A Wanderer~: My Thanksgiving, christmas time, and New year

My exchange year is the most unforgettable moment that I ever had. being in host country, live with host family, having american friends ,exchange student friends and get in touch with communities is such a wonderful time in my life, hehe. I always remember every single moment with them. I'd like to share my experience here. My thanksgiving time was really wonderful. And i do really love turkey with stuffing. OMG! thanksgiving meal is one of my favorite american meal. I had joyful time with my host family. we spent 3 days in my host mom' sister' house in Connecticut. i learned a lot of game and we spent most of the days by playing game. There are Quiddler and Banana Gramm which is playing about word, and these games really help me to increase my english vocabulary. and I also went to Mark Twain's house, which is really awesome! i learned a lot about american history there. He was one of the greatest american author. And we went to Springfield,MA. It's a park with lotta lights along the street. a lot of cartoon character, animals, houses, santa claus and everything were there. After thanksgiving, most of American started to decorate their house, put on xmas tree, listen to xmas song all day long, and all kind of preparation for Christmas day:)

I helped my host mom to make some cookies, decorated christmas tree, and we also went shopping for buying presents. In Christmas, we usually have and exchange gifts. and I got grandma' name and I bought green sweater for her.And Emily, my host sibling's cousin, she got my name. I got tons of gifts from my host family and never expect that many gifts ever. i'm so thankful could be able to spend and enjoy christmas with best host family ever! :). being surrounded with such a lovely people is actually a precious gift for me. The day after Christmas I went to grandma's house in Franklin, Pennsylvania. We stayed there for 3 days and we had an exchange gift there. and yeah, i got more gifts from them. we also spent most of the time by playing games with them and just hanging out with them in family room. and another my favorite game is Headbanz which is really similar to one of Indonesian TV shows that's called " Eat Bulaga". so basically we have to guess what word in your headband by asking people question. and they just could answer yes/no/could be. that was a really fun game!

And then I went to Colonial Williamsburg and celebrate new year' eve there. Throwback to 1770's when america was still under british' colonist. I learned a lot about american history, we visited the houses, palace, the capital, shops, museum in Williamsburg which really gives you an idea and atmosphere how is it like in that era. Big thanks to my host family who take me there! :)