[Halloween] Day Trip Nummer Drei - Mainz, Germany

Guys, I met up with someone that I met on the internet in real life. And then... we took a day trip to Mainz! First of all, if you hadn't already figured out, I live in Germany, which makes taking day trips to really cool cities a pretty easy thing to do. So imagine my excitement when I found another young/married/American/blogger living in Frankfurt (about 45 minutes away by train). Can't imagine? I'm gonna tell you - I was freaking excited. Hubby and I like having friends, and it's even better when a)Hubby can speak their language and b)They're about our age!

So. Daryl and I met up at church on Sunday (turns out we're both Mormon, too. Crazy, right?!), and immediately started making wacky plans (she's a planner). Long story short, we ended up deciding at about 10 pm last night that she, Hubby, and I should spend today in Mainz (her husband had to work - darn!). It was a blast! This girl is too fun, and absolutely adorable - I'm loving her outfit!

 Yes, I always have to have a jumping picture. It's my "thing."

 Super adorable, right?! I know. 

 Hubby, always with the "smolder."

Kissy kiss! 

So, that's how we spent our Halloween. It's just not a big deal here in Germany. 

Happy Halloweener, people! 

Sunday Confessions

It's time for my weekly confessions, and I have to be honest here - I just don't think I've got any really great ones for you, but I'll do my best.
1. I hate showering. There, I admitted it to the world. Seriously, though. I feel like it takes too much time. Don't worry, I still shower every day, I just grumble about it. I wish I could be squeaky clean without having to waste time in the shower. Besides, getting out of a steamy shower and stepping into a freezing bathroom is the. worst. 

2. I hate asking for help. I don't like asking for help when I don't understand something, because it's really frustrating to me. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and feeling incapable makes me feel weak. I also don't like asking for help when it comes to things like rides. I don't like having to depend on others, and I feel guilty that they have to take time out of their schedule to help me. I do, however, like helping other people. I love the feeling it gives me. I guess I just need to learn how to humble myself and accept help from others. 

3. I love Germany, and don't know if I can handle going back home to America for what may end up being forever. Yes, I get homesick. Yes, I miss my family. But there is something about this country that keeps bringing me back. It captured my heart at the tender age of 5, and has had a tight grip on it ever since. I love the language, the culture, the food, the people, the history, the architecture - just everything. I'm constantly thinking about the fact that someday I'll have to leave, and that breaks my heart. I know there's got to be a reason for my ridiculous love of this place, but I have yet to find it, and time is constantly leaving me. 

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So... that's it. Sorry there weren't more. These were kind of long, though, so I think it makes up for it. And to leave you.... A picture of my adorable nephew. I know, I'm biased... but isn't he cute? 

I think he was a dog? Idk. I think he looks sort of like a gremlin. Either way he's adorable. 

Happy Halloweener, friends!!