I love being home!
My place is GREAT, and it's all clean and ready for tonight's party. I've felt so much love in the last few days, and I am reminded how blessed I am with the people that are in my life. I had an epic movie-esque hug with my friend Topher, I've been to the park with Tiana, there's been a game night, and a day of running into friends on campus.
Jessie and her crew are rolling into town around 2:30, Nattles and Anjali around 5ish (?), Tim and his crew sometime around then, Alexander around 9, Jacob shortly thereafter! I can't stop smiling. :)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
On being back.
I landed in PDX not only on time, but a merciful 20 minutes early! I sat next to the perfect people all the way home. Either they were dead to the world or they were pleasant and polite. I took codine and slept through most of my 11 hour flight, and the best part? When I wasn't sleeping, I was eating- and vice versa. Hahaha, that's my type of flight right there!
In texas, I ordered some mexican food and Cat and I watched Glee until our plane was ready to board.
By some act of God, Mom and I found her car and I made it with all of my bags without collapsing, haha. We checked into our awesome hotel room and then headed to the Roxy for really, really delicious burgers. I passed out around 10 while watching the Grammy's. (Did anyone else watch them? Talk about awesome performances, damn!)
The next morning, Mama and I headed South. I got a cell phone and two pairs of pants in Woodburn, and a haircut in Eugene. But. The best thing I got that day was my nephew! What a gorgeous specimen. He is so happy and mellow, even I'm not scared to hold him, and that says something! =]
Roseburg was a baby-filled blur. It was definitely the best first few days back in the US I could have had. Last night I drove back up to Eugene in terrible weather. Most of the time, my visibility was about 10 meters. :\ I set up my laptop, put on some tunes, and spent the next two hours moving in. All of my stuff is put away and I got my bed set up. I'm home! I still need to go grocery shopping, but other than that, I'm good to go.
Last night a few friends came over. I had the most epic hug with my boyfrann, Topher. We sprinted towards each other and then I jumped into his arms like in the movies, hahaha. Terrifying, but epic.
Laughable mistake I made yesterday? I forgot my electric blanket (although I do have the cords for it lol) and my comforter. Yeahhh, my sorry butt froze last night.
TIME TO GO HUNT AND GATHER. I HUNGER.
In texas, I ordered some mexican food and Cat and I watched Glee until our plane was ready to board.
By some act of God, Mom and I found her car and I made it with all of my bags without collapsing, haha. We checked into our awesome hotel room and then headed to the Roxy for really, really delicious burgers. I passed out around 10 while watching the Grammy's. (Did anyone else watch them? Talk about awesome performances, damn!)
The next morning, Mama and I headed South. I got a cell phone and two pairs of pants in Woodburn, and a haircut in Eugene. But. The best thing I got that day was my nephew! What a gorgeous specimen. He is so happy and mellow, even I'm not scared to hold him, and that says something! =]
Roseburg was a baby-filled blur. It was definitely the best first few days back in the US I could have had. Last night I drove back up to Eugene in terrible weather. Most of the time, my visibility was about 10 meters. :\ I set up my laptop, put on some tunes, and spent the next two hours moving in. All of my stuff is put away and I got my bed set up. I'm home! I still need to go grocery shopping, but other than that, I'm good to go.
Last night a few friends came over. I had the most epic hug with my boyfrann, Topher. We sprinted towards each other and then I jumped into his arms like in the movies, hahaha. Terrifying, but epic.
Laughable mistake I made yesterday? I forgot my electric blanket (although I do have the cords for it lol) and my comforter. Yeahhh, my sorry butt froze last night.
TIME TO GO HUNT AND GATHER. I HUNGER.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wow, it's here.
It is Saturday morning at 10 am and I just woke up from my last night in this bedroom.
These last three weeks have flown by, and the best part is, I didn't even try. I never really felt that panic of "oh no! I don't want to go home!" or "oh no! i need more time!" but on the other hand, I also wasn't crawling out of my skin and freaking out that there was STILL 10 days left.
