With the slogan "One Day at the Beach" started the 7th summer festival at Residenz Aaseehof. We, as a Linedance group, were invited to participate as a performer during the festival and - yeeha! - we did an awesome job. We practiced half a year, though, just in case because you never know, right?

Once you start practicing Linedance, you'll know P3, Leaving of Liverpool and High Cotton. These are very common dances and not really challenging, even for beginners. However, you'll probably never find a Linedance festival without these three dances and that's why we decided to perform them. And what should I say? As simple as they are, people loved it and asked for an encore. We gave them 'Irish Stew' and earned long applause.

Honestly, I hate performing in front of an audience but this was seriously a great experience. We could lay back and relax with some cold beer after our performance, while watching the other artists Have you ever seen a Brazilian Samba dance? I did not but holy banana, that was impressive. I've always wondered how these thin ladies are even able to move with their giant feather crowns or whatever it is called.

Social Day went into the 6th round... but what the heck is that Social Day thing? I am actually very glad to be able to work at such a caring workplace. Each year around June/July we leave our offices and help out at various kinds of social facilities instead. Animal shelters, nursing homes, hospices for children, kindergarten, hospitals and much more, just to name a few. Social Day is a nice tradition by now.


Normally we split into small teams to help out at various kinds of facilities at the same time. This year we built a new compound at the local animal shelter and much more, while I spent a nice day with the elderly at an outdoor museum. I love old people; they are fun in their own ways. It's kind of sad that this day reminded me of my grandma who passed away not too long ago but this also recalled my happy childhood. Either way, it was a lovely day to show them around and I am already looking forward to next year's Social Day.

Usually every Social Day ends with a BBQ party at the company. We have grilled beef and fish, various kinds of salads - a whole buffet plus tons of beer, of course - and share each other the stories we have experienced during the day.

Wouldn't that be a nice idea for your workplace, too? :D