Sunny Side Up..

Berlin, den 26. März


       At the end of every tunnel comes light. That is something I have heard countless times throughout my life. I am finally starting to understand the meaning behind this statement. Through all the bad comes the good and for me right now I have nothing but good coming my way. I couldn't help but sit down today and take a few minutes to appreciate the life I love, the people who help make this life the way it is and the life itself because I am healthy and still alive. Money has been a struggling issue for me since I made the decision to move here to Berlin. One month is good then the next is bad. It's a vicious cycle that has finally found its end station. My work started offering a second work contract so that we ,,Azubis'' can earn a little more cash. More cash is always a nice thing. I signed my contract and starting on 1.4 I can start working more. That will help alleviate some of the stress I have been having. I also plan on moving in August with two of my good friends Larissa and Anne, that will also lessen the burden on my wallet all while bringing me closer to the city centre. A lot of my contracts will be ending in the coming months and that too will save me money. As I start the second year of my Programme I will also get a raise. So as far as money goes things will only get better from here on out! I am still studying at my university in America, and that has been going really well. Despite the 6 hour time change, the stressful work weeks and school here I have been able to maintain a good GPA and that's a good feeling knowing I can juggle so much and still manage myself. My school here is an ongoing battle due to the language barrier. I am not fluent in german, and am actually quite far from full fluency but the battle is worth fighting for because in the end the possibilities are endless for me. I managed to have pretty much perfect grade on the first semester so we'll see what this semester here brings. Hopefully, I can maintain my standing. I have some of the coolest friends here. My closest of all of them, Martin, is a true friend. This guy is always there for me. Picked me up from the hospital and drove me 45 minutes home! During our trip to Stockholm, I got to know him more personally. We spent hours talking about life and realized we have a lot in common. It's a great feeling knowing that such a great person is by my side. Then theres Steffie and Isabelle, who I haven't been close that long with but was one of the best decisions I made to involve myself into their lives. We'll be driving to Croatia in less than a month for a week long trip. I couldn't be more excited for this trip! Speaking of vacations, I have been sitting here for hours planning my vacations and managed to make it so that every month this year I have some ,,vacation'' and in July is Tomorrowland, which will be absolutely amazing this year seeing it is the ten year anniversary! The best part is im going with my closest friends and my cousin will be meeting me there! I haven't seen her crazy self in years and she will be bringing a good friend of hers that I also having seen in years! So I am really looking forward to July! As you all have already heard, I have an amazing girlfriend in my life. Life couldn't be better between us. We Facetime often and talk almost all day long, and best of all it doesn't ever get boring. We've gotten much closer in the past weeks. She has told me some personal things that helped me bond better with her and I have done the same for her. I don't wanna say she is the one, but she is. I just know. Whether it's the constant butterflies and restlessness she gives me or the constant smile on my face or maybe even the fact since her I have been more optimistic rather than pessimistic. Doesn't matter, the feeling is there and I don't want that to ever fade. I feel on top of the world thanks to her. I have never had a woman care so much for me as she does. I am forever thankful for her coming into my life. Oh! She booked her flight to come to Berlin in May with her two best friends too! All in all, I cannot complain about my life. Sure things could be better but hey there can always be brighter days. Point is I am more than pleased at my standing in my life and wouldn't give it up. It's great to see life from the other side of the fence finally. I know that I am on the right path and will be a successful person. I will be a great boyfriend/husband and I will be an amazing father. I have matured a lot these past months and feel confident enough to say those things. Thanks to all the people who have stood behind me and supported me and as for the people who worked against me, an even bigger thank you goes to you for giving me the drive to fight harder for what I want. As always, comments are always welcome. I wish you all a wonderful evening.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Cory