Berlin Begins Now

It still feels a little surreal. I have the acceptance letter in hand, the apartment secured, and a rough plan for the move. It’s happening: Berlin!

I’m trading the quiet rhythms of Hessen for the organized, sometimes chaotic energy of Berlin. My new apartment is located near a large park — technically still in the city, but far enough removed that it doesn’t feel like the center of everything. It seems like the best of both worlds: close enough to experience everything Berlin offers, yet distant enough to find quiet when I need it.

At the moment, my focus is on logistics. I arrived in Germany with just two suitcases, and somehow, I now have considerably more. My current plan involves several ICE trips between Frankfurt and Berlin, traveling with just a suitcase and a backpack each time. I might even resort to one of those iconic blue IKEA bags if necessary.

There is still a lot I don’t know. I’m not sure how I’ll settle into the pace of the city, what my daily routines will become, or where I’ll find my favorite new places. But that uncertainty is part of the excitement. This move has been a long time coming, and now it’s endlich here.

Also, I urgently need to buy a coin purse.