If you never do anything, You never become anyone

Last time I blogged was freshman year first semester of college.. a long time ago!  I'm not gonna lie and say i'm totally into this whole blogging thing, because i'm not... mainly because I feel I'm not witty/creative enough with my writing to actually have a blog that is interesting for someone to read.  I'm doing something that if you asked me 4 years ago, if i would leave in 4 years to live another country for a year i would answer without hesitation: no. Not because i don't want to travel and see the world, but because i would never have thought i would go alone.  So, 4 years later, i'm leaving alone to live in Germany for a year, i might as well have a blog.. maybe i'll even be witty and creative for people to enjoy this!


So for people reading this (which i hope people will), you probably know where I am, but just incase:  I am living in Ludwigsburg, Germany (a town right outside Stuttgart).  I am being an aupair to three beautiful, fun girls.  Antonia: 13years, Pia: 6years, Greta: 3years and mother Stefanie. More to come on all of them as time goes on!


I depart tomorrow night and land in Stuttgart Wednesday morning!  This has been a long time coming and i've been so excited that I haven't even really sat down to think over what I'm actually leaving for.  Last night, we sat down for dinner, Daisy laying right next to me and my face must have been just blank.  My dad just goes, Lauren are you OK?  I just started crying- not because I am scared but because for the first time since January when I made this decision, it hit me.. and thats what most girls do- cry, when they are emotional.  
I'm excited, overwhelmed, nervous, scared.. any adjective you could think of I'm probably feeling. Like I said, i never in a million years would have thought when i graduated i would be doing this; and i know it is going to be something that i will cherish for my whole life. 


So i'm off, hopefully this whole blogging thing is easier when i actually have something to write about!


To my family and friends:  Thank you for all your support and love.  (315, Abbott Rd, Abbott Rd extension and everyone else)


Mom- you will be okay, I promise! I'm a facebook chat, skype call or a phone call away.  This is not a third world country!  Maybe Dad will let you get a dog!
Sissy and Dad: eye love you.




Auf Wiedersehen (hopefully soon more german words will be in my post)