Going to IKEA in Southcenter or in Schaumberg can be a lot of fun. It's cool to read all the interesting swedish names for gadgets, gizmos, and furniture. Going to IKEA in Copenhagen is crazy b/c all the items are listed in swedish and all the maps and directions are in danish. It definitely helped me recognized how confusing and frustrating it can be to try to successfully shop as an immigrant. Then again, I got a coffee press for 100 kroner - 67% cheaper than anything I could find nearby.
Went on an amazing run today through Amagerfaeld. This park reminded me a lot of wilderness preserves in chicagoland area (maybe like something off 294 on the way to Schaumberg). It was a lot of tall brown grasses and leafless trees. It was very flat. Despite the vastness of the park, you could still see skyscrapers all around the perimeter. One super-cool looking skyscraper was the bella sky hotel. Jess says there's a bar on the bridge connecting these two leaning buildings. We'll have to go for drinks one day.
Finally, jess and I prepped the rolo cookies, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin tort for thanksgiving. It's a huge relief to have those tasks done. Getting ready for hosting our first thanksgiving. What a challenge considering I can't tell various dairy products apart for making our various sides / deserts, and Can't seem to find frozen lemonade and orange juice anywhere to make brandy slush. Nonetheless, having some desserts ready puts me at ease.
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