Schlaff Güt!

Ciao! So it's approaching 2am here. I feel awful, because I went for a run not too long ago and Cori and I were going to have this amazing movie night, complete with The Office, and lots of chocolate! ..But I was on the phone, and now she is asleep...(sorry my love, sweet dreams!)
I love it here so much, I don't want to waste a single moment, so I'm often up early and to bed late.'Late at night when the house is sleeping and I go sit on the balcony and stare up at the night sky. I know this is one of the lamest things to say, but I think that the stars are the most beautiful thing we have, because no matter the distance, we all share their light- it brings us together. I love how here in Frankenthal, I am living in a city, and get to enjoy the city life, but once the sun falls, I feel like I'm back home in the country. Everything is quiet and still. I know my time abroad is quickly coming to an end, and I get so upset just thinking about leaving here. I feel like I have finally found my niche. I don't want to go, I don't want to leave all this behind, all the people I've met, all the adventures I get. I miss Cori already and her ability to laugh through life and her Grandma, who bless her soul, is the sweetest woman and I can't understand a single syllabul she says. I miss the city lights and the mountains in the horizon, and the cherry trees, and apple trees, and vineyards that hug every street. I love it here, and I've never felt more comfortable than I do now. I don't want this trip to end.
Today Cori and I woke up at a decent hour and Philip picked us up and took me on yet another marvelous adventure. He and Cori had planned a day of exploring in Heidelberg, Germany. Such a beautiful town with an emmaculate castle residing atop the hill. We went through the castle on a little self-guided tour and got lost in the beautiful view. It started to pour while we were there, and naturally we didn't think to bring an umbrella. But the rain only made the colors of the forests more vibrant. We then headed down the hill into town, and it was so beautiful! A very inspiring place to be, with views of the mountains through every alley-way, and streets lined with adorable cafe's. Apparently a great deal of Americans livehere because of the army base near by, so I had lots of 'tourist opportunities.'It was such a treat to spend the day with Cori and Philipp ( who by the way are just an incredible couple together- Cori, you have all of my approval for this bloke. :) ) They really did give me such a wonderful day, and have been since my arrival.
After we got back from a day in Heidelberg, Cori played mom, and dropped me off at Max's for a play date. It was so much fun! I love being with my brothers! Max, Felix, and I played a match of soccer, then played pass with the football for a bit, and after that we headed out to the fields and played some baseball. Max and Felix really love baseball, and they have gotten quite good! Max was playing so well, and was hitting the ball so hard, that he split it! We were all really impressed, and on that note, had to end the game because it was the only ball we had. Haha. So we treated ourselves to some 'eis,' (ice cream) and just walked around the neighborhood for a bit. I really want Max to come back home with me. I miss hanging out with him, and playing soccer and all that. Its so nice having him so close by. Today; I was at his school for 5-10 minutes and he met me in the courtyard just to hang out for a while. It's so nice seeing him and laughing about stories from when he was home in th US. Oh my gosh, and his jokes! They are so bad that they are HILARIOUS! I love it! Every bit of it!
I'm working on getting myself to Stockholm, but from the looks of it, I fear that it won't be able to happen :( But Cori and I are for sure headed to Paris in just a few days here! VRAIMENT!! we are thinking of driving and splitting the gas, it's looking to be much cheaper than a flight or train-oddly enough. YAY for road trip number 2!! We are planning on leaving saturday through tuesday, just enough time to soak up that french air :) oh man, I can't wait to have cup of coffee in a paris cafe. mmmmm. Can I just say, coffee in Europe, is SOOO much better than anything I've ever had back in the states. So delicious! Even the crappiest cup from mcdonalds or even a gastation is exquisite- kid you not, the gas stations actually have cafe's within them and barista's working to prepare it for you. It's incredible here. I love it. Love love love, LOVE IT!
Well, I should probably be signing off here in just a bit and get some sleep. I think tomorrow I'll go to the movies with Max and Felix while Cori works ( she works at the theatre so it'll be good. :) Ok. Schlaf GÜT my loves, and I will be writing you tomororow. Ciao for now!