The Only Danish Word I Know...

TAK!

Yes, It's true. I am moving to a country where the only thing I know how to say is Thank You. Let's add to this that Danes are notorious for being blunt about everything. Now, it is true that most Danes, especially in Copenhagen, speak English. However, let's picture for a moment, the hilarity of this:

Dane: You are so ugly!

Teresa: (Smiles & Nods) TAK!

Teresa: Excuse me, can you tell me which way to the bank?

Dane: You're standing right in front of it, you dumbass.

Teresa: (Smiles & Nods) TAK!

Teresa enters room thinking she is wearing her very best outfit.

Dane: You look like a hooker.

Teresa: (Smiles & Nods) TAK!

I am going to be the most polite person in all of Denmark! Needless to say, this little American is enrolling herself in Danish lessons as top priority. Sadly, languages are not my forte...My spanish has become an embarrassment & let's not even remind ourselves of the debacle of Italian I in 1996. But I promise to rise above this and learn this incredibly complicated language! I will climb every mountain & whatever that next line is.

That's it for now.... And to those of you reading these little random thoughts......TAK!

I Miss Him Already!

Just hit POST on the first blog & realized that I forgot the most important part...My little angel is going to be staying here in Charlotte!!

It's been a tough decision but he'll be 11 years old next month & I am just not confident that his health can handle the stress of being on a 13+ hr plane ride, move, etc. As much as it pains me but I think that this is the best decision for Dopey. He has a good bond with Nuryta, who is beyond [BEYOND] awesome for agreeing to have him. I am confident that the 2 of them will keep each other good company. My heart is a little broken but I'll stay focused on the positive.

It's Official!

Dopey is snoring & dreaming of a time when he would chase tennis balls for at least 2 whole minutes before being tired...& I am next to him, thinking about my 'news'. I'm supposed to be super excited, and I think I am. Hell, I am even blogging right now, which is not something that I thought about doing....But, I think, I mean, I hope, that there's at least 1 or 2 people that want to "follow" me along as I embark on this new adventure.

Earlier today I told my boss that I accepted a 1 year position on a project in København, Danmark!  Telling my boss was harder than telling my mom! I've had the best managers & directors for the past 2 1/2 years that I have ever had....Even thinking of leaving my incredible little department makes me feel guilty. (Insert Celine Dion singing "Because you loved me") But alas, I think it's time for this little bird to spread her wings & fly.

Next up, telling my family. Hmm...I have a feeling that there will be more on that later. The more it sinks in, the more reaction there shall be.  I've been preparing them for this for a couple of weeks but it's real now. It hasn't sunk in for me....Much less for them! Love love love my family...Just gotta keep telling myself that.


And now, we're here. This is where it gets REALLY exciting for me. I get to tell my absolutely fantastic friends about my plans- ok ok...I know. Most of you kinda sorta know...But now, it's official! Start planning your vacay's people because in just a couple of months, I will have an invite to a shoebox of an apartment with YOUR name on it! Well, not literally an invite, but consider this your invite. You+Me+Europe =World Class Good Times! Who's in?!?!