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American in Berlin: 8/28/05 - 9/4/05
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Saturday, September 03, 2005. Friday was a very interesting exercise in international relations. Our group of 20 visited the German Defense Ministry. Though the Americans asked questions about the future of conscription in the German military and long term strategy, the Russian fellows were most interested in why NATO still exists and more importantly why it is expanding towards Russia. As many already know, NATO is my favorite international organization (let the geek jokes begin! Posted by Erin @ 4:37 PM.
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American in Berlin: 9/11/05 - 9/18/05
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Saturday, September 17, 2005. What can I say, it happened- a definite cultural experience! Here’s the general commentary:. 1 You want me to do what before I enter the party? 2 You’re joking right? 3 Through the teeth and through the gums, watch out tummy here it comes! 4 Pickle chaser, pickle chaser. 5 Feel the burn! Posted by Erin @ 2:43 PM. Friday, September 16, 2005. He has been here since this summer. The building was built by the communists and used as the parliament building until the very end of t...
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American in Berlin: 10/16/05 - 10/23/05
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005. In a land far, far away from the sterile conference rooms of DC think tanks, a young American entered the Green Salon of the Volksbuehne (People’s Theater) in Berlin. Stuffed green couches, green lounge chairs and 1920’s-style chandeliers decorated the room. Cigarette smoke hung in the air, illuminated by the theater lights. An eclectic mix of Berliners nursed their first drinks of the evening. Posted by Erin @ 12:13 PM. View my complete profile. Erica Goes to Kenya.
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American in Berlin: 8/14/05 - 8/21/05
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005. Where did all this stuff come from. Today is the 5th day since work officially ended and I am still NOT PACKED! I think I am making progress but this is insanity! Posted by Erin @ 11:30 AM. View my complete profile. Matthias' thoughts about everything. Jolli Lodge- Heaven on Lake Michigan. Carl ponders Berlin and all things political. Erica Goes to Kenya. Track a German-American couple in Japan. Start spreading the news…I’m engaged! The roaming pot head.
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American in Berlin: 10/2/05 - 10/9/05
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Thursday, October 06, 2005. As many people are aware, I watched WAY too much reality television in the US. You name it: Survivor, the Amazing Race, Princes of Malibu, The Osbournes, Newlyweds. I think I saw everything at least once. I hoped I would break my terrible habit in Germany. Germany has lots of public television with documentaries and variety shows with lederhosen-wearing singers, right? Well yes, this is true. But Germany is also not lacking in the reality programming department. So there you h...
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American in Berlin: 10/9/05 - 10/16/05
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Friday, October 14, 2005. Since I was negligent in posting this week, here are a collection of my thoughts and observations:. 1 For the bargain price of 3000 euros, you can buy your very own gold-leaf keyboard and mouse from KaDeWe. 2 My grocery store sells strawberry shortcake flavored yogurt- Delicious! 3 I am happy to report that the trend of wearing brightly colored jeans seems to be over in Berlin! Posted by Erin @ 8:05 AM. Tuesday, October 11, 2005. Finally, yesterday afternoon it became official: ...
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American in Berlin: 8/21/05 - 8/28/05
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Saturday, August 27, 2005. I arrived in Bonn yesterday and am enjoying being in Germany again. This does not mean that I am not mildly freaking out about my decision to move to Germany, but as long as I am living in the moment I am having a great time. I've already had my first scoop of ice cream, first falafel sandwich and paid for my first grocery bag! The hotel is great (pictures to come tomorrow) and the weather is in the high 60's-low 70's! Erin's observations of the day:. Who has a salt sale? Track...
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American in Berlin: 9/4/05 - 9/11/05
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Saturday, September 10, 2005. God Bless the USA. Last night was "America Night" the American scholars presented their vision of America to the Russian fellows. After much debate about what to do, we prepared a potluck dinner, played American music and then played a game of Jeopardy with US-, German-, Russian- and orientation seminar- related questions. As a most important side note, I would like to thank everyone who has left comments on the blog. I have tried to reply to as quickly as possible, but ...
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