Meine Klein Welt

Am I Really THAT Old?

by

Philly - I'm Old!

 

 

Over the last few years, I’ve had a number of moments that have made me feel decidedly older. Turning 40 was kind of a big one. However, today may have been the clincher. While eating lunch at The Good Dog, I was thoroughly enjoying the music being played because it was all music that I listened to in high school. I was feeling good, singing along, reminiscing. Then I looked up. Above Matt’s head was the video to go along with the music. Apparently, we were listening to “Classic Alternative.” CLASSIC! I am not prepared for this milestone. Not at all.

 

 

 

 

.

 

Highlights From America: Week 1

by

 

  • While watching the Green Hornet on the flight over, we spent the first half of the movie wondering when and how Seth Rogan would transform into Ryan Reynolds. Oops. Apparently Green Hornet ≠ Green Lantern.
  • IN-N-OUT Burger = Yum!
  • Meeting our cute new nephew, Silas.
  • Seeing the whole Zimmerman clan again.
  • Juicy, thick, American steak – Delicious!
  • Discovered that running up hills at high altitude is a little more difficult than running flat in Vienna. Ugh!
  • Coke and Cherry Slurpee.
  • Watching 60-70 year olds play softball.
  • Shopping for new clothes!! My favorite! After something like 10 hours in the dressing room, I have some nice new clothes. I guess one benefit is that I now know my dress shirt size: 15 1/2, 32-33. Hopefully I’ll still remember that the next time I go shopping.
  • Tricia got a really cute new purse for only $5.80! She’s really excited about this. It’s red and shiny. Did I mention that it’s super cute? And it only cost $5.80?

We’re on to Philly tonight. I’m sure we’ll be adding some pictures soon. Stay tuned for more highlights!

On The Menu

by

I went to Vapiano last night with some of last year’s seniors. One of whom pointed out that I was on the menu.

“Look it’s Mista Klein!”

I don’t know what it says about me that the actual menu item is a small salad with cherry tomatoes and carrots, but I’m just glad to be on the menu.

Where Klein Always Shines

by

So one of my classes was getting tired of the old Stroodle banner(above), and decided to come up with a new one in the 20 minutes they had at the end of class one day.

For those of you(probably all of you) who need definitions:

  • Stroodle is Moodle combined with Apple Strudel, a Viennese treat.
  • Moodle is a Course Management System.
  • A course management system is a web site where I can post class materials and assignments, and students can complete and upload assignments online. Kind of like a virtual classroom.

Monotasker

by

After school, some students are in my room working on a project. Another student who is bored is talking to me.

Me: I can’t talk now. I need a few minutes to get some things done.

Student: (Continues talking about something unimportant)

Me: Hold on. Just let me finish a few things, and then I can talk to you.

Student: Are you frustrated?

Me: I’m a little stressed. I need to do a few things right now.

Student: Can’t you do two things at once?

Me (puzzled): No.

Student: Why not?

Me: Because I’m a man.