Get healed up!

Today I woke up feeling even worse than yesterday. I think with the combination of really cold weather, traveling across the world and not completely getting rid of whatever I had before, is finally catching up with me.  So today I took it real easy. I woke up at 10:30 a.m. Germany time; that's late for me.  Once up, I made some coffee, took some vitamin C, and ate my yummy granola, that I mentioned in the last post. Once again, it was a slushy, icy day so I decided to stay inside.

After breakfast, I talked to three of my favorite people. First I spoke with daddy. He always makes my day. I am such a daddy's girl so we try to catch each other everyday, since he is a world traveler too, being in Brazil. He told me to go to the doctor and "Get healed up girlfriend!" By the time I talked to Syvio, they had closed for the weekend, ay! Next I called Ally. I spoke with her for a whole 20 minutes, to catch up on life. That's what I love about skype: it's just so easy to keep in touch with loved ones. After that the boyfriend got on to let me know work had been canceled because of weather over in FL, so I called quickly before he went back to sleep. Great way to start my day, when I am feeling sick and blah.

Gina had a short day at school, so she was home by 12:30 p.m. She invited me to hang out in her room where we talked and showed pictures/ videos of different things. She even showed me German reggae:
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I also had the pleasure of catching a dear friend, Jamie, as he was getting ready for work. He is in the Airforce training to be a pilot right now. He told me the reason I am feeling sick is because I haven't had any German beer yet, typical J!

I also got to talk to Alyssa where she told me that she might move to Colorado. She should. Right now is the time to do traveling and see different things. I told her, if she doesn't now, it might never happen because sooner or later we all have to grow up and have "real" jobs and go into the real world. If she has the opportunity to do it do, go for it!

After Gina took a little nap, we went to the Apotheke, which is the German version of a pharmacy, where I got something to help break up the stuff in my chest. On the way, it began to snow. I was so excited. Although I have seen snow, I have REALLY wanted it to snow here. I love it.

snow on top of their BMW.

I am so excited to have snow flurries falling on me.

Snow on a tree stump. 

Me and Gina before getting in the car. Snow flurries in my hair! 

After the pharmacy, we went to the grocery store to buy stuff for dinner. On the way, it started to snow harder so I had to get a picture. 

Outside the grocery store. 

 In Germany, and I'm sure all of Europe, they have so many wonderful, delicious things that we don't in the U.S. and it seems to be cheaper for the most part. After the grocery, we grabbed a movie to watch. 

Before dinner was ready, I was able to catch one of my favorites, Jill. We went to school together in St. Augustine. It is her last semester and from the sounds of it, it is crazy busy, but soon it will be her turn to graduate. I can't wait to visit her in St. Auggie. I miss my little town and love bug. 

For dinner, we had vegetable soup, to help me heal up, salad, and really delicious meatballs that Sylvio made. It was the first time I have been really stuffed. Now it's pj and movie time. 

xo, Jody

What a bum!

Today has been dark and dreary, with snow flurries here and there, that melt before or right after they hit the ground, *tear*. I want to see some snow action. Three weeks ago, Sylvio's backyard was covered, and I mean COVERED, in snow.  Below are pictures today.

There ARE snow flurries, but it just looks grainy.

See the white specks, those are little snow flakes. You can tell how bad I want to see snow!

The weather for the next 36 hours. 

I woke up not feeling well. I have been trying to kick whatever I have since the day after I got here. I was really sick about a month before I came to Germany and I just don't think I got rid of it fully, so now it haunts me. Today has been the worst. I went to bed coughing and woke up coughing. I have been sniffly as well, so I decided it wasn't the best idea for me to go out in the cold, rainy/snowy weather. I need to kick this thing before Turkey on Monday! 

So what do I do when I am bed stricken for the day: surf the web, duh! Being a complete bum, I have chatted with a few people back home, emailed back and forth with daddy, written a wonderful but not yet finished post for Tickle Me Chic, and hit up all my daily sites: eonline, twitter, tumblr, blogger, facebook, hotmail and my fashion news sites. 

Me in my room, being a complete, lazy bum, hoping to feel better. 

Before I forget --I have been meaning to tell everyone-- Gina, helped me find this granola with coconut that is oh so delicious! It is the best breakfast cereal I have ever had. I might just have to smuggle a box back, shhh. 

Since I didn't do much today, there is nothing else to report. Tomorrow is Friday, the beginning of the weekend so I must get better. Gina has planned some great things for us to do. 

Until tomorrow!

XO

Skype Dates & German Music

Today was a day of relaxation. It kept raining off and on and I had a skype date at 2 my time, 8 a.m FL time. It's been hard trying to catch everyone because of the 6 hour time difference but I love skype. It's been so nice to video chat with friends and family in the U.S. because sometimes I get lonely and a little homesick. This afternoon I talked to Miranda panda where she caught me up on life and such. After dinner I got to talk to Alyssa, she downloaded skype just for me :) Things seem fine over in the states. 

I miss everyone so much, my boyfriend, family, friends, but it has been really nice video chatting with so many people. I am REALLY missing my baby bug, Tika.

She is my absolute pride and joy, and it kills me that she isn't with me. Talking to my mom yesterday made me miss her even more. She hates to hear me through the phone, it scare the poor thing. 

