Wanderlust calls
She packs her bags
She flies here and there
She visits friends that are more like family
She walks down cobblestone streets
She visits museums
And coffee shops
She walks quickly
She almost runs
She looks straight ahead
Never connecting
Never sitting down to think
Never at ease with herself
Because deep down she knows
She's alone
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She walks quickly and with purpose
Her expression solum
She has places to go
And people to see
She smiles and pretends
When they are there
No questions need be asked
She's perfectly happy, she tells them
She smiles and pretends
She looks down, never connecting
Because deep down she knows
She's alone
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Salzburg--->Vienna
On Friday, June 6th I spent my last full day in Salzburg packing, and meeting friends. Steffi and I had breakfast together at Cappomio, where she presented me with a bible in German as a going away gift :) This time I won't make the mistake of sending said bible home via the Austrian Postal Service. We all know how well that ended up working last time.
In the evening Andrea and I met up for dinner, and later Kerstin and her mother joined us. When I got home I spent time with Sonja and her sister, which involved quite the interesting conversations that won't be discussed on this blog. I will write them down somewhere else and have them be part of the book that I will write someday.
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Since Saturday I have been in Vienna. I am enjoying being here very much, but a bit nervous about the coming weeks, as I will be working at a summer camp, which will be very hard work. I just hope that I'm up to the challenge.
LG, Molly
In the evening Andrea and I met up for dinner, and later Kerstin and her mother joined us. When I got home I spent time with Sonja and her sister, which involved quite the interesting conversations that won't be discussed on this blog. I will write them down somewhere else and have them be part of the book that I will write someday.
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Since Saturday I have been in Vienna. I am enjoying being here very much, but a bit nervous about the coming weeks, as I will be working at a summer camp, which will be very hard work. I just hope that I'm up to the challenge.
LG, Molly
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Abschiedsfeier
Today was the last day of English lessons. It was bittersweet. The girls were sad but I kept telling them that by being sad, we were ruining our last day together. That helped them to shrug off the sadness and enjoy being together a little bit more.
This evening Sonja, Karl, the kids, and I all went out for dinner at a sushi restaurant to celebrate the 6 weeks we spent together. It was really nice, I had delicious food from the buffet and Sonja ordered us champagne. I especially enjoyed watching 6-year-old Amelie eat sushi. Sometimes I think that girl would eat anything. After devouring everything in sight, Amelie raised her glass of apple juice and said "To Molly" as we all clanked glasses. Karl said that I was more than welcome to come back anytime. It's a good feeling to have these connections with people around the world.
After dinner Karl gave us a tour of his business, Carbotech. It's actually an impressive story. He started the business in his parent's garage when he was 24. Now, nearly 20 years later, his company has 530 employees and makes parts for Porsche and other auto companies. He may not know the names of all of his employees, but he takes the time to greet each person he sees. They may have many advantages in life, but Karl is a self-made man and I've never met more humble and kind people.
Now it's with deep regret that I have to pack and soon say goodbye to a place that has become like home: Salzburg.
This evening Sonja, Karl, the kids, and I all went out for dinner at a sushi restaurant to celebrate the 6 weeks we spent together. It was really nice, I had delicious food from the buffet and Sonja ordered us champagne. I especially enjoyed watching 6-year-old Amelie eat sushi. Sometimes I think that girl would eat anything. After devouring everything in sight, Amelie raised her glass of apple juice and said "To Molly" as we all clanked glasses. Karl said that I was more than welcome to come back anytime. It's a good feeling to have these connections with people around the world.
After dinner Karl gave us a tour of his business, Carbotech. It's actually an impressive story. He started the business in his parent's garage when he was 24. Now, nearly 20 years later, his company has 530 employees and makes parts for Porsche and other auto companies. He may not know the names of all of his employees, but he takes the time to greet each person he sees. They may have many advantages in life, but Karl is a self-made man and I've never met more humble and kind people.
Now it's with deep regret that I have to pack and soon say goodbye to a place that has become like home: Salzburg.
Being Away
Days like the 4th of July are hard. Yes, I do realize at home I would likely be bored, watching that same parade for the 50th time and probably annoyed that my sister was telling me yet again that I need to wear more make-up or get a tan. I probably would've smacked my brother after he told me, yet again that I need to stop spending so much money. And I likely would be fighting with my mom about something. Still, that doesn't make be away any easier at times like these.
Which is why it's great having such an awesome American friend over here who understands what I'm going through! :)
Which is why it's great having such an awesome American friend over here who understands what I'm going through! :)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Last week in Salzburg!
I have my moments of what the hell am I doing here. They happen most often when I've had little sleep, or I'm in a new place, but mostly, I turn them around by looking around and realizing that I am indeed living my dream.
This is my last week in Salzburg. It's bittersweet. I love it here and have so enjoyed these past 6 weeks. On Monday I hung out with Andrea. She and I walked to the Volksgarten and drank some Radler. Later we walked to Nonnberg Abbey, where Maria Von Trapp was a nun. On Tuesday she and I ventured off to Innsbruck, Tirol, a 2 hour train ride from Salzburg. It was beautiful and I enjoyed walking along the quaint streets and enjoying Apfel Strudel for the first time since my arrival in Austria this year.
This day trip to Innsbruck marks the first time I left Salzburg since my arrival. Gut so. I have been so fortunate to have been able to enjoy the beauty of Austria once again!
<3
Molly
This is my last week in Salzburg. It's bittersweet. I love it here and have so enjoyed these past 6 weeks. On Monday I hung out with Andrea. She and I walked to the Volksgarten and drank some Radler. Later we walked to Nonnberg Abbey, where Maria Von Trapp was a nun. On Tuesday she and I ventured off to Innsbruck, Tirol, a 2 hour train ride from Salzburg. It was beautiful and I enjoyed walking along the quaint streets and enjoying Apfel Strudel for the first time since my arrival in Austria this year.
This day trip to Innsbruck marks the first time I left Salzburg since my arrival. Gut so. I have been so fortunate to have been able to enjoy the beauty of Austria once again!
<3
Molly
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Young and Wild and Free
I love being back here ;-) Clubbing on Friday night with Astrid was just what I needed. I just danced until 3am like there was no tomorrow, shrugging off the guys that I wasn't interested in, and just enjoyed feeling young and free ;-)
Friday, June 29, 2012
What being a 20 something means to me...
No words needed :)
(Picture of me on the Salzach, taken by Astrid Rizner)
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