There’s this little thing going on ’round these parts known as Oktoberfest.
You might have heard of it. I have zero plans to get anywhere near Oktoberfest. (I don’t like beer or drinking in general. I don’t like crowds. I don’t like standing in line. I don’t like standing in line for beer while surrounded by a crowd. It’s just not for me.) But Stephen and his two best buds decided that Oktoberfest was right up their alley.
They decided to spend Saturday in Munich, and naturally, they needed a designated driver. (AKA me.) Thankfully my DD duties only required me to drive to and from the local train station and not all the way to Munich.
They sky on the way to the train station. Beautiful day for some beer drinking!
In order for them to get a good amount of time at Oktoberfest, they had to start the day pretty early to catch a 7am train. That also meant that I had to be up early to drop them off at the train! Oy vey!
I was a little bit anxious about driving the streets of Germany by myself. (I’ve driven to and from post alone, but that’s it.) After a few wrong turns and many minutes spent gazing at my GPS, I did eventually make it home. The first order of business was getting back into my jammies and back into bed. I promptly fell asleep until noon. Oopsie! Didn’t mean to sleep that late, but it felt so good. I must’ve needed it.
Once I pulled myself out of bed, I watched a lot of tv, talked to my dog, painted my nails, layed on the couch, and eventually I went to the commissary to buy ingredients for chili. And that was it!
It felt so good to be lazy. I know it seems like I’m lazy everyday, but most days I actually do have goals, errands, tasks to complete. Stephen and his buddies were decidely not lazy; they were much more along the lines of crazy. And since I wasn’t there and cannot do their experience justice, Stephen has offered to write a guest post about this adventures! Look for it tomorrow!
Have you ever been to Oktoberfest? Are you a beer fan? I like the movie Beer Fest, but that’s as far as my beer love goes.*
I’m not much of a drinker, but when I do, beer is not my drink of choice! I like white wine, Riesling in particular. And I’d be happier sleeping till noon than going to Oktoberfest!
We went to Oktoberfest in Addison, and while I’m sure it was not nearly as crazy as the one Stephen went to, it was fun! I’m like you Amy, I really do not like beer…they had wine though, so I was a happy camper
Oktoberfest in Addison is closer to the real thing than I got!*
I don’t drink so I’d stay home and be lazy too. But what’s more important is… GUEST POST!!!!!!! Is it tomorrow yet?!?
Stephen is so pumped for his guest post! Glad you are, too!*
Lazy days are the best but I’m SOOOOO looking forward to reading Stephen’s post tomorrow! Yay!
I enjoy beer and always love a race that has a local microbrewery as a sponsor. I have never been to Oktoberfest, or even Germany. Someday.
You should definitely make a trip over here. It’s a great country. And there are lots of good races here!*
I’ve never been to the “real” Oktoberfest (the one in Munich), but there is one here in Hannover too. It’s probably the same like Frühlingsfest or Schützenfest (only without the shooting and the parade). You have a few tents where you can drink, fun rides and a few (ok, a lot) stalls where you can by food. I love candied almonds! Still haven’t devided wether I want to go, but I have more than a week left to decide. And I live only a 15 minute walk away.
By the way, did you know that there is a tiny smiley face at the end of each post page?
Any kind of festival that includes foods is my kind of place. Candied almonds- yum!
I’ve seen the little smiley face before, but it honestly kind of creeps me out. Haha!*
Sounds like an awesome day for you! Never been to Oktoberfest and neither one of us are huge beer drinkers but we will from time to time. Give us wine and we are set! =) Or vodka…..
I don’t drink, so I’m obviously not a beer fan. But lazy days? Now, I am most definitely a big fan of those.
I hate beer and have never been to one, but I’d like to- I just like to get out and go to things!
I think you are on to something. I would have gone, but only with people who are non-drinkers like me. I wouldn’t mind being able to say I went, but I don’t want to deal with the debauchery. Just send me to the goody-two-shoes side of Oktoberfest!*
I think I love you. haha. One of the funniest things you’ve ever said mostly because I feel that way too!
Yeah- being the sober one is never fun, whether by necessity of choice. You need to find a pregnant friend, haha.
Totally agree with the goody-two-shoes side. The only time I went to (the real) Oktoberfest was as an infant. Now that I’m an adult and would be able to “enjoy” it, I want nothing to do with the craziness but would love to observe the spectacle!
I don’t like beer at all, so I am right there with you. But the lazy, restful day you had sounds AMAZING. On any given day, so much time is spent running around and doing errands even if you are not working – it’s very rare to get a true day to yourself when you can do whatever you want just for yourself. So glad you got to have a great “me”-day like that! After all that you’ve been through recently, you completely deserve it!