Hey all! This week has been just as quiet as last week, but still quite enjoyable. Tuesday, I woke up early, made breakfast, and did some laundry. This was quite a fiasco because there are more washers than dryers and everyone decided to do laundry this day. First, I ran out of money for laundry. Then, my clothes finished washing, but the dryers were full. So I ended up borrowing a drying rack and using that and the one I have, I layed out all of my clothes- each individual sock and underwear included. After this entire situation, I was quite tired and upset, so I skipped class. :) I used the day to write some postcards and just relax. A friend from my last class (who is from Syria) invited me to have tea, so I drank a glass with him and a girl from Egypt, which was nice. Later that night, Merrill and I got some wine and we drank before we went out to Stammtisch. A big group of us went to the bar, and then left for Agar. We danced all night and had a good time.
Wednesday was a good day. I slept in a little bit on Wednesday, made breakfast and then went to class, like a good student. It was long and boring and really hot. Afterwards, I met Andrew for pizza on the Dreisam, and it was really nice. Also this evening was my school's Sommerfest party, so I showed up and everyone was there. We hung around eating and drinking for a while then made our way back to the Guesthouse. Sarah and I kept our eyes out for shooting stars, as this was the night of the metoer shower and we actually saw one! I made a wish of course :). We hung out in Nassim's room for a bit and then I went to bed because I was quite tired.
Thursday was another hot, hot day in school. Luckily, though, I've learned that the seat next to the window is much better than the seat near the door, so things have gotten better haha. And I think actually that the higher ability of German of my peers is helping me, so that's good. After class, we hung around a bit and then decided to go to Kagan. I hadn't been there in a while, so it was nice. Sabri ended up spending 250 Euro on two bottles of vodka and a bottle of champagne hahaha. He spent so much money, that the bartender brought us all free shots haha. It was pretty nice. I left alone, and ended up meeting Pac and Sarah on the street. We were all hungry, so we ended up cooking at 2:30 am! It was pretty nice and definitely the most delicious rice and butter that I had ever made hahaha. I went back to my room and put on Harry Potter 1 but fell alseep before the opening was over hah.
Friday was another long day in school, but I left class early because Alberto was coming! I cleaned my room a bit and kept watch out of my window for him. I almost didn't see him because of the trees in the way, but I did see him! I brought him around the city and showed him the sights. We ended up going out for Schnitzel, which was really good, as usual. Then we of course got ice cream...mmm. We went back to the Guesthouse, and chilled for a bit until we got Fernando and Pac and went out to Schlappen. It was a pretty good/chill night and we tried to watch a movie after the bar, but I fell asleep, as usual. The next day, we woke up earlyish and I went to go buy some breakfast stuff. I made breakfast and we made our way to the Seepark. The day was absolutely perfect for the Seepark! We got there by noon, there was not a cloud in the sky alllll day and there were a TON of naked people around- we were surrounded by naked people! So funny. We both got quite sunburned, and it was quite funny. Andrew came by with his former roommate and we chatted for a bit.
We left at 5, and I made some dinner then we got ready to go out. I actually couldn't believe that I went out because I looked so funny haha... Anyway, I brought him to the Scholossberg Biergarten and the Feierling Biergarten and, being a true Bavarian, he found the beer not quite up to his standards haha. We returned to the Guesthouse with hopes of drinking Sekt and doing my German homework while drunk, but Alberto passed out haha. I made some food, talked a little with Fernando and then went to sleep.
This morning, we woke late and I made some breakfast. Andrew came by to say goodbye and I made him some breakfast too. Francesca came out on the balcony and Alberto got to practice his Italian. Afterward, we went into the city because Alberto wanted to see the Muenster and my school. I got ice cream, because it was so hot, and Alberto got a Burger King burger haha. We went up the Muenster and Alberto was really scared, but he made it all the way! The view was, as usual, lovely. We came back to the Guesthouse, he packed up and then left- quite sad. Afterward I watched HP 1, as I fell asleep last time, and surprise! I fell asleep again. So I pretty much did nothing all day, but it was nice.
