Home Sweet Home

We took a bus, then a plane, then another bus, and finally we were in our new home of Bonn, Germany! The second we got off the bus Bobcatt’s host-Mom was there. She guided us to where we needed to go and filled our noggins with some knowledge of the city.

Phil went on his way when his host-Dad came, and I was left to explore the city on my own till my host-Dad came later that day. Now if you’re not following everyone studying here is staying with a host family. There you go…now you’re caught up.

Around 6pm the rest of the film kids showed up in Germany. I finally met my family and every single one of them is amazing. The family consists of (those living here currently) the Dad and Mom, a daughter of 21, another daughter of 14, triplet girls of 11, and finally the oldest daughters boyfriend. (Recently I got to have a nice long talk with my host-Dad over a pint and another time over coffee...yes life is good)

(My awesome host family...boyfriend not pictured. That's actually the oldest son)

Later that day I managed to meet up with a friend from LMU, Steven Ayala, who was out in Germany for a couple of weeks. He showed me and some of the guys around town as we explored the nightlife.

(Sharing a beer with friends encountered over seas...this is life)

The next day orientation began which was concluded by a tour of Bonn and a beer on the Rhine.

(On the Rhine)

Since then classes started…yea…I’m not here just for vacation. It surprised me too. Yet, these past view days I’ve gotten close to my host family, and have gone out with the older ones and some of the LMU kids.

(Deutsch Class)

Today I hit up Colonge in search of chalk artists for my documentary. I’m a little worried that I may have to abandoned my idea, because as the weather begins to drop (it already dropped 30 degrees in two days) the artist may retreat for the winter. Although, I was unable to find artists, it was not in vain. My friend Sam managed to find some Parkour kids and made contacts.

(On the way to Cologne)

(The Dom...freakin' sweet)

As for tonight…well the New European Program Business kids just got in. Among them is Blake who had his birthday on the flight over. Let’s not forget it’s the King of Pop’s birthday and there is this little lounge celebrating just the occasion. Most importantly it’s my Mom’s birthday back in the states. There is much to celebrate here and the night is only just about to begin.

Happy Bday Mom! Prost!