Constant over-eating

That to your right is a delicious Cuban roast pig, known as Lechón. Freaking scrumptious! Seriously, don't die before you get a taste of one. Besides that, I ate a lot more delectables this week. Oh, how I love the holidays!

How I banged my head...again

This is embarrassing, but I ended up at the urgent care this week. This is my 4th hospital run his year. I seriously need to consider paying more attention in life! In other news, I had a lot of fun before banging my head, so give the video a watch!

Doing hoodrat things with my friends

Getting back into the swing of things! That means a lot of shenanigans with my homies. Everything from eating midnight cuban hamburgers known as Fritas to getting drinks at multiple bars and much in between. Btw, the picture featured on the right side there depicts a basket full of ham croquetas....absolutely delicious. I'm so loving the food back home!

Miami welcomes me home!

After a 2 year hiatus in Berlin, I am back home in the 305. Miami has changed since I have been away and so have I. So that means it is time to explore and discover anew!

week 48: A farewell to Berlin (for the foreseeable future)

For the last 2 years I have lived in Berlin, Germany. I have had countless adventures, met many cool people, and have traveled throughout Europe. This is a video recap of my last week at what has become my second home - Berlin!

week 47: reporting from the toilet

Biggest adventure of the week: Paintballing! I'm not sure if that is written together or separately, but whatever. I don't think my former English teachers are reading this anyway. This past week was a lot of getting business done, but of course, some fun as well. Check it out!

week 46: TV head #onlyinBerlin

Nothing like iceskating to really kick off the winter season! Plus, some birthday shenanigans at Schulle's place and park adventures. But most interesting-thing-of-the-week award goes to the guy at the video store that had a TV on his head as a mask. Just too hilarious.

week 45: Lichtgrenze - Commemorating The Fall of the Berlin Wall

This week Berlin celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was fantastic to be in the city throughout this celebration. The "Lichtgrenze" or Light Border surrounded the city along the path of where the actual Berlin wall once stood. It really gave you perspective on what it was like in the once divided city. Very, very, cool.

week 44: a self-made Halloween pub crawl

Probably one of my favorite holidays because you can just get away with so much. Halloween is epic. Especially when you combine it with a self made pub crawl consisting of a bunch of noisy Americans in Berlin. Thats what I call spreading 'Murican culture!

week 43: Drinking games

This week was a very short one! As the title suggests, it also involved some drinking games. Both American and German classics. Check out my 100th video!

week 42: Paris, France - where eating is a sport

Oh, the city of love. More like, the city of delicious food! Which is a way more awesome way to describe it if you ask me. Met up with Annie and Laurene in Paris and had a hell of a weekend! The video tells all. Take a looksy!

week 41: Watch me carve a piece of ice into the shape of Germany

So I was little ridiculous this week and I went on multiple road trips....but hey, why not? Europe is small enough for that! Check out the adventures here :)

week 40: Oktoberfest Edition

The Dirndl, Lederhosen action was intense. Just like it was supposed to be. After all, it was Oktoberfest! Many Maß were enjoyed (that's a 1 liter beer in a really, really big mug). There was dancing, chanting, singing and a whole lot of eating going on as well. Not just at Oktoberfest, but at the Slow Food Kreuzberg food festival. Enough said....check out the video!

week 39: Yaam V.I.P.

Despite being a little sick over the weekend, I managed to survive the end of the week. And at that, I even had some spaß! Spaß = Fun in German. Enough with the vocab lesson, check out the video!

week 38: the queen slurp struts into town

Tequila mouths! That's what the picture on the right is about anyway. Do you recognize that girl next to me?! Yes! Its Jessica, my Queen Slurp! Hadn't seen her in over a year since we finished CBYX and she was just in Berlin for a visit. Short and sweet and totally worth it :)

week 37: Landau, Luxembourg, Trier, Koblenz and much more!

