(yes, the aesthetics of this leave a lot to be desired. Don't fret - once I get a chance/get in the mood, I'll make this a little less generic. No promises though I could still get lazy and just go with this pre-set format it's...quaint right?)

Greetings from Copenhagen. It is currently 6:00a local time and I have been awake for the past 2 hours after jetlag refuses to give me any additional sleep. I write to all you avid readers from my hostel where I am staying temporarily for the first night.

I arrived yesterday night around 5:00p local time (Copenhagen is 9 hours ahead of California). Flights were fine, but lo and behold my luggage is still stuck in London. But please, no cause for alarm I have my trusty handcarry to hold me over for the first day or two (let's hope it's just a day). They will deliver my bags to my local address once I get settled, so it actually works out quite nicely because it means that I don't have to personally haul around 90lb worth of stuff (the verdict is yet to be determined concerning whether I overpacked or not. And hey, clothes are heavy)

My 3-week UC mandatory intensive language program begins in a few hours: classes will be held 9-12p every day during which time I will receive a crash course in the Danish Language. To my understanding, occasional afternoons will also be set aside for 'cultural immersion activities.' No idea what that actually entails. Actual classes do not begin until February 1st, so this month will give me an opportunity to get settled in and acclimated.

I have yet to move into my apartment, but hopefully that will happen within the next 24 hours. My local address for the next 6 months will be: Tranehavegard 22, 2450 Copenhagen SV; Room 27 – 3L – B (that's how I think you spell everything at least). I found out today that it's located next to the local cemetery on the south side of the city, so it will, uh, be peaceful and quiet at least. 

So far everything is ok, I'm here in one piece and there haven't been any major snags thus far. My apartment does not come equipped with internet so it might take me a week or so to get things set up. Pictures will come in the next post, don't fret.