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Recently, Laura interviewed me in a video interview. Below this video, you've asked Laura several questions. And exactly those are the ones we're answering today. Come on, let's go! The video is perfect for you if you want to practice your listening comprehension. Because we are speaking quite authentically. At the end, you'll still get a few listening comprehension questions. There's also a small quiz. That's why you must absolutely stay tuned until the end. And then we begin, Laura. Just ready. I hope. Alright, let's start with a very simple question. Hey, who is the older sister between the two of us? Yes, easily recognizable. I am actually the older sister. How many years older am I? Five? Five years older. Five years older, yes, exactly. How old it exactly is, we'll leave that aside for now. But I'm the sandwich kid, they say, after all. We still have a third sister, after all. And that one is the oldest. You're right, perhaps many people don't even know that. There is also one from us. But that has nothing to do with languages. Exactly. Okay, you're the older one. Then someone would have been interested as well. Have you had your baby yet? Yes, my baby is already here. And it has been there already for almost eight months. Also crazy. It has arrived well on this world. Would you like to share whether it's a girl or a boy? Yes, it's a boy. Yes, new family member. Let's go, Member. Okay, then next question. Life in the countryside or in the city? Okay. That's a difficult question because I like both. I currently live in the countryside. One could say that, yes. I truly find it very, very nice here these days. It's just a little way from the nearest major city. And from me. And from you. It's about half an hour away. And I find that a bit too much. Also, for me, a perfect house would be one in the countryside. But at most ten minutes from the nearest major city. Yes, having a bit of both is good. We also both lived together in Munich. There we had that big city vibe. That was pretty cool too. But I don't know if it has anything to do with age. So with the life plan. I think we both agree that being close to the city is cool. But I wouldn't have to live right in the middle of the city anymore. Also right in the old town—honestly, I don't need that anymore. I want a garden where our dog can run around. There are children's playgrounds nearby. Also right in the city center—that would no longer be for me. The times are over. Yes, it's over. Okay, then perhaps one more interesting question. Would you say you have a work-life balance? To be honest, I don't have any balance at all right now. Alright, with a little baby it's different all over again. Also, okay, wait. One must say, I do love my profession. And I really had worked almost too much before the baby arrived. Also I have really been going non-stop, even on weekends, simply because it was somehow fun. And since I thought, well, before I watch some nonsense on TV now Or else, let's just work together again. Honestly, before that, I didn't have any work-life balance there. Because I worked too much. Now that there's a baby, it's exactly the opposite. Now I have more work-life balance. It's gradually returning to normal now. But for a while there, I really hadn't done any work at all, naturally. Yes, that's fine too. Yeah, totally. In my opinion, it's still not quite balanced yet. But I'm actually quite satisfied at the moment. Yes, great, okay. And I believe that, in this state, as we both somehow were before, We probably don't want to go back again, either. that one really had nothing but work, work, work. Yes, of course, okay, very good. Perhaps one more follow-up question. How good are you at time management? I think it's pretty good, don't you? Also, I'm already such a planning-oriented person. I need plans for everything somehow. Of course, it doesn't always work out as one intends. But I believe I'm already fairly good at that. Also, I don't know whether one can apply that to it right now either. but also things like punctuality or the like. That's exactly what I was about to say, yes. I really hate it when someone is late. Or especially when I myself realize that I am unpunctual, Then I'd get totally nervous. That's not possible at all. I've always been careful about that. that time management works so that one is not late, after all. I would have signed that too, honestly. I think we're pretty similar, aren't we? Yes, I do believe so. Also in big matters, that one has good time management. Okay, next question. Completely different topic. What is your favorite dessert, your favorite sweet treat? German favorite dessert, not Tiramisu or anything like that now but German. Does cake count as dessert? Yes. Then I would definitely like to mention a Black Forest cherry cake or a Danube wave. Those are my favorite cakes. Also everything with cream, chocolate, and cherries and so on. Also that's totally mine. Otherwise, I've just been thinking about I don't actually eat desserts that much. rather sweets, I just thought. What's the difference now then? Well, yes, so by dessert I now mean something like a pudding