment was on the spot, and didnt go so bad. I was definetly hanging on my last strings with my project, so it was great to get it all out of the way and be able to enjoy my last week in Utrecht stress free.
The weather turned on me again. I spent most of the week huddled inside, sleeping in and reading books, emailing and beginning to pack...that sort of thing. I did venture out a few times in the week. Mostly to go shopping, but everytime i ended up swimming home on my bicycle and getting soaked through like a drowned rat. Some highlights of the week were:
On the tuesday night i went to our last international bible study. This was so great. This bible study has probably been one of the best parts of my time here in Utrecht. Its just been a real good way of getting to know other people and ill miss them heaps. It was kind of a farewell party for Rosy and I. We decided to thank them by making a pavlova - give them all a taste of New Zealand. Was interesting making a pavlova in a dutch microwave oven. Didnt work so well, but it was edible in the end and everyone liked it.
On the Wednesday some of my room mates and i had dinner together which was really nice. Originally just Anniek and I were in, and attempted to scramble together an omelette out of our leftover bits of food. It nearly ended in tears when i burnt it though. But Rob and his spanish girlfriend also decided to join in, so we decided to bin the omelette and go get chinese takeout instead. Its funny to think that the whole four months ive been there ive never really been able to sit down and hang out with these guys at the same time. After dinner Anniek and I watched a movie and drank some tea for the last time. It was great to hang out with her, im going to miss her heaps, shes the room mate ive probably got to know the best. But its all good, i know ill see her again one day - when she comes to NZ!
On the thursday night i went out to an exhibition opening of 'English whores' - performance and installation work by two exchange students from Leeds. This was a fantastic night. It was my last time to hang out with the exchange students. They had this great dutch electronica band there, so i put my dancing shoes on and had a good boogie. Fantastic.
On the saturday i decided to go on a massive bicycle mission to IKEA. Id heard alot about this shop, but had ever gone. So i decided it was a must see. On the complete other side of town, but with my trusty biking and map navigation skills, i finally made it. What an amazing store ay. And so cheap too. I was really dissapointed i wasnt able to by a sofa and take that back on the aeroplane with me. I did however invest in some icecube trays and a duvet cover. In the evening Rosy and I had dinner at Elvira and Rancos (bible study leaders) and then went to an evening church service. My last time at CrossRoads International.
In the last few days i have mostly been packing up my room and cleaning, and throwing some things out. Stressful. 20kgs is absolutely nothing - thank goodness im able to leave some stuff for mum and dad to take back in August. Mum and Dad are now in Europe. Travelling through Prague and on their way to Switzerland. It will be great to see them again. Tonight im enjoying my last night in my room, and making the most of my last night with computer and free internet access. Tomorrow morning my uncle Piet-Hein will come and pick up the house keys, and also my bicycle. It will be hard to part with my bicycle. My cousin Cor will also come and pick up the computer and also take me to the airport. Tomorrow on the 1st of June i am starting my month long travelling adventure. Starting in London, England. Im ready!Bring it on!
I ended up getting assessed a week earlier than other students, which was great. The assessment was on the spot, and didnt go so bad. I was definetly hanging on my last strings with my project, so it was great to get it all out of the way and be able to enjoy my last week in Utrecht stress free.
The weather turned on me again. I spent most of the week huddled inside, sleeping in and reading books, emailing and beginning to pack...that sort of thing. I did venture out a few times in the week. Mostly to go shopping, but everytime i ended up swimming home on my bicycle and getting soaked through like a drowned rat. Some highlights of the week were:
On the tuesday night i went to our last international bible study. This was so great. This bible study has probably been one of the best parts of my time here in Utrecht. Its just been a real good way of getting to know other people and ill miss them heaps. It was kind of a farewell party for Rosy and I. We decided to thank them by making a pavlova - give them all a taste of New Zealand. Was interesting making a pavlova in a dutch microwave oven. Didnt work so well, but it was edible in the end and everyone liked it.
On the Wednesday some of my room mates and i had dinner together which was really nice. Originally just Anniek and I were in, and attempted to scramble together an omelette out of our leftover bits of food. It nearly ended in tears when i burnt it though. But Rob and his spanish girlfriend also decided to join in, so we decided to bin the omelette and go get chinese takeout instead. Its funny to think that the whole four months ive been there ive never really been able to sit down and hang out with these guys at the same time. After dinner Anniek and I watched a movie and drank some tea for the last time. It was great to hang out with her, im going to miss her heaps, shes the room mate ive probably got to know the best. But its all good, i know ill see her again one day - when she comes to NZ!
On the thursday night i went out to an exhibition opening of 'English whores' - performance and installation work by two exchange students from Leeds. This was a fantastic night. It was my last time to hang out with the exchange students. They had this great dutch electronica band there, so i put my dancing shoes on and had a good boogie. Fantastic.
On the saturday i decided to go on a massive bicycle mission to IKEA. Id heard alot about this shop, but had ever gone. So i decided it was a must see. On the complete other side of town, but with my trusty biking and map navigation skills, i finally made it. What an amazing store ay. And so cheap too. I was really dissapointed i wasnt able to by a sofa and take that back on the aeroplane with me. I did however invest in some icecube trays and a duvet cover. In the evening Rosy and I had dinner at Elvira and Rancos (bible study leaders) and then went to an evening church service. My last time at CrossRoads International.
In the last few days i have mostly been packing up my room and cleaning, and throwing some things out. Stressful. 20kgs is absolutely nothing - thank goodness im able to leave some stuff for mum and dad to take back in August. Mum and Dad are now in Europe. Travelling through Prague and on their way to Switzerland. It will be great to see them again. Tonight im enjoying my last night in my room, and making the most of my last night with computer and free internet access. Tomorrow morning my uncle Piet-Hein will come and pick up the house keys, and also my bicycle. It will be hard to part with my bicycle. My cousin Cor will also come and pick up the computer and also take me to the airport. Tomorrow on the 1st of June i am starting my month long travelling adventure. Starting in London, England. Im ready!Bring it on!
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