My room's all naked now, and just as I had suspected, it took about half an hour to pack, lol. I'm taking a night train tonight from 11pm-4am. From there, I'll hang out at the airport by myself until 8:10 am, meet up with Cat and her sister, check in and try to sit together on the plane, and then I'm hoping I can pass out somewhere until 10:00.
Today, we're FINALLY exploring a distant hill that I've had my eye on for months. Yesterday, I figured out how to get there after a 3 hour hike, and today, we're going! At the top of this lovely hill, I found out via googlemaps that there is a jesuit castle/monestary thing. Maybe we'll hike to the top, maybe we'll just enjoy the beauty of a small town surrounded by grassy fields. Can't wait! After that, we're meeting up with the test-takers, buying a few drinks, and laying out by our lake one last time. (It's sunny here, suckahs!) I'm hoping someone will feed me dinner, and tonight we'll probably play cards and chill like we usually do, lol. I hate saying goodbye, so I genuinely hope no one takes me to the train station.
I am really happy to be coming home. Freiburg might not have been everything I had hoped or wanted, but I think it was everything I needed. I really had to challenge myself to survive, and I had to take control of my own happiness, which is a difficult task we all have, but most don't choose to do it. I'm hoping that I can see these changes when I go back, and use them to help e do better in school, with friends, and find a job. We'll see!
Mama's picking me up at the airport, despite poor decisions on my behalf, so for that I am so, so grateful. I was hoping to dress up for the flight, since I hate how sloppy most people are these days, but the truth is, I'll be wearing the same clothing from 40 minutes from now, until 42 hours from now. Soooo... no. I'ma took homeless, haha. From there, we'll check into a hotel in downtown Portland, and walk to The Roxy, which is a deliciously greasy diner owned by a drag queen. The next day it's a slow journey south filled with shopping, a haircut and tattoo appointment, and setting up my apartment. Most importantly, I'm excited to spend a few days in Roseburg and SEEING MY GORGEOUS NEPHEW. Thursday is the Elton John concert, and from there it's time to start job hunting.
So much life! I'm a happy girl. Wish me luck on my crazy next 48 hours :-S
These last three weeks have flown by, and the best part is, I didn't even try. I never really felt that panic of "oh no! I don't want to go home!" or "oh no! i need more time!" but on the other hand, I also wasn't crawling out of my skin and freaking out that there was STILL 10 days left.
My room's all naked now, and just as I had suspected, it took about half an hour to pack, lol. I'm taking a night train tonight from 11pm-4am. From there, I'll hang out at the airport by myself until 8:10 am, meet up with Cat and her sister, check in and try to sit together on the plane, and then I'm hoping I can pass out somewhere until 10:00.
Today, we're FINALLY exploring a distant hill that I've had my eye on for months. Yesterday, I figured out how to get there after a 3 hour hike, and today, we're going! At the top of this lovely hill, I found out via googlemaps that there is a jesuit castle/monestary thing. Maybe we'll hike to the top, maybe we'll just enjoy the beauty of a small town surrounded by grassy fields. Can't wait! After that, we're meeting up with the test-takers, buying a few drinks, and laying out by our lake one last time. (It's sunny here, suckahs!) I'm hoping someone will feed me dinner, and tonight we'll probably play cards and chill like we usually do, lol. I hate saying goodbye, so I genuinely hope no one takes me to the train station.
I am really happy to be coming home. Freiburg might not have been everything I had hoped or wanted, but I think it was everything I needed. I really had to challenge myself to survive, and I had to take control of my own happiness, which is a difficult task we all have, but most don't choose to do it. I'm hoping that I can see these changes when I go back, and use them to help e do better in school, with friends, and find a job. We'll see!
Mama's picking me up at the airport, despite poor decisions on my behalf, so for that I am so, so grateful. I was hoping to dress up for the flight, since I hate how sloppy most people are these days, but the truth is, I'll be wearing the same clothing from 40 minutes from now, until 42 hours from now. Soooo... no. I'ma took homeless, haha. From there, we'll check into a hotel in downtown Portland, and walk to The Roxy, which is a deliciously greasy diner owned by a drag queen. The next day it's a slow journey south filled with shopping, a haircut and tattoo appointment, and setting up my apartment. Most importantly, I'm excited to spend a few days in Roseburg and SEEING MY GORGEOUS NEPHEW. Thursday is the Elton John concert, and from there it's time to start job hunting.