or... Crispy imperial pancake or something like that. Yes, and desserts, exactly. I mean something like an additional large portion, you know. And a Kaiser's pancake. Maybe we could insert some pictures there or something like that. because that's really... Also, I love Kaiser's crumble. You absolutely must try this if you have the chance. Or something like Germknödel. Also so sweet things with lots of vanilla sauce and stuff. Also, you mean it's already kind of its own independent dish, so to speak. Yes, exactly. Also, such portions are always large ones too, when ordering it at any restaurant or tavern. Yes, I understand. Okay, it's getting time for lunch. I also have stomach noises. What can I be asked? Which languages do you speak? German No, also German. Then I naturally learned English at school. I learned Latin, but I don't think that counts anymore. Then I learned Spanish. Also studies Italian together. Then I lived in Sweden for a few years, I have learned Swedish there. And I think that's it. I understand a little bit of Catalan. but I can't speak that well yet. Are there any languages you would like to learn in the future? There are far too many languages. I would really love to learn Japanese. I would also like to learn Arabic. I find it somehow totally fascinating, even the handwriting and things like that. Of course, I don't know if I'll have that much time left in my life. Well, we'll see about that. Next exciting question. Do you like Hawaiian pizza? Phew, I really shouldn't be saying this publicly right now. Okay. Your. But all the Italian fans are cursing me. Also, I must honestly say, I do enjoy eating those sometimes. Also I don't have anything against it now. You don't, right? No, so fruit has no place in savory dishes. Yet. Maybe not on pizza—that I can somewhat understand. But generally speaking? Yes, okay. No, I'm out of it. But good, you. Everyone can eat whatever they want. Thank goodness. What else do we have? Ah, serious question, Laura. How do you handle criticism or negative comments? Do you mean social media now? Also YouTube, Instagram? I'd say that right now, to put it that way. Otherwise, in everyday life, I hope you're not getting so many critical comments now. No, because I was just thinking, if this is really criticism, I mean constructive criticism. There we can certainly distinguish between constructive and destructive criticism. Exactly, because I think constructive criticism is great. I mean, in the best case, that would also help one somehow. And even if someone now has a constructive suggestion or anything at all, either on social media or elsewhere, I think that's great. But I must also honestly say that at first, when we started, those negative comments really unsettled me. I could really get worked up about it for days on end. I first somehow blamed myself and thought, oh my god, he said something completely unknown. And he's certainly right. What did I think, huh? No. It was just someone who was frustrated at the moment and therefore complained in some way. But that now has nothing to do with me as a person. And that's something I had to learn only later. I always take such things very much to heart, but I'm trying not to take everything so seriously anymore. Vol. I think that for us too, it was somehow a process. Because at the beginning, you know, when you're new to this social media game and constantly showing yourself in videos and on YouTube and so on, Then you step out of your comfort, out of your comfort zone, and suddenly you get comments that make you think, oh God, oh God, help. And then not letting it get so close to oneself—that was already a process, right? Yes, it still is, I think. It really depends on the comment. But honestly, sometimes I still find it hard to say, yeah, come on, he just had a bad day or something like that. It's sometimes hard for one to bear. I think that also depends on how one is feeling at the moment. Of course, that's just how life is. Let's finish up this round with one more question. What grades did you get on your school leaving certificate? Or study? I have no idea. Yes, were you good, bad, or average? Also, I think I did well. I wasn't outstanding just now. But I was good. Also, I think I had a one right in front. In the exam? No? No, in Abi. Sorry. You are smart and intelligent. I'm starting to realize it slowly now. No, but you're right. In the exam? No, I don't know that myself. Definitely at university, I had something like a one there. But I couldn't tell you exactly what it is right now either. And in the end, it was somehow irrelevant anyway. Yes, that's correct. That is indeed correct. Okay, but I think you were great. Yes, I would say that right now. Of course, I was not always consistently good. But the ending, at least, was good. That's great, isn't it? Alright, well then, that concludes the question round. Thank you very much, Laura. Thank you as well for your questions—thank you for being interested. Right, exactly. And yes, as I said, stay tuned now. You'll get a few quiz questions and can take a look. how much you understood from our conversation. And then I'm curious. See you soon. Subtitles by Stephanie Geiges