39 More Days
I know that technically I shouldn't be counting down the days, because this makes everything seem to go slower, but I honestly can't help it. I'm getting so close to going home, and I just can't wait to be home again!
And even though I know that it seems like I'm not enjoying myself here at all, that is certainly not the case. It's just that when I'm online, I tend to talk about the disappointing things. Because, like it or not, the disappointing things about this trip outweigh the enjoyable things. Even if I did not have homesickness at all, I would still be disappointed. The point of me coming here to Germany was to learn, and to experience the culture. Because of where I live (both the town, and the location of my apartment), and the way the school is set up, I feel that this point is now moot. I'm here to learn, yet I've learned extremely little. Yes, I've learned a lot about myself, and I'm glad that I came, but by the same token, this trip could have been better, and there's a part of me that feels I've missed out on a true study abroad experience.
With that being said, here are a couple things that I would like to be do before I leave: biking to the Roman Ruins near Eichstätt. Go to Ingolstadt to have a "Girl's Night Out" with the other students from St. Cloud, who are here for the month of June. Travel to Prague. Hike back up to the castle here in Eichstätt. Survive my finals (they're only a month away).
Things that I've done or enjoy about being here (and will probably miss when I'm gone): going to the Freibad, spending a lot of money mailing people letters and post cards, not having to pay shipping and handling on things I buy from amazon.de, watching Berlin Berlin with Kelton (I finally gave in and spent 60 Euro buying the third and fourth seasons), baking cookies, reading books auf Deutsch, going grocery shopping (minus the climb back up the mountain), cheap liquor, Kleiner Feiglings, CHOCOLATE, most German food in general, Apfelschorle.
And because I can't resist making one more list: things I'll enjoy about being back home: Kyle, my family, Curly, Amanda, Neilly, everyone else I haven't mentioned, since that would take too long, being able to sleep in my water bed again, not having to climb a mountain, having a car to get around, being able to take care of important things in my life, like graduation preparations, looking for a "real" job, and finding a new car to buy, being surrounded by English speakers again, being able to go shopping on a Sunday, not having to watch dubbed movies/TV shows, feeling like I have control over my life again, and that I'm not just sitting around on my butt, waiting for my life to resume... and more.
That's all for now,
Amanda
2 comments:
Countdowns are wonderful!! lol...I have one counting down to "baby day". Although 10 weeks sounds like a lot, it's not! There's still lots to do and it seems like very little time to do it in. I know the feeling!
Thanks for the great post, Amanda. I really look forward to hearing from you. I still can't get over the fact that you can read books like Anne Frank in German - you are my hero! Your list of things still to do looks like lots of fun; I know I'd enjoy the hike up the mountain and the bike ride to the Roman ruins for sure...
Plus living across the street from the bakery HAS to be a plus, unless it is a not very good bakery.
I've been watching the temperature where you are, and I'm glad for you that you're in the 70's while we are in the 90's. That seems fair, though, since we have a/c and you don't.
Love from Chris
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