German Girls and Ghettoblasters

So last night I got to meet two awesome new native German girls at my friend Marcos' house.  They brought over pizza and we just talked and carried on.  We were discussing languages, about learning them, and all the peculiar things about German and then got on to talking about going out and dancing.  Anika (one of Marcos' friends) who I adore, mentioned that after a few drinks, when someone puts Lady Gaga on the "ghettoblaster" she just can't help but dance.  One, the fact that she called a stereo a ghettoblaster was in itself enough to make my night, but the fact that she likes to drink and then dance a fool.  I mean...that's basically the way to my heart.  Needless to say, I'm very excited to go out dancing with Anika and Caro.  Cue Buddy

SIDEBAR:  True, Germans love beer.  However, I think they equally love sparkling wine/champagne.  I don't think I have been here a night yet where I have not seen someone drinking champagne. 

As many of you know, October is my favorite month and Halloween is my favorite holiday.  Being in Germany has not dissuaded me from planning standard American holiday festivities.  Even if I have to host a party myself, I will do it.  I'd like to make a special shout out to Bob Bell (designer of my 2009 couture Halloween, umm, well costume) who has been diligently sending me inspiration for a 2010 costume with a Berlin twist. 

I am happy to report that apparently Halloween really is catching on here.  They have these HUGE department stores here, and they are really marketing the season.  See pictures below.

Okay, well I have to pack now, because I'm going to Londontown tonight.  It's my burfday weekend!

Cheers, y'all!