It was a very good weekend, though, and really nice to speak German the whole time. Alberto said that my German has improved since I last saw him (1.5 months ago) but that my accent is still quite American and funny. He liked Freiburg a lot (he had never been here) and said that it's the best German city he's been to (I have to agree). He also really liked that the Guesthouse was so international, and I have to agree that this is my favorite part of being here, too. I'm sad, though, that he didn't get to meet Maude, Sarah, Nassim and Sabri because they were all out of town, but it was a really good weekend anyway. :)
And my mom comes on Friday! Yayyy!!! I'm so excited that she is coming! I can't wait to see her and show her my city! :) Should be a pretty nice time :)
Other than that, not much is going on. Life is life and I'm getting ready to move on, because I know the end is so close. I'm really looking forward to Austria and September in general. An old friend from high school, Chris Blair, is going to be studying abroad in Dresden starting tomorrow, so I'm going to visit him in September- and I'll get to experience Dresden with a friend, like I said I wanted to!- and then we're going to go to Oktoberfest together! I'm so excited that I finally get to experience an Oktoberfest! :) My mom, sadly, will miss it by a week!
Well, let's all for now. I'm going to cook some food and go to bed!
Miss you all! Lovesss
Until next time...
L'chayim,
Alaina
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Let's paint the town, we'll shut it down
Hey, Leute! This past week has been somewhat quiet. As previously explained numerous times, all of my American guy friends have left me here, so I've been hanging out a lot with Maude, Sarah and Francesca. Also, I've become friends with Fernando, who was here in June, went home for a while, came back and didn't know my name. Nice. But he's actually really cool. We eat breakfast together haha. And of course there is Nassim, Sabri, Craig, Star, etc... I think I've realized the thing that I don't like the most about my American friends being gone is that almost none of my friends left are native English speakers (only Craig, but we don't converse too much). It's hard getting close to people who do not speak your native language, but it's possible... It's happening slowly for me, but sometimes I just have nothing to say. Most of them speak in French 75% of the time and the Spanish and Italian's understand half of the French and vice versa, so the lone American girl is left alone haha.
Anyway, let's see... Monday, we didn't have class. Maude wasn't back yet, so I helped Sarah move all of her shit out of my room and we hung out all day. We were both quite tired, so when we planned to go get a coffee, we didn't actually do it haha. We hung out on the terrace for a little bit while Fernando played his guitar and I went to bed quite early (I think I watched Keinohrhasen again haha).
On Tuesday, we also did not have class, but it was the testing day for all the new people, so people were moving in all day. Weird. Maude came back and then her, Sarah and I went around town- we went shopping for our outfits for Street Parade and we went to the Goethe, to try and do something?, but it was insane there (because of the new people) so we left. Tuesday night, we all drank on the balcony and Craig brought out his 95% alcohol from Italy. Please trust me when I say never drink something with this much alcohol haha. We danced in Sarah and Maude's room (which is, incidentally, Stephanie's old room) and then Maude and I went to Stammtisch where Fernando and Pacman (he's from Korea and new this month) met up with us. It was pretty crowded even though all of the students are on vacation, but we stayed for about an hour and then left. We all went to Craig's room, where everyone stayed when we left, and then I went to bed.
Maude woke me up at 11:30 the next day and we ate some breakfast. It was the first day of class, so that's always sort of exciting.... Anyway, my teacher is pretty cool but for the first week, I was the only "not-new" person in the class. Everyone else speaks better German than I do, so it's kind of intimidating, but I was on the same level as the other people in my last class, so I don't know what's up with that. Wednesday after class, Sarah drove Maude, Fernando and I to the city center becasue Fernando needed to fix his Wii, but it's that didn't happen so then we just went back to the Guesthouse. Maude and I cooked pasta and it was delish. Then, I had a Skype date with my love Hilary, so we chatted for like 2 hours because my video wasn't working for some reason. Anyway, it's always lovely talking to her- miss you lotssssss :(
Thursday, Maude and I made FRENCH TOAST! and it was amazing. Then, we all actually studied before class! After class, Andrew and I had a date. We went to Uni Cafe and ate some delicious baguettes and then we got some wine and drank on the terrace. Since Andrew is a lightweight, I had to do some work on the wine but it wasn't too bad haha. We watched part of Keinohrhasen (he hadn't seen it before!) and then he left to see off some friends. I went to Francesca's room to hang out with everyone and it was a good, chill night.