So much life! I'm a happy girl. Wish me luck on my crazy next 48 hours :-S
Friday, February 11, 2011
Boooooo!
Not only did I have to fork over 200 euro for worthless insurance, but I also didn't get my 240 security deposit back because I came too late on a Friday afternoon. I am literally coming home with no money. Raaaaaaaaaaghhhhhhh
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Fast fertig!
(Almost done!)
I've spent the last 3 hours running around town and jumping through hoops so I can go home. I broke up with the Uni Freiburg, the state of Baden-Württemberg, my gym, and my insurance company. However, the insurance company took it pretty hard and decided to beat me up. (AKA- they charged me for three months of insurance, even though I won't be here-- 200 euros!!) I literally almost cried because that was the rest of my savings (in my German account). So what did I do to cope? Buy an ice cream cone, of course. lol =]
Now I'm off to break up with my internet company, and hopefully they won't have the same idea as stupid AOK.
Tomorrow I'm doing nothing but shopping and hiking. ughhhhh
I've spent the last 3 hours running around town and jumping through hoops so I can go home. I broke up with the Uni Freiburg, the state of Baden-Württemberg, my gym, and my insurance company. However, the insurance company took it pretty hard and decided to beat me up. (AKA- they charged me for three months of insurance, even though I won't be here-- 200 euros!!) I literally almost cried because that was the rest of my savings (in my German account). So what did I do to cope? Buy an ice cream cone, of course. lol =]
Now I'm off to break up with my internet company, and hopefully they won't have the same idea as stupid AOK.
Tomorrow I'm doing nothing but shopping and hiking. ughhhhh
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Beth Moyer does not say goodbye!
...willingly.
I did, however, say goodbye to my US History classmates and tutor today, and I was surprisingly sad afterwards. I also closed my Deutsche Bank account and bought my last set of groceries. Once again, events are being posted around town that will now be taking place after I leave. Tis a strange feeling. It is also still sunny here! I'm going to go take a walk out by my lake and then come back and make something with a pound of ground beef, lol.
Tomorrow: get my Schein for the immigration class, exmatriculate with the Uni, and sign out with the state. I think I'm getting a free dinner from my Brit, too, haha =]
Thurs: Pick up Schein for (faux)history, break up with my insurance company and with my gym.
Friday: Check out with my Hausmeister, pick up security deposit, change euros --> dollars, party hearty for the last time.
Saturday: Spend with friends outside, if the weather permits. Head to Frankfurt around midnight or so.
I did, however, say goodbye to my US History classmates and tutor today, and I was surprisingly sad afterwards. I also closed my Deutsche Bank account and bought my last set of groceries. Once again, events are being posted around town that will now be taking place after I leave. Tis a strange feeling. It is also still sunny here! I'm going to go take a walk out by my lake and then come back and make something with a pound of ground beef, lol.
Tomorrow: get my Schein for the immigration class, exmatriculate with the Uni, and sign out with the state. I think I'm getting a free dinner from my Brit, too, haha =]
Thurs: Pick up Schein for (faux)history, break up with my insurance company and with my gym.
Friday: Check out with my Hausmeister, pick up security deposit, change euros --> dollars, party hearty for the last time.
Saturday: Spend with friends outside, if the weather permits. Head to Frankfurt around midnight or so.
Monday, February 7, 2011
100th post?
Crazy!
Nothing monumental to say except that I'm nearly out of my hermiting obligations- my final final (US History) is tonight at 6pm. At 8pm I will be a free woman and an unbelievable weight will be off my shoulders! Freiburg has chosen to celebrate my last week by giving us 14 degree weather! (high 50s F)
I think tomorrow I will figure out how to get that slip of paper that says I'm leaving the state/country and start cracking on my chore list (exmatriculate with the school, sign out with my gym, sign out with my insurance, close my bank account etc etc).
