Life is such a trip, in the sense that everything seems to just come in waves. I feel so happy one moment, and then one little thought can change that in seconds. We are always searching for happiness, always, but I guess what differs sometimes is whether one is conciously, or unconciously searching for it. I tend to conciously do so...but then sometimes, I feel like I should just let it go and stop trying to cling onto certain things. I feel like Im always jumping from one stepping stone of happiness to another, and the area between them is full of negativity. Somehow I think that the point of our lives is to either build bridges between these stones, or just get used to walking in the water between them sometimes. But! Im almost fluent in German by now. Im almost into my 4th month of my exchange trip in Berlin. I cant believe that. Homesickness is a bitch though, a feeling which I have recently been acquainted with, but whatever. And sometimes there are just certain ways people act differently in this country (cultural differences) that just GET to ya! Its not something that is annoying the first time, or the first 27 times, but when you live somewhere and certain things are a certain way everyday, sometimes you just wish you could experience your own home culture just one day. I still feel like Im constantly adapting to this new culture, and its weird because its not entirely that different, but it has to do with everything- all the people you're surrounded by each day, and how they influence you, and you them... and you miss then those people back at home and your place there. Im just a confused little exchange student teenager. Oh well. Was denkst du? Cheers and Love, Dylan
hey man, keep your head up. Your just feeling a little overwhelmed probally with the whole experiences. You seem to be having a great time there, from what you told me it's the best time you've had in a while. So don't let a few unhappy moments get you down, keep smiling and enjoy life as it comes. Happiness is everywhere, no looking involved. simply smiling can make you feel a thousand times better-, give it a try. Have fun with the rest of your trip and stay safe over there Peace, love, and health, Al
life is definitely waves... i love your stepping stone analogy. i fucking love analogies, and that's a good one . this is just a great thread, i have nothing to say about it.
aw, man!!! i thought this thread was about surfing...... well, I know how you feel pianoperson....homesickness sucks. Theres a reason why SICK is stuck at the end. But it will pass.....it always does. I hope you deutsch becomes fluent......we can converse!!! (i think we talked....my moms straight off the boat german, and I learned the language before english, but it has been awhile....help me to re-hone!! I can understad everything fluently, just takes time to respond)
