In case you were wondering, yes, I'm in Germany now and I'm fine :-) Bit busy at the moment, so shall be updating properly here in a few days!
The flight here was shitty, as international flights tend to be. 22 hours in the air gives you a sore neck. Why oh why did I not realise the head rests are bendable to cradle your head? That would have saved some bother.
Meike is well - I say that because you all ask it, and I'd rather say it here one last time and never have to repeat it. Ner! Her parents and sister have all decided to only speak German to me. Suits me fine, although I am rather lost for the first 80% of the conversation.
Some people would claim that I broke Meike and Dani's internet here, but you all know better. It was not me, rather it was the internet monsters - our convenient scapegoat for my messing with the modem settings. After waiting for Dani to fix it I thought up a list of jobs for the week:
- Get online (thanks Dani!)
- Get a shiny new bike
- Read my 'find a job' book
- Try not to eat chocolate all day
- Other vitally important things...
Ok - I do admit that I have no real news. Berlin is still a gloomy as last time I was here. Hopefully Spring will brighten up my day with bike rides in the woods with all the bunnies and flowers and happiness... (drifting off into dreamland) ...and candy mountain candy-caves. Ahh the serenity.
- Update -
Someone has admitted it was they who broke the internet the other day. That's right! It was not me after all. Take that society! Also, I may have failed point 4 for the past two days.
Comments
Maren
17 Feb 2008
Ich habe meine Vorsatz gebrochen und wieder ganz viel Englisch heute geredet... Funny you've already been complaining about us. Meike said she was going to speak German to you, so I thought I shouldn't cross her plans of educating you!
Sam
14 Feb 2008
Ohh K, thought so.
Liz
13 Feb 2008
Liz Shapiro, from the USofA who wishes she was back in Sydney and having a grand time with everyone there
Brendon
13 Feb 2008
You know, next time before you go on a long haul flight, go to your Dr and ask for something to help you sleep, e.g. valium. It will put you to sleep AND relax your neck ;) Just my 2 cents... hehehe... But anyway, good to hear that you've arrived safely. Say hi to Meike and Maren for me :)
Tree Hugger
12 Feb 2008
Good to hear Meike is ok! Say hi to her for me!! And tell her that we still think her present is very very cool and she will love it!
Jude
12 Feb 2008
Guten Morgen, Sam. Wie gehts? ... and that would be about the extent of the German I remember from Year 12... :-\ Glad to hear you're there safe & sound, forget the job for a week or two - concentrate on learning German (it'll help with the job thing) and have some fun! Tschus
Sam
12 Feb 2008
Which 'Liz' are you, by the way? There are a few of you out there...
Liz
11 Feb 2008
Glad to hear you made it safe and Meike is well. Tell her Guten Tag for me lol