It's day 31 in Germany and it's sunny and the sky is nice an blue.
I will be happy when it's spring time because this snow business is getting ridiculous. This is what it's looked like since I arrived.
I have experienced many wonderful & stressful times here, but I am always reminded by the love and kindness that has been shown to me by loved ones, new & old friends.
The past couple of days have been emotional because I have missed my home, family and friends. I know things will get easier as time goes by, and I am excited to plan my next visit home.
Over the past month, I have registered as a resident, registered as a "alien," worked part-time, received my tax ID and faced many challenges with the shipping companies & customs. I have decided to explore free-lance work as a teacher/tutor. The idea of starting a business is exciting and I hope it all works out.
I have had the opportunity to share time with friends, old & new. I have visit many cafe's and attended a dance/music concert performed by local children. Attending the concert brought back memories of my own performances as a child & teenager, as well as attending my god-daughters wonderful dance performances.
I have also spent some time pretending to be a "domestic diva" by cooking and baking. Unfortunately, I have not mastered all my skills but hope to improve with practice. One of my biggest goals in the kitchen would be to bake Portuguese sweet bread for Easter.
This is the chocolate cake I baked...for those of you that don't know, the first time I mixed the batter I added salt instead of sugar...it was awful! This was the second one baked WITH sugar.
We bought some salted cod and I made Bacalhau a Bomes Sa. It was delicious!!
This is what a beer bottle looks like in Germany!! Small bottle typically found in the states next to a bigger one more commonly found in Germany.
I life is never dull here, and I have learned to just take time to relax, something that I haven't really done is a long time. Self-care is very important and I was never very good at it, but I have learned to have "some ME time." I have also shared many wonderful conversations with Henrik, and I am reminded of his love and affection for me, even at times for great stress.
Today, we will go on a little getaway to Trier, one of the oldest Roman cities in Germany, I believe about 2,000 years old. I can't wait because I can be a bit "geeky" and enjoy visiting museums and looking at old architecture. Henrik has had a long semester and needs a little break. Can't wait!!
I will post pictures & details about our trip next time!
Tchuss!!
