Can't we all just get along?

55 hours ago, i was assigned a 45 pg case pertaining to Vestas, a windmill producing company originating from Denmark. Our assignment was to work as a group, 2am, 2dan, 2chi, to analyze this document and to answer four different "challenges" in a 9pg report and a 13 min presentation. Well, needless to say, I was a little apprehensive to get started on this project because I was not sure how well the three nationalities would work together. Interestingly, at least in our group, it was awesome! It was really impressive how we each were able to utilize our strengths to divide up the assignment and then, when editing, everyone maintained their composure and offered their own opinions while giving others equal weight.

We turned the 12pg document in yesterday at 6pm (9pg of info, 3pg of appendix) and then prepared our 20 slide powerpoint for our presentation today. We just finished presenting about 2 hours ago and tonight we will go to a banquet where they will announce the winner of the prize - which should be relatively substantial. Honestly, I doubt we will win... but that is fine with me because of the way we all worked together! It was truly amazing given are very different backgrounds. The greatest difference became evident during the presentation as we each had our own style and experience with the scenarios. Not to toot our own horn... but we from the states came out in full force during this portion. I don't know if anyone is interested but feel free to ask me for a copy and I can e-mail it to you.

My Group!

This assignment was the only assignment that I have until September, so next week presents numerous fun activities for us! We will do a bit of sightseeing so I'll be able to give you the tourist's side of Denmark.

I have one request of you all too - Please post me some easy recipes this blog! =) The selection at grocery stores around here is limited so try to keep things basic also, remember who we're talking about here... I don't have that much experience.

Velkommen til København

I'm sitting here at my desk looking out the window a comfortably cool Sunday and thinking about how to begin my first post... I want something interesting or thought provoking, but nothing will come to mind. Finally, after staring out the window for the past 10 minutes, I noticed that I am living directly across from a flesh colored Greek Embassy! (See Pic 1) Pretty crazy eh?!

So, now that that's taken care of, I can proceed with describing this amazing place! I have to say that the only thing to complain about here is how fast money runs out of your pocket... For example:
Pint of Fosters - 47kr = $9.50
Jack and Coke - 50kr = $10
12oz Diet Coke - 10kr = $2

--- Don't worry, I eat too ;)

But you can't even complain about that because of the experience you're getting to have in this amazing place! I can see why this is ranked the happiest nation in the world! The people are nice, the food is good, the nightlife is hoppin', and of course the women are beautiful (I'm just sayin'). My apartment is located downtown, about a 10 minute walk from Nyhavn, the walking streets, and the water. My room is HUGE. It has a 10ft ceiling and is by far the largest room I have every lived in by myself. My hall mates are a hodge podge of Copenhagen Business School (CBS) people from varying nations of the world and there are also a few native Danes who do not attend CBS. We all share a kitchen which is well equipped but leaves you wanting more on cleanliness. My room is right next to both bathrooms, the washing machine/dryer, and the kitchen. I'm currently stealing internet from someone else's router because for whatever reason the internet is out. I honestly don't have enough stuff to inhabit this room because I'm leaving a bookshelf and a table completely unused. The walls are bare, but I'm sure I can find something to fill the space.

Greek Embassy

My KitchenMy BedMy ViewTo the Right
To the Left

My Desk and Dresser

Another Window Shot