The Most Successful Memories Of My Life In Germany

The aroma of schnitzel, cigarettes and exhaust filled the air; the road from my home lead to downtown. a path walked hundreds, if not thousands of times by my family. The lights lining Wilhelmstrasse at night, large Weinachtsmarkts in the winter and the Rhein Main Grille are the most vivid memories of my time spent out of the United States. Fall was my favorite season; the leaves falling and scattering across the park is a memory that makes my home memorable. Growing up as an American in a foreign country had a significant impact on my life. I can proudly say my home was a culturally rich and bustling town where I developed my values through my family, German culture, and the military, and realized I took my experiences for granted. I lived with my mother, father, and brother in Germany between 2001 and 2015. We’ve shared many great memories of weekend getaways and best of all: laughter shared in the kitchen and living room. I come from a military family who had been lucky to live in one place for so long. I learned to speak English first by my parents, but learned German words soon after beginning to speak. My parents and brother had spent time in Germany years

Some memories were more serious than others, good and bad. One of my fondest memories involves our weekend vacations to different German cities. Several times we would go to Swan Lake in Giessen, which was where I learned to ride my bike and Heely’s. Once, I remembered the bike had fallen on my ankle and I had a terrible sprain. I smile about this specific memory because my family took care of me. They treated my brother and I out to pizza at Pizza Mouse, which was our favorite restaurant in Giessen. We stayed in a hotel a couple nights, watched movies at night and spent the days out exploring. These are the moments that helped me realize that while family can be aggravating, they are always there for you through times of strength and