I've been quite busy - as usual - lately. I've been spending a lot of time searching for my Studenten (a part of the grad ceremony) dress. Emily (Australia) and I decided to go to Stockholm two weekends ago in search of a dress. Unfortunately no luck yet!

Monday, the 30th of April, was a special holiday in Scandinavia, called Valborg. During Valborg people make huge fires to celebrate the coming of spring. I spent my Valborg with my Swedish friends at my friend Sofie's house on a lake. We had a barbecue, made a fire, and roasted marshmallows. I finally made use of the firecrackers my mom sent me for Christmas and introduced them to my Swedish friends. Naturally, we had to wear the paper crowns! Later on, we went into town to join in the festivities. It was a really fun holiday - definitely one we should import to Canada : )!

The weather here's been beautiful the past few weeks, so I've taken to running out in the country, down to the lake. It's absolutely perfect. I will miss having a lake nearby when I come home.

On Saturday night, my host parents took Sofie and I to a wonderful dinner and then to see an African dance performance in Vasteras as part of my birthday present. It was a really enjoyable night. I was ready to get up there on the stage and dance!

This weekend is the outbound weekend for the Swedish students leaving on exchange. all the inbounds will be there to help get them ready for their year away. I'm really looking forward to the weekend and I'll be sure to post some pictures after.