Feb. 4, 2012

Wow, I have so much to update. And I really need to talk to someone, and no one's online, so now is as good as a time as ever.

Last post I was in Hamburg. Well now I'm back in my home here in the south.
We came back on the Tuesday of that week, and the train we took home looked like the one in Harry Potter, :) #travelinginstyle

Then Wednesday, quite frankly, I don't remember what I did.. Thursday as well.
I'm pretty sure those were the days that every family member somehow related to my mom and I came throughout the two days to see my momma. I didn't understand much, so I just sat around.

Friday, my mom left early in the morning for the airport. I said goodbye, and slept again. I couldn't get myself to actually go without being a mess. All day Friday and Saturday, I kept to myself.

Saturday night, however, Sabrina and Michi took me to the local Disco (club). ITSCLASSY! haha honestly, I think it makes American clubs/dances look somewhat trashy.. http://www.disco-pm.de/p/
WELL anyway, the drinking age here is 16 for beer and wine, 18 for everything else. Being a 16+ club, drinks were everywhere.. that was something I wasn't used to.
Also, they play a lot of American music. The amount of it actually surprised me.
At one point we found some of their friends in a booth in one of the dance rooms and eventually it was completely filled with friends of friends of Sabrina and Michis. I met quite a few people that night (some who spoke a bit of English) and got my mind off of all the change.

Sunday, nothing really happened. I slept in, which is rare here.

Monday, I started working at the Kindergarten playing and helping out with the kids all ages 3 or 4, with one cute little 2 year old. I worked there every morning (except Wednesday) this past week. The kids and I began to understand each other and they are very patient with me :) Ahhh, they're all so sweet!

Tuesday, I met the vet in the next town over that I'll be working with as a vet assistant type position, which is an incredible opportunity. Many turned me down, because they only accept students in a University currently studying it. Not only was she willing to let me work with her.. but she also knows English from living in London for three years, and has a friend who works with many cows and horses that I could possibly also work with!
A lot of good things have been happening.

Wednesday, I slept in, so no Kindergarten for me. BUT my.. aunt(?) who I'm working with in the Kindergarten set me up to meet a girl who lives down the street that speaks English very well. Not only that, but she is only 2 months younger than me, has very similar interests, and she is so nice :) One of the upcoming weekends, I'd like to go to the IceDisco with her and her boyfriend, and brother. (Iceskating with music and lights and such). Finally, meeting people around my age..

and TODAY I went snowboarding in the Alps with Sabrina, Michi, Markus, and Jan! yesyesyes. Its BEAUTIFUL. I'll post a picture soon. (and -20˙c/about 0˙f) The board was more difficult to ride, but I rode in powder today! It was insanely hard to get used to,  but I loved it :)

plan for tomorrow: sleep in and hopefully go to the bar around midnight for the superbowl! oh, and enjoy the soreness thats to come.


allllll caught up! <3