Friday after class, Maude and I continued our quest for Street Parade outfits, as it was the next day. It was so strange, at 8 pm on Friday the city like SHUT DOWN and no one was on the streets. Having afternoon class really messes up your day haha. But we got some random french fries and chicken and sat on a bench. That night was the monthly pizza buffet, and for the 3rd time I ate pizza and drank beer without paying haha (but don't tell!). Everyone hung out on the balcony for a bit singing songs while Fernando played his guitar then at 10 pm the Night-Watch-Guy AND the Hausmeister came to bust up the party (10 pm is apparently the new 11, ha). I went to take a shower, and then we all (Maude, Nassim, Sabri... met later by Craig, Star, Merrill, Pacman, AliG, Erhan and half of Goethe haha) went out to Agar. Because the Guesthouse got broken up so early, we got to Agar at 11 pm and NO ONE was there. Anyway, it was quite funny. We chilled on the couches for a bit until everyone started dancing and it was a good night :).
Saturday was the STREET PARADE! and I woke up really early (7:45 am) to make breakfast because we were supposed to leave at 9:30 am. I get ready at 9, and hear someone knocking on the door down the hall..... I look out the door, it's Sabri knocking on Nassim's door, and Nassim is not awake haha. Great. So I finish getting ready and then go chill on the balcony with everyone else. Needless to say, we missed the 10 am train and didn't go to the station until 10:30ish am. There was a huge drama with the tickets, but in the end we got a group price for 43,50 Euro there and back each and left on the 12:55 pm train. In between the purchase and the wait, we went back to the Guesthouse and started the party haha.
The train ride was not bad at all. We (Maude, Sarah, Merrill, PacMan, AliG, Nassim, Sabri and me) got seperated into 2 groups of four, but in Basel we all sat near each other. We continued the party and saw a bunch of groups on the train also going to the Street Parade. So....we finally reach Zuerich. It's a little rainy, but whatever. The second we got off the train, I heard techno music....and it was good. We walked towards the main area of the Bahnhof and it's PURE rave anarchy EVERYWHERE. It was INSANE! So many people, so much trash and so much techno hahaha. Ohhh the rest, I can't even explain.....we went to the actual Parade, on the Hauptbonhofstrasse and the S-Bahn's weren't even running because of the party. There were so many people and it was raining and it was so intense. We just danced and danced and danced as the floats went by and before I knew it, it was 1 am and we were at McDonald's. We tried to find a bar, and we did, but by then I was too tired and I sat outside and fell asleep hahaha. Merrill did too and everyone was in and out and around, it was funny.
We left again for McDonald's at like 4:30 am and just sat there for a while, waiting for 5:30 am to roll around, when we could go to our 6 am train. Apparently, I was being quite funny, as I was so tired. Everyone was laughing at my shoes and my tongue and Nassim and I took some funny pictures haha. We made it to the train and everyone passed out curled on their own two seats. We made it back in one piece (well, eight separate pieces), though it was close....
We got back to the Guesthouse at 8 am, so we all passed out. I, for some reason, woke up at 12 pm and couldn't fall back asleep so I made some food and talked with Fernando. At 3, after many failed attempts to upload pictures, I knocked on Maude/Sarah's door, and they were still sleeping haha, so I left them to wake up and went back to my room. After they got up, we hung out a bit, ate, and then decided to watch Finding Nemo! We went to Francesca's room and watched- nice. Then, Maude, Nassim, Star, AliG and I went to the Greek restaurant and then I went to bed pretty early.
This morning, I did some grocery shopping and had a nice breakfast with Fernando. I finished putting up the pictures and did my homework, like a good student. In class, we had a sub who really sucks and it was a horrible day. But an old classmate finally showed up, so I'm happy! After class, I was supposed to meet Andrew, but he stood me up (!!!) so I got Schnitzel, and it was really good. Then I came back here, went on the internet for a bit then went to hang out with Francesca and her friend, Pedro, who is really funny. After that, I watched a funny mtv show in Nassim's room with some people then retired to my room.
