Zitrone und Trauben

Tomorrow is my last day of language school.

Time keeps on moving forward and forward. I can't believe all of you guys at Capital started school yesterday! Doesn't it feel like we just finished junior year? Doesn't it feel like yesterday we were sophmores and now we are suddenly seniors? Maybe it doesn't to you, but being away really puts things in another perspective. It feels like yesterday I was in Olympia, it doesn't feel like 4 weeks ago.

Being here for 4 weeks, I feel already a lot stronger as an individual. I let things go more easily. I have also came to the realization how great everyone is back home and things I took for granted. Not saying that people are bad here, people are very geniune and awesome. It is just different, no one knows me here, its hard being so new. I think you know what I am saying so moving on..

Lets talk about language school. I am going to miss it. As hard as it was to understand the teacher (because from the moment we got there he only spoke to us in German), I feel like I have grown so close to the friends I made there. The exchange students are like your brothers and sisters. They know what you are going through. We give eachother hugs, talk with eachother about life and bond with eachother everyday. It is so nice. After school it is like an adventure. Sense we all have GA (free train, bus, tram, and ferry) tickets, we go for small trips to Zurich and lakes to go swimming. It feels good to hop on a train and be able to go anywhere in Switzerland for free.

After tomorrow, we will go our separate ways and go to our different Kantonsschule on Monday. I am full of anticipation, I don't know what to expect. All I know is my school is huge, and my timetable is insane. I have to talk math, physics, chemistry, German, sport, arts, and politics all in German. I think there is more classes I have to take.. but my school looks really rigirous. (sorry for my spelling). Somedays I get out of school at 4:30 or 5 pm. On those days, I usually have long breaks in between classes and eat lunch. There is also time for study hall where I have time to chill and get things done. I really hope I have a wonderful class.

When there are times that I miss you guys, I send you love energy. I picture love radiating from my heart and reaching you at that instant. So if you feel something, or think of me, it is probably me sending you love energy. I love to this while trying to keep warm in the mornings on my way to the bus station. I hope that doesnt sound too, incredibly cheesy :)

So, if you think of me, and you are wondering what is going on and such here, just send a letter in the mail. It would mean the world to me. It doesnt have to be long, here is my address..

Joelle Friend
Sonnenbergstrasse 5
CH- 5507 Mellingen AG
Switzerland

Please, do it. Send me a CD, or draw me a picture. Ill send one back!