On my ice cream test I'm proud to have gotten two 1's ("A"s)... and in German I was able to snag a 3! Which is impressive to say the least.
I hate how everyone in the class is way to anxious to find out what I'm getting on my tests to compare to themselves...
Case in point:
"What did you get on your German test?"
"A 3... and you?"
"Oh. A 4... well they grade your tests easier than they do the rest of us..."
Well, whatever makes you feel better! Listen, you don't have to put me down in order to make yourself feel good. In reality, I should be getting the worst grades in German. It's not my fault that I scored a better than you even though you've been speaking German for 20 years... that's 19 years longer than I have.
However, the same can't be said for my Politic class. As I looked at the first question of the test I should have had a panic attack and been on the verge of tears... But... I am now apparently immune to that. Only knowing 1 or 2 words in the ENTIRE question has no effect on me now. I just stared at the question and chose the answer I thought could possibly be right. No biggie... This form of technique does not prove to be very effective... I can image the grade on my test will be a 5... It's progress though! Not in a sense that I'm receiving better grades in Politic, but in a sense that I don't freak out when I don't know what's going on... Now, if only the teacher could agree with me...
TOMORROW! I will be in Bremen at Der Tag Des Handwerks. What the heck is that??? It's some sort of festival for the handy work and my profession is one of them! I will be presenting small Teegebaeck (small, pastries and cookies typically served with tea) and Petit Fours. I don't really know what to expect from this day, but from what I was told it will be some sort of question and answer deal. I told my teacher, you do realize that I may not be that good at that? Apparently he's just happy that I volunteered. It'll be an experience!
I would like to write that I am writing this from the comfort of my own home... I am extremely sorry (well more extremely angry) to say that I am not. My appointment for my internet to be installed didn't happen today because they decided not to show up. What's the reason? I have no clue whatsoever. My anger and frustration with these people has risen to an all time high. 5 weeks without internet? It's awful...
so where are you posting this from? Internet cafe? if they have those in Germany...
ReplyDelete5 weeks now wow!, I think the grades are good, people are just interested in what you make in a grade. Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your great success! I can relate to your Internet -- or lack of it -- frustration. Here in our French village it is just not available for half of us and I have to make do with two hours twice a week in the local village library and a few visits into a bigger town once or twice a week :-(
ReplyDeleteOf course there are internet cafes in Germany and Wifi in plenty of places, we do not live on the dark side of the moon.The unfortunate thing is how those companies regard customer service- it seems to be an inconvenience to them.And if someone doesn't like it they aren't bothered about that as they call all the shots.A rather British attitude to customer service, I have to say....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have just stumbled upon your blog and find the direction you have taken with your life genuinely great and courageous! I hope you are not having too bad of a time over here. ;)
ReplyDeleteCheers and greetings from Hannover,
Tobias ;)