Today was my last day of work. From now until I return to the US next year, I will not have an official job. It's kind of weird for me to think about. I've had a job since I was 14 (the earliest age one can hold a job here). So, I've basically had a job for almost four years. A year without one will be kind of cool, but strange at the same time. I think what's weirder, though, is that I will be spending money without saving any. Since I've had a job, I've basically been saving it. First was for a two-week school trip to Germany. Because of my level of German class and then the fact that the trip was discontinued, I was never able to go. Then I saved for a 4-week German language camp. However, I didn't get the scholarship I applied for, and so that was never done. Lastly, I was saving for exchange. I've basically been saving for exchange since last year. So, it will be interesting to see how handle myself (don't worry, I don't plan on spending like crazy!).
Also to do with my last day of work, I said goodbye to some people I probably won't see again until next year (if ever again). I wouldn't consider myself close to these people, but most goodbyes involve a bit of sadness -- if only the sadness of losing something familiar. I'm just glad I've got a few weeks until I have to say goodbye to a lot of people who I will truly miss. That's not going to be a fun experience, to say the least...
Anyway, here's my list for July!
July:
•2nd I'm going to see a movie with my aunt and uncle this day. It should be fun!
•4th Independence Day - Basically, it will be a time of celebration, hanging out with friends, taking lots of pictures, watching a fireworks show and just generally having a good time! Needless to say, I'm looking forward to it!
•15th The final Harry Potter movie comes out! I'll be seeing it with my brother and one of my best friends. I feel like I'm repeating myself too much, but it should be fun!
•16th My going away party is this day. I know it will be sad, but I think it will be fun regardless. Let's hope people don't get too emotional!
•19th The day I fly out to DC. I have a 40-minute layover in Atlanta. Hopefully that will be enough time!
•20th Is the day of my orientation (or at least one of them). I'm not sure what the orientation will be like, but I'll be meeting other CBYX exchange students. So, that will be awesome!
•21st The day we CBYXers fly out to Germany! I can't wait for this day!
•22nd The day I start my Orientation and Language Camp (which will last until August 20th). Again, I'll be spending time with exchangers while learning German! Other than that, I'll be getting a small taste of life in an area of Germany different from where I'll be spending my year. I think that's going to be awesome to be able to get to experience two different parts! Plus, I'll have a couple of long train rides to take in the awesome German scenery!
So, that's all I have to share that's exchange related!
Bis später!
Hey! G
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