This month is National Epilepsy Awareness month and Kristine has asked us to come up with some photos that represent the following: 1. Something you seize (as in seizure, get it?) I seize control over my own feelings today. I feel excited about moving to the US and living with...
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I went to see my dentist today. One last visit before I will expose myself to the US health care adventure. I’ve had private insurance in Germany up until today. I was covered under my parents’ health care plan up to the age of 27, since then, because I technically...
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My departure is in 7 days, a week from today. It feels like time is flying since my interview at the Embassy. Every day is packed with activities, running errands, seeing people, buying things, and organizing stuff. It feels so weird to think that I’ll be living in a completely...
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It’s been raining all day. J would be the happiest guy in the world if he could be here right now. He LOVES the rain. He would run around outside in Jeans and T-Shirt and wear his brightest smile when he gets back inside all soaking wet. I remember this...
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Seriously. I have been in Germany for almost 10 months now. 10 MONTHS! Now there are 9 days left until I get on the plane to move back to the US and in with my hubby and all of a sudden you want to see me one last time again....
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Today I am going to share a family recipe from my Grandma with you. “Martinsküchle” ((yeast-dough cookies)) are traditionally eaten on St. Martin’s Day and were given as a present from the lord to the servants [or the adults to the kids]. Ingredients: 500 g wheat flour 30 g yeast...
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Today we celebrate St. Martin’s Day in Germany, the feast day of Saint Martin of Tours, who gave half his cloak to a beggar so he could stay warm at night. The day is celebrated in the evening of November 11 in most areas of Germany. Children go by the...
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I am not sure if Kristine was trying to make it easy or hard for us this week, but nevertheless, I played :) Did you? 1. YES! I received the visa package in the mail today! That was quick! 2. NO! I am not done packing yet. My room is...
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