Speaking another language is like driving a manual transmission car. With a manual transmission car you have fun driving, you stay alert, and you have a lot to pay attention to what you're doing. With language, understanding is a little bit harder, speaking takes a lot more effort, and you often don't know the exact translation for what is going on- but you figure out what you're supposed to do. Often times I have no idea what the words mean but somehow I understand the meaning.  Language is difficult, but it is also a fun challenge to overcome, just like learning how to drive a manual transmission car.

These first few days have been good with my family. We went to Kirmes, a carnival in the town, and saw many animals and rides. I saw much of Arnsberg and the many different sections of the city. Tomorrow I start school so I hope that goes well. It all feels like a vacation now, but I know it will soon all become real to me.

I am already beginning to lose some of my English, which is very surprising considering I have spoken German for only 3 days now. I have begun to talk in English as a German would ( hence the present perfect I just used there).
I can't wait until I am really settled and comfortable here because I know it will be great! I love Germany!
Tchüss,
Jenna