25 things

1. I studied abroad in Germany during the summer semester, because I thought I would not survive the cold winter. A year later I am back, living through the coldest winter they have had in 10 years.

2. After a month of trying to learn soccer in the cold and rain (and realizing that my feet just aren’t coordinated like my hands), my love for basketball has been rekindled.

3. I have family scattered across the world from the east to the west coast of the States, Europe, and
Asia.

4. My goal as a kid was to live somewhere I could wear shorts all year round. Although somehow I am progressively ending up in colder places.

5. If I had the means to, my dream would be to just travel the world, spending time in different countries, learning languages and experiencing new cultures.

6. I miss my family and friends who are not here, but I realize wherever I am, this will be the case.

7. The idea of returning to California excites me, but thinking about leaving Germany terrifies me.

8. My BIGGEST pet peeve is flakiness. (Which, by the way, there is no translation for in German.)

9. I hate waking up in the afternoon after a long night out, wondering where that 30 Euro went, when I really meant to only drink a beer or two…

10. I unfortunately signed a 10 month contract for the apartment I am in. I am crossing my fingers that I have it worked out to move into an apartment in the same building, where I will even have a balcony with windows.

11. I met the band KISS when I was 10 years old. A family member worked with them. I was the only kid backstage, along with LOTS of scantily-clad women. The manager came and talked to me, got me something to drink and eat…and I remember the women sitting there, silent…until of course, the band got there, which I remember one asking the guy to sign her boob.

12. I am a horrible planner. I hate planning. I just like to go. But as everything closes at the latest 8, it can cause problems here.

13. My goal was to visit every continent, but I am thinking Antarctica is out of the picture. Antarctica was important because I wanted to see a polar bear, but it turns out they don’t live there anyways.

14. I have been in a few scary situations, but one of the worst was getting robbed in Italy by two men. It is not the worst because of what they took, but rather because of its affect on me. I think they would not have robbed a guy. And now I feel uncomfortable traveling alone.

15. If I ever “settle down”, I need to be able to get to a beach within an hour or two. I also need to be in (or close to) a city of decent size. And sun…I thrive off of sunshine.

16. My biggest fear is how much in debt I will be after finishing grad school and therefore being “stuck” in the US, never again making it out of the country.

17. I follow the news very closely here in order to be able to knowledgably discuss American politics. .I have come to realize that many Germans know more about what is going on in America than the average American, and it makes me sad.

18. I like the idea of karma.

19. I believe I am done studying German in a classroom setting. I am going to start taking Spanish again, after a 5 year break, as I already live the German language, even often in thoughts and dreams.

20. The human body fascinates me.

21. I have had the best luck with random roommates ever, as some have become my best friends, despite the fact that we are spread out across the world.

22. As silly as this sounds, seeing friends and people my age in long term relationships, getting married, and/or having kids sometimes makes me feel “behind”.

23. I smile a lot. Maybe this means I am a happy person.

24. My niece will be two next week. I wonder if she will remember me the next time I see her.

25. My dream trip this summer is go to the coast of Spain, Portugal, or France, and spend time surfing.
Anybody want to join me?
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Flip Thomas aww, I wish I could join you for 25. sad..
8. Februar 2009 um 08:34 · Gefällt mirGefällt mir nicht mehr
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Kristin Clements Yeah, 25 sounds nice again. I loved living on the French coast!
8. Februar 2009 um 10:24 · Gefällt mirGefällt mir nicht mehr
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Inga Ranft I hope these are notes for your exciting autobiography!!!
8. Februar 2009 um 11:53 · Gefällt mirGefällt mir nicht mehr
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Trisha Knowles I would love to join you. Let's hope I can save the money!! haha
8. Februar 2009 um 23:51 · Gefällt mirGefällt mir nicht mehr
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Paula Ordonez Come and visit, Jen!!!
i see you are really enjoying it. Are you still in Würzburg?
10. Februar 2009 um 06:58 · Gefällt mir