"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
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After two weeks off school I had to get used to studying and doing homework on regular bases again. One thing I miss about America that never had to study for any exams but in Switzerland I wouldn't pass any classes. Well this is the first reason I haven't been posting a lot lately but also am kind of stressed out with work. I wouldn't really say stressed out. Just really busy. Having two jobs is really hard. I need to get good feedback in my apprenticeship but also I want to have some money to put aside to o traveling. But I am really glad I keep everything on track. And there was a cabaret with a conférencier - and there was a city with the name Berlin, in a country called Germany, and that was the end of the world. The musical cabaret was really fascinating. Based on the book BERLIN STORIES. THE PLOTLooking for inspriation to write brings the American author Cliffrd Bradshaw to Berlin in 1929. He gets a room in the cheap guesthouse of Ms. Schneider. Invited from a travel buddy, Cliff celebrates New Year's Eve at the Kit Kat Klub. The Kit Kat Klub is a known scene for amusement. And soon enough Cliff meets Sally, who works there as a singer. Sallly needs somewhere to stay at since she doesn't work at the Kit Kat Klub. Already the next day she moves in with Cliff at Ms. Schneider's... Mr. Schulz a nice with a own fruit shop also lives at Ms. Schneider's falls passionatly for Ms. Schneider, when the Nazis are starting to show more and more hate. Ms. Schneider decides to break up their engagement when the Nazis keep getting more power. Cliff is shoked by the fascism and wants to leave Berlin with the pregnant Sally as soon as possicle. She isn't pleased by this decision. And likewise the conférencier Sally doesn't want to know anything about politics - the whole life is just a cabaret. Everyone just on an escape and in constant fear, and ends up packing their stuff. But Sally gives her beloved fur coat as payment for an abortion, to start working again at the Kit Kat Klub. Shortly beofre the Nazis take over Germany Cliff leaves Berlin. MY REVIEWThe musical was amazing. The songs were absolutely catchy. But not only that. The plot was fasicnating, on one hand you had the really amusing side of the story, in the Cabaret and the happy life everyone tried to keep. "Live and let live!" But on the other hand, life was rough, you could barely afford to live at all. The musical goes deep and is shocking. Showing that scene of Berlin shortly before the Nazis took over Berlin, is really eye opening. You try to enjoy the last moments you got, knowing that you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. If you wanna find out if Cliff finally finishes his book? And where he and Sally end up? I really recommend to watch it. Hope you liked my review. I am looking forward to post more culture and literature updates. If you're not against it, then you support it. Or practically. "However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at." I was going to write my New Years Resolutions but instead I think it's much more intresting and motivating to make a bucket list for 2017. 1. Learn Spanish.I've been trying to learn Spanish for about two years now. But I always quit. So this year I will keep going. 2. Connect with past teachers.Many of will remember our past teachers as cruel and mean. But all in all they just wanted to ensure we get on the right path. Teachers might not do everything right, but their intentions come from a good place and they want to see us win. 3. Volunteer work.I always wanted to work at a dog shelter or something like that. 4. Plant a tree and manage to watch it grow.I never managed to keep a plant alive. So this year I will get flowers and plants for my room. 5.Try out vegetarianism for 31 days.There is so much food waste everywhere, and so many animals get treated cruel. I like meat but we all should buy our food resourceful. 6. Organize a picknick.When summer is around the corner I want a big picknick, with a bunch of food and family and friends, like in the old days. 7. Go on a romantic Getaway.I actually never mentioned my boyfriend. But more details coming soon. 8. Visit a castle.When I was younger, I have been to a lot of castles in Switzerland but I haven't been in a while. 9. Help people in need.We all should support the ones who lost their homes and families. A lot of programms give you the option to do that online trough money. But I wanna go big and help in refugees programs here in Switzerland.
