This week has been one of the best of my life. I can say that with no doubts whatsoever. I can also say, with no doubts, that international flights suck ass. Sorry mom, it had to be said. I slept for maybe 3 and a half hours, and I was exhausted. Then I slept on the floor of the bus on the way to the Schloss, and woke up to haul my luggage up eight (EIGHT) flights of stairs. I've eaten so much this week, but I've also hiked my way up and down the mountain several times over now. There was a concert in Bad Laasphe, and most of the CBYX group went (including me). The local German population was standing around, drinking beer, smoking, talking, and then the Americans showed up. We pushed to the front of the crowd and started dancing. The best part was the band was waiting for us to show up. Some of the locals started to dance with us, and as the night went on more joined in. I've successfully spoken a small amount of German, I've bought ice cream, and I've made some of the best friends I'll ever have. I'm so close to these people already. Truth or dare, cuddle puddles, deep conversations, acquaintance bands, small group, singing along to musical theater sound tracks, and playing volleyball and frisbee in the yard. It's been a great week, and I'm so excited for the rest of the year.
Soundtrack to this post: Candy Store, from Heather's the Musical
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It seems all anyone says to me is goodbye, I love you, or both. I've said so many goodbyes this past month. goodbye to my siblings, to a variety of friends, and just to home. Some places I wont see for another year, like Gities, C Gate, Harrison Road, The Berry Farm. This post is so hard to write. I'm not sure if I can write this. Saying goodbye is so hard. The thought that I won't see these people for a year is a persistent one. It needs to chill. I'm still going to be on social media, I'm still going to chat, and ok still going to post on here. Despite what a few of my friends have said, I am going to stay in touch. Every time I've sat down to write this, I've started crying. So I'm going to end this now. Goodbye is bittersweet. It's going to make hello that much better. Below is a going away gift from some dear friends.
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McKennaI'm originally from Virginia, I'm going to Germany via CBYX. The blog title is a reference to a beloved nickname from my mother. Archives
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