So Basically things have been pretty good lately! I really have nothing to complain about but a few very small things happen a lot that I really take for granted back in the states.

- In America, when people in my family are angry at eachother, it isn't a big deal to me because it's just normal and it will pass and I am comfortable. Here, when my family has an argument I have NO idea what to do. I don't know if I should go into my room, or stay where I am, or ignore it, or WHAT! I don't want to make anyone angry... but I really don't know what to do! My little host brother is kind of a handful! He causes a lot of stress to his mother and they bicker a lot, so yes... I don't know what to do with that!

- I have preferances in America. I know what I like and I know what I don't like. Here, I have NO IDEA! My host family is asking me all the time what I want. Certain foods to eat, certain places to see... but I have NO idea. Its not that I'm too shy to ask, I just have no idea.

- I don't know who to please! Today I went with my host mom, Oma, and host brother to this lake about an hour north to visit a castle and eat. My host brother was forced to go by my mother as a punishment for something and he really did NOT want to be there. I felt bad because I didn't know whose side to be on. I really tried to remain neutral but it was hard when they were asking me what I wanted to do. My mom was like, 'Do you want to visit the castle' and I knew she wanted to see it, but my brother was like, 'Ben you dont want to its so boring.' I didnt know what to do! How to answer. I was at a loss for words. I just kind of sat there and said, I DONT KNOW like 5 times. I felt really bad because I didn't want to dissapoint anyone or make anyone angry. It was frustrating.

.. These things are very small and it probably isn't even worth writing about! I know it is just part of settling into the family and becoming aquainted with eachother.

hahaha... changing the subject- Today was the SECOND time I've had a phoning-mishap. By that I mean, I phone someone I know, and someone else picks up and they speak German and I have no Idea what to do... the first time this happened I was trying to call one of my exchange friends and for some reason the number I typed in was wrong... but it wasn't because they were the same but anyways... the lady who picked up was NOT and exchange student and she just talked in german for like 30 seconds and I didn't know what to do so I just hanged up... and Today... hahaha... I was trying to call the SAME friend on her house phone and her dad picked up so I just said in German, Is Kate there... then He started talking in German and I had NO idea what he was saying and then he startd to repeat a certain line... and I thought he was just saying there is no Kate here... there is no Kate here... but really he was saying who is this! AND I WAS CONFUSED AND SCARED OF THE SCARY GERMAN MAN... so I hung up! ohhh... what a great idea! He called back and then told me something in German along the lines of.... When you call this house you must say who you are and who you want to talk to... then I got to speak with Kate! Long story... but it's funny! hahaha... such a typical exchange student moment.

Speaking of exchange student... the ones here in Berlin and surrounding areas are awesome! I really like them! I've met one girl from Australia who is AWESOME! (Kate... the one who is causing me so much phone trouble... haha jk... Ich hab dich lieb) I'm interested to meet all of the students in our district in 2 weeks.

OH... I have a handy (cellphone) by the way. It is ancient, but I'm very lucky to have one! Right now I can only recieve texts or calls but I'm hoping tomorrow I will be able to buy some minutes and/or texts.

Well... Today is the last day I'll have this much access to a computer. I'm not sure how frequent I'll be able to write. School starts in 2 days. I'll be sure to post something up about that!

Tschüss!