Translator

Well, I guess I was able to post soon! I wanted to let you all know that I have added a translator to the top of my page (in case you hadn't already noticed). If ever I write anything that you don't understand, I thought that it would be convenient to have the translator right there. Just type in what you want to learn how to say (or don't understand) and choose the language that you want to translate it into and then press go. Pretty simple.

Pre-trip Update

In my last entry, I said that I didn't want the URL to this blog given out. I want to change that. Instead, I ask that you please DO give it out, because I would like as many people as possible to be able to see what I am doing during my stay in Germany. I am leaving on January 28, 2010. I believe that that is 42 days away, although I may be off by a day or two. I have been e-mailing the girl that I am going to be staying with (with whom I will staying, I know), Vanessa "Vanni, Nessi, Vannimaus, Nessimaus, etc." Helm, since May (I believe that is when we first started communicating, perhaps earlier). I have gotten to know her pretty well, and you will probably learn some stuff about her and her family as well. I will be mentioning their traditions and customs, so you will be able to learn what it is like to live in a German family!!! Oh, and just an FWI (for-your-information, for all those who don't know), I don't know much German at all, the main reason that I am going to Germany is to learn the language. I know the simple stuff, such as how to order food, ask for directions, and of course to ask where the bathroom is (Wo ist die Toilette?). This is going to be a huge challenge. One more thing. The school that I am going to be attending is in the same town that my Grandmother grew up in, Hargesheim (HAR-ges-hime). It is right up the street from her old house! Well, that's all for now, I will try to update this again soon, but seeing as it has been a few months since my first entry, I won't make any promises. I can assure you that it will be less than two months!!!

Getting Ready

This is my first entry (obviously) and I just want to explain this blog a little. I am creating it so that I can document the trip that I am going on (in 5 months!!!) in a way that allows others to experience it too (kinda). This blog is going to be used like a journal, only it will be public and others can post here too. Warning: it WILL be public so beware of what you post. ANYONE can read it. Although, I doubt that anyone who I haven't given the URL to will see it. On that note. Please don't give out the URL (unless you are an adult, and then I can't stop you :P) I just want to keep it somewhat private. My family, friends, teachers, and school administrative staff will probably be about it. School starts in two days and it is almost exactly 5 months before I hop the pond. I am really looking forward to this experience and I will keep you posted (yes, pun intended) on how the pre-trip details are going. Cya luv ya!!!