An Update

I haven’t updated my blog for a seriously long time.
On Sunday I had my 6 month anniversary here. For AFS 6 months is a big mark. We should have the language sorted, a strong relationship with our family, and be fully integrated in school (i.e., have friends, be sociable, get good grades, and participate in school activities). so I’m pretty happy with everything I have achieved and proud of myself for overcoming ‘obstacles’.

It’s slowly getting warmer here (now its about -8). Still completely snow covered which is cool. But I do miss summer. Lucky me I get 3 winters in a row, so the next summer I get I hope it’ll be a good one.

Completed my snowboarding course last weekend. Its cute I have a little badge and a little certificate which means next year I can go up a level (I find that very funny). Im loving snowboarding and I cant wait to go on a ski trip when I get back. (*hint* mum and dad). On Sunday I went sliding, That’s pretty much sliding down a hill on a rubber tube but they had about 5 different tracks with turns and dips and rises. Its always fun. It was a private sliding area just for people associated with a company here. I was with my friend cos her dad works there. Its right next to the river. Its so pretty in winter time, the river is frozen and covered in snow so it looks just like a road. We could have walked across the river if we wanted to, but its about 200m wide and we didn’t have the funny little shoes to wear.

Next week is spring break. So I’m looking forward to shopping and sleeping for a week.
Hopefully I can keep up the blog so its not always long boring updates :)

Snow Day

We had a snow storm!
We heard on the morning news that schools in Drummondville were closed...but it was a little confusing because it wasnt snowing much. There had been a snow storm in Ontario, New York and Vermont, leaving cars covered in snow barely visible and schools closed for a week. So it was our turn and as a precaution schools pretty much all aroung our region were closed.

By the end of the day, in my town, the streets were snow white and all sparkly (my favourite thing about snow it the way it looks with a little light). Taking the little dog for a walk was a little harsh, the snow was up to his nose (if he was holding it up high). In the region about 45 km from ours, cars were hidden by snow! Schools and universities in that region are closed for a while, while I'm back at school today. There was a lot of snow during the night but there was no wind this morning so school buses could pass through. But at about lunch time it picked up again and were all hoping buses can make it to school to get us. Well atleast the buses nearby will, its the farm kids that are a little worried becasue the roads to the farms are always closed in a snow storm. Another reason im grateful I live close to town.

Apart from our snow storm, Valentines Day was good. I got lots of cards from all my friends. Didnt get a special card from a special someone, so I'll hope for better next year.

Happy Valentines to everyone in nz. Lots of love. missing you guys heaps :)

photos from the ice festival

This is me and Alisha (another kiwi) just before the parade. We had dinner at 'La Cage aux Sports' the ultimate sports bar and restaurant with televisions everywhere screening sports from ice hockey the paintball competition.
One of the many awesome ice scultptures. This one here is the story Moby Dick. The level of skill needed to make these sculptures is amazing.
I was lucky enough to taste my first Beaver Tail. Its a Canadian pastry much like the French Crepe with flavours like cinnamon or chocolate.
Me and Alisha with Bonhomme Carnaval, the festivals mascot.