There was a LOT of driving going on this week. In a 7 Series BMW, if I may add. The best part though, was the great time I shared with brilliant people in many different cities!

week 36: gorgonzola ice cream and an almost ass-kicking

Nothing is better than catching up with a friend...which is exactly what I got to do! The weekend was full of eating, drinking, and sightseeing! Did I mention eating? Because we did a lot of that. Kinda like the picture you see on your right --->

week 35: not so serious fails

Referring to the picture on the left: What are Miami style matches? How are they different from normal matches? Being from Miami myself I'd like to thin this is quite an honor, but I am not quite sure! Anyway, week 35 of year number 2 in Berlin was eventful as it usually is. Check it out!

week 34: garlic breath and celebrations

There is nothing as wonderful as restructuring your resume and rewriting your cover letter a million times! Oh wait. Pretty much everything sounds more wonderful than that. But hey, I can't get a job without it, so do what must be done! Non-sequiter: it was Alex's birthday this week! And my host parents had a cool summer party in their garden. Check it out!

week 33: yup, the Baltic Sea is cold

Early this week I got to see my friend Kat! She came to visit Berlin and we went around the city exploring. Then on Friday it was off to the Ostsee to take a dip where all Germans go vacation! In the picture to the right, I am playing Vikings Chess...pretty epic beach game.

week 32: short term visitors and mistakes we all make

I had 2 very short term visitors this week: Juan, my number 1 slurp, came to Berlin for a total of 12 hours on Monday, so we had a nice dinner! Valeria came from Spain to visit for a little less than 24 hours, before she headed off to Miami. Then, I had the party night of a bit too much drinking for George and Felix's Birthday!

week 30 & 31: sailing through Greece - gorgeous doesn't cut it

Seriously. It does not get more beautiful than the Greek Islands. I sailed the Ionian sea and hit up the islands of Meganisi, Atokos, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaka, and Lefkada...not to mention on a boat full of wonderful Greek people! I ate extremely well, I swam in gorgeous waters, and got to look up at the stars from the net of our catamaran.

week 28 & 29: Germany wins the World Cup!

Deutschland! My new land has officially won the World Cup 2014! Damn was it amazing. That's not the only thing that went down this week though. There was also a trip to DC and NYC all mashed up into a week of some serious fun!

week 27: the heat has been brought

Our newly invented game - Flip n' Slide - is taking the nation by storm! Of course it was invented on America's Birthday. On top of that, there was some Miami Beach action and some cocktails to push us through the long weekend.

week 26: tearing it up in 'Murica

This past week I split my time between two of the most amazing cities in good old 'Murica. Chicago and Miami. The Windy City was nice to me...I got to meet up with an old friend of mine from college and a friend from my CBYX adventure as well. In Miami, it has been quality friend and family time. The fun is just beginning!

week 25: hello Chicago!!!

My kid brother has officially graduated college....whatttt?! And with honors, like a boss. Flying from Berlin into Chicago for this great event was quite fantastic. Chicago is an amazing city although the weather is a little all over the place. Lol. Not only did I get to see my family for the first time in 6 months, I also got to eat some delicious deep dish pizza and catch a Cubs game!

week 24: all day and night

The World Cup madness has begun....and I can't get enough! Didn't think I'd be this into it, but the atmosphere in Europe is just too good to not immerse yourself. Also had quite a party night this week. Oh, the mischievous me.

week 23: the summer heat is making me walk the streets

Well, well, well. Summer is finally here! And it's really bringing the heat! Thankfully I have fully recovered from my cold and I was able to go out and enjoy the weather. Dinner on a boat, swimming, a street festival...and that's just the beginning. See for yourself!

week 22: hospitals and scavenger hunts

Assuming you've read the title of this blog post, you probably have a hint into what went on this week. Yes, there were 2 hospital visits. No, nothing to worry about. At least, not anymore anyway. Also, there was a avenger hunt, which is top notch fun. If you've never has one, I suggest you get to it!

week 21: airplanes zooming, beer drinkin'

The sun was shining so bright I couldn't resist going outside! Except, I kinda got a sunburn during the process. There is also a lot that went right this week as well....like meeting the 30th PPPlers! Quite a few recognized me from my videos. Pretty cool feeling like a mini-celebrity! Anyway, see the shenanigans on video below :p

week 20: stardom on a real life movie set

Totally got to be on a movie set with Tom Hanks! And i got paid and fed for it! Sometimes I'm such a winner. Lol. Check it out!

week 19: prison break and tequila

There was quite a mix of events this week. Forst of all, I became addicted to Prison Break and then there was a Mexican theme night with some Irish thrown in. Oh yeah, and some boring training to be an online English teacher. Gotta see for yourself!

week 18: celebration central

Labor Day! Time to skip work (well I guess it's not skipping if it's a national holiday, but it just sounds more fun) and chill with friends! I got to see everything from gangsta dancing to fist fights and political demonstrations. Oh, there were some normal days too. Check it out!

