What I did yesterday & what I'm going to do today

Ok, so last night after I went to dinner with Hartmut and his family (the family I'm staying with on holiday). Christy took me out to a bar to meet some of her friends (Steven, Phillip, Manu, Thadeus, and I'm trying to remember the other 2's names...sorry if you're reading this!) So, we hung out there for a few hours and then decided to go to McDonalds. We also stopped by a club, but there weren't many people because it's a small town, so tonight we're going to one of the bigger cities. I'm about to leave with Christy again and we're going to go shopping and then going to celebrate Manu's birthday bowling and go to a club. ttyl!

I Went For A Walk This Morning...

What They Call Me...

For some reasons people in Germany have a hard time saying my name. They always ask if they can shorten it and I really don't mind, so I let them. I think some of the names are random, so I decided to compile a list of what I've been called so far. The funny thing is they're all names I'm NEVER called back home.

-Lindy
-Lizzy
-Lee
-Leeza
-Lily

I'm sure there will be plenty more later...I'll add them as I hear them :)

xoxo Lindsey

Ronald Reagan/Portions/Racist

I'm really behind on posting, so every time I get a chance I'll write a short blog about something until I catch up :) So it's not like I'm ignoring you guys. One thing I noticed is that Germans tend to be quite racist. My new family was talking about how Obama was a bad choice for president because he's black and they also make quite the jokes about the Muslims. They don't like most American politicians in general...butttt they LOVE Ronald Reagan. I can't even tell you how much they talk about him and how many books they have on him. Here they believe that Reagan is the only reason Germany was reunified.

Ohhh! & you always hear that Europeans eat smaller portions...LIES!! lol. I can't believe how much more they eat than me. They always tell me to eat more even after I've had several servings. They pretty much eat however much they're given. They never have leftovers.

Anywayyy, I'm having tons of fun and can't wait to go to Switzerland on Friday for a week...and to get my new phone in the mail (I decided on the t-mobile g1...the google phone)...and for my care package!! Funfetti cake...mmmm...

xoxo Lindsey

Sitting At The Airport

...maybe I should learn how to say that in German...

Anyway...I'm at the airport...bored. Everyone is really chatty. Irish people just seem to be extremely nice people. lol. The Americans on the other hand...they're not quite as nice. No offense. My plane is green and white & green is one of my favorite colors so that must be a good sign right? I'm thinking so. I should be able to check this in Dublin during my layover, as well. Maybe I'll write up a really long, great, interesting blog while on the plane and I can post it during my layover...sounds like a plan. :) BTW I think it's time we got some pictures on this blog!

Trying To Get On German Time

I'm flying out of SFO today and get to Berlin tomorrow afternoon. I'm trying to skip the whole jet-lag thing...I don't know how much this is going to help, but I'm trying. I ordered one of the new google phones today, but since they don't come out until the 2nd (when it's supposed to be delivered to my new house) I won't get it until then. Butttt my "new family" was nice enough to get me a phone and german sim card that I can use before I get my new phone. I still have some packing to do and have almost exactly 12 hours before my plane takes off. I don't know if it's really hit me yet. I keep joking that it'll hit me when I'm on the plane and I'll be crying my eyes out...I feel bad for the person who has to sit next to me. Oh well...lol. Much love to you all! I will speak to you all soon.


xoxo Lindsey

1 More Day!

I'm leaving tomorrow!! I'm almost completely packed and ready to go :) I don't know what else to say for today, but I haven't written anything in a few days. Going away party tonight...:) how exciting! I'm still looking at cell phones online since I can't get a new phone until I'm physically there. I really like this phone, but if I wait until February 2nd I can get this one. We'll see...

xoxo Lindsey

Going Away Party <3

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xoxo Lindsey

5 Days

5 days and my room is getting closer to being packed. I still have to work on my closet, which will probably be harder than my room. Anyway...several people have asked how they can get a hold of me while I'm gone, so I am posting my contact info below...

Skype: lindsey.evans89
E-mail: lindsey.evans89@yahoo.de
MSN: zzbug89
Mailing Address: e-mail me for it :)
Phone Number: once again, e-mail me...it's pretty much pointless unless you live in Germany to have it

6 Days

There are 6 days until I leave for Germany...6! I'm starting to worry about not being able to see everyone before I go and about my shoes. Yes, my shoes. I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to pack many in my bag :/ I'm actually starting to consider taking out some of my clothing to fit a couple more pairs. Annnnd jackets. Jackets take up wayyyy too much space, but considering it's below freezing and snowy in Germany I guess I need to bring them. I'm flying out of SFO on Wednesday, so hopefully I'll see you all before then. If you haven't heard from me in awhile it's because I'm busy not because I don't want to see you. So shoot me a message. I just woke up and have to babysit Noah today meaning I don't think much packing will be accomplished today. Does anyone want to pack for me? It would be very wonderful of you. :) Anyway...this is pointless and I'll write more later.

xoxo Lindsey