So here we go...
1. I grew up in East Germany and was 10 years old when the wall finally came down. Until then I hadn't seen any other country as we were literally locked in. I'm very thankful for the fall of the wall in 1989 as otherwise I wouldn't be where I am today!
2. I met the love of my life 5 years ago when studying in the UK for a year. We've been inseparable since then and I've relocated to the UK over two years ago.
3. I'm a bit of a loner... I cherish the moments I can spend on my own lost in books or blogs or redecorating something. I'm not a big party animal although I love meeting up with friends and chatting over some lovely food and wine.
4. I was dancing in a dance company from the age of 9 until 27. I loved it and we were taking part in nationwide competitions. Our biggest success was winning the Berlin Championships in Jazz and Modern-Dance 5 years in a row!
Can you spot me?
5. When I finished school in Berlin I wanted to go abroad to see the world but unlike my friends I didn't fancy spending a year in the States as an Au-pair and I didn't know about Work-and-Travel in Australia back then (otherwise that would have been an option as well).
I decided to go to Israel and work in a Kibbutz for 8 month. I was based in the South, close to a small town called Ashkelon and about 20 min from Gaza. On my days off I travelled the whole country. It's a fascinating place and I learned a lot... too much to put in a post... but I will never forget that time.
6. I'm crazy about animals...dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, sheep... you name it. Anything that doesn't have more than 4 legs is quite cute and adorable in my eyes and seeing an animal hurt is breaking my heart. When I was a little girl my mum always had to switch over the channel as soon as an animal got killed in some kind of nature programme because I just wouldn't stop crying...
7. I regard life as a journey and I try to enjoy every single moment of it. I don't want to rush through it. Instead I'm looking forward to all the stops that are still lying before me such as getting married, having kids, buying a house and building a home... I believe that anything is possible in life. It's all up to you!
So now you know!!!
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Hi Nadine, thank you for sharing! What a lovely, insightful post. We have a few things in common ;) Looking forward to visiting again x
ReplyDeleteWow Nadine ~ what a fabulous list of 7 things!! I loved learning these things about you!! What a childhood you must have had and what an experience to be able to see the wider world after the Berlin Wall came down. I see we have dancing in common and from the same ages too, how funny!! I would love to hear more about your time on a kibbutz and your tijme in Israel, what an amazing experience for a young person. Thanks so much for sharing your 7 things with us ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteGreat list of 7! I am from Germany too... I was born in the West but both my parents are originally from the East. I went back to Germany this summer for a visit (my third visit back home since we left) and I was heartbroken when it came time to leave (as usual). I am going to post some of my travel pics on my blog soon, I can let you know when I have done so if you care to see them... :)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun facts!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Israel is a great & very fascinating country! I've had the pleasure to travel from north to south about 4 years ago and it was one of my most exciting journeys.
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