Enticing Deutch Odyssey

First the night of the 22nd didnt end very well at all either.. My 5 day trip to London from the 1st till the 6th of June was cancelled as my cousin (who would be my guardian throughout the trip, hence AFS approves my travel) couldnt make it last minute. Well, thats actually the short story, im lazy to put the long version. Erm.. K, a longer version. Initial plan was 1st to 6th, in school during the 22nd, my class voted to have the class party on the night of the 2nd. I didnt want to miss the class party (i view this party quite seriously, one of the rare chances i get to know my classmates, sth i have been yearning but failed to do), nor did i want to miss my trip, so i tried to postpone the departure and return date by one day, and it didnt suit my cousins schedule, so, now, not going at all.. I had to make a tough call... Oh did i mention, coincidentally, Kah Poh's prom night would be held on the night of the 2nd? Initially, since i was there anyway, she invited me to be her partner, which i gladly looked forward to, but now....... :S

Things werent that bad, as in although my cousin couldnt make it, there was still a mere chance i could go if my ex-tuition teacher in London can host me (Dont ask why, these are rules of AFS, either i travel with someone over 18 or have someone u noe accomodate u, strictly no hostels or hotels). Previously i had mailed him, but he has yet to reply. I went to bed on 22nd night with crossed fingers.

23rd morning. I received a reply from him. Him accomodating me wasnt really suitable for me coz he doesnt live in central london. So, confirmed, plan HABIS! At least for consolation, i have a class party to look forward to.

*** Had sports. Played frisbee. All i can say is that CHS ppl are much better. :P***

While waiting for the bus home, i went to this DVD renting shop to try to rent a DVD for a first time. (Its not for the sake of fun, its for the sake of learning german because of its flexible language and subtitles) I chose the film Red Eye, brought it to the counter and handed the lady my card, indicating i want to rent it. (Because i wasnt 18 yet, i couldnt register for a card myself, so earlier my host parents helped me registered in their name and gave me the card) I forgot the pin number so i called home to ask. I didnt know the card wasnt transferable coz according to my parents, it was. Anw, after much explanation (in german man! Woohoo!) She still refused to let me rent it... DAMN HER!

Went home. At 6.30 walked to the train station to take a train to town for basketball (first timer). I reached town at 7.09, walked for 15 minutes to the sportshall. Mind you the sportshall was located at a place called Röddenberg. Berg means hill or mountain. It was perhaps a 250 meter walk up hill with very steep radian. Basketball was supposed to start at 7.30. My friend was supposed to meet me there at 7.30pm too. My friend wasnt there yet, i smsed him. But as i waited, i noticed things were a lil awkward, it was too quiet. I checked out the sportshall, there were no signs of ppl playing bball, then my friend msged back and said he overslept. Heck, i decided to go home. I had 10 minutes to catch the train which goes home orelse i would have to wait for another hour). I rushed like hell, got in the train on time. Well when i reached the train station near my place, there was still a 25 minute walk to get home. It couldnt get worse, half way through the journey, it started to rain. >.<>

Its just a string of bad luck i guess..... Im convinced the good times will come... :) Till next time, i promise, sth positive would be in the blog. World cup is around the corner, i think i would be watching one of the matches outside the stadium where this big projector would be.. So, wish me luck! haha...

Regards,

Chongshen.