week 17: day drinking among other things

The sun was bright and pleasantly warm. There was no reason I shouldn't bathe in it, so I did! With a few Heineken and some friends by my side. Not too shabby. Oh, and there was a grill out. And Beer Pong. And dancing. Just check it out yourself :)

week 16: a whole lotta meat

Suchhhh an awesome week. Spent most of my time chilling with friend and eating. Like a lot. But I am not complaining haha. Also, I have officially been back in Berlin for 4 months now...pretty insane how fast the time flies! Check out all the shenanigans in video form below :)

week 15: a little spontaneity goes a long way

A very successful week. First and foremost, my most proud achievement, I found Speculoos! And it tastes as good as the first time, every time. Other than that, I was pretty social this week (not quite sure if I'm ever not). Meaning beer and dancing and eating in large groups.

week 14: the Freiburg college life

Finally getting out of Berlin to do some traveling. Not that I don't love Berlin, but who doesn't love discovering someplace new? I got to visit Raya, who showed me around Freiburg, a very green city...the greenest in Germany. I also ate a lot of vegetarian meals because of Raya's veggie stint at the moment. And, of course, we drinks plenty of brewskiies!

week 13: the movie critic

Although there was some productivity this week, like me searching for jobs and whatnot, there was also a lot of movie watching. Like a lot. I don;t think I have ever seen this many movies in the san of a month, and this, I did in a week. A little ol' movie-cation. Check it all out!

week 12: no longer an illegal vagabond

You've heard it here first! I have officially gotten my freelance visa approved and am now on the job hunt here in Berlin. Not to shabby after 3 months of trying, I suppose. Besides that much more happened this week. Namely a lot of beer in my tummy. Check it out!

week 11: paperwork hustle

Even though I still don't have my visa, I don't let that worry me. After all, I'm 24 and living in a foreign country. Not much to complain about. In fact, there is only awesomeness to be had...just like this week. Weather was fantastic so I just went out there and enjoyed Berlin!

Week 10: Sam the Schnitzelqueen

So let's see. I went on 2 mini road trips this week. One to Eisleben, the city of Martin Luther and a sweet little town in Germany. The other to a castle. Well sort of. It was pretty much adventure this whole week because of the awesome weather outside! It's official…spring is here!

Week 9: full of opportunities

I was pretty damn busy this week. Which is good of course, I'm not one that likes to be bored! Had a few opportunities to network and even decided to join a Start-Up and make some mini-docs. See what this week has in store!

week 8: seems like spring is approaching!

I got lucky with pretty amazing winter weather this week. Who can ask for better than 50 degrees and sunny, right?! Watched a lot of soccer and as usual hung out with friends. I can't believe i've already been back in Berlin for 2 months!

Week 7: getting a freelance visa (or not)

I had a lot of fun this week! But there was also one giant pot-hole in the road concerning my German Freelance Visa. Ay, ay, ay it's not easy moving to another country, but it sure is interesting! Check out the laughter and the anguish in the video below (perhaps that was way too dramatic, but you get me).

Week 6: wining and dining in Italia!

What is that picture on the right? Oh, that's just me inside an old Roman arena built in the first century. No big deal, really. Italy just got it like dat! Last weeks wonderful road trip led me to the land of gelato, pasta, and wine. I've got to say, Italy is a place I'd visit over and over again. The silly adventures are all chronicled below!

Week 5: Can we live in a castle?

Spent the week preparing for my epic birthday road trip to Italy! Had a few awesome stopovers before I reached my final destination though. And guess what? It's all chronicled right here in HD video…check it, bon check it!

Week 4: munch fest

As the title suggests, I ate a lot this week. Mostly because I went to a massive agricultural fair with lots of yummy food from around the world! Celebrated another friends birthday this week and did a lot of paperwork for my visa application (the latter, not so fun). Oh, and winter is finally here.

Week 3: real life uncertainty

My third week in Berlin proved to be an eventful one full of fun stuff like opening a new bank account and hanging out with friends and stuff. I'm certain that's a run-on sentence, but whatever! No teachers here! I hope you enjoy the week as much as I did!

Week 2: a birthday bash on the head

I turned 24 this week! It's no quarter-life crisis for me, this party is just getting started. Plus, being in Germany is a fiesta in itself, is it not? Also had an ambulance scare after I split my head waddling down a dark hallway at 6am. The video really covers it best, so check it out!

Week 1: Back in Berlin!

Back to Berlin! The grunginess has already taken over my system, or maybe its the beer, not sure. Either way its an undetermined amount of weeks of adventure that lie ahead. This week was filled with New Year festivity, who knows what next week will bring!