The Biggest Party I've Ever Been To!!

On Friday the 10th of September there was a Novo work party.  Around 8,000 people showed up for this company wide event.  First we walked in to Bella Center to listen to a speech, the whole room was buzzing.  I truly felt like I was in a bee hive because of how many people there were having their own conversations!  

The speech

The speech was given in Danish so I can't tell you what was said.  After we went to go have dinner!

We all entered through three doors and into a very large seating area.  You knew where to sit by color and table number.  Our table was in the purple section.  

The dinner table

First Course

The Menu

First Course

Warrior Shrimp with Pesto and Citrus Salad

Salmon terrine with slices of Smoked Salmon

Bulls Blood and Fillice salt with Pine Nuts,

Soltorrede Tomatoes and Parmesan Flakes

Humma and Envelope Sting

Main course

Halal Slaughtered Honey Fried Poulardbryst

Grontsagssouffle

Halal Saughtered Svory Oksekofta

Warm Potato Ratatouille with Courgettes

Pepper and Eggplant

Tomatasalat with Feta and Olives, Served Tazatiziki

Dessert

Fynk Apple Pie with River Foam

Jordbaertrifli with Italian Macaroons

Our Group at Dinner

I would have to say that my favorite from the first couse was the shrimp and citrus.  I don't think I have ever considered putting garlic with oranges and grapefruit, but I must say that it is something that I want to try in the future.  

Every bit of the main couse was delicious.  I was so excited to try the Ratatouille, seeing as I am a huge fan of Pixar films :)  It had more of a spicy kick to it than I expected, but it was very delectable.  

The dessert.  Oh the dessert.  I tried to savor every bite, and perhaps my next goal will be to try and recreate it.  I have no idea how to recreate the Jordbaertrifli (which I believe really means strawberries) dish, but the Apple Pie might be attemptable.  The dessert of course was served with tea and coffee.  

After dinner the party was moved into another large room with lights decorating the place.  Then there was a main stage where a bunch of Danish bands played.  

 

Our Bar

The main stage where all the bands play.

 All of the colors had their own bars where you could get wine, beer, and cola.  It was really cool how they were all lit up.  

Danish artists such as Erik Gadd, Alphabeat, Bryan Rise, Rasmus Seebach, Burhan G, Medina and NEPHEW played at the event.

The party was very fun there was lots of dancing and good conversation.  After the party started to dwindle Rachel and I made our way home on the Metro.  As we exited the site there was a Polser stand where many Novo employees grabbed a quick bite to eat before heading home.  :)

The next Monday I learned a new Danish saying, Tak For Sidst.  Roughly translated it means thank you for the lovely time we had together last.  

Until my next post, Kind Regards!!

Jumping In

It is simply amazing how the time seems to run away from you.  So much so that it just seems natural for me to be here in Copenhagen.  

Well to catch up from where I last left off.  Sunday the 29th of August my dad and I made the journey out to Drejervej to go to the Copenhagen Christian Center.  Since it was the last Sunday of the month it was a Super Sunday, meaning that all of the five international churches come together to worship together.  

After the service I met a girl named Jessie.  She has been living in Copenhagen for almost seven years now and she is originally from the US.  It was such a blessing to connect with someone my age who knows the city and other youngsters!  

Siv's Home for Tea and Coffee

That afternoon my dad, Rachel, and I were invited to Siv's house.  Siv is a woman who will be doing a Novo Nordisk work exchange in Seattle.  We had a lovely chat about bicycle purchase, the different working hours of the chemists and the technicians, and other Copenhagen/Seattle fun facts.

                   

On Monday August 30th I was picked up by Anja and we went to my bank appointment.  It was a quick and easy stop getting my bank account all set up.  I spent the later part of that day relaxing and reorganizing things at my apartment.  

Then that evening my dad's friend Esper invited us out for dinner, and it was so delicious.  Especially the dessert :)

I am constantly amazed at all of the kindness I have received here in Copenhagen.  It is nice to know so many helpful people.  I hope that I can one day return this kindness to them or perhaps pass it on to someone else.  

My Bicycle!

Tuesday was the last day off before work began.  Time to purchase a bicycle!  

To be my own person (meaning I went against what my father would have done) I decided to get a sit up style bicycle.  The basket and back carrier were included!  

We actually had to go back to the Kvickly (the store where I purchased the bike) to get the ring lock.  The ring lock is a smart little lock that is attached to the bike and then locks through the rear wheel.  You also take down the numbers incase you happen to have your ride stolen.  

But I also brought my U-lock.  Which with the ring lock should provide more than enough protection for my new mode of transportation.  

      

After getting my bike it was time for a little lunch!  So I made the sandwich you see above.  It was delicious :)

September first finally arrived!  Shown below is my desk!

This is where I work!

I was introduced to all of the people in my department, and it was nice to already know a friendly face when I saw Rachel.  We had a lovely chat over some bread with coffee and tea (I will be drinking a lot of tea this year as I still refuse to start the bad habit of coffee consumption).  

One of the adjustments that I have to make is getting used to using a Danish key board.  The shift key on the left side is slightly smaller, which make for a stretch for my pinky finger!  Also there are three extra letters in the Danish alphabet and are included on the key board.  I have to remind myself that I need to reorient my hands when I am typing  at work.  But I am starting to get the hang of it!
 

 

Rachel was able to show me the backroads to walk from the train station to work.  Shown above and below are some pictures that I took during on of the walks.  I have started taking my bike to work which has saved me a lot of time.  I bike from my apartment to Vanlose (where one of the train stations is located), hop on the train with my bike and ride it out to Malov (the closet train station to Novo).  Then I take my bike off and have a short 10 minute bike ride to the Novo site.  

I love how the windows open here!

 

The Danish Flag

And that's my little walk to and from the train station.  I hope you've enjoyed.

Kind Regards!