Neunzig Sonnenuntergänge Geschafft

      On 19.08 I left the burning sun and came to the falling rain. I was warm enough, did not know how was it to feel the cold. I still don't. Every day there is something new, unexpected, extraordinary and overwhelming. More than three months gone. I fear the end of it but totally enjoy the present. 

The Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) has already begun. There are many people on the streets, lights, decorations and lots of food. I find it ironical because most of them are not even religious. I am enjoying it though. The Weihnachtsmarkt is not a thing to find in Egypt.

Last week I attended my first ballet show with my class. The very inspiring "Coppelia" . There are five different shows in the school year with reasonable prices for students. Different classes have different timings. I was lucky to get a ticket. There were no more tickets left but a classmate didn't want hers. 

My calender is full. Weihnachtsmaerchen, Weihnachtsmarkt , Weihnachtskonzert, Weihnachtstreffen, Weihnachtsfeier, Vortraege* and Weihnachten.
Vortag= presentation for school. (also not in Egypt, we don't give any presentations unless you're applying for the Goethe-YFU-Pasch scholarship or something like that). 

Graal-Mueritz

Lost Chapters

Day 85, 

As it is getting cold, I am getting warm. What was so hard before is not the same, nevertheless, life for an exchange student is not so simple. But when was life ever simple?

Many definitions are being explained. The simplest is "time flies". It is really hard to believe that I have been in Germany for almost three months. In addition, I am almost seventeen. 
I am in love with the way of teaching and events in school. It is definitely different from ours. Actually better. Egypt is a gender oriented society. People differentiate between men and women in relatively simple actions. Biking for an example. A woman can drive a car but not ride a bike. It is not forbidden but would be so inappropriate. Even before I came here I knew how different it would be. However, I can't help but compare. As a result, I feel bad for what's in Egypt. The continues deteriorating in the educational system, poverty, ignorance and mostly sexism. Although, there are many open-minded people/systems in Egypt, home. 

My German friendship status is getting to a higher level. Germans seem to be cold and not welcoming but they may turn out to be very nice and loving persons. You just have to start. And I learned that the hard way. 

                                 

The 11.11.13 Carnival in school

auf Moskau haben wir in der Schule getanzt...