Translation of Brutapparat

Let's not forget how we started. We were writing each other very long messages and today we are both much more fluent in both languages. No book could have brought us that far. Cheers.
Just last week a friend of mine showed me how to do these special effect, so I was focused about this word. I have been sleeping five hours a night for a week now and I am pretty tired all the time. Hopefully recovery will come soon.
Did you have fun with your family? What is your mother tongue? Thanks for your answer, I have understood everything. I have a brother who lives in Panama! I wish you a nice weekend.