Now you are probably extremely curious.
After a very boring English class (that reminds me–I have homework!) and spending between periods in a very light rain that attacked you from all sides, I went to EGE. You know, that English History something-or-other class. I will find out exactly what it stands for eventually.
Anyway, when I reached the floor with my classroom on it, I didn't see anyone from my class in the foyer thingie. Usually everyone hangs out there until the teacher comes and unlocks the door and then they all go inside the classroom. My first thought was, "Oh, they must be in already." But when I pulled on the door, it was locked. I then stood there for a couple of minutes, trying to figure out what to do. Were they in a different classroom? Sometimes we go to a different room to see the projects on the computer. However, I didn't know how to get to that room. I probably looked like an idiot to the seventh graders hanging out in the foyer; not knowing what to do, I was just kind of slowly walking around the foyer, looking for something that would help me to decide what to do.
That something didn't show up.
So, in a panic, I decided to spend the period in the library. It was the best decision I could have made at the time, in my panic and stress. No one said anything when I came in, such as, "Why aren't you in class?" I sat in the way back by the magazine rack and busied myself with reading German fashion magazines. Why do fashion magazines always display horrible, ugly clothes? It seems like the always do.
I spent the period reading magazines and getting paranoid every time someone walked into my corner of the library. I'm new to this ditching class thing! And I went to the library, not to go to drugs or anything like that, so really I was a very good ditcher. Good as in good intentions. I am not a ditcher at heart. The most rebellious thing I've ever done at school was skip Advisory to go to a poetry slam–a freaking literature contest–in seventh grade.
During fifth and sixth period that day, my friends from EGE all asked me where I was. To be honest, I was happy that they noticed, because I sit all by myself in the very back. They told me that they had been looking for me. I had been looking for them too, so I have no idea how we didn't find each other. I was really embarrassed to tell everyone that I couldn't find them, and I still don't know how that happened. I'm just going to hope it doesn't happen again!
After school, for lack of something better to do, I biked into town, just to look around and also to find a present for someone. I'm not saying who. Luckily for you, I had my camera with me! So here are some pictures I took at Aldi, that like-Walmart-but-smaller-and-awesomer store I was telling you about:
This is the pretzel dispenser. You press the button and a pretzel comes out!
Here you can press a button for which type of bread you want and it comes out. It's all pretty fresh
This is the water-bottle eating machine. You bring back used bottles and put them in the whole, where a mini conveyer belt takes them away to be recycled. I think you get 25 cents per bottle you recycle
Of course, as soon as I got on my bike, it started to pour. Does it only rain when I'm on my bike or something? I got absolutely soaked on the way to the next few stores, and I didn't find what I was looking for in any of them. Oh well. I took pictures at Aldi for you! :)
I have also started a German book. My grandma has been wanting me to read a German book for a while, but I've kind of been putting it off because reading in English is a lot more fun. But since I just finished a four-book series, I figured now would be a good time. It's called Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl, which translates to When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit. Sound familiar? We went to an exhibit about the author at the picture book museum. :) The title may sound weird, but it'll make sense when I explain the book to you.
A nine-year-old girl named Anna lives in Berlin with her parents and brother. Her dad is a famous writer. The elections are coming up, and Anna's dad is scared that Hitler and the Nazis are going to win. He then gets a tip that the Nazis want to take his passport away, so he goes to Switzerland and waits for the family to come a couple of weeks later. When they do leave, Anna has trouble deciding if she wants to bring her old favorite stuffed animal, a pink bunny, or her new stuffed dog. She brings the dog because she hasn't had much time to play with it yet, and besides, they'll be back in a few days if Hitler doesn't win the elections.
The family goes to Switzerland and reunites with the dad. Anna gets a fever for a month, and when she's finally well enough to understand what's going on, she learns Hitler has won the elections and the Nazis have stolen everything they left behind in their old house. Anna is devastated that she didn't bring her stuffed bunny, which she's had her whole life. Hence the title.
This is all that's happened so far, but if enough people are interested (you can tell me in the comments), I can keep writing book updates, like my friend Sarah does in her blog! :) My goal is read two chapters a day. English book? No problem. German book? It might be a tad challenging...
I have also started a German book. My grandma has been wanting me to read a German book for a while, but I've kind of been putting it off because reading in English is a lot more fun. But since I just finished a four-book series, I figured now would be a good time. It's called Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl, which translates to When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit. Sound familiar? We went to an exhibit about the author at the picture book museum. :) The title may sound weird, but it'll make sense when I explain the book to you.
A nine-year-old girl named Anna lives in Berlin with her parents and brother. Her dad is a famous writer. The elections are coming up, and Anna's dad is scared that Hitler and the Nazis are going to win. He then gets a tip that the Nazis want to take his passport away, so he goes to Switzerland and waits for the family to come a couple of weeks later. When they do leave, Anna has trouble deciding if she wants to bring her old favorite stuffed animal, a pink bunny, or her new stuffed dog. She brings the dog because she hasn't had much time to play with it yet, and besides, they'll be back in a few days if Hitler doesn't win the elections.
The family goes to Switzerland and reunites with the dad. Anna gets a fever for a month, and when she's finally well enough to understand what's going on, she learns Hitler has won the elections and the Nazis have stolen everything they left behind in their old house. Anna is devastated that she didn't bring her stuffed bunny, which she's had her whole life. Hence the title.
This is all that's happened so far, but if enough people are interested (you can tell me in the comments), I can keep writing book updates, like my friend Sarah does in her blog! :) My goal is read two chapters a day. English book? No problem. German book? It might be a tad challenging...
German word of the day: Buch. Pronounced BOOch. The ch is made in the back of your throat. It means 'book.'
The Sunflower Project: For the most part, they're doing well, but a bug decided to turn one of them into a snack! >:(
Ohh! That book sounds kind of cool :) You have to let me know how it is! Not like I'll be able to read it or anything, but you should totally keep updates. And I really like the bread machines: we should have them at grocery stores here in the US! :)
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