Anyway, like I said, really exciting life nowadays. I wish I could write more about the Street Parade, but wow- there is nothing to say! It was unlike anything I've ever done or seen in my life and just SO much fun! Like one of my friends said, "None of the pictures can convey the fun we were having." And it's so true (but there are some pretty hilarious pictures). So much funny stuff happened and it was just a crazy day, in which we literally danced all day :) outside :) in the rain :) with friends :) and a funny outfit :).
I've realized that 1. my German is getting worse and 2. my English is, too. I think I'm just started to confuse the two languages, or I'm still out of it from Street Parade...who knows. It is perhaps because everyone else in my class speaks so well so now I notice my own mistakes more... Tomorrow is a new day. But! I am doing my homework! And Maude and I are going to study in the library Wednesday morning and make lists of stuff to learn and stuff- sounds good! haha I really just need something to study, ya know?...
My mom comes soon (the 21st!) and I'm getting excited to see her! I haven't asked her yet, but she's going to bring me ranch dressing, Apple Jack's, American Jiff peanut butter, a can of Diet Coke (it's just not the same here!) and some other fun American foods that I miss hehe....
Anyway, today I found myself reading old Livejournals/blogs that I have had in my life. I do this every few months or so, and it's always so funny to read about the old me. I'm definitely going to keep this blog for a while and I hope to use it for more reflective purposes than just writing exactly what I did everyday. When I get to Austria, this will be more possible because I won't be living such a thrilling life... haha. Speaking of, the closer and closer I get to Austria the more EXCITED I am.... heheheh :)
Also, I am OBSESSED with "I gotta feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. Ahhh- it's going to always remind me of Street Parade, because we listened to it before we left. ...same with "When Love Takes Over"...mmm so good.
Also also, my friend Alberto, from the exchange program that I did in high school, is coming to visit this weekend! omg! Ha, it should be interesting I guess.
Phew- I guess I had a lot to say. And it's getting late- time for bed. I want to get up and run tomorrow.... I'm feeling lazy haha. Maude and I are making French Toast again tomorrow and I can't wait mmmm. I've been cooking more lately, and it's nice. Cheaper, more fun and I love making breakfast the best, of course, haha.
OK... Until next time, everyone!
lovess
Mazeltov,
Alaina
Anyway, let's see... Monday, we didn't have class. Maude wasn't back yet, so I helped Sarah move all of her shit out of my room and we hung out all day. We were both quite tired, so when we planned to go get a coffee, we didn't actually do it haha. We hung out on the terrace for a little bit while Fernando played his guitar and I went to bed quite early (I think I watched Keinohrhasen again haha).
On Tuesday, we also did not have class, but it was the testing day for all the new people, so people were moving in all day. Weird. Maude came back and then her, Sarah and I went around town- we went shopping for our outfits for Street Parade and we went to the Goethe, to try and do something?, but it was insane there (because of the new people) so we left. Tuesday night, we all drank on the balcony and Craig brought out his 95% alcohol from Italy. Please trust me when I say never drink something with this much alcohol haha. We danced in Sarah and Maude's room (which is, incidentally, Stephanie's old room) and then Maude and I went to Stammtisch where Fernando and Pacman (he's from Korea and new this month) met up with us. It was pretty crowded even though all of the students are on vacation, but we stayed for about an hour and then left. We all went to Craig's room, where everyone stayed when we left, and then I went to bed.
Maude woke me up at 11:30 the next day and we ate some breakfast. It was the first day of class, so that's always sort of exciting.... Anyway, my teacher is pretty cool but for the first week, I was the only "not-new" person in the class. Everyone else speaks better German than I do, so it's kind of intimidating, but I was on the same level as the other people in my last class, so I don't know what's up with that. Wednesday after class, Sarah drove Maude, Fernando and I to the city center becasue Fernando needed to fix his Wii, but it's that didn't happen so then we just went back to the Guesthouse. Maude and I cooked pasta and it was delish. Then, I had a Skype date with my love Hilary, so we chatted for like 2 hours because my video wasn't working for some reason. Anyway, it's always lovely talking to her- miss you lotssssss :(
Thursday, Maude and I made FRENCH TOAST! and it was amazing. Then, we all actually studied before class! After class, Andrew and I had a date. We went to Uni Cafe and ate some delicious baguettes and then we got some wine and drank on the terrace. Since Andrew is a lightweight, I had to do some work on the wine but it wasn't too bad haha. We watched part of Keinohrhasen (he hadn't seen it before!) and then he left to see off some friends. I went to Francesca's room to hang out with everyone and it was a good, chill night.
