Sleep Deprivation

I have not yet gotten used to the time change. However, I think this might take awhile to adapt to because I was already suffering from lack of sleep way before I left the States. I am going to have to sleep somewhere around 2 days to get accostumed to the time chage. hahaha
Anyways, I am still here in the Mertes-von Köppen household. I will be moving into my small flat this Friday and early Saturday morning. It's quite cute and it is in a nice area of the city. Did I mention that it is located on Lindenstraße??? It's quite funny because that was the exact same name of the street I lived on in Oldenburg. But I guess almost every German town, city, etc has a Lindenstraße. This makes me happy because it makes me feel a little bit more at home.
Yesterday, I picked up Catalina from her daycare and walked all the way home. We passed through this beautiful botanical garden filled with water fountains and gorgeous landscapes. It was about a 25 minute walk; it was a little bit more than what I am used to, but I did not mind it all. From the garden, we passed through the older building of Frankfurt's University and down Gruneburgweg which was so full of trees that it was quite literally green. I love the city structure of European cities because they are so easy to get around in on foot, public transport, etc. This is something I missed quite alot in the States, however, last week's trip to Manhattan proved me otherwise. (I will soon post photos of that as well.) Yet, with all the beauty and wonderful things that I have been doing here, I am still a little bit homesick. I am missing my boys and my family as well. I wish I could have spent more time together, but oh well. Like they say in Spanish, "El 'HUBIERA' no existe." *sigh*
But I am looking forward to this weekend....
=)

A New Family

So, here I am reporting from the land which I have come to love, my third home (First, Mexico, then the States and now this one) Deutschland!!!
I arrived yesterday around 11 am (5am NY time) and was received by the wonderful Mertes-Köppen Family. Everyone greeted as if we were life-long friends. I was so happy to receive such a lovely welcome, but in the back of my mind there was you. The two boys, Felix and Linus, quickly took my hand and started chit-chatting non-stop. They quickly proceeded to ask me if I wanted 'Pommes' (french fries) with ketchup and mayo. As tempted as that sounded I had to decline because my flight fed me so many times that I felt that I had gained about ten pounds in a matter of a 6 hours. hehehehe
Felix is the oldest of the 3 children. He is 7 years old and being the oldest he relates very well to me. He was the first of the children to open up to me and make me feel at home. He is very smart and independent. Linus, the second oldest, 4 years old, is a riot. He is very funny and very creative. However, at times a bit moody, but only when he is hungry or very tired. It's typical for any child of his age. He already asked me if I could prepare him his favorite dish.....TORTILLAS!!! Both of the boys are fair skin (but not pale), have beautiful blue-green eyes, and dark blonde hair. Catalina, the youngest of the trio, is 10 months old. She is so adorable and has a very unique beauty. She has one blue eye and one green. I have only met one person like that in my life before; an uncle of mine. Catalina is a very fast learner, and adapts very well to things. She is also very observant of her surroundings.
As for the parents, what can I say? They are marvelous. Isabel is an economist who works at the ECB, where I will intern starting August, and Bernardo is a doctor. They are both young parents and love to travel and discover new cultures and foods (just like me). Bernardo is half Mexican and half German. His childhood years were spent in Mexico City. So, he is very fluent in Spanish, as well as Isabel who studied Spanish in the University. When the children are not around we rather communicate in Spanish rather than German. They have both been very hospitable and welcoming.

A Change

So, I graduated last Sunday and this Sunday, I am moving to
GERMANY!!!

This is a new chapter in my life. Let's see where it takes me this time around.

Deutschland, Part III

Oh my God, No Freaking Way?!?!??!

I am GRADUATING!!!!


Passed all my classes with flying colors....

4-A's and 1-B

I have never ever been so relieved
*sigh*


Woot!!!

Two Sides

I saw a friend of mine cheat on his girlfriend tonight....


They have been dating for about 3 years. He says he loves her, but that right now he is bored. He just wants something/one new. Just for a night. I asked him why does he want to do that if he is completely in love with his girl. He proceeded to respond, "I am a GUY. We just can't have one girl. We need sex. It doesn't matter from whom."

What the fuck is that?!?!?!?! I know he is my friend, but never have I ever been so disgusted with the male species. So, they are willing to give up (or fuck up) a great relationship that has the potential of lasting a lifetime for one night of non-meaningful sex?!??!

It makes me wonder....
Are all men truly like this? Should I be worried about my love being somewhere else... a different country, a different continent, an ocean away. ( I hope not...*sigh*)

I am appalled...


I am between a hard place and a stone. He is my friend, he trusted me enough to tell me what he was doing/feeling/wanting to do. But yet again, he is such a jerk. I pity his girlfriend.

I just hope that never happens to me.

*sigh*

U2

Whoever takes me to see U2 will be my love forever and ever....

I need to see the EDGE and Bono!!!!


Please someone, take me to to see them....

In North America or in Europe....

That would make my whole LIFE complete!!!!

A Final Bow

Tonight was my last night that I stood in front of an audience at Todd Theater. Todd has been such an essential part of my life these past four years. I have cried. I have laughed. I have made friends. I have lost blood and some skin. I have gained the world. I grew up.
I cannot picture my life without this beautiful idea of what Todd is and what it has been for me. It is the closest family that I have here. It's quite funny to picture my flamboyant director, Nigel, as a father figure, but he loves us unconditionally. We are his children. He has taken care of me, guided me. He has seen me fall and he has pushed me to the top. I would be completely different now if it weren't for him. (Thank you, Nigel...)

Although my time at Todd is up, this will not be my final stance before an audience. You can count on it!