After nearly 30 years, I returned to my hometown to undergo rehabilitation from a longer illness.
Not out of choice, but because that was where my insurance sent me.

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Growing up in Germany, it does not take you long to learn that being up early in the morning, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, is not simply a virtue, but your sacred Teutonic duty.

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I.
- You are a bad child.
- But why?
- You don’t play with your sister, don’t cuddle her, don’t enjoy being with her!
- I am sorry. But she is loud and grabs me and that scares me. Why does this matter?
- We cannot love you if you aren’t nice to your sister- I will try to be nicer, so you will love me ( Read more... )

When I stepped outside, into that dark, cold January night in 1999, little did I know that my life was about to change.

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Gary just announced a new round of the contest. Mini season, or something. No matter what, I'll be there! Need more writing in my life!

And you, what are you waiting for? See you there!

Thank you all so so much. It is your victory as well as mine. I would never ever have made it so far without you wonderful people <3

Lots of landscapes :) And flowers and the cat, obviously.

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There are still 5 more hours to vote for me! Make me win!  https://www.livejournal.com/poll/?id=2104467&mode=enter 

There is a poll.
THE poll.
Me against two incredibly talented writers.
Want to help me win? Vote!

And I'd be very grateful for any pimping to your friends too :)

“Is it still far?” I finally dare to ask.

I am so tired. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth, my bones are wary.

But there is only silence, all around.

We trudge on, knowing what expects us, but not when, or where.

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I swear, I have gone to bed yesterday evening, convinced that I'd wake up looking at LJ Idol from outside ( Read more... )