First post from my host home

It has been a few days since my last blog post because adjusting to my new home has been very time consuming and fun. My trip to Stemwede was kind of eventful. I missed the train from Hannover to Minden because my train from Marburg to Hannover was delayed. Thanks to the teamers at language camp however, I easily found the information desk and got a ticket for the next train. My host family has been extremely welcoming and nice. I have gotten to bake with my brother and hang out with my sisters and parents. I really feel at home here, and I get along really well with my host siblings and all the host pets. Today was my first day of school, and it was pretty difficult. Angela, my host sister, took me to my gymnasium in order to get my schedule, but it turns out that I will not have a schedule until next week. This week I am shadowing another student in order to feel comfortable with the school and some of the teachers. Of course, I don't understand anyone, but I hope that within a few months I will be able to participate more in class. After this rough day at school, I got a great "pick-me-up" and got to go home with another CBYXer who goes to my school. It was really nice to see her host home and have a little "American time" together. We both agreed that we miss language camp and the other CBYXers more than we thought we would. I was dropped of at my house and played with the kittens. Angela and I also went to the pool this evening and hung out. It was really fun, and it helped me recoup after my stressful day at school. Tomorrow I will be going to school alone, and I am still a little nervous, but I hope that it will get easier.