Yeah, the crusties. Like bunnies. Multiply. But not through the same process. Ew.
Last night, four of them crashed on my floor. FOUR! It was a regular cuddle party. I, meanwhile, was snug and comfy in my bed... all by myself! Baha. Only one stayed in the other Amanda's room. Either this means that she has less room than me (true)... she has a bare floor versus the foam mattresses we found in the large items garbage and dragged up to my room (also true)... or she just plain reeks (I believe this is true, too).
Yesterday was a rather good day spent registering for orientation, showing the crusties a little around the city, going to a fabulously fun wine tasting as part of orientation, where I drank much wine, ate some gross ham, and met a butt-ton of other Americans from various states, three Brits, and a bunch of other people. We then brought the Virginian and the Coloradoan back to Amanda's room to meet the crusties, where we feasted on delicious burritos made by the fabulous Jake, who spent a year in culinary school, played dice, and had a few beers.
When it came time for the Virginian (Ann-Marie) and the Coloradoan (Matt) to head back into the city to go home, I walked them to the bus stop, only to talk with a bus driver who claimed that it was somehow a holiday and no more buses were running other than this last one... that was going the wrong direction. Awesome. What the hell holiday is on September 25/26? Srsly?! After a walk back to Amanda's room, I procured a taxi and had it pick them up at the bus stop.
Thus, all was well.
Just took my Einstufungsprüfung (placement test) for this orientation time, and it was surprisingly easy and tied right in to what I learned in the IFK. (I must remember to send my teacher a thank you note again... I really do feel I learned a ton!) Having other students show up here is so strange, but it really makes it sink in just how much German I've learned so far! Now, I'm keeping up with students who have studied German for seven years and speak almost fluently, but I also am glad I can relate to those who are coming here a little lost and uncertain. It really feels good to give back to them and help them along in these first days.
Hope all is well on the homefront and wherever you are! Until next Schreibung,
Amanda
3 comments:
Beware the crusties (or anyone else) crashing in your room. Sometimes it isn't what can mysteriously leave your room but what they leave behind that can cause someone (you) pain. JUST BE CAREFUL! Yes, this is coming from an overprotective uncle. But don't get too comfortable with strangers.
Hah, tell them if they are going to stay in your room that they are required to take a shower! ;)
I don't know how you do it, I couldn't handle that many people staying in my room.
All is well. I definitely did secure any belongings before they showed up (though I really don't have much they can take, and I know them all from prior meetings in the cities - two of them are good friends of mine, and the others are their housemates), and they don't have the money, contacts, or desire to have anything undesirable that they could leave in my room.
But thanks for the concern!
At times, having so many in my room is trying, but it's been a ton of fun... and four of them are staying for my birthday, which I am very excited about! It'll be fun to celebrate with friends from Trier and from home.
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