Monday, July 5

Class went on FOREVER today! It was extremely hot and frustrating. I ate some ravioli for lunch with Carola and then Abby came over to do homework. We ended up looking at pictures for two hours then doing our homework. At 6:30 we went to aerobics then went our separate ways for the evening. I did homework and talked to Robbie all night. Walter came home at 11 and fed me two McDonalds cheeseburgers. It was fantastic, and I didn't get sick! It's 11:30 now and I'm about to check out for the evening. Tomorrow I get to meet the mayor of Olching! I'm actually not excited, I'd rather play outside or something. Anyway, off to beddy-bye
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Farben
(far-ben)
colors

Sunday, July 4

Walter woke me up this morning, asking if I was ready to learn how to make Knödeln. I dragged myself out of bed and threw on some clothes. Half asleep, I kneaded wet, hot, eggy bread through my fingers and made them into balls. It was pretty simple, now I just need to learn how to make the mushroom sauce. We took my Knödeln to the grandparent's and ate them with pork. Grandma laughed at how big they were because of my large hands. We ate and chatted and then I received five Euros to use to buy ice cream. We came home shortly after and did absolutely nothing the rest of the afternoon. I did sudoku until Robbie got on Skype and then we chatted until I went to bed. I can't wait to have my own bed back. It's super firm and has no footboard to constrict me while I sleep. I leave in 10 days, that's barely more than I week. I get knots in my stomach just thinking about it. I want to see my family and friends, but I don't want to leave all this behind. I'm considering studying here for a semester... we'll cross that bridge when it gets here though. My main priority when I get home is work, because work = money and I am lacking in money. I just hope that I still have a job at Rave, and if not, I'm sure they'll hire me back. Anyway, I'd better get to bed for I have school in the morning. The thunderstorms have definitely made it cooler and easier to sleep. Good night
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Ausgang
(owws-gawng)
exit

Saturday, July 3

What a good day! I woke up and made myself a piece of bread with Nutella and cut-up strawberries for breakfast. I then cut up more strawberries to put on the cake Walter made yesterday. I then watched some tv and did Sudoku until Walter came home from work at 3:15. His wife came over for the game and we cheered as Germany won. I'm so excited for the Semi-finals!! The Germans call it Halb-Finale (halb=half). After a two hour quiet rest time, Walter and I headed to a carnival in the next down and shared a beer. There was a couple walking around doing breathalyzers and Walter decided to test me, since I was little dizzy. It was funny, it took me a couple times to get enough air into the dang thing. It wasn't bad, I just didn't eat anything with the beer so I was feeling it more. Anyway! We left the carnival and went to Mr. German Alec Baldwin's house and talked with them for a half hour or so. I came home and got to skype with my mom and dad then talked with Robbie. I'm just doing Sudoku know until I pass out. Tomorrow, Walter is teaching me how to make Knödeln so we can take it to the grandparents. Time for bed now
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Oma und Opa
(Oh-mah oond Oh-pah)
Grandma and Grandpa

Friday, July 2

I was up until about 5:30 this morning. My legs were jumping like crazy so I finally took some of my mom's medicine and it put me right to sleep, that stuff is amazing. I woke up to Carola coming home from school at 12:45. I got dressed and ate yogurt and an apple with Nutella, then I sat on my computer and worked on catching up on my YouTube subscriptions. Rocketboom cracks me up. At 3:30 Walter came home and I went with him to have coffee and cake at the grandparents. We watched the first half of the Brazil-Netherlands game. We went to Aldi and picked up some food before heading home. We had Cordon Bleu and corn on the cob for dinner. I then watched the Ghana-Uruguay game. Ghana lost :( Now I'm Skyping with Robbie and Jordan. GERMANY GAME TOMORROW!!
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Schluckauf
(shlewk-owwf)
hiccup

