9/24/2013

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go.

That's a lie. My bags are not yet fully packed, but they will be. Soon.



Just in case there is a person left on this planet who has not yet been told; I am moving to Germany tomorrow, for one year. I study Law & German, so I'm off to study Law in Germany on Erasmus. Terrifying but exciting but confusing but it's happening. Despite my best efforts to thwart it!

I'm taking it all very casually. Out of my class, I was the one not bothered where I went, as long as it wasn't alone. I was the one to wait til last week to book flights. I was the one who just ended up being a disaster at organising myself! Two weeks ago, I was in London, where I lost my passport. Faced by the decision to either apply for a new one by Express Post (10 working days) or go to a counter (3-5 working days plus a bitta extra cash), I went with the cheapie. But hey, passport turned up last Friday. THREE DAYS EARLY.


There was then my suitcase fiasco - I bought my case last week, & started to pack it yesterday. After throwing in a few bits of clothing, my make up & some shoes, I decided to weigh it, just for some guidance on how much extra I could put in. Except the luggage scales read 30KG. A whole 10KG over. I threw out all my underwear, determined I could go commando for a while. All three tops were taken out - I was wearing them. Anything not liquid or sharp was dumped into my handbag. Surely I'd get away with it now? Oh wait. I was looking at the 'lbs' measurement, not KG. Turns out I have lots of extra room in the case!

Then there was going to print my boarding pass, with no ink in the printer. Grand, I'd do it in the library. Once there, I realised I again had no passport with me. A run home & a call to my dad in work, & we were sorted.

So for now, I am sitting in the middle of my (very clean but covered in clothes) room, which my sister has claimed strongly. I will charge my phone, iPod, & laptop before they're thrown in. I will pack some warmer clothes. I will wash myself... Just in case it takes me a while to buy shower gel in Germany. I will steal all my mammy's teabags & I will hopefully blog lots about my experience!

PS After writing this I went to look for travel quotes. I am now crying. I AM TERRIFIED. But it's only a year & it is an amazing opportunity. Onwards & upwards!

If it scares you it might be a good thing to try.

Chloe x

18 comments:

  1. Ich wuensche dir viel Glueck! Mach viel Spass! (I was meant to be studying German at uni, oops) x

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    1. Ah danke schon! Haha it's a good language for college! :) x

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  2. Ah here don't be worried! Sure I'm always on twitter or email if you need to talk :) I am super jealous, I love germany and I wish I had taken it up as a third language! You'll have a great time and when you read this post when you get back you'll be thinking "what was wrong with me!" ;)

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    1. Ah thanks Róisín! Haha I'm not like worried in general, I just hate saying goodbyes tomorrow! But I would DEFINITELY regret not going!

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  3. Aw this post brought back so many memories. I studied Law and French and I packed up and headed to France for 6 months as part of my degree and it was the best experience of my life- no joke! I was delighted to go but I cried all the way over and when it was time to leave France, I cried some more! Change is good and I wish you all the very best! Herzlichen Glückwunsch ;) x

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    1. Change is scary! But good, I don't want to live in the same bubble for 4 years! I'll be there for 10 months so I need to learn to like it! :) Thanks Aisling x

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  4. Chloe I hope you have a ball!! Safe trip tomorrow and we'll be all here waiting to hear from you when you're settled in x x x

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    1. Thank you Orla! I'm sure I'll keep the updates flying! :) xxx

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  5. Have an amazing time Chloe, you'll kick Germany's ass! Can't wait to hear about your travels, hope you have a safe trip and that you have lots of adventures xx

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    1. Thanks Sharon! Hope it's an experience! xx

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  6. Exciting times, Chloe! Have an amazing time and tell us all about it x

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  7. Have a great time Chloe! :D grab every opportunity you can & just have a positive attitude throughout! Once in a lifetime opportunity ;) I've been to Germany before with my school for a History trip & i thouroughly enjoyed it that i would go back again :)
    Good Luck & have fun :D
    xxx

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    1. Thank you! I've been to Germany but a year sounds so scary haha! xxx

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  8. I've also recently just moved to Germany (from Canada) and boy was it scary! But definitely once in a life-time experience :). I just hope I can get my German up to scratch :P. Hope you're having a great time here! x.

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    1. It's terrifying! Plus, I feel like my German has gotten worse (if possible) haha! I hope it goes well for you :) x

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