Sorry I have not posted anything in a long time. I really need to start getting in a regular habit of blogging.
December came and flew by. December in Munich means the beggining of short and cold days, and the smell of tests and work coming up in January and Feb. December also means Christmas markets, Glühwein, and Gemütlichkeit. First let me explain what Glühwein and Gemütlichkeit are. Glühwein is hot wine that can be bought from little stands at the many different Christmas markets in Munich. It is sweet and really warms you up from the cold. Many locals go to get Glühwein to stand outside and talk about their lives. Gemütlichkeit doesnt have a translation in English. It carries a meaning that is similar to coziness by being with people you know well and dont have to impress, telling stories and laughing--a happy and warm way of life. Gemütlichkeit is a big part of Bavarian lifestyle.
Also in December I was fortunate enough to be able to go back to the States. It was great to see my family and friends, hear my own accent and speak my own langauge, and have time to just relax. With that said, I am very happy to be back in Germany because there are too many goals that I have not fulfilled that I am looking forward to doing.
After my exams in February, I start with an internship at Siemens. Becuase Siemens is one of the largest companies in Germany, and located in Munich, it makes since that I work for them above anyone else (well, BMW may have also been a good choice..) I am looking forward to starting with them, although I have no clue what I will be doing.
I better go and get working on my Referat. A Referat is somewhat like a presentation on a topic that is going to be taught in the class, and is somewhat like an introduction to the subject. Two other Germans and I are giving the Referat on Tuesday on Leerstandmanagement--an esoteric topic on Vacancy Management. I am really nervous for it, as the whole thing is in German, but after this week I will feel good about having everything out of the way.
Liebe Grüße,
Tommy
Sunday, January 17, 2010
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