Time sure does fly. Everyone is talking lately about how much time we have left. Some can't wait to return to their lives back home, some are sad the program is almost done, and others are just sick of class. It's amazing how quickly I've grown attached to this place. As the student song goes, Ich hab' mein Herz in Heidelberg verloren (I have my heart in Heidelberg lost). My host family really does seem like they could be relatives, but then again, how many relatives could I live with for four weeks without going crazy? :) I took some time tonight to slow down a bit and appreciate the everyday things I'm going to miss. I savored my cheese ravioli, enjoying the flavors of the different cheeses. Although it's not my favorite, it's something I may never have again. I drank deeply of my bubbling mineral water. Unlike most of my group, I don't mind it. I even kind of enjoy it. I let the bubbles linger on my tongue, feeling them dance and burst. I spoke with my host mother about differences in our countries, per usual, and the weather, which can't make up its mind. We discussed Berlin and Potsdam, and the history within them both. Sadly, it rained all afternoon today and cut back on my enjoyment of the city, but the nap was very much needed.

On that note, it's 11 p.m. and I have to pack for my Berlin trip in the morning, not to mention waking up in time to catch the train in the morning. Expect more pictures after the weekend, hopefully more exciting than the last time.