Grayson POv.
I wake up and the hostel room is silent. I try to listen in closely, but there is no sound in the space. I get up and walk out of the room. It is completely empty. I walk back to the room and take out the cup I brought from home. I guess they wouldn't mind if I poured myself a cup of coffee.
I will go out and do some shopping this morning right after I check to see if I have any assignments. The workload seems to decline with each passing day. If you take into account that summer break is around the corner then it would make sense. I have only two more weeks before the exams start. I will try to make some arrangement with the university of berlin so that I can use one of their classrooms for the exam.
I do not want to be flag for cheating on a test. I guess after shopping I need to go to the university or maybe I should ask UCLA if it is okay with them first. I walk to the room and got my laptop out of my dresser.
I walk back and see the open
Grayson POVEon woke me up early this morning with a cup of coffee. I mean I am grateful, but I would have loved a couple of hours more sleep. I think we all could do with more sleep today.We only went to bed after 3 last night. We started playing a round of monopoly after, Jo made us some mac and cheese for dinner. The game got a little out of hand. We owed the bank a lot of money, so much that the bank ran out. Erik said she will find a printing place and make us some more money. We promised each other, that we will continue the game as soon as we can.Eon and I already made some breakfast and ate it. Now we are on our way to the university. What I didn't know about this hostel is that there is an underground parking lot. I wanted to call a cab but Eon told me he was going to drive us.He drives a banged up 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. He explains to me that his parent is farmers back in south-Africa. His parents couldn't afford to send him to universi
Grayson POVWe all got ready and piled into Eon's car. We made our way to the pub called after dark. I didn't want to go when I heard the name. It makes me think of a strip club and A glorified porn movie.Tina promised me that it was a respectable business. The reason why they called it after dark is that during the day it is a diner but as soon as it get dark the place transforms into a pub with live singers and a dance floor. Now, I am excited.We walk into the pub and was lead towards an open table. We ordered a platter for the table and some drinks. I told the group not to worry because I was paying the tab at the end of the night.It was rock night so we got to dance to best music. Tonight we spend getting to know each other and we try to learn each others native language. Like Eon. His native is Afrikaans. Every one says the same sentence just so we know what the other people know what they are saying. The sentence Hallo my name is... with your nam
Grayson POVIt's been a week since I made the horrible mistake of drinking too much. We have since not gone out drinking again. I did make an appearance at every pub in the vicinity with live music. I have had no luck.During the day, I sat down and did my assignments, and learned for the exams. This week I decided that I was going to sightsee before the exams. I mean,what is the use of visiting a country without seeing anything?I am on my way to the Brandenburg gate. I was told that it symbolizes the separation between East and West Berlin. It was heavily damaged in world war 2 but has since been restored.I get out of the cab and walk towards the gate. There are 5 walkways and 6 columns that separate them. It has a sandstone color. The middle column is wider than the rest.On top of the bridge is a statue of the goddess of victory driving a chariot pulled by four horses. She is supposed to symbolize peace and was only added later.N
Grayson POVI made my way to Museum Island. Yes, you heard correctly. Museum Island is home to 5 different museums. Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte National Galerie, Bode-Museum, and Pergamon Museum.First I went to the Altes Museum. It is a museum full of ancient art and antiquities. I stand in front of the museum. The mere size of it is amazing. On the south side of the museum, there are 18 columns. On top,there is a Latin inscription that I cannot understand.There are also 18 eagles on top of the roof. One for each column. Higher up there are two men who look like they are fighting horses.I walk through the museum. I walk into the room where there are one of the more permanent exhibitions called the Ancient worlds. The whole room gives me the creeps. It is mostly sculptured without their heads or some of their limbs. I high tail out of there into the next room.Next up there are Roman marble heads. It is even more creepy so I walk to th
Grayson POVI arrived early this morning on Museum island. I want to go through at least 2 Museums today before the sunset.It is going to be hard. I usually get lost in museums and totally forget about time. Today it is time for the Neues Museum. This museum showcases art from the prehistoric up to the middle Ages.I walk into the first floor there is a collection of early humans. There is a lot of ceramic pots and brass pots that were used at that time in Egypt. There are also pots with images painted on.There are also busts of various people. These collections still freak me out. It is weird to see, a head, without a body.There are walls that look like it was taken directly out of a pyramid. The pharaoh busts and tombs There are even walls full of hieroglyphics.The bust of Nefertiti can also be seen here. The color on some of the artworks is amazing. It looks like it has been painted yesterday and not centuries ago.
Grayson PovExam time is here and I have never been this stressed out. These past 2 weeks I have been staying in and studying as much as I possibly could. My mind is numb and I can't take in any more information. That, however, didn't stop me from trying.This morning on my way to the university, I did try to learn some more. Like I said before, it did not work.Now, I am sitting in front of my exam paper, waiting for the test to start. I am feeling confident in my knowledge. There is no way that I am not going to pass. At least that is what I hope.The examiner in front of the class tells us it is time to start. I open up the paper and fill in my name on the test paper and the answer sheet.I take my time reading every single question and making sure that I understand them. I smile. I can confidently say that I know each answer by heart........................................................"Pens down, please. Time is up." I
Grayson POVExams are finally over. I have never been this happy about anything in my life. I am 4 weeks behind schedule in my travel plans, but I am glad I stayed in Germany until exams were over.It is currently vacation, and I am on my way back home. I didn't tell anyone beforehand since I want it to be a surprise. I can't wait to see my mother's face once she sees me.Every time I call her she keeps telling me that she wishes I was home. Christmas is also around the corner so now is the best time. I stopped at one of the shops and bought the whole family back home some presents.For Damian, I brought the newest mortal combat. He is the biggest gamer I know. It is also something that we can do together. For Evie, I didn't really know what to get her so I decided to give her some money so that she can buy her own present. There is still some time so I can always ask my mother to help pick out a present for Evie.For my mother, I bought some
Grayson PovI open my eyes. I am drenched in sweat from the nightmare that I had. I turn around to lay on my back, but I feel a body behind me.I turn around slowly and see that Evie has climbed into bed with me. She has tear stains on her face. I wake her up slowly."Evie, what is the matter?" I asked her with concern. She doesn't let anything phase her, so whatever made her cry must have been massive. She slowly opens her eyes. When she sees I am watching her closely she lets the tears flow once again."He.... he wasn't my mate." She says through her tears. I sit up straight. Did she have a boyfriend that we never knew about?"Who wasn't your mate?" I pull her closer."Matt. He found his mate today and it wasn't me." She cries louder and my heart goes out to her. I know a few guys and girls that dated all trough out high school. They truly believed that they were mates until they turned 16 then they found out that it was not true."