the interview...

it has been a long day for me. but first and foremost, i would like to thank those who have wished me luck for my interview today.

with a wake up call at 5.30am from my dad, i aroused from my not-so-deep sleep and started preparing myself for my departure. my room's in a mess and everything's strewn all over cos i was sick the past two days and absolutely can't be bothered to keep anything tidy. i was like semi-asleep the whole of last night and when the phone rang, it was the dreaded feeling of "it's 5.30 already!?!??!"

anyway, everything went fine. left home in time, caught the bus, the train, the first transfer. BUT, the ICE train i took from Singen to Stuttgart was delayed. LUCKILY my train connection is ahead of schedule. Hung around Stuttgart Hbf for almost an hour before making my way to this stop called 'Lauda' and then transfered to Igersheim. (haha.. it sounds like 老大 right?)

anyway, when i arrived in Igersheim, it was 1.30 or so. one hour behind my scheduled arrival. it's a pity i didn't have my camera. the bahnhof (train station) did not even have a DB(Deutsche Bahn) Office!!!! the "station" was less 50m long! basically, it's the kind of small town whereby u just require 30 mins to finish walking the whole town.

there was no information post anywhere. thankfully, the small town still had a Rathaus (like town house), but it was closed at 12! the kind girl opened the door for me nevertheless.. (benefits of an asian face) and told me that Wittenstein is just round the corner. I was doubtful cos i saw on the map before that it ain't so close to the town. Then i whipped out my letter and she said.. OH! and after she pointed it out to me, i said OH!



but anyway, it's not walkable. the only way was to take a cab. cos the next bus was scheduled at 1558 (my interview was to be at 1500)

so i walked to the nearer (smaller) Wittenstein, and managed to get help from two ladies. Hitched a ride to the correct (humongous) Wittenstein.

Interview was ok. it's my first time and i didn't really know what to expect and stuff. but i must admit that i look forward to being part of their project. it sounds tough, but i am willing to take up the challenge. the thing is, i'm not the only asian on their interview list. after me was another chinese girl. and so, i have no idea what are my chances. i'll get my reply before the end of january.

ok. i am going to collapse. 10 hours of train ride in a day is no joke.