Grace

Hello world! I am alive!

It's been a whole month without an update.. I am sorry, but first there weren't many things to share and then things suddenly got so crazy here that I did not find the time to sit down and actually do it.

Last month was pretty amazing, though. I don't know where to start, but I just came back from the guitar store, where I played the greatest instrument I ever picked up! I had to take a picutre. Marting D-45. Beautiful! And it is only 8000 bucks, no problem for me!

I went to 2 NBA games this month and it was glorious! Because a good community friend showed me a website where you can get tickets at affordable prices, the seats that we had were amazing both times! I even had the opportunity to say hello to John Wall, the 80-million $ point guard from the Wizards! Whoohoo!

Wow, it is Saturday already.. We just had the craziest week here and I truly need my days away. Last Saturday our community celebrated the so-called 'Solidariday/Solidarity Night' that happens annually at L'Arche DC. First we had a bazaar where we sold self-made things for our solidarity fund, then had a talentshow where everyone contributed followed by pizza and ice-cream! We played 'Trouble' by Taylor Swift and changed the lyrics a little bit.. fun times!

Later that evening 2 of my highschool friends from Germany visited and we had a blast! It was absolutely fabulous. Georgetown, museums, my first I-Hop brunch, an eagle, a lot of coffee.. yo! Why do I mention the eagle? Why not?!

We were so damn lucky with the weather we had. Just a few days before it looked like this outside..

I am feeling very good. When I right now think about leaving this place in 4 months, I have this weird feeling in my belly. I don't know, I miss Germany and all its beauties, and I miss my friends and family.. but right now - right here - is the perfect place for me. 

Man, this is actually stressing me out in the past 2-3 weeks. Where to go after all this is over. I will apply to several universities in Germany which was my plan for the last few years, and at the end of the day it's all working out that way. But what has been on my mind lately, like a year from now is studying here.Financing it on your own is nearly impossible, so I am figuring out if there are some options that I have not considered. Can you blame me for trying?

Got this in the mail today.. it make me freak out even more..

I am enjoying my life over here and I miss you all very much, I hope to see you very soon! Yes, you! Who is reading this right now!

Catch you later!

PJB