30th-31st

Well yesterday the 30th I didn't do much. went to the gym and ran and that's about it. Today I had my music exam and that went pretty well. That made me happy but the weather didn't. It was slushy on the road, and it was slushing( rain snow mix) all day. It was really annoying. Tomorrow I have my health test and am expecting to do pretty well. BTW I got my history test back and got a 9+ which is good.

29th

Well today was pretty darn good. I had my history exam today so I was at school by 8. The test went pretty good and afterword I went to talk to a class of 9th graders about country music. None of them seemed to care but that's there loss. I then went and ate then went to the free dance practice. That sucked but hey it's an experience. I then busted home and got my stuff together and walked to the bus station. I only wore a sweatshirt because it was to hot for my coat. Big mistake. The wind was SOOOO cold. I then got on a bus at 1:30 for Vaasa. I got there at 2 and had and hour to kill before going to the police station for my tour. In that hour I looked at ties for the dance. I took pictures and will show my partner them later. The tour of the police station was pretty epic. Learned a lot about how the police work. I also found out that the station is the headquarters for all of Ostrobothnia. I took a lot of pictures and will even be getting a patch later on. Came home and hung with the family and am now working on music homework. I have no exam tomorrow but I have music on Thursday, health on Friday and math on Next Tuesday.

28th

Well today was the start of the exam week and since I had no exam I didn't have to go to school. I went to school anyway at around 11 to go to the gym. While there I hung with a couple buddies and smoked/pushed a kid who doesn't even lift. Came home and watched " Wind Talkers" and read history and slept. Woke up, read more history and have eaten and chilled with the family. Tomorrow I have my history examine which is why I have been reading so much history. Also tomorrow I go into the music class and talk to a couple classes of  9th graders about why country music is soo popular in the United States. Also tomorrow I go to Vaasa to get a tour of the police station from the chief. Bus leaves at 1:30 so that means I have to leave school at 12, be out of the house by no later then 12:45 so I can walk to the bus station and bank to get cash. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day to say that least. Anyway off to bed.

27th

Well today was kinda a lazy day. Was supposed to go running at 11 but didn't go until 12 because I was being lazy. It went well and It felt good. Came back and was surprised to see the friends that came over still there. We all sat down for coffee and the friend was trying to feed her baby but the baby kept staring at me( like usual). So I asked to try and feed her but the baby just turned her head when I tried. So I gave back the spoon and the baby started at me again. Was so cute. Rest of the day I kinda cleaned and procrastinated. My Rotary councilor was supposed to come over between 6 ad 8 but never did. I have my paper work filled out for eurotour and will send that out tomorrow and hopefully secure a spot. Only 86 kids can go and that makes me nervous. Anyway gym tomorrow. Gotta get ripped! Haha but in all seriousness the gym is important. It has kinda made me realize that if I wanna be a bad mofo I gotta one work hard and two believe in myself. Anyway putting away laundry then bed.

26th

Well today was an ok day. Woke up at 9, had porridge with blackberry jam which was AMAZING!! Then We went to Seinäjoki. The reason we went there was to find me  suit for the big dance coming up in like hm 3 weeks. Well our first place we looked was at a family members house and those suits didn't fit so then we stopped at a flee market like thing and found a decent suit and pants to match. So now I'm set. Before this we went to another store and while I was browsing I saw a kids compound bow set and of course took a picture. It was really cool to see. We came home and have just chilled. I did some work for music class then was checking the news an found a report of a " Bigfoot" on the rez. So that made me laugh yet creeped out at the same time because the rez at night is creepy enough as it is( all swampy brushy area that you can't see 5 feet into). But now off to bed. Hopefully my councilor will come over tomorrow and pick up some paper work to fill out so I can try and go on eurotour.

25th

Well today was the last day before exam week. Woke up at 6:30 and was at school by 7:20. Math was god albeit boring. Had a break, two periods of music another break then lunch. Lunch was a fish potato thing which is really gross so I went to the store an bought lunch. After that I had a break then two dance periods. I got really frustrated because I was doing really bad. Plus I feel bad for my partner because ya know I'm her partner. Came home and have just chilled. Tomorrow I go to Seinäjoki to try on some suits for the dance.  We will be leaving at 10 in the morning so I don't have time to run unless we get home at like 4 so I will probably just do it on Sunday. Today's weather wasn't to bad. Was only about-5(23) out. So yea this weekend Will be devoted to studying and doing nothing.

