lean, wien, fat-inducing grilling machine

vienna. it's much better than i remember,
especially now with the ability to communicate completely in german.
the language barrier feels less here, without so much criticism.
also my relatives are unbelievably hospitable and crazy good!


everything just feels a little more in sync with my ideals here.
it makes complete sense, what with my dad and all,
but it nonetheless feels like a second home to me.
i drank a lot of beer and ate 3 chicken döners in one day again.


(the photo above is my latest self-portrait)


reasons why austria > germany :
- every döner here is a chicken döner
- almdudler is found at every restaurant and supermarket
- there are black people here
- an amusement park is open every day, no cost for entrance
- water and toilet usage are both absolutely free
- my relatives live here

backtrack: one month!

wow.
can't believe it's been one full month since my mom visited!
time to update.


we toured potsdam, spent obligatory time with the host family,
and wandered the berlin streets in the last days of collld.
i oftentimes fell asleep on her bed,
stole breakfast from her hotel's breakfast buffet
(pictured above),
went to work and never went 'home' !!!


we also ate an excessive amount
including this pile of meat dinner from schögls
whatever we didn't finish we packed up
and ate later in her hotel room
after stealing plates and silverware from the hotel kitchen.


my mama knows how much i love almdudler.
also that's the last i'll see of my winter jacket for awhile
(she took it with her with the assumption the weather would soon be nice)
((she was wrong!))


i just think she's so cute.


it was a great trip overall and i miss her a lot!
i've kept myself busy since,
but i'll be seeing her again soon enough :)

city of faust

leipzig was fun!
jessica and i had döner, indian food, AND paprika chips.
the only thing missing was almdudler.
i need more almdudler.
i bought a sleeping bag.
i heard too much crystal castles.
i taught everyone drink while you think
and we made a bet after anna was drunk
that she would or would not make out with a bald guy.
next morning we had some pancakes
with peanut butter and nutella.
didn't i mention leipzig was fun?

weekend photo journey

fouad arrives, without coat.

fouad hasn't hurt his shin yet.

fouad used the bathroom for free.

fouad enjoys paprika chips, almdudler and whisky.

fouad thinks about apartments some more.

fouad likes apple cake.

fouad pays to use the restroom.

fouad eats chicken mush on the flight back.