Monday
I am tired as usual. 
Don't like mondays that much, I have to admit. The first lesson is over (Japanese language course) and I am kind of skipping the next one (Literature in German Classes) so I have time enough for getting prepaired for the one after that (Phonetics). Next monday I will have to give a speech (with 2 other girls) and for that I defenitely need to do something!
At my parents was really nice, I ate so much meat! Sausages, escalope (better known as schnitzel), raw minced meat (yeah, we Germans really eat that. But of course it's seasoned^^). Now I feel better, hehehe.
By the way, I get some thoughts for Christmas presents. I am so happy about that! Just need some more 
雨
雨が降ります。だからまだSvenの家でいます。。。いい感じだのに、すこし疚しいことがあると思う。今日大学に行きませんでした。日本語の授業だけありました。これは日本語で書くの理由です。
Well, that's my Japanese Practise for today.
What else is new than rain? Nothing. It is still raining, I am still lazy and still don't have any Christmas presents. Any suggestions from you?
Tomorrow I'll be going to my parents place, visiting and getting good food which I (and Sven as well (he is sitting next to me)) don't have to pay for etc. On Sunday there's that exchange student meeting in Magdeburg. It's always fun to watch them, at least most of the time!
Nikolaus and itsenäiysyyspäivä
Today is a day to celebrate!
And I haven't thought it would be that hard to find something about "Nikolaus". Well, there is no problem in German, but the English versions I am not quite satisfied with. At least not how I know the story. I found one and copied with a litte revision comments are welcome.
First of all and very important:
The most famous tradition on St. Nikolaus’ Day is that little kids put their polished shoes outside the door or window, and at night St. Nikolaus fills them with little gifts. (It always used to be on our stairs. We used to do this at the Eve of the 5th Dec. Though in the web you might find it differently.)
St. Nikolaus’ Day, or Eve, is celebrated on December 6. This is a favorite holiday for all children - it’s a gift-giving day. When evening comes, St. Nikolaus, a reverend gray-haired figure with flowing beard, wearing gorgeous bishop’s garments, gold embroidered cope, mitre and pastoral staff, knocks on doors and enquires about the behavior of the children. The custom of examining the children, where they will cite a verse, sing, or otherwise show their skills, is still widespread in German-speaking countries. Each little one gets a gift for his performance.
The story of St. Nikolaus, the bishop of Myra in Minor Asia, who died on December 6th, 343, dates back to the 4th century. He is said to appear in the company of Knecht Ruprecht, “Knecht” meaning “servant”. Historically, Ruprecht was a dark and sinister figure wearing a tattered robe with a big sack on his back in which, as a legend says, he would put all naughty children. St. Nikolaus also appears together with St. Peter, with an angel, the Christchild (Christkindl). As the gift-giving function of St. Nikolaus began to shift to the splendor of the candle-lit Christmas tree and emphasis on the birth of Christ, Knecht Ruprecht became the servant and companion of the Christchild. In this role Ruprecht became the patron saint of Christmas and was called “Weihnachtsmann,” Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
And "itsenäiysyyspäivä" simply means Independence Day in finnish ^^ which is today! Hyvää Itsenäiysyyspäivä all you Finns out there!
And the birthday of a former host sister of mine, Ranko. Happy Bday!
BTW: I passed that Test in Japanese (not too well though...)!!!
Christmas
...is coming! And the first Japanese exam is over. It went quite well, though I have to mistrust my sense of "well done" as this means usually the opposite. At least I really understood what they wanted to know and filled out most all questions (Listening comprehension was mean: the first time they used a tape ever! So there are my white spots^^)
I am pretty tired, woke up a little earlier than usual to check out all that Kanji again and eat breakfast.
But lucky me: I have 2 skipping lessons right now! Unfortunately I have to stay in "downtown" (lol) as I have I need to meet a girl who I do a speech with...
Anyway, time to spare! So will I finally go to the Christmas market today?
Onset of Winter
Germany, in October or Novermber:
Snow chaos! What is that all about?
Every autumn/winter it seems like Germany is dastardly attacked by... well, by whom? The big cold snow man? I don't know. What I know is that, to face the truth: Germans suck at winter preperations! It should be obvious to change summer tires into winter tires. As well as it should is well acknowledged to wear a hat when it's cold. Not to some Germans. Still the old tires, and then the big surprise: the onset of winter!
Every year the same problem...
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