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August 2010
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saying goodbye doesnt hurt as much
pissforpeace:
when you realize that most of your “friends” dont even care.
i care.
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http://myworldforsale.tumblr.com/
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July 2010
8 posts
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Back
As unbelievable as it is, I’m back in good ol’ Bonsall, California. My year abroad already feels like a dream. Life here is becoming bearable.
It still hasn’t hit me that I’m back. And maybe it never will.
All I can say is it’s strange to call here “home”
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It's over.
Tomorrow I leave from Cologne Main Station at 7:55am. I arrive in Frankfurt at 8:51. I board my flight at 12:20pm.
Good Bye Germany.
The sad thing is, I can’t even cry. I feel awful about it but I just can’t bring myself to tears. The reality of this situation just isn’t hitting me.
but it’s really over.
I’ll update this when I’m back in California. fill...
World Cup;
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small realization;
Just realized, just now (after 10 months) that there are no huge ugly telephone towers/wires in Germany.
They must all be underground?
newspapers;
Today I attempted to read the newspaper while eating lunch and even though it took me forever and a day I understood the main idea so I’m proud of myself. The article was about how English is germany is slowly invading the German language. It’s used by the Elites because English is the language of all things business and science. Then for the younger generation, English is seen as...
June 2010
14 posts
life;
My life right now in this moment is sooooo incredibly perfect.
I’m so filled with love I think I’m going to burst
I’m not counting down the days; thinking “oh this is the last time I’ll do this or that” no. I’m just enjoying every second.
and it’s wonderful
p.s. it’s my birthday! seventeen!
wahnsinn;
Es war eine kurz, aber wahnsinn Zeit und es bleibt für immer in uns. Ich kann nicht wirklich traurig sein, weil Ich weiß dass Ich ein unglaublich wunderbar Zeit hätte und Ich werde für immer dankbar sein.
It was a short, but incredible time and it will stay with us forever. I can’t really be sad, because I know that I had an unbelievably amazing time and I will be forever grateful.
...
Two weeks;
Well the end is coming and I have absolutely no time to update this
So I’ll just throw in some pictures from the World Cup 2010. It’s a super big freakin’ deal here.
(These are some of my favorite people in the ENTIRE universe)
signs;
You know those moments when you talk with yourself? Well when I do that now, it’s completely in German. Like it’s stuck on a switch.
I talk to myself. in german.
I don’t know which one is scarier haha
drei wochen ungefähr;
three weeks. three weeks, give or take a few days.
incredible. wahnsinn. unglaublich. unbelievable.
I can’t wrap my mind around it.
This huge adventure is ending..
I’m ready, but at the same time I’m going to miss Germany sooooo much.
Mein herz gehört in Köln, Deutschland. Für immer und ewig.
Vielen Vielen Dank für das Beste Jahr Meines Lebens
Lost in Translation;
Hostbrother (Jakob): Today my teacher told us in english to “sit in our fucking chairs!”
Hostmom: Well, that seems acceptable; my teachers always used to say sit in your damn chair or hurry your ass up
Me: Uhm, actually the word “fuck” is kind of really bad. Teachers shouldn’t be saying that
Hostmom: Really? But.. (Then she gives examples of lesser cuss words in german)
Me: Yeah I know, but it’s not the same. The F word is really bad. Why do you think that’s acceptable?
Hostmom: Well, all the rappers say it!
hahahah
(translated from German, it’s a lot funnier in it’s original language)
i want
http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/A-Year-Of-Adventures/invt/5620427820003&bklist=icat,5,shop,home,housecollections,hfestival
birthday present, anyone?!?
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The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
-anonymous
ein bisschen spät;
Oops, I suppose it’s been a while since I posted anything.. I just don’t have time anymore :(
Five weeks, people! Five weeks!
Quick Recap:
We had the Pfingstferien so on Thursday I went with a few friends to Phantasialand, a small amusement park about 30 minutes from Köln. Nothing compared to disneyland but I still enjoyed it.
