Cologne-A little late ;)

So on Thanksgiving I went to Cologne for a DAAD tagung with my work. We had a workshop on writing for the Internet, including how to write blogs. Of course this would be for those who blog newsreports and stuff and actually want a lot of people to read their blogs. However, I will not bore you with the specifics on writing, as either you already know how to, or you don't need professional writing skills. :)
So instead I will talk about the more fun parts. As I already said we took the train to Cologne on the 25th of November. From the train station, we (my co-worker and I) walked to our hotel, which due to our lack of knowledge of where we were going took about an hour. I would complain about this, but really the exercise was nice, although carrying a heavy bag for that much is not so much fun. Once we arrived at the Hotel, it was time to go to dinner with the DAAD group. We ended up being a little bit late, however we were not the latest of the group ;)!
Dinner was awesome and yummy! Once the group leaders left, we finished up dinner, we had some nice conversation and a guy randomly bought everyone a glass of Kölsch since we let him have a part of our buffet. Post-eating, we decided to go out, as a group, get to know everyone. We started at the Christmas Market which was unfortunately already closed, and then we ended up at a random karaoke bar. Two of the group were even willing to sing so it was fun!! Since the workshops would start early the next morning, most of us decided to go back to the hotel and sleep.
On Saturday, after the workshop, which took most of the day but was awesome, the DAAD made sure that we would have some free time. With some of the kids of my writing group, we decided to go over the Christmas Market in front of the Cathedral, which in and of itself is impressive. But even the Christmas Market was quite awesome. We decided to eat some yummy steak on bred, and then looked over the rest of the booths. As we all had a long day, we decided not to go out, instead we went back to the hotel and watched a movie together. The Kite Runner, was a very good movie and we all ended up getting enough sleep, to get up early and be there for the closing remarks the next morning.
It was impressive how quickly we all seemed to make friends. Even now many of us still keep in touch on Facebook or on Skype. We are even planning on meeting up again! Cologne, even though only 3days, was quite an experience, one that I would love to repeat!!
XOXO

Obama Shoes and a Hat

Hey Everyone!!!

Its Winter up in here, and its cooooooold! brrrrrrrrrr
But I got new shoes, there from the brand called Bama, but when looking at the logo it totally reads Obama, so I got me some Obama shoes. They are super comfy and one pair is also quite warm so great for this Bremen Weather :)



One pair is a ballet flat, so good for wearing with skirts, which is currently my new obsession skirts :) I have no clue where that came from but I just love wearing them, even though it is getting to cold and my tights just aren't warm enough.



However, not only does it snow in this nice cold weather, it also makes it possible for me to wear hats :)! And after years of hating hats, because I just have too much hair and they look funny, I have learned to embrace my hair, and the wonderfulness of wearing warming, and stylish hats :)! I got a new one and it is awesome!!! Purple with a little bow

Oh and last but not least, I have finally found my favorite perfume. It smells great, and I love it!!! It is Vera Wang's Rock Princess and its awesome. It smells a little of Vanilla, and a little sweet-so it suits me! But that is perty much it!!!

Oh yeah and I went to Cologne, a Blog post shall follow on that asap!
XOXO

Some things never change

A lot has been changing around me lately, including myself. I am incredibly busy with school, hanging out with friends, work and trying to find time for myself. I am in my last semester of classes for my masters program and I don't have a clue were this last month has gone...I mean really I feel like students just arrived on campus asking me where stuff is and now I have already made really new close friends were did the time go?
Finally though this weekend I managed to go visit gran, which I haven't done since sometime in August and to my relief little to nothing has changed. Sure grandpa is no longer here which is sad, and the keyboard he used to play on is also no longer in the corner in the living room but the rest it seems the same. The couches are as they were, the guest room is still my room, and my uncle comes to visit every day. Most importantly grannys routine has not changed. She gets up at the same time, breakfast, start cooking lunch and watching some tv, lunch at noon then tv or reading then dinner...giving me the chance to rest or chat with her. It is nice that in the hastle of everything else I can count on grandmas routine and the quiet of this area to let me refresh some.
A new blog post shall follow soon.
XOXO

Worst Blogger Ever

So I am probably the worst blogger in blogging history...the last time I wrote was right before my birthday...and that was in March. Since then my semester has ended, I had summer break and now my semester started again, and alas I am back into writing paper reading articles doing research etc.
On the bright side I got this great roomy in my apartment and we get along great. I cook for her sometimes and sometimes she cooks for me, we go out together and she encourages me to study and do my homework and not procrastinate, which only works sometimes as I am still a procrastinator ;) Just take this blog...I need to be writing a summary but instead i am writing a blog without much information in it.
I am in love with Vera Wang's Rock Princess perfume...that is my newest news. It smells so good and its an "adult" smell not a sweet fruity smell that I generally go for...sooooo good.
Mmmh What else? I don't really know I think I will start blogging more often, if I don't and you miss reading my updates let me know
XOXO

Dentist and Haul!

I had to go to the Dentist today, oh what fun! Not really but it was okay. Basically my teeth are fine and I need to come back in 6 months! Yay for good teeth hygiene. Overall I really like the ladies who were there, even if as usual I got the response "Oh, I was expecting a boy!" Really, well on of the hygienists was smart enough to know that my name is with a 'que' not a 'c' or 'k' hahaha
They also asked me loads of question about the U.S. that was kinda fun. Def have a good Dentist.

So on to my mini-haul! I went into Vegesack to get my friend her birthday gift. I bought a little Nici Teddy Bear key chain! Hope she likes it, but I know she will as she asked for it lol.
I then proceeded to go to Rossmann where I bought facewash and stuffs, cuz I was breaking out and I think it is because I didn't remove my make-up right (oops). Anyways I got this brand AOK, they have a line for skin over 20. I figured I should try, I saw good reviews on youtube. As I am not yet old enough for some brands, but too old for teeny facewash I figured I'd try it. Hope it works!!!!! I am pretty stoked to try it.
I also went and bought some post-cards! Not telling for whom though :D! But I will start writing some soon. It is so very necessary. I've been slacking on my post-ness. and I do love opening the mailbox and having something in it!!

Mmmh...what else?? I have been organizing my room, and it is coming along, I think when I am all done I will take pictures and post them! Should be fun.

Oh yeah, and I have been teaching my roommate Blake all about Dr. Gregory House. I think it is turning into an obsession. Cuz he definitely asked me to watch House with him over dinner. Muhahahha I may have created a monster, oh what fun :D!
Well Bed Time
Night Y'all

Okay! So it has been a while!

So here I am, it is the middle of March! The semester is almost halfway over, where has the time gone????????? I feel like it just started and I am already giving my first presentation this week, and then another one next week. CRAZY!!! Oh well!
Yesterday I went to Hamburg with my roomy, where we spend all day in a cafe to study. This was surprisingly successful and I got a lot done! I was so proud of myself. I just finished my notecards for the presentation I have tonight! I am really excited, and I want this authors book! Maybe I'll write my paper for this semester on it instead of on James Joyce as I had planned, we'll see! I have so much work to do this semester, but at the same time I feel like I have not so much to do! How does that work?? So confusing!
It be almost my birfday that is fun :D! I am going to make potato salad for my friends!! Then on Sunday after I am going to Hamburg to visit my aunt. So fun weeks ahead.
Uhm...idk what else to write right now
See ya laters