The closer you get the flame the hotter you feel.....

Well as my semester winds down here at my home Uni, I begin to feel more nervous and excited about my adventure. I begin to daydream more and more about my new life as a temporary German citizen. I begin to worry about all the usual things kids worry about when they are going to a new place on their own. "Will I like it there?" "Will I make friends?" and other such things. But then some special concerns come to my mind as well like "Will people be able to understand my German?" Will I understand them?" "How many times will I have cultural misunderstandings or embarrass myself?" "What do they think of Americans?"

But then I sit back and take look around and think, why worry? Its not in my control, its in the hands of fate, God, the universe, or whatever you believe. The only thing I can do is take things  in-stride and as they come. I will have times when I want to be somewhere else on earth and times when I want to be no where else on earth.

I have two wonderful friends in Germany, who I know will have my back no matter what. I have many friends here who will always be here for me. I have 4 wonderful siblings, brother-in-law, and step-father. Whom I am both proud and sometimes embarrassed to call my family. ;-) I have a mother who, I love with everything in my heart. Without her and  my fathers fantastic job of loving and supporting me, I wouldn't have the courage and strength to do this. I have my dad to thank for all the financial support and for encouraging me to go, and keeping my sense of adventure and wonder alive and well.

Why Germany?

Two Quotes to Discribe My Journey

“I learned that the richness of life is found in adventure. . . . It develops self-reliance and independence. Life then teems with excitement. There is stagnation only in security.”  William Orville Douglas

“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.”

 Andre Gide 

Not much to report.................... :-(

Sorry this blog isn't that interesting yet, but once spring hits I promise it will be!

Happy Halloween!

Here is my Bierfrau Costume!!

Top 5 Favorite German Songs~!

Okay so if you at all interested in Germany I think the best way to appreciate how diverse their culture can be is to listen to there music. So here is my Top 5 favorite Germans songs. Check them out on Youtube! Enjoy!

5.  Die Prinzen- Deutschland - Okay they are kind of like BNL or Smash mouth. They do
some pretty funny stuff and this song is all about how wonderful germany is and their video gives visuals about what their singing about, for those of you german-impaired.








4.2raumwohnug- Pretty much any song by them is cool. They are folky-pop. These two come from Germanys capital Berlin. They are really nice to listen to when you are relaxing.

3.  So Soll es Bleiben by Ich und Ich. This what I would call German light rock/pop.  As of yet I have been unable to completely translate it but I love the melody and his voice.

2. Beweg Dein Arsch by Sido Feat. Kat-  Okay so pretty much he is Germany's answer to Eminem. He is white and he raps. Plain and simple.   Beweg Dein Arsch means Move your Ass in English. This song is really cool though, its about taking what you were given in life and doing something with it. Its about getting up and doing something with your life. Its got a kick ass bass line and sounds awesome when its blasted on the car stereo.

1. SCOOTER- Okay any song is awesome by them. They are Germany's most successful band. Their style ranges from Dance, Trance, Electronic, to Jumpstyle. They are a good band to dance, work out, or listen to. Their Frontman, H.P. Baxxter, is hotter than hell!!!! XD  ( course I have a weird taste in men) But seriously check them out!!!


Your random German word for the day is "Disko" which means "Dance Club"!

Halloween....

It was official as of yesterday! I am going to be a "Biergarten Frau" for Halloween. Pictures will follow soon.... So those of you wondering what a Biergarten is? Here is the answer, it is a open garden with many tables where you can enjoy a beer or two, sit the sun and enjoy talking with your friends. They are very popular in Germany and can be found in almost every city.  I cant wait to go to one in Germany.

Your random German word for the day is "Freizeitmöglichkeit", which means " Recreational Activity"!