Enough with missing people, on to the walk I took this afternoon. Once I got ready, it started raining, again, but, on the third try out the door, it worked. I enjoyed a gorgeous walk down the street into Potsdam. It was a little chilly, in the thirties, but still lovely.  I saw Joop's house, which is a famous fashion designer (below), many different styles of houses, a few castles, and I stopped at the bakery across the street for some bread. 

Joop's house, a German fashion designer.

I was trying to use the timer, and the last picture I took I cut my head out. 

Stunning. So many castles around.

It gets dark early in Germany. By 3-3:30 the sun was setting so I headed to the house. Gina was home by the time I got back. We went to the grocery store in town and then she showed me some German music that's pretty popular:

Rammstein- metal, rock

Kitty Kat- woman rapper

Marteria- rapper with two identities

Enjoy.

Hope everyone has a great day! Until tomorrow, xo.

A learning experience

 I arrived in Berlin on Saturday morning and up until now we have tried to get my press pass, but because I am classified as an intern I was not able to get a pass into the shows. My friend and host Sylvio, was able to because he is a director and producer, but he does not want to go.

It's not going to get me down, I still had the chance to go inside and check out all the fun things that were about to happen. 

Hopefully I will get to see some of the action from the outside. Next year I know exactly what I need to bring and do. It's a learning experiece and I am glad that I had the chance to be inside and see the sights.

Check out Berlin Fashion week starting tomorrow.

After a day of running around for MBFW and Bread and Butter, I didn't get that press pass either, we went back where I had a lovely lunch. There is a market and bakery across the street from his house so I went over a bought, I don't know what, but it was yummy. I ate half and left the other half for tomorrow. 

Today was catch up day. I got to talk to Ally aka biffle, mom, Cindy to let her know I will be arriving in Turkey on Monday, and daddy of course. It's nice to hear familiar voices. Not being able to understand German is really hard, but I am learning a few words every day. Today I learned, street, numbers 1-5, and something else but I forgot, oops X. I will learn more tomorrow. I would like to learn as much as possible before leaving. 

Tomorrow it's predicted to snow. I am so excited! Before I arrived it was a winter wonderland here, but evidently there was a "warm" front that melted the snow.

Left: Around Christmas/New Years  Right: What I have been waking up to. 

Today has been by far the coldest day. I love it, but once that wind blows, it gets REALLY cold, I was shivering uncontrollably at one point. To keep warm I wore a cami, long sleeve shirt, blazer, scarf, and coat. 

                

     

After relaxing for a couple hours, Gina came home from school and we went into town. I pulled out some money, 200 USD = 266 and some change Euro, OUCH! Europe is expensive. We then went around town and picked up a few things. I also went to my first H&M! It was amazing. I bought a cute sweater for 10 €. Gina loves chocolate, so she was buying some when I found, Yogurette. It's milk chocolate with strawberry pieces and cream; so delicious.   

Alright, it's off to enjoy the night. Until tomorrow. XO

We no speak Americano

Today was all about getting my press pass to MBFW Berlin. Sylvio and I drove into the city with our first stop being Ka Da We, the Harrod's of Berlin as I like to call it. There were 6 floors AND a 7th for sitting. There was everything from appliances to fashion, MAC to Chanel, wines to cheeses, you name it, this department store has it. After a tour of the food section, we went back to our errands. Finally we came to the venue for Berlin Fashion week (2nd time in 2 days). We entered and I was in awe. Just that I got to be inside of the building where everything will take place was amazing enough. Sylvio was able to get his press pass. He left a piece of important paper for me at his house so we will go back tomorrow and hopefully get my press pass too. Once receiving your press pass you get a cute little tote filled with goodies. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

This is a little video I put together of my day. Hope you enjoy xo

music: Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup - We No Speak Americano

p.s. I am official. I got my first business card as a journalist and it's international.

Good Morning from Germany!

This is what I wake up to every morning. Thought I would share. Have a wonderful day. xo

First day in Berlin, amazing.

I am staying in the outskirts of Berlin, in Potsdam, on a gorgeous lake. My bedroom looks outs to not only one, but two castles. After a day of jet lag, Gina and I took the train that goes into Berlin. It was about a 20 minute ride into the city.  Graffiti was drawn on so many buildings but still so beautiful. 

 To begin, Berlin is a HUGE city. Absolutely dripping with history, culture and of course, fashion. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week starts next Wednesday, the 19th. As we were walking through the streets, we found the venue where MBFW will be taking place. While I did not get a press pass to the shows, Sylvio is still working on it for me as well as Bread and Butter. So fingers crossed, but if not, I will still be able to see a lot and be in the city while it's taking place. 

So many people roamed the streets. Since it is Sunday, tourists and locals alike were enjoying the "warm" day. Most shops were closed but restaurants and coffee shops were filled. There were double decker buses, century old buildings, funky fashions and wonderful architecture. That is one of my favorite things about Europe, the architecture. So much history and detail behind buildings.

We also saw about 10 museums, which I want to go to all, a market, TWO starbucks, the Parliament, and checked out the Mercedes Benz shop. Next stop was the Sony Center, where premiers take place as well as other fascinating things. After about a four and half excursion through central Berlin, it was time to head back. Now it's dinner time. Off to enjoy the rest of the night. Good night to all. Will update tomorrow.

To see all my photos so far, click here!

XO, Jody

Well said. 

My new car, no big deal. 

Double Decker!

The Jewish Memorial.