February 11, 2013 This Week's Itinerary

To those of you about to die, we salute you.  (In mission language, this means "about to go home from your mission".)

If anyone cares at this point (this should be limited to just a select few), I will post an itinerary for the next week or so. That way, everyone has an idea of what's going on.

Monday: I will be finishing Tschuess books, maybe play Elder Turner in chess at the mall and then pack.

Tuesday: I will be going to the Buchenwald concentration camp to broaden my horizons. Then I will be with the ward for the Book of Mormon class and to say my final goodbyes to everyone.

Wednesday: I have my last eating appointment with Sister Doerlitz and then I will be going to the Krauses to enjoy some more company.

Thursday: I leave at the crack of dawn to catch a train so that I can get to Frankfurt for transfers.  Then I go to the temple with President Schwartz, have a meal at his place, then go to the Hotel.

Friday: I leave with all of the other missionaries for the airport and catch my flight at 11:30 to DC. I then meet with Dad (hi Dad) and have most likely a burger at Dulles. I then catch a flight from DC to Charlotte and arrive at 6:41. I then drive to the stake President's office to be released. I talk, show some stuff, unpack a little and then go to sleep.

Saturday: I do whatever I want (or whatever I am forced to do) until 6pm. 

-- Elder Trevor Joseph Baker
Kirche Jesu Christi
Germany Frankfurt Mission
Corneliusstrasse 18
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

February 4, 2013 Eleven Days

Hi, I think I will start out with saying that I think it's ok now to be obsessed about going home. I am not saying that to excuse my behavior in any way, just so that I can justify it in my own mind. It's been a long journey and I am winding down. I think I am going to be sleeping for about two weeks before I come out of my coma. 

1.  What are your plans for this week? 

Well, tomorrow I am cooking Musubi, Somen Salad, Pani Popo, and some other stuff for the ward. Thats going to be a fun party. Wednesday we have apartment inspections, Thursday we have two eating appointments, Friday is free (for now), Saturday as well, and then Sunday I have a talk. It's going to be busy. At least busy for us.

2.  How are the Kempes?  

I told Elder Kempe. He then asked me, "Are you sure your mother wants you back?" Hahaa.

3.  Are you keeping focused or are you trunky or a little of both? That depends on who you ask. I am not literally trunky. I haven't packed yet. 

4.  What was the best thing that happened this week? Uhhh... I had some pretty cool dreams. One of them was in German, English, and French. Don't ask me how, I have no clue.

5.  What things would you like to do before you come home? 

Well, I am going to the Buchenwald Concentration Camp on Tuesday before I come home.

6.  How are your investigators? 

It's a slow time of year. 

7.  Do you have any goals for this week? 

To finish important aspects of my Mission Book.

8.  Do you have enough money? I have enough for the things I want to buy. Don't expect really nice souvenirs. I am on a budget here.

9.  Do you have any questions for us? 

Can I come home now? Haha. Just kidding, but seriously.

10.  Have you been working on your mission book? 

I have been trying to, but it's so. hard. to. concentrate...

Next week, I assume we are going to solidify the time that you are picking me up from the airport and stuff like that. Oh and is dad going to meet me in DC or something?

Oh and the night I come home, I want to watch both parts of the final Harry Potter. I can't tell you how much I want to watch that.

--
Elder Trevor Joseph Baker
Kirche Jesu Christi
Germany Frankfurt Mission
Corneliusstrasse 18
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany