A Pre-Germany Assesment

Yes... this is the last post I shall post before I go to Germany. In less than forty-eight hours I will get on that plane. That is a very scary thought. Very scary indeed. But exciting.

In this pre-germany assesment, I would just like to make a list of all the reasons why Germany will be bad... followed by why it will be good. I feel like it might ease my feelings of appehension and anxious-excited anxiety.

Bad reasons:

I will be away from my fiance, Jake, for two months. Because I know he reads my blog faithfully... I want to take this opportunity to tell him that I love him very much and that he will be on my mind every day while I am gone.

I can't really speak very good german. Bring on the language barrier... this could be fun.

I don't really know anything about where anything is or how anything works. Not really anyway.

Expensive.

... and for reasons unknown... I am simply... afraid. It's new. It's different. And never have I ever done anything like this before.

Good reasons:

I will learn so much. I know this.

Germany has really good food.

It will be so cool to see and learn about a different culture.

I get nine credit hours of college just for being there.

... and for reasons unknown... I am simply... excited. It's new. It's different. And never have I ever done anything like this before.

Sleep. No explanation needed.

The new art consists of learning to fill your days... when you have... no job, no school, no agenda, and no chores or projects or housework or... anything.

Therefore, in case someone is ever in this dreadful situation I am in, I am going to make it easy for them but compiling a list of things one can do when they have nothing to do. Forgive me if they are redundant, self-explanitory, or unhelpful.

1. Facebook. I have looked at all of the pictures of my closest friends, followed by my good friends, followed by my aquaintances, followed by those of the the people who are my friends... on facebook only.

2. Movies. Not only to they pass large amounts of time, but they also allow for ample cuddle time with the fiance. What but the non-reality of the movie world can better fill (or should I say kill) the endless hours of daylight.

3. Sleep. No explanation needed.

4. Read books. Might I recommend Harry Potter-- which are my go to books. It seems fitting that I should confess I may or may not have read each book a minimum of thirty times. And I still like them. True test of time and faith right there.

5. Time killing hobbies like crocheting, quilting, repainting your toenails over and over, writing pointless letters, learning to become a jedi (Warning: may require great patience), or meditation.

6. Make daily tasks take a long time. Spend an hour doing your hair, and another doing your make-up. Shower twice as long. Eat more slowly... or just eat more. Walk instead of driving... if you have anywhere to go. Walking takes a lot longer.

Anyway. If you are ever in need of things to fill your thingless days... I am here for you.

A sad realization

the sad realization is that, yes, for almost two full weeks, I forgot I had a blog. My apologies.


okay.

moving on.

I have found that I am in love. In love. IN IN LOVE.

With what you ask?

With this:
Yes. The vitamix.

It can makes soup. It can grind your grains so fine that you can make flour... in your blender. It juices fruit because it acheives such high speeds... and the motor is as power as a higher-end chain saw.

The fruit around it looks nice too....

I am only left wondering, as every girl does, will vitamix and I ever be together?