Friday after class, Maude and I continued our quest for Street Parade outfits, as it was the next day. It was so strange, at 8 pm on Friday the city like SHUT DOWN and no one was on the streets. Having afternoon class really messes up your day haha. But we got some random french fries and chicken and sat on a bench. That night was the monthly pizza buffet, and for the 3rd time I ate pizza and drank beer without paying haha (but don't tell!). Everyone hung out on the balcony for a bit singing songs while Fernando played his guitar then at 10 pm the Night-Watch-Guy AND the Hausmeister came to bust up the party (10 pm is apparently the new 11, ha). I went to take a shower, and then we all (Maude, Nassim, Sabri... met later by Craig, Star, Merrill, Pacman, AliG, Erhan and half of Goethe haha) went out to Agar. Because the Guesthouse got broken up so early, we got to Agar at 11 pm and NO ONE was there. Anyway, it was quite funny. We chilled on the couches for a bit until everyone started dancing and it was a good night :).
Saturday was the STREET PARADE! and I woke up really early (7:45 am) to make breakfast because we were supposed to leave at 9:30 am. I get ready at 9, and hear someone knocking on the door down the hall..... I look out the door, it's Sabri knocking on Nassim's door, and Nassim is not awake haha. Great. So I finish getting ready and then go chill on the balcony with everyone else. Needless to say, we missed the 10 am train and didn't go to the station until 10:30ish am. There was a huge drama with the tickets, but in the end we got a group price for 43,50 Euro there and back each and left on the 12:55 pm train. In between the purchase and the wait, we went back to the Guesthouse and started the party haha.
The train ride was not bad at all. We (Maude, Sarah, Merrill, PacMan, AliG, Nassim, Sabri and me) got seperated into 2 groups of four, but in Basel we all sat near each other. We continued the party and saw a bunch of groups on the train also going to the Street Parade. So....we finally reach Zuerich. It's a little rainy, but whatever. The second we got off the train, I heard techno music....and it was good. We walked towards the main area of the Bahnhof and it's PURE rave anarchy EVERYWHERE. It was INSANE! So many people, so much trash and so much techno hahaha. Ohhh the rest, I can't even explain.....we went to the actual Parade, on the Hauptbonhofstrasse and the S-Bahn's weren't even running because of the party. There were so many people and it was raining and it was so intense. We just danced and danced and danced as the floats went by and before I knew it, it was 1 am and we were at McDonald's. We tried to find a bar, and we did, but by then I was too tired and I sat outside and fell asleep hahaha. Merrill did too and everyone was in and out and around, it was funny.
We left again for McDonald's at like 4:30 am and just sat there for a while, waiting for 5:30 am to roll around, when we could go to our 6 am train. Apparently, I was being quite funny, as I was so tired. Everyone was laughing at my shoes and my tongue and Nassim and I took some funny pictures haha. We made it to the train and everyone passed out curled on their own two seats. We made it back in one piece (well, eight separate pieces), though it was close....
We got back to the Guesthouse at 8 am, so we all passed out. I, for some reason, woke up at 12 pm and couldn't fall back asleep so I made some food and talked with Fernando. At 3, after many failed attempts to upload pictures, I knocked on Maude/Sarah's door, and they were still sleeping haha, so I left them to wake up and went back to my room. After they got up, we hung out a bit, ate, and then decided to watch Finding Nemo! We went to Francesca's room and watched- nice. Then, Maude, Nassim, Star, AliG and I went to the Greek restaurant and then I went to bed pretty early.
This morning, I did some grocery shopping and had a nice breakfast with Fernando. I finished putting up the pictures and did my homework, like a good student. In class, we had a sub who really sucks and it was a horrible day. But an old classmate finally showed up, so I'm happy! After class, I was supposed to meet Andrew, but he stood me up (!!!) so I got Schnitzel, and it was really good. Then I came back here, went on the internet for a bit then went to hang out with Francesca and her friend, Pedro, who is really funny. After that, I watched a funny mtv show in Nassim's room with some people then retired to my room.
