Last Friday afternoon I finished up the workshop. The shuttle bus took me back to the airport and I started my journey to Germany. The flight from Huntsville to Chicago on UA was quick and then I had to wait to check in with SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). Before I went...
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Today, exactly two years ago, three of my favorite people arrived in LA for a fantastic 3,5 weeks-vacation. Basti (my cousin, who’s like a little brother to me), my Mom and Dad It truly feels like it was just a few weeks ago, but it has been two whole freakin’ years. Unbelievable....
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Our Easter weekend was nice and peaceful. Since we don’t get Good Friday and Easter Monday off, like you lucky people in Germany, it didn’t really feel like a holiday weekend to me. I had thought about coloring some eggs, like I did two years ago, but then J and...
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I am back home after 3,5 wonderful weeks in Germany with my family. I think, this time it’s going to take a little longer for me to completely settle in again. Saying goodbye to everyone – especially my niece – was incredibly hard. I don’t want to think about that I won’t...
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The last week, and especially Christmas, was just wonderful and so busy, hence the lack of posts. The greatest gift was to spend the holidays with my family. Christmas Eve is always very special. In the morning, I set up my Mom’s beautiful new Nativity Set. Then, my sister (and...
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Last Sunday, we met my uncle in Köln for a stroll at the medieval Christmas Market. I had no idea that it existed and was very intrigued. It was a very interesting market with people in medieval costumes and many different stands. We walked around, looked at all the different...
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Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones and all the best for the new year!… Read more
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 For this week’s SPF, Kristine asks for “something you own that is red or green”. Well, I don’t technically “own” the Christmas market in Cologne with its red-roofed booths, but it is a) the perfect picture for the holiday season (don’t you agree?) and b) is strongly connected to...
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