22nd to 24th

so I have been lazy so that's why I haven't posted. SO here it go's. On Tuesday the 22nd I didn't do much really. I went to school, and then ran and I think that's about it. Same thing happened on Wednesday. Went to school at 7 for a class at 7:40.  Day went by and at lunch I had a dance meeting for our free dance. They were trying to decide weather to do it for both parents and school, one or the other or not at all. I didn't vote because I really didn't care. I also enlightened one of the first years who's dancing with us about how I have no say in my partnership. Whatever she says go's. I guess I'm practicing to be a good husband. After school I worked out and when I came home I found a Rotary letter for me and it was stuff for EuroTour which I started filling out most ricky tick. On Thursday so today I didn't really do much either. Went to class at 7:40 then went to the store in -12 degree weather in a sweatshirt just to buy a pack of coffee for us. So then the day went as normal with a ton of breaks. Came home, slept a bit, then ran( like Tuesday). After that nothing really interesting happened. Just another normal night. Tomorrow is the last normal day before exam week which makes me scared. I am so nervous that I am going to fail math it is ridicules.

21st

Well today was Monday. Yay..... I went to school at 9 in -18  degree Celsius  weather for a class at 10:30. through out the day I rewrote my speech for the Rotary presentation because instead of it being in Finnish it was in Google translate. So the day was pretty boring. Lunch was great it was tuna pasta which is one of the best meals there. After school I raced home and slept for about 30 minutes. I woke up, shaved, got dressed and went to Rotary. I bought coffee and a cake and ate it while talking to the prez. Then I went and got my presentation set up. Meanwhile the prez opened up the meeting and did all the stuff and I was sitting there nervous. Then it's my time. I get up, put my blazer on and give my presentation. I feel like I did terrible but the Rotary members were very supportive and said it was good. I came home, Had taco's and then showered, had some of the best ice cream ever and am now writing this. All in all a good day.

20th

Um well today was an odd day. I woke up early today( like 9:30) because I couldn't sleep anymore. I had trouble getting out of bed because a lot of my body was sore. So as I'm eating porridge my host mom tells me about a birthday parry. I was like " oh ok" well found out I was gonna go to. that screwed up my days planning. So went and it was nice. I cam home, slept for a bit, then ran. When I was done running I went and finished my rotary presentation. It took me A long time. at around( not knowing the time at that moment) I asked my host family t help correct what google messed up. Yea there was a lot of mistakes. That made me really nervous because I have to rewrite my entire speech. Oh did I mention it's in Finnish? yea so I am really scared but now off to bed.

19th

Today was a great day. I went o my first Football camp with Seinäjoki. It went great and I got along with everyone. I'm pretty excited to play against bigger teams like Helsinki and Turku. Apparently they have some really god players and I hope I get a bust in my skill level( such as national team players). Lunch was good I had buffet which was really good then hung around for two hours with other players. We had two practices each were two hours. First was just individual stuff( aka with line or the other people) then the seocnd was team. I got home and went to sauna which helped my soreness a little but it came right back. Then I basically finished my rotary presetation. I just have to add colors and pictures to it. Anyway off to bed.

17th-18th

So on the 17th was wear whatever you want day at school so I wore sweats and my rotary sweatshirt. Other then that it was a normal day except I missed math on accident. In health we learned how cocaine is made so as to know how bad it is for you. Today was the 18th and Friday. I woke up at 7:30 because I forgot to set my alarm( class started at 7:40). Luckily my host mom drove me to school. Math was ok then the rest of the day went good. Before lunch I went to the bank and changed U.S dollars into Euros. After lunch I watched the final debates for the debate competition then went to the dance practices. My partner wasn't here so I was with my friends partner because my friend wasn't here. It was a really fun two lessons because we laughed A LOT. My host mom picked me up, we went shopping and then got pizza.  She then left for a birthday party. I waited for my host dad to get home then filled out insurance for football. I get to go to practice tomorrow and pay for the insurance but I don't know if I get to play in it tomorrow. Anyway off to bed.

16th

Well today was normal. Woke up at 6:30 and school started at 7:40 with math. Then break double history, music, lunch( soup with amazing bread) then break and finally two periods of health. History was good because we talked about the winter war( when Soviet Union invaded Finland). But today was " Luckiopäivä" which means the 9th graders came and into our classes and the teachers talked to them for a bit. Was boring.  Health was really boring and about half way through I kinda started phasing out. I mean I already know the stuff we are talking about( alcohol and tobacco is bad M'Kay). I went to the gym after school which went well. I feel myself getting stronger and hopefully next week I can bump up the weight. Also I am on track to play football for Seinäjoki which makes me really happy. I looked at the menu online for the restaurant us 2nd years will be going to after our prom and I am little iffy on it. Its a Tex-Mex place called Amarillo and The reviews are really mixed. The kids here say its good though so I'm gonna try it but I don't know what to eat. Makes me really miss Casa Fiesta and real Mexican food. It's getting cold again. Today was -7(19.4) and tomorrow is supposed to be like -14(6.8) so yea not looking forward to the run tomorrow. Anyway tomorrow will be a sweats and old hoodie day so hopefully its good.

The 15th

Well I didn't like today. I woke up to early after not getting much sleep, I didn't feel good, I didn't wanna go to school and yesterdays news was still on my mind. This made me have a very sour mood pretty much all day. I had school until 1:30 then I went home( arrived around 2) and slept until 3. I got up, made a quick grilled cheese and then went for a run. The run was the first day of the second week of Couch to 5k. It felt great. After my run I just chilled until dinner which was potato's and chicken. then at 7 host mom went to swimming, and at 8 host dad and sis went to agility for the dog. I again just chilled. I showered, drank some coffee. and am now getting ready for bed. Not looking forward to tomorrow just because I don't know.