Anyway, like I said, really exciting life nowadays. I wish I could write more about the Street Parade, but wow- there is nothing to say! It was unlike anything I've ever done or seen in my life and just SO much fun! Like one of my friends said, "None of the pictures can convey the fun we were having." And it's so true (but there are some pretty hilarious pictures). So much funny stuff happened and it was just a crazy day, in which we literally danced all day :) outside :) in the rain :) with friends :) and a funny outfit :).
I've realized that 1. my German is getting worse and 2. my English is, too. I think I'm just started to confuse the two languages, or I'm still out of it from Street Parade...who knows. It is perhaps because everyone else in my class speaks so well so now I notice my own mistakes more... Tomorrow is a new day. But! I am doing my homework! And Maude and I are going to study in the library Wednesday morning and make lists of stuff to learn and stuff- sounds good! haha I really just need something to study, ya know?...
My mom comes soon (the 21st!) and I'm getting excited to see her! I haven't asked her yet, but she's going to bring me ranch dressing, Apple Jack's, American Jiff peanut butter, a can of Diet Coke (it's just not the same here!) and some other fun American foods that I miss hehe....
Anyway, today I found myself reading old Livejournals/blogs that I have had in my life. I do this every few months or so, and it's always so funny to read about the old me. I'm definitely going to keep this blog for a while and I hope to use it for more reflective purposes than just writing exactly what I did everyday. When I get to Austria, this will be more possible because I won't be living such a thrilling life... haha. Speaking of, the closer and closer I get to Austria the more EXCITED I am.... heheheh :)
Also, I am OBSESSED with "I gotta feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. Ahhh- it's going to always remind me of Street Parade, because we listened to it before we left. ...same with "When Love Takes Over"...mmm so good.
Also also, my friend Alberto, from the exchange program that I did in high school, is coming to visit this weekend! omg! Ha, it should be interesting I guess.
Phew- I guess I had a lot to say. And it's getting late- time for bed. I want to get up and run tomorrow.... I'm feeling lazy haha. Maude and I are making French Toast again tomorrow and I can't wait mmmm. I've been cooking more lately, and it's nice. Cheaper, more fun and I love making breakfast the best, of course, haha.
OK... Until next time, everyone!
lovess
Mazeltov,
Alaina
Sunday, August 2, 2009
You give me miles and miles of mountains and I'll ask for the sea
Hey all! I posted new pictures to my original Freiburg album, and I got up all my pics from my travels! Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2620245&id=2254021&l=fd3bdf47b3
Anyway, yesterday was quite hectic. I woke up earlyish and took my time eating breakfast- all you can eat mini-baguettes with butter, meat, cheese, marmelade and honey, not to mention coffee and tea, for 3 Euro at the hostel....so worth it. So I took my sweet time and made my way to the Hauptbonhof. I didn't have any idea of my train schedule, because the internet worked so poorly in the hostel, so I got there hoping everything would be OK....and it was! My train was leaving in a half hour (at 10:55 AM) and I would get back at 10:18 pm... an 11 hour and 23 minute journey. So I caught my first train, which was 4+ hours to Nuernberg. Everything was fine until we waited at a stop for 15 minutes for another late train. At first, I didn't think anything of it...but we arrived about 17 minutes late in Nuernberg. So, I run to my next track at exactly 3:38, when the train is supposed to leave, only to find that it was already GONE! I wasn't the only one who missed this connection and everyone was pissed because WE waited for another late train but THIS train didn't wait for us.....Anyway, I go look up the next possible connections for me to get to Freiburg, and guess what? I had to wait 3 HOURS in Nuernberg for the next train. I was pissed. So I get some food and wait...wait...wait.... I was so bored I started reading HP7 again haha (I got pretty far on the rest of my trip, about 400 pages, and even though I JUST read it, it's surprisingly unboring!). The rest of my journey was without mishap, except that the later it got, the more rowdy the fellow passengers got. And I didn't get back to Freiburg until 1:30 am :(
I made my way back to the Guesthouse and proceeded to upload some pictures and watch Keinohrhasen. It was so much better this time without English subtitles- I laughed so much! That movie is great. I fell asleep really late, as it started raining, but I got to sleep in a little which was super nice. My bed is so comforatble here!!
