Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life.

Hallo!!

So, nothing to much is new here.

A few weekends ago, we had two guys from Austria staying with us. They were actually pretty cool, very nice. I definitely realized the different between Austrian German, and Germany..German. I had a hard time understanding what they were saying, but sometimes i was able to catch a few words, and understand pretty much what the topic of the conversation was. They stayed with us, beause of the Schutzenfest. (Sp?) Schutzenfest is a shooting festival. My host dad is something like the captain of it. It's pretty sweet. It was a pretty fun time, we went in the evening, of course, i wore the dirndl. The beginning it was just a lot of talking to different people, and introductions. Then i followed my host mom around selling Lotto (raffle tickets) We then went and sat, and talked to some more people. My third host mom, Sabine, was also there. So, i talked to her a little, and then Martina went dancing. It was awesome to see all the dances they do here!!! It's nothing like American dancing....or maybe it is...but i have never seen it before. It was awesome! I took a bunch of videos...once i figure out how in the world to upload them, i will do that.  The rotary club president was also there, so, i said hi to him,a nd talked for a few minutes, and then, before he left he boughtsome lotto tickets, and gave them to me, it was very sweet of him!! And, believe it or not, i actually one! twice!! My first prize was a blood pressure machine...woot! ;) Then, i also won a plane ride around the westerwald. I think that will be alot of fun when i get the chance to do it!!! I am so excited for it!!! =) We came back to the house pretty late (or early...depending on the way u look at it)

Sunday, we went to Koblenz with the 2 guys from Austria, and had soem ice cream (which was delicous) and walked around a little while. I was ableto take some awesome pictures!! (I love taking pictures here!)

The next weekend, friday, i went shopping with my friend Domi!! And it was a total blast! And, i got rid of my flip flops!! (I know, big suprise!!!) i bought some tenni's and i bought a few jackets, and pulli's, and some new jeans (skinny jeans) i really like them!! it was a lot of fun, it was great to just sit and talk to her (in german!!...and a little english of course)

Sunday,  i went to my third host sisters' birthday party (Lana&& Leonie, they are twins) it was pretty fun. I was able to meet alot of the different family members. And the cake this time...was a little bit closer to the birthday cake i am used to in the states. It looked something like marble cake. I didnt have that one though, i tried this mango, strawberry, "cake". It was interesting. We then watched some home movies, and it was pretty cute.

Although, watching the home movies, amde me feel a little bit homesick. But, it was okay.

Then on Monday it was back to school. School is still going pretty well. I have finished my first exams. Which were actually, not as bad as i thought. Although, stupidly, in english i completely over thought one of the questions, and answered it completely wrong...so, i probably look like a dunderhead...but oh well. I still like most of my classes. A few of them , i wouldnt mind having less of, but oh well. I am starting to get to know my way around the school pretty well now. and my friends make things a lot easier, and less awkward.

I was pretty sick this past week, with a stupid stomach flu...and it was awful. But i am feeling a lot better now. I had my first experience with the Dr. I do not know, if it is only my host family, or if it is in all of Germany, but the doctor comes to the house...you do not go to the doctor. And luckily, the dr spoke english (i didnt feel like concentrating on German when i was ill) and found out i basiclly just had the stomach flu. And here, i was told to drink lots of tea. The tea wasnt to bad, a bit different than in the states (no sugar, and no milk) but it wasnt so bad. I was sick until Thursday, then started to feel better. and today (Friday) i went back to school. And now, we are in Herbstferien (Fall break) for two weeks. =)

During Herbstferien, i think i am going to Luxembourg, and to the oldest German city! I am excited! i will also be going over to Domi's house as well!!

As for my host family, all is still going wonderful. I still like them a lot. They very sweet, and extremely nice.
The language is getting easier every day, i just need to get over feeling embarassed when i try to speak..once i overcome that small obstacle, i think it will be better.

All in all, it has been totally amazing so far. And it has all ready been 2 mnths!!! I cant believe it! I still fidn it hard to believe io am actually in a whole different country...its just so amazing. Anyways, thats all for now.

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