Wed, and Thurs. June 30 & July 1

Wednesday:
After class, Abby and I went to work out at the sport hall next door. There is a bridge connecting the school to the sport hall, so we went down stairs into the room that leads to the bridge. When we went to open the door to the bridge, it was locked. So, we thought, "Okay, we'll just go back the way we came and go in the front entrance." Well, when we went to go back through the door we came through, it was also locked. Then we started to worry. There were two more doors, but the one that led outside was only an emergency door and had an alarm and the fourth door only led to a large gym, and it was also locked. I called Elizabeth and had her go into the sport hall and tell the guy that we were locked in this room. It was the most awkward experience, being locked in a four doored room!! Anyway, the guy got the key and let us in, laughing at us the entire time. We worked out for an hour then headed home and showered and ate. Soon after, we headed to Munich to do some shopping. I bought two teal shirts and a pair of black shorts, all for 13 Euro. I love how cheap H&M is here. Anyway, we were in Munich from 3pm to 7pm then came home to go to the group dinner at a pizzeria. It was a lot of fun eating with Abby and Walter. When we got home, Abby and I ate ice cream then studied a little for our test. I didn't get to talk to Robbie today, it makes me sad. He headed back to Plainfield, so I don't get to watch Super Smash Bros anymore :( Anyway, I'd better get to bed.
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Siefe
(See-fuh)
soap

Thursday:
I woke up this morning to Abby ringing my doorbell because it was time to walk to school. I rushed and got ready then we headed to school. For about half an hour, I couldn't tell what was real and what was still my dream (something involving giant scorpions). The test went well I think. In my second class, we talked about the two world wars and I got all excited. Those are my favorite history topics. After class I headed home and before I could even set my bag down, Carola invited me to the lake. I threw on my suit and left with her for the bus. We got to the lake and hung out with a lot of her guy friends. I only knew a few of them and I couldn't understand the rest so maybe said a total of 5 words while I was there for 4 hours. Abby and Julia came later and I went with them to a group of girls. They were more fun and easier to understand. We stayed for two more hours. By the time We left at 7 I was fried. I came home with Carola and ate a small dinner then just hung out in my room. I talked with Robbie and Abby over Skype. They were both having a rough day. At 11 I went over to Abby's to help her pack for her trip to France. Her train was to leave at 3:25 am. She went to take a shower and I passed out on her bed. I woke up right before we had to leave and Abby told me I was talking a lot. I've never been told I talk in my sleep, but I guess tonight was an exception. We were really tired and slap-happy while we took her stuff to the car. So, now I'm home and talking to Robbie again on Skype. Good thing I don't have school tomorrow. I would never be up at 4 am if I did. It's bed time though. night night
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Medicament
(med-eh-cuh-ment)
medicine

Tuesday, June 29

Holy crap, it's almost July!! Walter asked me tonight if I was anxious to get home. I said yeah, but it's not the only thing on my mind. I love it here. I wish I could bring everything I miss from home here and stay. Today I had both my classes then went to a Chinese restaurant with Walter and Carola for lunch. It was really good. After that, I had to meet back at the school for a tour around Esting. It was hot, boring, and long. For two hours we walked around the town, it was fun though, talking with Abby and such. On the way home we stopped to get ice cream. I love how every store has a TV set up for the Fussball games. I got home and cooled off until Abby and I went to work out. It felt really good. I came home and ate corn on the cob, and it was suuuuuper fantastic. I almost cried it tasted so good. I talked to Walter and Carola a lot and we had a lot of fun. Now, I'm watching the guys play Super Smash Bros Brawl again over Skype. I showed it to Carola and she thought it was funny. I love it. I makes me feel like I'm there with them :D Good thing I already got my homework done.
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Jogi Loew
(yogi Leewv)
The Germany Fussball Coach :D teehee

Monday, June 28

I woke up really sore today, especially in my right knee and, of course, my butt. I had to walk to school slower than usual and it was not fun climbing the stairs. Halfway through class my Advil finally kicked in and I was okay for the rest of the day. After school I did my homework then Abby came over to trade pictures and music. At 2:30 we went to the Emmeringer Lake and layed out for two hours. The sun felt really nice. Abby came back home and was going to do homework but she needed to go home for dinner and use the internet. I ate a Doener with Carola and then have been talking to Robbie on Skype and doing Sudoku. I'm now currently watching Robbie, Darren, and Aaron play Super Smash Bros Brawl over Skype. I miss video games, playing and watching, so this is really awesome. The creators of Skype would probably cry at how I'm using their product. Anyway, I must go. Until tomorrow.
Deutsche Wort von Heute:
Papier
Pah-peer
paper