Other than gorging on bakery goods and basking in the sun, I'm not sure how to say goodbye to Freiburg, but then again, maybe it's just that simple.
Oh! And I started packing today. The bag Ma&Pa sent me is so big, it fits all of my stuff (clothing, posters, nicknacks, pillow, shoes EVERYTHING) as well as my backpacking backpack from August. Crazy, eh?
It's 3pm. Gotta:
Eat.
Bank.
Gym.
Study outside before my
Final at 6:00.
Movie by myself tonight?
Nothing monumental to say except that I'm nearly out of my hermiting obligations- my final final (US History) is tonight at 6pm. At 8pm I will be a free woman and an unbelievable weight will be off my shoulders! Freiburg has chosen to celebrate my last week by giving us 14 degree weather! (high 50s F)
I think tomorrow I will figure out how to get that slip of paper that says I'm leaving the state/country and start cracking on my chore list (exmatriculate with the school, sign out with my gym, sign out with my insurance, close my bank account etc etc).
Other than gorging on bakery goods and basking in the sun, I'm not sure how to say goodbye to Freiburg, but then again, maybe it's just that simple.
Oh! And I started packing today. The bag Ma&Pa sent me is so big, it fits all of my stuff (clothing, posters, nicknacks, pillow, shoes EVERYTHING) as well as my backpacking backpack from August. Crazy, eh?
It's 3pm. Gotta:
Eat.
Bank.
Gym.
Study outside before my
Final at 6:00.
Movie by myself tonight?
Friday, February 4, 2011
What a bum day!
At least part of it was-- I failed my Germany and the EU class because I am not a good bullshitter when it comes to governments and politics. He failed me because I missed 3x (once for Ma&Pa, once for Pneumonia/Bronchitis, and once because I'm a punk... aka two of them shouldn't have mattered). Also because I "finished my test too soon"- either I know something or I don't, how long it takes me to finish shouldn't matter! And, because I didn't write enough. Again, I could write about Woolfe or Hemingway all day, but how do I elaborate on the fact that the President of the European Parliament is Jerzy Buzek? Ughhh. It was more than slightly mortifying to find this out. I wrote Anja because Silvia is "away from her computer" and I'm desperately hoping for something to happen.
However, Tiffany is in town for a few days, we made oreo milkshakes to cheer me up, and I've just been studying my buns off for my history final. That is why I haven't written; my life has consisted of nothing but eating and studying the last few days. I will be SO HAPPY when this is all overrrrr.
However, Tiffany is in town for a few days, we made oreo milkshakes to cheer me up, and I've just been studying my buns off for my history final. That is why I haven't written; my life has consisted of nothing but eating and studying the last few days. I will be SO HAPPY when this is all overrrrr.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
What? I didn't quite hear you-
My stupid tinnitus is really, really loud today for some reason. Like, nonstop iPod bad. Thank goodness it didn't start until after my class today. Not quite sure what to do.
I'm going to the library now to return all my books and to spend some (ironically) quiet time in the library studying for my Monday/final test. After Monday I'm freeeee! But. Until then. Must. Study. :|
I'll probably hit the gym after that (Must combat fatty habits, hahaha) and tonight, I'm making my remaining leftover meatloaf into a meatloaf toasty. I shall bake a brötchen roll, melt some gouda, heat up my meatloaf and add some spices and voila! I have a delicious but simple dinner. Heck, maybe I'll even make some soup to go with it since it won't break 30 today.
Man, I live quite the exciting life, don't I? ;-)
I'm going to the library now to return all my books and to spend some (ironically) quiet time in the library studying for my Monday/final test. After Monday I'm freeeee! But. Until then. Must. Study. :|
I'll probably hit the gym after that (Must combat fatty habits, hahaha) and tonight, I'm making my remaining leftover meatloaf into a meatloaf toasty. I shall bake a brötchen roll, melt some gouda, heat up my meatloaf and add some spices and voila! I have a delicious but simple dinner. Heck, maybe I'll even make some soup to go with it since it won't break 30 today.
Man, I live quite the exciting life, don't I? ;-)
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