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I finally made my way to the english speaking movie theatre in the Stuttgart area that I wrote about months and months ago about. Last week I took myself to see the popluar movie Star Trek and was not disappointed at all.

Finding the theatre was very simple and easy to access. Taking the S5 toward Vaihingen from the main station (hbf) is all you need to do. After hopping off the train, I was at the movie theatre within 5 minutes of walking. Very easy to find and access. After settling in, I was able to enjoy a completely german speaking free movie. It was and is bliss for english speakers. There were a lot of us english speakers present but I noted that there were a few Germans in the cinema as well. I also noticed that during the funny scenes, the Germans (for the most part) didn't get it. They would catch the joke too late or not at all.

In any case, I noticed a marked difference about this town as I made my way to the train station. At first I didn't know what was so different about the people in Vaihingen but I knew there was some difference. I finally got it after waiting at the street light. The majority of people around me were speaking english! I was totally thrown for a minute as I digested this observation. I guess it made sense for corso cinema international to set up shop in this town.

In any case, the movie rocked and I knew and know nothing about the original Star Trek. I did however love the Next Generation. I have to admit that I found the main character who played Captain Kirk ok in the looks department. I read many reviews where girls were swooning over him. I did fancy the character who played Spock though. He is super hot! Yum!!!!

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When I was selected for the program here, I was told that I would be set up in a hotel instead of an apartment. At first I thought of it as strange but didn't really question it as it didn't really matter to me. As long as I had somewhere decent to sleep, I was good. My hotel is nice, small and fit's in perfectly for the city. The only things I hate is that they don't have a place to do laundry nor do they have laundry service. Also, I have a mini fridge so no cooking for me and I can't really store too many things in there. Once again, this is not really an issue or problem, just minor annoyances. That is even too much a strong word for how I feel. Overall, I love this hotel life.

However, my friends and I were talking and we said it was too bad that I couldn't have some get togethers in my room because of the small size. That really is too bad so then I started to really think, why am I in a hotel and not an apartment? After asking HR, I got my answer.

At the old office (they moved about 4 years ago) they had an apartment set up for short and long term stays which worked out great for them. Since the move however, this has changed. The people who rent out aparments in Kornwestheim only rent out places for a minimum of 3 years!! None of this month by month or year contract for them. Too short of a time I assume. This is just one more thing for me to scratch my head about the German life. I think that is the craziest shit ever. I mean, who rents a place for 3 years? So much can happen in that time. Anyway, I got my answer and then some in the form of city information so.....now I am up to date.

Right now I am blogging, listening to the radio online (ah, chum fm and the edge are my saving grace) and watching CSI Miami on RTL and I am laughing at Horatis's voice. I'm gonna have to say....no!!! Dying of laughter here at everyone's voice. I can't take it!!! Thank goodness I have some seasons on dvd in english! I love Germany.