Rotary, Soccer, and Life

So the last two days have been seriously eventful!

City Life
I went to Zurich yesterday to see the big city, and to see the building where i will start language school tomorrow! The buildings are all old and beautiful ,and no cars can drive on the shopping streets.  So many women and girls dress beautifully and every time i go out in public i suddenly wish i had their shoes, their clothing, their STYLE! The men, well, short shorts aren't so much my thing.  But The city was very busy, even on a sunday when  the stores are all closed! The city is on a lake which was full of small boats and cruise boats (like our "Ms. Midland").  I learned that i have a pass which allows me to ride these boats for free. Maybe one day i'll just go and bring a book and go everywhere and anywhere it takes me.  That's the beauty of Switzerland.  EVERYWHERE is just a [free] train/bus ride away from home.  Amazing.  The buildings were all very old, with narrow streets, but huge stores like H&M and Guess in them.  To me, it looks strange. But beautiful.

Sports
I went for my first run yesterday which was very hilly, and surprisingly difficult.  Could have been the four pieces of bread with cream cheese i downed beforehand.  Ah yes, my dangerous discovery: garlic and herb swiss cream cheese. I think, i may begin to eat it with a spoon in the middle of the night when no one is watching.  Anyways, that's not sports.  Todaqy i had my first soccer practice, which was sooo difficult to understand but I just follwed along and had a good time.  I got some very dirt looks when i kicked the ball to my teammate in what i thought was a drill, but ended up being a warm-up of european handball.  Oops, guess that was lost in translation.  Haha! Tomorrow I will run again, its just so beautiful and peaceful in this town, i can't get enough. 

Rotary
Today i went to my rotary club with my YEO, Herr Burgli, who was the kindest man.  He drove me to the meeting and in very broken english said about 20-25 times (no joke) "you have anything problem, you just tell me.  you come to me, any time, day or night, i be here. " He was fabulous.  I spoke in German to the club of 30-40 Swiss men between the ages of about 50-80.  I thought for sure i'd choke up and get too nervous, or cry like at my BBQ, BUT, i did well! I was so proud/relieved when everyone clapped and said they had understood everything.  It was truly a great feeling. 

Music
Today and yesterday I sang and played with my family, Andreas (my host-dad) took me to his music class and got me about 15 of my favourite songs to play here at home.  I played everything except anything that had to do with missing who you love, or wanting to come home.   They were totally impossible to sing without choking up.  But, every time i play, i am almost guaranteed to be joined by Andreas and Daria, and we always have so much fun :)

Goodnight for tonight, tomorrow is language school, which I am actually thrilled about.  I hope it helps me a lot!! Andreas bought me some famous swiss meat for lunch (which i have already been secretly snacking on- delicious) and my first taste of swiss chocolate- can't wait!

Love love love everyone <3