tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823113885747717768.post8397669416219251292..comments2014-06-10T09:05:56.735-07:00Comments on En Belgique: Sister WeekAudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17471870197706876271noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823113885747717768.post-50864589696666206532012-03-06T10:51:30.499-08:002012-03-06T10:51:30.499-08:00My sister liked pointing that out to me too. The ...My sister liked pointing that out to me too. The problem with hanging out with the other exchange students is that we don't necessarily notice it in either direction!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471870197706876271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823113885747717768.post-44940384172576100772012-03-05T20:00:03.905-08:002012-03-05T20:00:03.905-08:00"Day 6: We made a mini walk..." I love..."Day 6: We made a mini walk..." I love it! You're using French syntax in English!MmeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815203411042702872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823113885747717768.post-79024481113823291082012-03-02T05:41:33.798-08:002012-03-02T05:41:33.798-08:00Hi Jamie,
I do actually read the comments (when th...Hi Jamie,<br />I do actually read the comments (when there are some) because they get sent to my email (thank you technology). I'm sorry you haven't been able to convince your dad to let you go on exchange (I was really lucky to have parents that were willing to think about it, especially when I pointed out the value for the language), but it did make me smile to hear that you were reading my blog. I do my best to update at least once every week; I do sometimes forget if things are busy, but compared to a lot of the exchange students I know, I write pretty frequently :)<br /><br />Fortunately, I brought my own laptop (for college applications, etc.) so I get to type on a QWERTY keyboard, although I have tried writing things on Belgian computers and fail miserably. The worst thing is the M in the wrong place... I never find it.<br /><br />That's so strange that your friend had never had Speculoos. It was one of the first things I ate here.<br /><br />Thanks for writing, I'll do my best to keep up for the rest of my year!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471870197706876271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823113885747717768.post-33171926730083744002012-02-29T22:11:31.930-08:002012-02-29T22:11:31.930-08:00There is really no other way to get awkward introd...There is really no other way to get awkward introductions out of the way, but this is it! <br /><br />I'm Jamie, I live in Phoenix, Arizona, and I've been looking at going abroad for the past year and one half. It started with Japan, then moved to goodness-knows where before my friend (who is also an exchange student) got me hooked on Belgium. I've actually read another guy's blog in addition to this one (Austin Copeland, I think was his name - his story was captivating, and with the way he told it, it was very interactive and I felt like I was with him and could explain everything that happened to him in great detail and that I had actually experienced everything myself...), but I'm so glad you're there right now! It's really cool. <br /><br />I just wanted to say I really like your blog - you have a fantastic voice - witty, entertaining, and I've even found myself laughing out loud much more than just once. (: <br /><br />I remember hearing about the shooting in Liege (no accent mark bugs me.. haha) and actually having some sort of tie because of my Belgian friend, and even just reading this makes me realize how small of a world the world can be. <br /><br />(I've also joked with him about Belgium's government.)<br /><br />I guess I'm just completely whisked away by your experience. (: <br /><br />It's not like I need to say this, and I might check to see if you've updated this blog in maybe a couple months or even never, but I wish I could do this so much. (: <br /><br />My father is just 100% completely averse to my going abroad. I feel like if, after my 18th birthday, I decide to do a gap year abroad without his explicit approval or permission, he might not help pay for college (but then again, many people pay for college on their own without their parent's help). <br /><br />Do you have to type on an AZERTY keyboard? It's crazy hard!<br /><br />Anyhow, have a fantastic rest of your stay! <br /><br />Hope I made you smile, even if you don't check the comments because there never seem to be any regardless. (:<br /><br />(PS: It's also cool two people in Maine would go to Belgium. What a coincedence! :))<br /><br />My Belgian friend had Speculoos for the first time a month or so ago when his mother sent him a care package, believe it or not! Haha! (: <br /><br />You are a very lucky person. (: So happy for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com