A long time ago, during the initial SC2 beta, when the key hype was at its loudest, this poster was lucky enough to be in the same IRC channel as Kennigit during a generous moment.
I will never forget. Best of luck in all of your endeavors!
Cologne is a very nice city and its close to Bonn and Düsseldorf. Bonn is a beautiful city where I studied for three years. If you can get a "work-ticket" for subway and bus from ESL you should take it. It allows you to take regional trains, subway and buses in North Rhine-Westphalia for free.
Although I have been around for a relatively short time, and thus have only experienced part of your efforts, I really enjoyed your contribution. Good luck and all the best wishes.