Today is my birthday (yes, because of the time zone, it is still my birthday here), and at dinner tonight, one of my new friends here started a birthday song. That was really nice. Today I have been working on clearing and cleaning up in the horses' pasture. And also relaxing in the shade (and in my room because I was so tired) and reading my book. And also itching and scratching...my legs are super spotty... I also had a lesson with Stina (the horse trainer I am learning from). She showed us the difference between the horses she has and how they react to body language, and how one should adjust the training to the horse's personality and mood. It's really interesting to see how the horses have so different personalities and behaviour.
Tonight I took my computer out into the garden and played the song Fireflies by Owl City while watching the fireflies. It seemed fitting. They are really wonderful creatures, fireflies. They look like sparks from a dying camp fire, because they have a tendency to light up and then die out again really quickly. I love the nature here - there is something that is alive everywhere you look. In comparison to winter-dead Norway, where nothing stirs and all you see is snow and dead-looking trees. It is pretty amazing and wonderful to be in a place that is so very much alive.
I have decided to do what is known in some circles as BEDA - Blog Every Day in April. Kristina Horner is doing it, and I thought it sounded like a good idea for me too. That way I can document my first month here and share my experience with you. So you can expect daily blog posts, and I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to leave me feedback on what you want to hear more about or maybe what you want to see in pictures.
Books read: 16
Pages read: 4448
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