Friday night I went out to dinner with all the girls in my class. I was suprised they invited me because usually they never talk to me. But they called it an "11a girls night out" (11a is the class I am in, 11th grade class a), so they couldnt not invite me. The two nicest girls in my class that do talk to me werent there unfortunately. After dinner I met up with Julian and his friends at the bus stop by the train station and we went to Fitzel's house and played pool... Of course I only go to stay for like 2 hours because my host parents picked me up at 11:30.
I know you all think that is late enough for me to be out but thats because you dont understand. I am not home anymore, I am in Germany on my own so I think I am responsible enough to be out later than 11 or 12 on weekends. Its hard to get to know people and become friends with them when I get to hang out with them for only 2 or 3 hours on the weekend. I understand if we are out in the city or at a bar that I should be home before curfew, but I think I should be able to stay out later if I am at someones house because most of my friends can drive me home whenever, or I can just take the bus. It especially sucks because of the fact of where I am. Most parents here are laid back about this kind of stuff, and I got stuck with the one family in all of Germany that gives an early curfew to their kids. By law I am allowed to stay out until 12, but if I am in someones house it shouldnt matter. I wont talk about this anymore though because I am sure I will get a bunch more comments about it. Just remember that this is my year, and I should be having all the fun I can! Ending my night at 11pm when all my friends are hanging out till 2 or 3 in the morning really sucks. Also remember that I am in a different country with a different culture, and staying out that late is completely normal for a kid my age.
Anyways, on Saturday during the day I was in the city with Courtney and a boy named Dave thats also from the US. Then Saturday night I went to my host brothers' music concert thing with my host parents and their friends. On Sunday I stayed in bed most of the day. Then today and Monday I stayed home from school because I havent been feeling well. But now I am feeling alot better so I will be back in school tomorrow I think.
About Me
- Megan in Germany
- I am an exchange student living in Ulm, Germany with the Weikert Family. I will be staying here for the 07-08 school year. =]
My Host Family
The Weikerts
7 comments:
Hey Meg! You know I didn't mean anything by my comment other than we just worry about you! Of course we all would want you to have fun and meet people! We all can relate in some way to how you're feeling - we were your age once although I was NEVER brave enough to do what you're doing! You're a GREAT kid and expecting any more from you is just crazy, I guess! HAVE FUN, BUT BE CAREFUL!! (that's just the mom in me) Love you! Monica
Hey Mug,
Sorry if you thought we were being mean, but we love you and that is our job. Maybe with some time your host parents will ease up, you have only been there for 3 months. They need to know they can trust you and they probably think their doing the responsible thing. Take care miss you and love you. Aunt Kimmy
I love your host parents!! I am so glad you got stuck with the strictest parents in all of Germany helps me to sleep better at night. I will be sure to tell Leona's mom this too so she will sleep better at night too! Love and Miss you!
Hi Megan. I wish I could give you a big hug right now. You blogged that we don't understand and that is probably true, we are not in Germany. What I remember of my youth is that when I was out with friends until the wee morning hours, it was usually without permission and I was usually up to no good. And then came my Joshy, who I love. We've all lost friends from drinking and driving. You're a good girl and worthy of our trust, but some mistakes are life -altering and bad things can happen even to good people. You can avoid so many struggles if you choose to, and stricter parents can help reduce the opportunity for those errors - but they can't remove the risks completely. Try to understand that if we did not love you, we would not care either way.....
Megan - I have done the study abroad for a year and I know what it's like. It feels safer, drinking is not the huge issue like it is here, and you probably are safer there than then here (judging from my experience in Europe for a year). But, you ultimately have to follow the rules of your host family since they are responsible for you while you are in Germany.
hey mug, why dont you try taLKING TO YOUR HOST PARENTS,AND EXPLAINING THINGS TO THEM LIKE YOU DO TO US AND MAYBE SLOWLY THEY WILL LET YOU STAY OUT A LITTLE LATER. HOW ARE THEY TO KNOW IF YOU DONT TALK TO THEM ABOUT IT.LOVE YOU GRAMMMMMMMMA HOMAN
It could be just that they don't want to stay up til 1 or 2 in the morning to pick her up! I know I wouldn't want to.
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