Another impromptu subway Christmas band I came across this weekend. The sun came out briefly this morning. Luckily, it was while I was walking to work from the train, so I made sure to get as much skin exposure as possible in the 5 minutes I was outside (read: hands and face). Everyone seems to […]
German culture
Das Fenster
Every time I turn around, a new Santa chocolate appears on my desk. Germans are obsessed with opening windows. I’m generally a fan of open windows…when it’s nice out. I#m even partial to open windows even when it’s really hot out. I like fresh air. In fact, I love fresh air. However, I don’t want […]
Matthias Schweighöfer
I find it hilarious when my friends ask me if I’ve heard of German celebrities. The question regularly comes up in conversation: “You know the (insert celebrity occuption), (insert name)” I never know who they’re talking about. This week it was “You know, the actor, Matthias Schweighöfer” Me: Blank stare. “The only German actor I […]