Today is the day which came WAY too soon.. MY LAST DAY IN IOWA. It feels so weird.. Right now I'm (trying) packing my stuff, and I can tell I have SOME haha.
These last days went by like a tornado. (we had one tornado two days ago btw) I don't have any time anymore.. Where is the time? I already checked under my bed.
So, last Saturday I had my Good Bye Party for my closest friends at our house. I had a BLAST and fun. Even though it was sad, at the same time, to know that was the last time we are having a bonfire and fun time together..
Here's a photo from the party. There were more people haha. But, who would like to take a picture with me..? Haha. I wanna get rid of my "haha" manner. It's annoying I know haha.
A day after Saturday (which would be called Sunday) I went to my favorite restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, with my bro and Mom. Here's a pic. What a pretty family, right?
Last night my friends organized a Good Bye Dinner for me (they were just hungry). I had, again, a great time with them and it was hard to say good byes.. and hug them one last time. Some of my friends are coming to the airport tomorrow morning though. 6AM oh boy :) I have to get up 4AM, so I might be a winner.
I'm gonna ask some of your guys questions now. My general opinion of my year here is defeinitely positive. This was a life experience which you can't even describe with words. I changed as a person; gained more self-confidence, got a strong self-esteem, learned to speak better English, got a new family and friends and lots more good stuff. I enjoyed so much, all those memories will stay in my heart. This year was a BLAST. I didn't regret doing this at all, not even a second. I recommend going to be an exchange-student for everybody. It will change your life, and make it better!
Annoying and bad things in American culture are, in my opinion, that sometimes they are too proud of their own country and don't care about the other countries so much. Also, everything has to be FAST. They can't wait and be calm so well. I don't think there's nothing else, which is kinda bad. But I love American culture and those "bad" things make it the American culture. So, don't get mad American guys. I love you and USA. Nobody is perfect. There are lots of stuff in Finland too, for sure, that you guys dislike. :--)
Good things in American culture. This list would take too long, so I try to be quick (must pack all the stuff..). All the people are more brave and friendly for other people than I used to see in Finland. They take good care of others. All the fast food places, stores, landscapes. I just love them all.
I'll write next time, when I'm back in Finland. Then you will see what are my feelings then. (--: I think I'm gonna feel sad 'til I'm in the air, and then starting to get happy of going back home and seeing everybody. We'll see. I'm gonna miss everybody here, but as I said my host family is coming to Finland in three weeks! So, I don't have to wait too long. :--) I promise to have a safety trip, and try to get over the sea.
Good bye, see you later American alligators !
Sami
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