Monthly Archives: January 2012

The German Shower

Posted on 24/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

I really and truly dislike showering.  I don’t mean in contrast to taking a bath; I also don’t relish the feeling that I am sitting in my own filth.  I mean that the actual process of bathing bugs me.  There … Continue reading →

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Red Tape

Posted on 21/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

There are many things that Germans have more of than Americans, e.g. types of beer, vacation days, semesters spent in college, and foreign language skills.  Another part of German life, and something you will deal with in abundance, is Behördenkram, … Continue reading →

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Did someone say “kale party?”

Posted on 18/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

Yes, in fact, they did.  The grade conferencing for first semester ended today, and a highly-nutritious cruciferous green vegetable is in season; do you need a better reason to celebrate? Tonight was the faculty Kohlessen (literally “cabbage eating”), and the Kohl … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl!

Posted on 12/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

Between the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to Tebow, and Virginia Tech getting robbed at the Sugar Bowl, it’s been a good year for me to be away, football-wise.  Still, I want to watch the Super Bowl.  One of my students announced in class … Continue reading →

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Deutschland sucht den Superstar!

Posted on 11/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

Jetzt geht’s richtig los!  Oh man, am I excited!  Tonight is the premiere of the new season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (Germany Seeks a Superstar), a reality show in the style of American Idol.  I have never been able to … Continue reading →

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