quick update

Just got back from an amazing weekend in Utah, it was like nothing else I've ever seen or experienced before. We spent the weekend with the Oakes family in their mountain house. Probably the prettiest mountain house i've seen. I will write more about that when I have time for it. Meanwhile, check out my new feather extensions. Love them, a very popular accessorie in America right know.

P.S Lisa and Arian (neighbors) got their french exchange student last week. I'm so excited to get to know him better, since we are both juniors at arbor view!

exactly one month

I can't believe it, one month already?! One month ago I was at the airport saying goodbye to my ordinary life, my real family, my friends and Sweden. I had no idea what I was suppose to expect. But what a month! So far I have accomplished;
- Two of the best weeks of my life, EF camp. I feel bad when I have to say this. But I can't help it... People talk about beeing homesick. Well the thing is I am very homesick ... from camp (Molin family, i stil love you haha). This camp gave me memories and friends for life.
- Been in Las Vegas (duuh), since I live here now. Big city life, love it.
- I have gotten 4 (+pets) new family members, the Marcos family.
- I've been to an american church. Met some really cool friends there.
- I HAD KFC, TWICE. Never had it before I got here, love it.
- Went to the best mall ever, fashion show mall. Gosh, it's unbelievable.
- I've been asked out.
- I made the junior varsity volleyball team for Arbor View High School!
- We went biking in vegas-heat, exhausting.
- I met the #1 - lady gaga fan in the world. btw, he's eight and lives in my hood...hahah.
- Discovered some of the best candy i've ever had.
- Gained a few pounds...
- Several photoshoots with my sistahs.
- Got to know some of the neighbors we have here.
- Been at a casino, probably going to see alot more of thoose.
- Been to a poolparty.
AND MORE.

I love America. Can't write anymore, Lauren is hitting my face with a pillow.

GO AGGIES GO!

Had my first intramural today, wich is practice before volleyball tryouts next week!
I'm so excited, and I'll probably make the J/V (junior varsity) or varsity team. Although I didn't do my best today, because I haven't really played volleyball for 3 months or so I almost know now that I'll be playing volleyball for Arbor View Highschool. WIHOOOOOO. I'm super excited.

The clothes I was given today. SO COOL!

first week.

So, it's been a week in vegas. A week?! More like a month's time in one day. It does feel as if I've been here longer, probably because I fit right in. But still the time flies as it has been ever since I came to America. So a quick resume of this week and today. I've been spending alot of time with my host sisters, it has been great getting to know them. And the fact that they really enjoy having me is even more fantastic. We goof around alot, just having a good time. We spend alot of time with the neighborhood kids that I was writing about before. And my host parents are treating me like I'm one of their own. I love the heat, i love the sun, i love that it's not humid (otherwise my hair would go frizzy...) , i love the clear skies, i love the big city life, i love everything and everyone! 

Today we went to church, wich I don't have a problem with at all because I have my friends there. After church me Lauren, Brian, Nate, Josh, Jake, Coop and Emily + her friend went to the theaters and watched " Cowboys n' Aliens". The movie was OK, the company was great. 

LAS VEGAS <3

cheesestick

Terrible picture of me.. Focus on the thing I'm holding, cheesestick! A stick of cheese, it's great! Me and my american mom wen't grocery shopping today, it's alot different compared to swedish grocery shopping since their stores here are HUGE. And for example, I don't get how they know what cheese to buy when there's like 100 different types... Anyhow, it was really nice since I got some alone time with Kiersten. In a few minutes Linda (who is my IEC) will come over with three other exchange students from EF. I don't know wich three people she's bringing but I'm sure it's probably someone that I'll know. I bet is going to be lots of fun, but she's only staying for like halft an hour or something like that.

my host siblings

Let me tell you what I know and think about them so far :)

Sarah Grace- The american sweetheart, she really is! She is so full of enegry and she spreads joy to others aswell. She is a great dancer, singer and dress-up;er. She is always full of crazy and bizarre ideas, and she has got this weird sence of humor! She will always hug and kiss me, just because she feels like it, hihi.

Lauren- She is such an amazing girl. She is very smart for her age, and a very deep person once you get to know her. She is also a great singer, she even takes sing-lessons with a voice coach! And she plays basketball, and she is crazy about clothes. Just like me. Since she is also a bigsister we understand eachother quite well.

Bentley- The prettiest dog of them all. He just turned 4 years today, so we gave him a new toy and some treats! He is super friendly and always in a good mood. I love his smooth and silky fur.

Shanti- Lauren's cat, he is a beautiful cat, and also very friendly. He loves to cuddle with people, and i love cuddling with him! He is just like a little baby.

Leily- Sarah's cat, I'm not even sure that it's really her name. She is not very friendly at all, it's a shame because she has the most amazing fur. It's kind of greyish/purple. She is a siamese. And as I said, not very friendly... That's it .

A short resume about them. My wonderful host siblings!

Love this picture of me and Shanti!

OMG IN VEGAS?!

I forgot to say that I'm in Vegas right know!!! But it feels as if i've been here longer then just one day. When I arrived at the airport, my american family was standing by the baggage claim. They made signs that said my name, and they bought a balloon that said " welcome home". The first thing we did was to go get lunch at a place namned Mimi's. And then when we got to the house it was amazing. And my room is so pretty, they gave me a welcome basket with different gifts like body scrub, perfume, chocolate etc. The girls helped me unpack, so now I feel right at home.