About Time....

Now, this is definately a combination I love!!! Famous celebrity photographer, Annie Liebovitz, pictured Mikhail Gorbachev for the new Louis Vuitton campaing, "The Art of Travel". Politics, Art, and Fashion... This is a mix that I definately enjoy and would like to see more of. Hmmm, maybe they should get Mexico's Comandate Marcos to pose for North Face ski caps or something.
(Look him up, if you don't know what I mean).

Ex-Kneipe, July 21, 2007

This is what I was doing last weekend. I won't be visiting Turnerschaft Brunsviga Brunonia. I do not know if that is good or bad. On one hand, it is bad for my health ( I definately drink too much when I am there, thus, making me look like such a huuuuuge fool!), but on the other hand, it is also good for my health (I do plenty of exercise when I am there, if you catch my drift.) Despite how good or bad it is for my health, I know I'll miss if the next couple of weeks. The night was filled with singing, of course, drinking, games, improtu dancing, (and unfortunately, for some, including myself, embarassing moments (like always)).

Opening Speech

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. Here I thought it was a myth.
But now I stand corrected. Now let's sing at the top of our lungs.

The beginning of the Matthia's Baptism

The Boys

This is probably one of my favorite photos.

I think this one beats the first one.

My Soldier....
Mmmmmm

The Victim


"Hello, anyone there?"

Cheers

Goal

Matthias

Jury and Joshka

Poem introducing Matthias' new Alias

Klemme's 'Baptism'
From Pledge to Official Brother of T!

I bet he's wet (even though you cannot see him).

Working the bar


Us girls dancing on the tables


A bird's eye view

Singing on the chairs

More singing...

Did I mention singing?

Kissing the Pres (X)....
Oh my, what a SCANDAL!?!?!?


Sorry kids, we have to keep this web site Rated PG

Klemme...
The Baptizee
(is that even a word?)

Pröst...
I mean, Cheers!!!
This is Prosecco not beer

Noch mal...
(once more)

AN!!!
Chilli!!!

What can I say? I can't keep my hands off of him...

A Special Post for all My Ladies at Braunschweig (and any Others that Would Like to Look as Well)!!!

As requested I have posted pictures of 'Bluff' also known as Paul.
Welcome to The 'Bluff' Hall of Fame

Did we mention that he is Russian???
And that he has an IDENTICAL twin brother?!?!?!

Enjoy...

hehehehe

Just Because....

I heard this song on the radio today....
I have not heard if for the longest time.

I remembered why I loved it so much. I think it is its simplicity and the way it just puts a smile on my face. Enjoy!!!

Click Here and Watch the Video

P.S. I bought my workbook, today. Glad to report there were no Harry Potter books or deathly sales representatives at the bookstore.

Gaby Jones and the Deathly Saleslady

I went to a bookstore today because I needed to buy a workbook for my German class. As I was walking down the stairs of the massive shop I noticed on the first floor an immensse pile of (Yes, you guessed it) the latest and final episode in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Apparently, Germany, or this store in particular, did not have the consumer whores that England and the U.S. shared. There were no midnight parties, nobody dressed in costume. I think they realized one important thing the the British and the American fans have neglected; Harry Potter is FICTION!**
Anyways, I made my way through the isles and 'found myself' infront of the pile of books. Seeing that I refuse to pay 20Euros=35USD for a book, I skimmed through the last pages of that massive brick and satisfied my curiosity. And just like I predicted Harry.........
Nah, I won't spoil it for the rest of it for you out there. I don't want any hate e-mails, comments, or death threats.
As I layed, the book down I could feel this shadow hovering over me as if it was about to completely engulf me. It was a sales clerk... more like a druged out version of Minnie Mouse at 5 in the morning. She looked at me with deathly eyes and softly but coldly said, "You have to pay for the book before you read it." Excuse me....what is this??? Wal-Mart??? If they did not want the customers to read the books, or the end of books as is in my case, then wrap them in some freaking plastic wrap. I asked nicely to excuse myself out of the bookstore and without my workbook. Tomorrow, I have to go hunt for another bookstore. I swear, I feel like I am in the only one with this type of luck. Only these rare and weird things happen to me....
*sigh*
at least it gives me something to post on my blogger

