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So, my past few days have been very evertful, watching my host sister Daria do Gymnastics, going to Baden to see the old city.  I have many pictures of the city and I will try to post some tonight.  Its a little scary because I already find I am homesick a bit.  Nothing could be better here- truly.  My family is totally amazing, I have lots to do, and I am even finding that I can now understand a little but of German.  But the fact is, its aso strange being away from Canada, from my friends and family.  But, I can do this, I will do this, I am in such a beautiful place after all!!

On tuesday I start my language school, which takes three weeks and I am with all of the other exchange students.  I really, truly hope I learn a LOT because I am so lost when everyone speaks German. I find it is a little bit hard to learn here, because everyone speaks fabulous English and its a choice: have people speak German and feel totallly dumb, lost, and confused, or have them speak fluent English and feel right at home! I know that the first choice is the right one, but it is hard.  When the speak in High German I can understand some, and Swiss German....well that's a totally different story.  I can usually understand some in German, but do not know how to answer, so I am either very quiet, or answer in English.  This will be my greatest challenge. 

I ate more bread and cheese for dinner last night, God, its so good.  I seriously need to watch my dix kilo though!! I can't decide which is the lesser of two evils for dinner, cheese and bread, or desert. I love both.  Sorry Paleo diet, we'll meet up again in a year or so? Or never? Because this is great. 

I am about to go for a run, since I haven't truly exercised in months and I just registered for a big race across my town which happens on the 29th.  That will be embarrassing, but, whatever! I will try anything new! So, here i go, another new day, its my day to cook lunch, and I will make vegetarian thai stir fry.  I hope to god they like it. 

Please, let me not get lost on this run.  The little kids (like, 6-8 years old) ride the public transit by themselves here, and wear a sticker on their front with their name and address in case they get lost.  I am seriously considering wearing one to run.  Anyways, wish me luck! Tscheuss! (Bye)

Best wishes to Canada! xox