Who?
Helmut
Where?
Ehrenfeld, Cologne, Germany
What?
"Cool beard! Oh and man look at your earrings! I didn't see them when I was further down but now... You are- a pirate! Yeah!"
How did he react?
Swept. Looked up. Grinned. Said: "Thank you." Grinned again. Swept on.
How did I feel?
Happy about the cute compliment encounter. Other than that: Enormously excited. A little anxious. Tired. Overwhelmed. It was my first morning in my new neighborhood! I moved in last night and left the house at 6.15 today. Helmut was the very first person I spotted. And the right candidate. Streets were empty, shops closed. Last week's crazy summer took a break today, clouds were covering the sky. The town was dead. Meanwhile butterflies danced a crazy dance in my belly and I listened to a beautiful German song. I took the long walk to the station, took in every tiny detail and greeted it, took some pictures...
Anything else?
Hi Cologne! Looking forward to checking you out for two months. I have a feeling we'll get along well. And thanks for sending Helmut! Best welcome committee ever.
Helmut
Where?
Ehrenfeld, Cologne, Germany
What?
"Cool beard! Oh and man look at your earrings! I didn't see them when I was further down but now... You are- a pirate! Yeah!"
How did he react?
Swept. Looked up. Grinned. Said: "Thank you." Grinned again. Swept on.
How did I feel?
Happy about the cute compliment encounter. Other than that: Enormously excited. A little anxious. Tired. Overwhelmed. It was my first morning in my new neighborhood! I moved in last night and left the house at 6.15 today. Helmut was the very first person I spotted. And the right candidate. Streets were empty, shops closed. Last week's crazy summer took a break today, clouds were covering the sky. The town was dead. Meanwhile butterflies danced a crazy dance in my belly and I listened to a beautiful German song. I took the long walk to the station, took in every tiny detail and greeted it, took some pictures...
Anything else?
Hi Cologne! Looking forward to checking you out for two months. I have a feeling we'll get along well. And thanks for sending Helmut! Best welcome committee ever.