The Guesthouse was a lonely and desolate place last night...I had to go in the Common Room for my internet because Nassim's was off and NO ONE was in the common room or on either balcony, even though the Night-Watch-Guy wasn't here. Then again, it was kind of late. It's not so bad today, but it's strange being back. Especially walking in the place last night...the smell was surprisingly familar- I didn't think it had made such an impression. It's sad, though, walking by people's room or looking at people's window who are no longer there. Luckily, Francesa, Alex, Sarah, and Star were around this morning so we could talk, catch up and hang out. Nassim is here, too, but I haven't seen him except when he waved out the window, shirtless, at us on the balcony (standard, haha). And Fernando is back! Which is nice. A few people that I didn't think would be staying have stayed (namely, Claire...though I'm not friends with her) and really there aren't any new people yet, I guess. Maude comes back tomorrow! Yayyy :)
Well, that's about it... Today is going to be a lazy day... It's almost 3:00 pm and I'm still in my pjs. I think I'll make lunch soon...I really want soup but I don't have any :( how sad! Also, I think I'll go back to my regular once-every-few-days update now that I won't be doing much haha.
Hope all are well!
Until next time...
Cheers,
Alaina
Anyway, yesterday was quite hectic. I woke up earlyish and took my time eating breakfast- all you can eat mini-baguettes with butter, meat, cheese, marmelade and honey, not to mention coffee and tea, for 3 Euro at the hostel....so worth it. So I took my sweet time and made my way to the Hauptbonhof. I didn't have any idea of my train schedule, because the internet worked so poorly in the hostel, so I got there hoping everything would be OK....and it was! My train was leaving in a half hour (at 10:55 AM) and I would get back at 10:18 pm... an 11 hour and 23 minute journey. So I caught my first train, which was 4+ hours to Nuernberg. Everything was fine until we waited at a stop for 15 minutes for another late train. At first, I didn't think anything of it...but we arrived about 17 minutes late in Nuernberg. So, I run to my next track at exactly 3:38, when the train is supposed to leave, only to find that it was already GONE! I wasn't the only one who missed this connection and everyone was pissed because WE waited for another late train but THIS train didn't wait for us.....Anyway, I go look up the next possible connections for me to get to Freiburg, and guess what? I had to wait 3 HOURS in Nuernberg for the next train. I was pissed. So I get some food and wait...wait...wait.... I was so bored I started reading HP7 again haha (I got pretty far on the rest of my trip, about 400 pages, and even though I JUST read it, it's surprisingly unboring!). The rest of my journey was without mishap, except that the later it got, the more rowdy the fellow passengers got. And I didn't get back to Freiburg until 1:30 am :(
I made my way back to the Guesthouse and proceeded to upload some pictures and watch Keinohrhasen. It was so much better this time without English subtitles- I laughed so much! That movie is great. I fell asleep really late, as it started raining, but I got to sleep in a little which was super nice. My bed is so comforatble here!!
The Guesthouse was a lonely and desolate place last night...I had to go in the Common Room for my internet because Nassim's was off and NO ONE was in the common room or on either balcony, even though the Night-Watch-Guy wasn't here. Then again, it was kind of late. It's not so bad today, but it's strange being back. Especially walking in the place last night...the smell was surprisingly familar- I didn't think it had made such an impression. It's sad, though, walking by people's room or looking at people's window who are no longer there. Luckily, Francesa, Alex, Sarah, and Star were around this morning so we could talk, catch up and hang out. Nassim is here, too, but I haven't seen him except when he waved out the window, shirtless, at us on the balcony (standard, haha). And Fernando is back! Which is nice. A few people that I didn't think would be staying have stayed (namely, Claire...though I'm not friends with her) and really there aren't any new people yet, I guess. Maude comes back tomorrow! Yayyy :)
Well, that's about it... Today is going to be a lazy day... It's almost 3:00 pm and I'm still in my pjs. I think I'll make lunch soon...I really want soup but I don't have any :( how sad! Also, I think I'll go back to my regular once-every-few-days update now that I won't be doing much haha.
Hope all are well!
Until next time...
Cheers,
Alaina
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