Travelin' Trick

Last night we had a going-away party for Timo.  Naturally I made all kinds of food for the festivities and we all drank lots and lots like always.  Afterwards we even smoked some shisha.  All-in-all it was a good farewell for him. 

I wanted to make it good for him.  You see, Timo is the reason why I've found a place in Germany.  He's also been a very good friend throughout.  Even though all of this has been clear from the get-go, I only realized last night that I'm going to miss him a lot.  This place just won't feel the same anymore. 

Despite the somewhat sad farewell, I've begun to feel a reinvigorating sense about my stay here in Germany.  Somehow I feel somewhat better for the second half of my stay.  I'm drawing closer relationships with the people here and confidence in myself is getting gradually better.  Even if my time here doesn't prove to significantly better my German to my standards of what good German is (it's close), the soul searching I've accomplished has definitely been worth it.  I've learned so much about myself and am working on improving my life.  So priceless.

That being said, I think I'm ready to say that I'm 100% ready to stay here another year if that opportunity is given to me.  From the beginning I said I would go without a doubt, but in reality I was just saying that because I knew what would be best for me and my German.  Now, I no longer only know it's best for me, but I want to do it full-heartedly.  Sure I'll miss everyone at home, but I will always have the chance to visit when time and money permit.  The money issue should actually not give me any trouble.  I will earn three fold what I'm making now.  JOY!

So here I am, ich drück mir die Daumen!