Anybody who knows me at Virginia Wesleyan or from my Tennis Center where I grew up and now I am a currently a coach for, knows that I am a total clown. I embody that completely. I feel you must enjoy your new experiences to the fullest. When I enjoy things, as a reaction I smile. Some might say I smile too much, others might ask why? I just feel there is an overwhelming amount of love and happiness that I must share with the people around me. Why not smile? What is the point hiding the good feelings inside? Because of the possibility of me being looked at awkwardly? I think NOT! Why should I hide the butterflies I feel inside? If you have not already noticed, the poster behind me is the Map of Germany. If I were to spread my entire body across the entire poster I would most than likely cover the majority of it. I take that symbolically as me conquering the German language. I will get there and I’m currently making provisions to make that goal a reality. So far I can watch German tv and understand what they are saying, Hold good conversations with the native speakers, and order food. I still have more to learn. For me it will always be smiles and sunshine. And let’s not forget hard work and dedication. Even if the sun is not shining, I will smile and the sun’s rays will emanate from me to everyone in my vicinity. This is end end of my second month at the Goethe Institut. I’m still fighting on. I’m still here chasing my dreams. It’s only getting harder and I’m only getting stronger. I’m curious as to what my next class entails. Will I have to speak over theories ? Maybe even read German poems, go deeper into German history, or the current rise in German music culture. I have no clue. But let it come. P.s. My next post is going to be very interesting so stay tuned!!!!
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