Ladies’ night
Last night, I went out with my girls [aka my sister Nina, her friend Sonja and my friend Ira]. I really wanted to make this a fun night out and go party with them one...
SPF
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...
Doctor’s appointment
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...
It’s getting tougher
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...
The rain
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...
People exhaust me… part II
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...
St. Martin’s Day traditional food
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...
St. Martin’s Day
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...