Translation of overriding in German

So by age twelve, I had decided that I wanted to learn English and I was studying for the United States TOEFL at age twenty. Being bilingual practically from birth, makes speaking languages very easy for me.
You can return the favor and help me too. We will acquire the new language together. I like to learn Spanish. Since high school, I have learned much more but it has been more than 20 years ago.
Why did you sit on the box? You obviously did not know that there were presents inside. Now, seriously, do you have a backup plan? We must buy new gifts if we want to go to the party.?