So as I continue my stay in Germany. Everyone seems to keep asking me if I am homesick. Maybe it is a requirement for going abroad and being away from my family and friends. Unfortunately for them, I am pretty sure I am not homesick. I was (sick) when I first arrived and since I did not have my (home) remedies, I was sick for a longer time than on a normal day back in the USA. But I’m pretty sure I am not homesick. Most of my friends know that I have lived in Germany for 5 years prior to the time I am currently spending over here. Germany is where my heart lies, and it has been that way for a long time. Since I came to college at Virginia Wesleyan I have come to this realization. You cannot run from something that you love. If you truly love it, then that love will never diminish. The time I spent here so far has reminded me how much I have abandoned Germany. I know I am not just fooling myself with how much I love Germany. I believe there is something I do not like about Germany. Let me take a moment to think. OK That is definitely a lie, but that is beside the point. Everyone who I have met so far has been very helpful and Generous. Talking to people in the street is a breeze. Even if they are in somewhat of a hurry, if you ask for help, they will help you. I try not to allow what other people say influence my decisions entirely. You cannot allow dogma to control your life. The featured image represents the building blocks that provide the foundation for my future and immersion into the German culture and language. Each brick is symbolic for something new I have learned. In a way it is my revelations. The castle as a whole is my life and the more I experience the bigger and stronger my castle becomes. If there is one thing I want you take from this post. Do not let people build a world for you to live in. Instead, you should build your castle for the world to see. You must go out and experience for yourself in order for you to understand. But enough with the talking. This is the start of a new week and I’m excited for the challenges that are in front of me. Stay tuned!
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