The Latest Lowdown: PT 2

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Hey everyone! Can you believe it's fall already? Soon the year will be over. It's crazy how time flies so fast! October was a super busy month for me and November is turning out to be just the same. A lot of things have happened in the last few weeks and I feel like I've been running around non-stop traveling and getting other important things done. Here's a short update of what's been going on in Nick and I's life.
  • I got a job! Woot woot! I got hired as an Educational Aide for Special Needs children at an elementary school. There was ALOT of paperwork to fill out before I could start but I'm so thankful to finally have a job. My wallet is even happier! ;)
  • If you didn't know already, I travelled to Italy last month to visit my friend Stephanie. You can read all about my trip here and here.
  • Our dog, Kratos, has been feeling a little under the weather recently. Some days his tummy isn't feeling good and other days he's totally fine. The vet took a stool sample and it came back negative for parasites or bacteria so we're keeping an eye on him and hoping whatever is bothering him will go away soon. The good thing is he is still full of energy and doesn't act lethargic so that must be a good sign, right?!
  • I spent last weekend in southern Germany visiting a friend from the U.S. whose husband is studying abroad. It was the first time driving on the autobahn by myself and I was really nervous but it actually wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. I was pretty proud if I do say so myself. We also took a day trip to the Black Forest and Tübingen! Check back soon for a blog post on that trip!
  • Some people have been wondering why Nick hasn't been going on trips with me and unfortunately I can't really divulge a lot of information for security reasons. But basically with all the unrest going on in the world at the moment, soldiers need to be prepared to go anywhere at a drop of a hat and traveling around Europe isn't the Army's priority. 
  • I finished my German language class last month. I'm nowhere near fluent but at least I know more German than I did when I first arrived. Yay!
  • I've been feeling homesick lately. I love being able to visit different cities and countries in Europe but I miss the familiar things of home. Plus making friends has been a bit harder than I thought it would be so that adds to the loneliness. I don't know if people just don't like me or maybe I need to make more of an effort but I hope things start changing. I'm a social butterfly usually and not having a good friend around here is starting to get a bit discouraging.
  • The best thing about October was that my hometown team, the San Francisco Giants, won the World Series! I grew up going to Giants games at Candlestick and also AT&T Park and I just absolutely love the Giants. The energy and enthusiasm at Giants games can't compare to any other sporting event. Being able to watch them win the World Series here in Germany (at 4am nonetheless) was exciting and made me feel like I could enjoy a little bit of home overseas.
  •  And my favorite thing happening this month is...my birthday! I'll be embarking on my 28th year this weekend. Time sure does fly. I definitely don't feel that old! 

That's what's going on in my world. What about you?

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