March 1, 2010 And, so it
is... the 1 year birthday, in my German learner life!
A Tribute to Mentors
Jaaa: The original inspiration that started it all.
Your early lessons, and all the resources you provided are still
being used to this date. Truly, you've broadened my horizons on
many levels and opened up a whole new world for me. Naja, Nadja...
I shall forever treasure our FFL
pact.
Jess: I'd have remained a sideline learner, had you
not compelled me to just dive in and start practicing. You got
me thru awkwardness, surviving on broken sentences. The rest
just seem to have come naturally. And, what a monster you've
created! For that (and the beautiful
friendship)... I thank you! Hey, it's a long way from "O
Tannenbaum" ;) Du kannst noch
mir sehr gefallen!
Coco: What an amazing youngster with
advanced skills! You rapidly became my primary tutor. I've
learnt the bulk of my nuts-and-bolts from you. Incredibly, we've
become
unlikely buddies, where I morph between your clever little
brother, and a cool uncle figure. Voll toll, ne?! :D
I can never thank you enough, for being so generous, dependable,
patient and fun!
Bine: Just when I thought I couldn't possibly top the
dream team I've just assembled... you came along— a
Gymnasium Lehrerin in
English and History with over 25 years of experience! I'm very fortunate
to have my own authoritative advisor. My deepest gratitude and
admiration, to my great last-but-not-least mentor, my "big sis"
and fellow thinker!
Special thanks to Steve, for taking the time to
explore my other endeavors; and to Dagmar, for
introducing me to
Annett Louisan. Both of you have contributed many rounds
of substantive quality advice. I'm moved by such heart-warming
altruism. Though I have regrettably failed to keep in touch more
often (due to sheer lack of time), you have been in my thoughts.
To camaraderie, joy and
enlightenment!
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