So, on Friday there was a little party for me in the Gauss Haus. Gauss Haus, for those that don't remember, is where I volunteer teach English to German grown-ups once a week. I also do occasional translations for city tours of Braunschweig there and participate in their "Cafe Litteraire" discussion groups. I'm, like, one of the team.
So, anyway, the group made this week's Cafe Litteraire about America so that we could have an excuse to talk about me and what I, as an American, think of Germany. It was also an opportunity for group members to ask me stuff about America. My favorite question of the night: "How hard would it be for me, as a foreigner, to get a girlfriend in America? And where would I go to meet American women?" This guy was planning it all out, I tell you.
Anyway, I had a lovely time. We all drank prosecco that was labelled "Braunschweig Prosecco" .... but with "from Italy" printed really tiny underneath. It's German wine! .... from Italy. Anyway, there was talking and laughing and snacking and ... *drum roll please* .... a surprise present! That's right, the Gauss Freunde got together and bought me a big tote bag with a painting of Braunschweig's sights on the side. It was really sweet. They even filled it with tourist information, maps of the city, stuff like that, so that I'd have touristy things to bring back. Oh, AND they gave me a certificate that says everything I've done as a member of Gauss Haus and that thanks me for being so awesome. How cool is that? It was a sweet, unexpected gesture at my little going-away party.
Also, today is Father's Day! I looked it up; that's the correct use of the apostrophe. If you have multiple fathers, please feel free to move the apostrophe to where ever you like. I, for example, am doing "Fathers' Day", but you could even do "Fathers D'ay" if you like, making it sort of like a French spelling of something. To my father- and stepfather-units: I sent you guys cards last week - didja get 'em? I'll call you today anyway. Much love! Happy Fathers D'ay!
So, anyway, the group made this week's Cafe Litteraire about America so that we could have an excuse to talk about me and what I, as an American, think of Germany. It was also an opportunity for group members to ask me stuff about America. My favorite question of the night: "How hard would it be for me, as a foreigner, to get a girlfriend in America? And where would I go to meet American women?" This guy was planning it all out, I tell you.
Anyway, I had a lovely time. We all drank prosecco that was labelled "Braunschweig Prosecco" .... but with "from Italy" printed really tiny underneath. It's German wine! .... from Italy. Anyway, there was talking and laughing and snacking and ... *drum roll please* .... a surprise present! That's right, the Gauss Freunde got together and bought me a big tote bag with a painting of Braunschweig's sights on the side. It was really sweet. They even filled it with tourist information, maps of the city, stuff like that, so that I'd have touristy things to bring back. Oh, AND they gave me a certificate that says everything I've done as a member of Gauss Haus and that thanks me for being so awesome. How cool is that? It was a sweet, unexpected gesture at my little going-away party.
Also, today is Father's Day! I looked it up; that's the correct use of the apostrophe. If you have multiple fathers, please feel free to move the apostrophe to where ever you like. I, for example, am doing "Fathers' Day", but you could even do "Fathers D'ay" if you like, making it sort of like a French spelling of something. To my father- and stepfather-units: I sent you guys cards last week - didja get 'em? I'll call you today anyway. Much love! Happy Fathers D'ay!
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