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Blog Post From A Member Of The Conversation Corps in Germany

Alex says she is an "average girl, born and raised in Los Angeles."  Alex is also a member of the Conversation Corps in Germany.  We wanted to share her most recent Blog post and give you a link to Alex' Blog so you can keep up with her.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The Meat Platter
So, maybe one day I'll adjust to eating meat (bacon, ham, salami etc.) for every meal. But, probably not. Last night we had just plain meat on a plate with bread for dinner. So I thought, this is it. This is my chance to really try something new and like it. Christoph suggested I try the bacon. And, I thought, yeah sure. I mean, I don't really like bacon, but I know what it tastes like and I know it's not surrounded with a skin I have to take off before I eat it. So, I try it. Hmmmmmm. It was the toughest, stringy-est, saltiest bacon I have ever tasted, and the second I bit off a piece I had a clear vision of eating the actual pig. And then I gagged. Right there at the table, in front of everyone. So, I'm not there yet. I don't like the meat. But, I'm close. I can feel it.

I jumped up from the table, ran to the bathroom and spit it out. When I came back, Jasmin and Christoph were laughing their heads off. Luckily. They must think I'm completely crazy.

I am. But, at least I'm trying. Miss you and just plain old normal meat that doesn't come on a plate.
Alex

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