Every year I set myself goals but keep forgetting them, this year I will keep my blog update and upload my bucketlist to bucketlist.org to keep myself up-to-date, and maybe add some stuff. 11. Do a color run.I've been wanting to do a color run for two years now, I hope this fall is going to be the year! 12. Become more confident.Lately I've been struggling being more confident, but I will keep working on that with my yoga and mediation. Can't wait for yoga to start this year again. 13. Go camping again.It has been forever since the last time I have been actually camping. 14. Learn to drive.This year I will hit the big 18 and will be able to drive. Be safe out there! 15. Send a message in a bottle.In middle school I used to have a penpal, it would be fun to have one again. 16. Spend a day in a Spa.No explanation needed. 17. Sleep under the stars.18. Get published in a newspaper.In a few years I willhopefully attend the school of journalism and for that I need at least 3 published articels in a newspaper. 19. Color my hair.Change means a new haircolor. Thinking about a dirty blond or honey kissed hair. 20. Go skinny dipping.Hard to believe I've never been skinny dipping huh. I hope you had a great start in the new year. Can't wait to get started on my bucketlist and have a fresh start. I hope that in this year I make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something. Another year has flown by. And I just feel like I've blinked and it all whizzed by. 2016 has brought along so many highlights, as well as challenges. The year started still in Alabama, actually Crossville and I am glad I got to spend the first day the of the new year with such amazing people. Later that month I went on a trip to Orlando. I had such much fun. Disney World was such a happy place. Great People-Great Time Valentines Day was great too, I had an amazing day with friends and the best Valentine I could wish for. Spring time was definetly one of the best times during my exchange year. I had crazy times with my host family and soon enough Raffaela came to visit me in Alabama. I had like the best spring break I could wish for. We had fun with the EF group at the factory. And with my host mom and brother at the Space & Rocket Center. I got the cutest prom proposal and Marco took us to the Caves with his little brother. I had a great time with Raffaela. After she left Prom was around the corner. Nothing like I imagined Prom is going to be like. After that everything kind of fell apart but got fixed by my Americam mom. And I never thought once, that I would get to the point I just wanted to stay. And then it was already time to say goodbye to America. I thought my exchange year was rough but the time that came up in Switzerland was way harder than I expected it. It was really hard to get back in my old life again. And my grand-mother passed away what didn't make things easier for me. After summer fall was exactly what I needed. Everything was alright again with my friends. I experienced the Red Hot Chili Peppers live! And I went to the Oktoberfest in Munich. And a lot of hiking was going on too during fall. For a great end of fall I went to Vallais for a long weekend trip with my family. The beginning of winter was not so great. But there's nothing to change that now, so I am not closer going to talk about this topic. In Novemeber I started to practice yoga regulary. My birthday was a success too. And then the hectict Christmas time already started. I got to hangout with a close friend I met during my exchange year. I am so glad I got to catch up with her. Before the new year. 2016 was in many ways a disaster. It was disturbing, wounding and eye opening. But I still can't complain, all those amazing things happenend and so many amazing people were surrounding me.
Let me read about your year in the comments. And want you want to read about next year! The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. First I didn't want to post anything today. But here I am. Surely a lot of people feel worn out during this season with all the holiday stress. So here 17 little things to change for a better 2017! 1. Find a "hiding" space that makes you happy.It is not enough just to work and go home again. It is nice to have like third space to hangout like a coffee shop or a gym. 2. Take 15 minutes each night before you go to bed.Get ready for the day ahead, make some meditation or fix your lunch. 3. Spread love.Do something nice every day. 4. Change your sheets regularly.Clean sheets give you energy and motivation 5. Make a vision board. Images that inspire you, beautiful things, places you’re planning to travel to, things like that! 6. Take time in the morning to set yourself up for the day.If you like makeup take time to do that, 15 minutes yoga or just listen to a podcast. Change you morning routine :) 7. Embrace tea.Try different kinds and find your favorite. Maybe take time to make a loose-leaf tea. 8. Take a day off just for you.Guilt-free! Just do whatever you like, maybe a cave-day. 9. Celebrate when you win.Being depressed makes you feel like you can't do anything. Try to remember accomplishments. 10. Face your fears.You'll feel better afterwards ;) 11. Love yourself.12. Start journalling.Put pen to paper. If you are a visual person it is really satisfying to see what you have accomplished. 13. Excercise.Usually in the morning gives you more energy but is doesn't really matter. Just have fun doing it. Maybe even set a goal. 14. Keep a list of what makes you happy.Whenever you feel down, you will have in mind again what makes you happy. 15. Enjoy the sun.It's the little things. 16. Don't let your phone wake you up.To get a peaceful round of sleep just put your phone on do not disturb mode. 17. Have a day off social media once in a while.Log off.
I started this blog a year ago during my exchange year. Mainly because I was to lazy to keep my family back home up to date of what I was doing. And the other reason was I wanted to let people know that an exchange year isn't all fun. It was a really hard challange. I quit posting stuff for quite a while, because everything was too much.
After I came back to Switzerland I found my passion in writing again. And so I now here I am. I am now writing for a youth literatur projekt and when my first article is done, I will link you to it. I am really excited to get more involved with writing again. From my short hair cut to long hair. It is really hard to believe that almost 4 years ago I shaved nearly all of my hair of my head. Confident about my looks and who I am. So many things have changed in those few years. I think it is weird that my personality has changed in various of ways. And I am not sure if I am happy or sad about that. But my mixed feelings are not only about me. I lost so many friends in those years and got even more new friends, my family is different too. Loved ones passed away and new family members came.
I am just really grateful for everyone who stood my side and saw the real me through whatever stage I have been going through. Please leave comments on my posts and my side how you like my blog, and what you want me to post about or if you have any questions. |
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