11th-14th

Well on the 11th I went to school at 6:30 and it went well. Last two periods were dance practice for the Finnish prom. It was hard because I had to earn how to waltz but it was fun. On Saturday my host mom, sister, Charline( German girl) and I went to old Vaasa( which burnt down) and saw what was left, then went to Finland's longest bridge. Then went to Vaasa and went shopping, then ate, then rented movies. We rented "ark Shadows", " Chernobyl Diaries", and "Peace, Love, And Misunderstanding". The first two mentioned were good but the third I didn't like. Mainly because it had Jane Fonda in it. On Sunday Charline left and I had a boring day. Today the 14th was a good majority of the day. School started at 10:30 with music, then break, then a good lunch of pancakes and apple sauce. Then history, and double math. I really don't understand math. My workout was short because I went to Rotary at 5. It went well although kinda boring. I came home and was playing pool when my mom asked if we could skype. I was then greeted by the news of my great grandmother passing away. That kinda killed my night.  But tomorrow is rock star/band tee day at school so I am wearing my Hard Rock cafe Helsinki shirt. So night.

10th

Well today was a very boring day. Woke up at 6:30 and went to school at 7 like normal. Started with math which went normally( me not understanding a thing). Then 3 free periods then health, lunch, and my last class history. In my second free period I hung out in the little kids German class and learned a little German which was cool. I found out German is pretty close to English with the way it works. After school I came home and ran. I took the dog with me which I wont do again. She really slowed me down quite a bit. Then at 7:30 we picked up my German friend Charline from the bus station. She will be staying with us until Sunday. Tomorrow she will be going to Vassa to look at the IB school. Then Saturday we will go to Vaasa. Tomorrow though is another workout. I'm excited because I am feeling GREAT!!!!.  Anyway off to bed.

The 9th

ok today was boring but good. Woke up at 6:30 an out the door by 7. class started at 7:40 with math. Math is getting easier and easier( sometimes) and the teacher is easily one of my favorites. After math I had a break then two periods of history and music. Music was fun and we listened to some good songs. For lunch was mashed potatos and a makkara sauce which is really good. There was also shredded carrots but it was gone before I got to take some, oh well. After lunch was another break then two periods of health which was kinda boring but after I asked what we were talking about( bones and problems) I knew what we were on( tell my health teachers I actually payed attention). Then after school I went and worked out and it went well. I am actually feeling better. Today thought felt really cold for some reason. Probably just the humidity. It is still snowy here and will continue to snow until hell freezes over I swear. Anyway tomorrow is my really day. I only have three classes and breaks between them all. I also do my second day of my C25K workout and I am going to try an do it with the dog. Lets see if it works out.

The 8th

Ok well today was a good day. School started at 8:30 with two periods health which was boring and frustrating because I had to write and essay on my food diary and it was supposed to be two pages so I just BS'ed it a lot.  After that was history which went good then a break and lunch. Lunch was a enchilada/lasagna thing which was really good. After lunch was music and I tried to play a piece on guitar and failed but it was fun! I came home, slept for a bit then went and started my Couch to 5k workout(c25k). It went really well and I have good hopes for it but I got to stop eating. Food is my enemy and so far it is winning. The weather was snowy which sucked in the morning because I had o use my headlamp and all I saw was snow. Temp. wise today wasn't very cold. I don't know the exact temp. so yea. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day. Starts at 6:30 then I lift after school. Wish me luck.

3rd-7th

So i has been awhile because I was having issues with my blog. So I don't remember what I did on the 3rd or any day until the 5th. On the 5th the only thing I remember doing is cooking bolonese. On the 6th I got everything ready for school and also helping my host dad cook a whole chicken, fried potato's, and a mushroom sauce. It turned out really well.  Today was the first day back to school. My school day stared at 10:30 with music. The teacher who was out for maternity leave is back and the class was a lot funner. Then history and math went normal except in math I actually got one right. For lunch we had fish soup which I'm actually starting to like. After school I went and worked out. It felt good until the end when I got tired I started getting lazy. Hopefully I can go longer next time. Tomorrow school at 8:30 then running.

30th-2nd

On the 30th I didn't do much just kinda chilled same on 31st. On the 31st the eldest daughter jenny came over and we celebrated New Years by making pizzas and doing fireworks. I got to set off some rockets with my host dad and we kept two for later. ! for 11:59 and one for 12:. the first signified the end of 2012 and the second the beginning of 2013. the 1st and second have both been lazy days except today I actually got some homework one. Hopefully tomorrow is more productive. Oh and for the last 3 days it has been fairly warm so the snow melted and guess what? It decided to freeze today. so all the melted snow turned into ice. Yay.