Sunday, June 22, 2008

surprise going away party!

So I am pretty sure I have the coolest friends in the world... Friday night I went to Barfüßer with Stefano and Leona. Julian was supposed to come meet up with us there about 30 minutes later. He did, and he brought about 20 people with him. At first I didn’t get it so I just sat there, smiled and said hi to everyone. Then everyone started saying my name and staring at me and just being loud and like expecting me to say something... Then I said, "Wait, what’s going on? Are you guys here for me?"
Then everyone started laughing and Leona told me it was a surprise. I pretty much just freaked out and Julian wanted me to make like a going away speech but I didn’t because he put me on the spot and there were so many people around and I was in shock still lol. Then he took his shirt off and under it there was a Germany soccer jersey and then he turned around and I saw my name was ironed on the back and all my friends signed it. After a half hour or so, a couple people had to go home or other places, and the rest of us left the bar to go to club violet. It was a really good night that I will never forget.
Then on Saturday me and Leona hung out with Stefano in the city and then we went to his house. His mom thanked us for letting her son stay at my house for so long in the summer, and she gave me my favorite perfume ever that I've never had the money to buy myself! It is Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue, pretty much the best ever. Which Stefano knew so he must have told her? I didn’t even know what to say I was so thankful and so I just cried haha.
Leona left this morning so now I have my last week with my host family and friends to myself. I am already done with school so that’s cool.
Now I need some ideas, on how to thank and pay back my host family, Stefano, and Stefanos family for everything they have done. Steff planned my birthday party then threw my going away party too and the Jersey was his idea. My host family gave me love and a home for 10 months of my life and Stefanos mom bought me that perfume and also gave me dinner a lot of times... I dont know how I can pay them all back! Taking Stefano in my house is not enough I dont think! Plus, I am not the one to thank for that, my mom and Larry are!

See you all soon! xoxo

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh,you are going to make me cry! The best gift you could ever give them is just to stay in touch. There is no materialistic item you could give them that will ever take the place of this.. Remember that! Love you and see you soon!!

Anonymous said...

Boy, your mom hit the nail on the head, and I am so excited that you are coming home..... The only thing I could maybe add is a nice
"Thank-you" Card with a little note saying how greatful you are and you will stay in touch....

See ya soon!!!!!!!!! Donnie