Erika's European Encounters

First thing I did when I woke up today was head to the gym. After a short workout session and a quick lunch, a HUGE thunderstorm struck. Since it’s been soooo hot and humid here, this storm was quite a blessing since it cooled down the town.

However, it prevented me from accomplishing my errands today because apparently stores just close down when the rain is too intense… what an absurd place. Things like this shouldn’t shock me since I’ve lived in Leuven for a little more than 7 months now, but I was still surprised by this. Anyways, I returned to the huis and studied the remainder of the day for my upcoming final exam. 

Today I slept in, went to the gym, and then was lazy in my bedroom. I also hung out outside and read since it was 81 degrees and super sunny today. Where was this weather in Palma Mallorca!?

Today I went to the gym once I woke up for a few hours. Then I packed for my upcoming Spain trip. For dinner, we all went out to eat since some of Nayha’s friends were visiting, and we all went out for dessert. I had my first waffle in a over three months. So happy!

Today I was rudely awoken by a parade going by our huis. After this wake-up call, I went to the gym with Nayha and we did an intense leg workout. After this, we went to the grocery store and walked through the begijnhof on our way back to the huis.

For dinner I made stuffed peppers, of which I am VERY proud, and I watched “Bridget Jones’s Diary” for the first time with Katrijn. I think I fell in love with Colin Firth because of that movie.

Today was pretty relaxing. I did some work and went to the gym and grocery store.

For dinner, I made my favorite steak & green beans dinner since I finally had ingredients. 

Today I had my usual lineup of classes. Afterwards, I went to the gym, and to my pleasant surprise where the ducks usually hang out (near the pond) there was a ROOSTER. It was so weird, I just had to take a picture of it.

Brigette also had two friends visit Leuven tonight, so we all went out for drinks at the Klockhuis. It was very nice… I haven’t been there in a while.

Today I woke up early, so I knocked some things off the to do list before going to the gym for a little while. Afterwards, I did some more work on my paper, cooked, and managed to fit in a viewing of Watership Down. 

Today I went to the gym almost immediately after waking up for a long time. I’m so sore. Afterwards, I made a huge delicious pasta lunch with cut up chicken grilled with onions, mushrooms, red and green peppers, and tomato sauce. It was so good; I’m very proud of this creation. I saved the leftovers for dinner.  

Today I slept in so that I could recover from a late night. Once awakened, I tried going to the gym, but it was closed. So instead I did a workout at the track nearby. Afterwards, I chatted with some friends before going to STUK in order to do some work while downloading movies. In the evening, I made myself a delicious dinner and watched a movie in the boys’ room. 

Today I went to the gym for the first time all year. I felt very productive. I also went to the grocery store to stock up before my next trip (which is next week). For dinner, Brigette and I split ingredients again and ended up making this delicious steak meal.