Karneval Kicked (our) Ass!

Holy Cow. Or my new favorite saying Cheese and Rice! That was a party!!! 

We had a great spot in the parade's route

Karneval gobbled us up, took us on a wild ride, spit us out on the streets of the town and left us scratching our heads, leaving us feeling entertained, fired up, a little frightened but so glad we were there to witness it first hand. I will give it to them, the Germans really know how to throw a party.

And the parade killed! A three hour march of witches, monsters, unidentifiable creatures, bands, candy thrower, confetti stuffers and just plain old wild ass people. What a blur! Almost stimulation overload...almost. 

Kept saying this one looked like the hubs when he has had a few. One eye open and messy hair. Ha!

For those of us that weren't in the parade, costumes were still expected. I went as a cowgirl, because I pretty much had everything for the outfit. And the hubs went in his adult sized onesie (yes, he had one on hand) and a pirate hat. Strangely enough, he didn't even stand out!

The masks were creepy, but so cool to see up close. I can't even imagine how much money went into this ordeal. Every little town in the area has it's own theme and costume. They work all year getting together the necessary items to scare the begeebus out of people like me. 

Most groups were some kind of costume and mask. 

Creepy, but kinda lovable

Some groups play instruments. 

Green Day was the band's of choice songs this year. Weird, but good.

Some groups smash confetti in your face. Hard.

No mercy!

 Some groups put on mini shows and stunts, like this pole vaulting one. 

Impressive

And others are there to capture you and take you away. Think I am kidding?!? Chalk it up to one more thing that would never fly in the U.S.

Get man-handled much!?

I got picked up, spun around, thrown in a push cart with two other ladies, then the witches proceeded to rub my face with a glove (um, can you say germies!) for about a minute straight. I finally escaped. Only for it to happen to me a few more times that afternoon. Wow. Just wow. 

Great photos though, glad we got it on film!

I feel like I really can't find the right words to describe everything yesterday. There was just something in the air; a feeling of partying, community, and, oh yeah, drunkenness. Hahaha. But honestly, I don't know how you could handle all of this without a drink or two in you.

After the parade wrapped up around 1:00pm, everyone rushed to the nearest bar to continue the party. We didn't stay too late, but I am sure the celebration went on well into the night.

So, as I still recover, and try to piece together what really happened yesterday (not because of alcohol, but just because there was sooo much to take in), I am so happy we made it out to Karneval. And even happier it happens only once a year. 

Now, if you will excuse me, I have to go pick out some more confetti from my hair :)

Zombie Sunday 3/6

Happy Zombie Sunday! 

First off, in honor of Zombie Sunday, I have an awesome new picture to share with you. 

Warning, not for the easily scared! :)
 

Nothing like being a dirndl wearing, brain eating zombie, haha!

Creepy, but awesome isn't it?!? Jeremy from over at izombielover hooked me up with my very own Zombie photo. Something that I thought would be fun to share with you on this lazy day. He is great, and I love how the photos turned out! You'll have to jump over and check out his site. Plus, he is running a couple of specials on his photos, so make sure to have a look at those too. Thanks again Jeremy!



Well, another week has come and gone. Another month come and gone as well. Oh, hello there March, nice to see you. Bring a little warmer weather with you next time you come to Germany :) Ahhh, I can't blame the windy weather of March, I don't know if it ever gets really, really warm enough for my blood over here!



Tomorrow is Rosenmontag, and we are headed down to the parade early in the morning to watch the creepsters in their costumes and masks put on a show that I am sure we will never forget. Want a preview!?

Just jump around this video and you will see how the parade is definitely not lacking in the creepy mask department. I am a little nervous! (And oh no, I gave away my secret location in Germany :) haha)

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TODAY IS THE LAST GAME OF THE REGULAR SEASON! I have no idea how it got here so quickly. I am pumped for playoffs! It has been too long since I have gotten to watch the hubs do his thang in a playoff game. 


BTW, speaking of the hubs, he gave me probably one of the best compliments ever the other day. We were just talking about the blog, something along the lines that I hoped people thought what I had to say was interesting and not too rambling. Completely straight faced, he goes, "Well, I'm around you all the time and have to listen to you everyday, and I still think your blog is interesting". Geee, thanks, haha. It was too funny!



As for some possible post topics I am thinking about for this next week: 


*Dorky or Weird TV/Move Characters I Secretly Heart, the hubs always said I had a weird taste in guys...that means him too, ya know! Ha. 

*This month it will be 4 years since my first ever hockey game. Can't wait to tell ya'll about the ridiculous of that night! Ahh, what a young hockey pup I was back then, lol. 

*And thinks we think are German but just aren't. Of course I have already had one of the "American" things in Germany, so I thought it would be fun to go the other way around this time. Poor Canada, it hardly gets any love :)



Much love to ya'll. I really do have some of the best commenters in bloggyland and I am thankful for all the feedback and support I recieve everyday. You know how to make a girl blush. Wish me luck tomorrow in weirdo land, I think I am gonna need it.

Holy, Happy Weekend! Lots to do today, and so little time :) Last home game this evening for the regular season. Meeting a few of the girls for a drink or two before the game. Let's hope we actually make it to the rink before the 3rd period, haha. I am awful.

Fastnacht (Fasching, Karnival) started this week in Germany. Lots of fun stuff going on for that. Rosenmontag is on Monday, and we have our costumes ready to go. Excited to see a true German Fastnacht celebration! And for those of you who don't know a lot about Karnival in Germany, have a look here for some creepy, but interesting info :)

One quick funny thing to share with ya'll. I was driving home from one of my English classes last night (where I teach, not learn, duh) and jamming out to some cheesy German radio. I heard the DJ's introduce a 'new' song and I could tell right away that it was an Akon song. His songs are pretty distinctive. I was liking the beat, and it wasn't until I heard the word 'penis' that I knew it was not a real song. Lonely Island had fooled the Germans at the radio station, presumably because they didn't exactly understand every word of the song. So as I drove, I listened to them blare out "I Just Had Sex". Like WTF!? I was dying, it was hilarious.

It was the first time I heard the song (what? we pretty much live under a rock over here, haha) but I knew it had to be the work of Lonely Island. Love them!

So for your listening and viewing pleasure, I bring you "I Just Had Sex". Have a great weekend! After this, how could you not!?

 

Could you even imagine them playing this on the American radio stations?!