My weekend actually begins on Friday the 14th. After being sent home early from school (yes), I began to prepare for the guest I was expecting that evening. We, my friends from the Leipzig language course (Andrea, Sunniva, Ajda, and two German girls who were friends of Andrea), we're planning to attend a "Disko" in Leipzig which began at 10 pm. The lovely Erasmus party was held in a gorgeous club.
But back to the preparations; I had spent all of Friday evening preparing "American Breakfast." It was to the disappointment of my host father when he found that pancakes were not on the menu. And for all my American readers who are shocked, I had cooked breakfast once in the past and made pancakes. I figured I'd make french toast bake, egg casserole, fruit salad, and bacon, change it up a little bit. The bacon, therefore, made the breakfast American. I also set up the guest room and went over all the details for the weekend.
We had such high hopes, and unfortunately, they were not met. We were told countless times to not drink, not to smoke, do drugs, this-that-this, things I knew better to do and had no interest in doing. My main hope was to dance and have fun, but..... Once we were carded at the door, paid our 5€ entrance fee, and walked around, we realized we were the first people to arrive. Of course, there were countless workers, but partiers had yet to arrive. They didn't do so until we had to leave, which was at 11:40. There was a plus side. We had a 3 story beautiful club to ourselves. The music was great. The way too expensive bars looked nice. We didn't do anything we weren't supposed to do. We had no opportunity anyway. But it was nice. I had a great time with my girls and always enjoyed going out with them. We danced and yelled at the music.
It was the first time in a long time I felt my age, 16. I must admit I felt foolish. Having spent the entire week planning to party and dance to then find no one in the club, it's strange, weird. It's just like a teen trying to find something they shouldn't get into, to get nothing they wanted or hoped for, just like a lost tourist trying to find good nightlife, getting everything wrong. Like all things, you learn, except loss, and move on.
Saturday was a smooth day. Breakfast was awesome, and my host family ate all the leftovers. My two friends who spent the night had a wonderful time, mission accomplished! That evening we took the train to Leipzig, where we waited around for the train to take us home. I had decided to crash the night at Sunniva's guest home. That night we went to a community show. There was dancing, plays and they even cleared the stage away for a dance floor. We danced with her host mom. It wasn't a get wild party, but nonetheless very fun.
Looking back, the past weekend has been one of the more interesting weekends I've had. It's always refreshing to see the other students abroad and talk with them. They are the only people who could understand and relate to what it is I'm facing and feeling. It's also really good that we all get along well. We're always laughing, helping, smiling, listening. I'm content to have these 5 international friends for life. It's so exciting to know we have 8 more months to make more amazing memories. Don't worry, I'll be sure to share, so always read it then!
Myiah so glad that you're enjoying yourself and having fun!! Let me know when you receive the care package. We Love YOU!! :-) Mommy
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