=)


**Disclosure: I am not trying to insult any Harry Potter fans out there. This is just my form of the written word.

Shoe Schlampe

So, there are definately some days when I am completely in love with the idea that I am actually living in good ol' Germany; but other days, like today, I ask myself, "What the heck am I doing half way across the world???" Not to disrespect the German people or country, but some of them really have a big stick shoved up their ass (and not in a good way!!!). I apologize for the harsh criticism, but I am just venting. (This is the main reason why I have this blogger....if you don't like it then go on to the next web site.)
Back to the recap....
I have been a little bit homesick for the past couple of days, mostly because I miss the day to day interaction with my friends. I miss staying up late at nights talking about the dumbest stuff and then changing to a more deeper subject. I miss going to get some coffee or Panera's with some of my very good (few) friends. I miss having someone that I can just talk to or someone that I can watch 'Heroes' with. Basically, I miss all the people that have had such an importance in my life. It has been a quite difficult transition, alot more difficult than what I expected. You might ask yourself, "But Gaby, isn't your boyfriend there?" Of course he is, but no matter how much closer I am to him now, the remaining fact is that I am still three hours away. I get to see him whenever I can on the weekends (that's when I forget all this). But in the meantime from Monday through Friday I have no one to fall back to.

*sigh*
I guess one is never content.

I woke this morning to go to German course. I was wearing these really cute shoes that I had recently purchased, but I was trying to break them in....BAD IDEA! On my way to the tube station I tripped and rolled my ankle because the sidewalk was wet and their where wet leaves all over the ground. Wet leaves+Unsafe Surfaces+ New uncomfortable shoes= Gaby falling
Of course, like always I rolled my right ankle. (I think that makes it now 32 times!!!) I sucked up the pain and caught my train, stood for two stops, and switched trains where I have to ride the tube for about 20 minutes in order to get to my school. Well, I couldn't handle the pain anymore, so I took off my right shoe and placed my foot on the seat infront of me....once again, BAD IDEA! Once arrived at my stop I put my shoe once again, and then this old hag (pardon the expression) started yelling at me. She screamed that I was a disrespectful 'Schlampe' (Whore/Bitch) for putting my feet on the seat and that I should know better. OH, but get this.... then she said I do not know any better because I am a "verdammte Einwanderer" (a.k.a. a damn immigrant) Oh no, she didn't!!!! I did not know how to react. My mouth remained motionless as I tried to process the information that I just heard. But without any reaction I got off the train and went to my school. It was only until I was walking in the train station what had just happened. I felt a tear rolling down my face. And suddenly I had an epiphany; I realized no matter how hard I try or what I do I will never be fully accepted here. This saddens me.
However, I know that I shouldn't let one person distort my perception of this country. I know better than that. I have made many great friends here and have created some wonderful memories. It is just hard doing this on my own...

...but I will learn...
I hope...

Inga's and Spolier's Wedding, July 6, 2007

Where are the Bride and Groom?


Waiting for the Newly Weds with Champagne on hand.


My Date ...
...isn't he dreamy???
(Keep your hands off girls (and Markus), he is taken!)

The Boys outside City Hall.

The Fraternity's Representatives

Kodak Moment

The Newly Weds kiss.


Taking it all in.

A Boy.

A Girl.

First Dance as a married couple.

I like this picture alot.
(Can you say Facebook Profile Picture???)

A large hat and the happy couple.

We are too cool for school....

No, we are not...
I think dorky is more like it.

Black & White

Bouquet Throw

Waiting for the bouquet. I did not catch it, though.
I keep holding the opinion that it was a bad throw.