Swedish Idol!

Well, Thursday Johan said to me "Hey, do you want to go to Swedish Idol tomorrow for free?". How could I possibly pass up that opportunity! I guess his friend Joakim got 8 free tickets! We were all set to go but waited until Friday to book our ticket, so we couldn't leave Jonkoping until 450 and arrive in Goteborg at 650. So after Micro class we went and grabbed some food, then were informed that because it's a television production they close the doors right at 7! So naturally we started freaking out and Joakim asked the guards if they'd hold the doors open for us if we werent too late, which they said they would do (yay!). Then when we were getting on the bus we saw our friend Leo who was one of our business partners on that Taxi culture card we were working on. So we mostly talked with Leo on the way up..I slept a bit. So we got there and sprinted to the taxis (which over charged us huge because they knew we were desperate--we even tried a few different ones). So we got to the theatre and just made it in time!

Then we realized why our seats were free. The concert was in a stadium so at the back the whole stage was set up..and we were BEHIND the stage. Soo although we couldn't quite see the front of the performance, we got to see all the cool stuff happen behind the stage! It was the semi-finals and the contestants were Minnah, Olle, and Jay. I didn't understand a word of anything that was going on, but I understood the songs so that's all that matters. A bunch of Johan's other friends were there too--they're SO cool! Oh, and Joakim's mum. So we watched the show and were even on tv kind of! We were sitting right behind where they interview all the idols so when it was interview time they handed a bunch of made up signs to the audience and if you look reaaaaaaaaally close you can see us! And you can here us all shout "MINNAH" really loudly too!

So with this idol they take 1.5 hour break to allow people to vote, so we left at this time. We were going to go hang out at a pub or something but they were all full so we just went to Fredrick's apartment. We ended up watching the finale at the apartment and then watched "Get him to the greek" which is a hilarious film! And me and Johan slept at Fredrick's place. Fredrick was such a pleasant host! He gaves us each our own little beds complete with sheet and comforter (and I mean, which student has this kind of hospitality?!) and even made us breakfast in the morning!

Then Saturday me and Johan walked around Goteborg and looked around --it's such a beautiful city! LOTS of people though, too many I think. But it was the perfect weather--not too cold and just a big of snow sprinkling on us.

Then we went to LISEBURG! It was AMAZING! It's an amusement park that in the winter they turn into a winter wonderland. There was way too many people there so it was hard to walk through. But everything was decorated in beautiful lights and there was snow all over and christmas music playing. So we walked through the whole park looking at different little shops, little markets, smelling all the food. They had these games you can play and you can win HUMUNGOUS chocolate bars! Like body size. So, obviously, we played and I guessed numbers 61 and 64 and the number was 63!! I was pretty sad for a while...but realized it was probably for the best because I'd definitely eat that chocolate in a day. Then at 430 there was an ice show that they put on for free! We had a hard time seeing it because of the huge crowd but we got to see some of it. It was so cool the ice skaters were wearing christmas lights on their costumes! And there were 2 huge green bunnies and they did a whole little show to christmas songs. Then we headed for the bus home :(

Sunday has been homework day! (kind of). Johan got home from Goteborg and he made a really good dinner. We call it his "Chicken Shit" because I don treally know what he does, but it's pasta and some creamy sauce and chicken and it's delish! We're living like poor people towards the end here though. Only 18 days until I'm home! I can't even believe it. It's coming so soon! I'm really starting to miss home though and am kind of looking forward to it :)