Saturday I spent in the park because it’s...
May 2010
23 posts
Nächste Jahr;
“I miss you, when something really good happens, because you’re the one I want to share it with. I miss you when something is troubling, because you’re the only one who understands me so well. I miss you when I laugh and cry, because I know that you’re the only one who makes my laughter grow and my tears disappear. I miss you all the time, because I miss you most when I lie awake at night...
Bucket List;
I found my old bucket list today. I need to update it, my views and goals have shifted slightly. Also found my “when in Germany” list today written by a friend in California. I’ve proud to say I’ve accomplished everything!
OLD LIST
[to visit] 1.Nile River 2.Brazil 3.Dominican Republic 4.Australia 5.The Philippines 6.Alaska 7.New Zealand 8. Red Sea 9. Fiji Islands 10....
Berlin Photos;
continued..
the besties
nuclear bomb bunker built during the cold war
Berlin wall
World clock
Checkpoint Charlie
U.S. embassy
Berliner Dom
Required picture (I have pictures in every main station I’ve been in)
Berlin bear!
SoCal;
Dear California,
I miss you.
with love,
Sara
“You could travel the world,
but nothing comes close to the golden coast”
-Katy Perry, California Gurls
Berlin vs. Paris
Two weekends ago I was in Paris with AFS and this last weekend I was in Berlin. These two cities are both their country’s capital and contain world-famous landmarks. This two cities are overflowing with history and culture and ultimately, it’s impossible to compare them, so I’ll just give you my opinion.
PARIS TRIP
Paris. Just the name alone sounds so.. awe-inspiring. To be...
My future;
“Good design is innovative. Good design makes a product useful. Good design is aesthetic. Good design makes a product under standable. Good design is unobtrusive. Good design is honest. Good design is long-lasting. Good design is thorough down to the last detail. Good design is environmentally friendly. Good design is as little design as possible.”— Dieter Rams’ ten principles of design More than...
Köln ist einfach korrekt →
This is one of those songs that I’ll listen to next year and spontaneously burst out in tears.
DEUTSCH
In Berlin kann man kulturell sehr viel erleben, und in München soll’s ein super-schrilles Nachtleben geben. Hamburg ist die einzig wahre Metropole, und das Ruhrgebiet hat viel mehr drauf als Fußball und Kohle. Steuern hinterzieh’n kann man am besten in Baden, im Allgäu kriegt...
CHORUS
Deutsch
Hey… Herzlich willkommen,...
"Ich bin ein Berliner"
The Berlin trip was wonderful, official update tomorrow
Long Weekend;
It’s a long weekend this week, no school Thursday or Friday.
Instead of sitting in Biology, I’m going to BERLIN!!
I might possibly be more excited for Berlin than I was for Paris.
I have only ever heard absolutely wonderful things about the city of Berlin, despite the sadness of all the War monuments and museums.
Plus, it’s still in Germany (no, really?). It’s still MY...
Anniversary;
I’ve been in Deutschland EXACTLY 8 months as of today.
wow time flies. [and crawls, depending on the day hah]
Einfach Liebe;
Simply love.
Raffaella (from Italy) has been living in Hamburg for the last three weeks. I miss her and the three of us powerpuff girls all being together.
Mothers' Day;
Happy (spät) Mother’s Day to both my wonderful hostmother and my natural mom!!
xoxox,
Sara
work in progress;
I’m currently working on a new website design and I thought I’d post a little preview.
{Arc du Triomphe}
{Musee Du Louvre}
{Eiffel Tower}
Traveling;
{i deserve no credit for these}
The end;
It’s coming.
Wow I can’t believe it when I say I’ve been living in another country for 8 months. Despite many bumps and bruises, I survived. That is perhaps the most rewarding feeling, surviving. Knowing that no matter what happens, you can and will come out on the other side. I know I will find a way to make it through next year, even though I want to somehow fit school, dance,...