I have been alive on earth for roughly 19 years and 9 months. Thanks Mom and Dad for getting me this far! I’ve still got a long way to go…
The past 8 months I have been on the other side of the world. Without my parents (physically at least) but not really alone. I have two pairs of host parents, a program director and an area representative to look after me. Sure I have become independent, which is to be expected at my (new) age, but I am still looking forward to spending the summer in their nest. I’m sure they are looking forward to the nest not being empty for at least a few months.
Really though, I am enjoying my time here. What is better than a Salsa Costume Party: Dancing and Dress-up combined! Almost the Masquerade Ball I dream of…
I almost forgot it was my birthday because I was in Bonn and it was the height of the Karneval season, the fifth season of the year in Germany. But now it is all over. The costumes and decorations are packed away and ashes on our forhead call us to repentence and preparation for the Passion of our Lord. Then the party begins again in 6 and a half weeks.
