Mathematically Correct

We hope that our girl will be able to go to Gymnasium soon. Because we believe in “reference” and if surrounding people are having great ideas/attitude and working/studying then there is a good chance that our kids will be the same. Not 100% true for all case but a good chance at least. No pressure…

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Frustrations of a Mediocre

Mann is taking a break from Chess.  He likes the game, watched different youtube channels about chess and studies openings. Then this weekend, we went to visit a family friend from Syria (smart people with IQ 100++++ most probably) and this guy who does not know much openings and plays for fun showed Mann how…

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Laute

Germans and their Laute: selbst, mit, um und zwie. Grrrr. I asked Mann what the heck is that and he said he forgot. 😡 So I had to scan the books and check google otherwise, girl will not get it right in her klassenarbeit this wednesday. 😬 There was a notice of “klassenarbeit” and I…

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Schulanfang

There is no Schulanfang in Philippines so there are many question mark for me until the day finally arrived. For foreign mother in Germany, this is how it works for my kid who will be going in Klasse 1 (First Grade) in Sachsen. Friday evening: Give Zuckertüte to the Teacher Saturday is the Schulanfang and…

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