First Full Week

Within this week, I have found out there are a few more people reading my blog than I realized. I always thought that those random page views where my grandma but maybe not. So I thank you. Thank you for taking the time to keep up with me. Let me see if I can get you up to speed. I have finished my first week of work. It's so different than a public school but I'm loving it. I don't love waking up at 5:40 but once I get moving, I love it. And Friday is my coffee day!

So in the last two weeks, I've been seeing a new side of Berlin. I've been able to wonder through open-air markets. There are tons of spreads, meat, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and cheese! One stand would melt the hunk of cheese, and then scrap it off onto a piece of bread. It smelled heavenly. I promise to go back and buy one in the days to come.

I've been wandering around parks, unbelievable Italian pizza, and tasty beers. (For Ryan...) So, yes I have been drinking beer. Beer is cheaper than water, than soda and you get more. I lam someone who needs to drink water when I am eating. So to get a sippy-cup sized soda to drink for 3,50 euro it is not worth it. So here are some photos of what I've been drinking. The one for the ladies would be the Banana Wheat Beer. It is so sweet! I know I haven't been taking great notes- I'm sorry. But I'm getting an education on beer. I like the wheat beers the most. My coworker and friend, Laura bought this beer last night. It's a deep brown with a high alcohol percentage but it's very smooth! It was a good mix with my banana beer.

The apartment search is still on. This week I should hear from two apartments. Both could work but I love the one outside of the busy center. It's under the main house but it has big windows and I'll need to get lights but... It has a kitchen, living room, and my own room. I'm so excited about it. I can't wait to hear back from them.


This coming week I have my first parents night. This is not as easy as you may think. I have an hour and a half to entertain 10 sets of parents. I am very nervous. I think I will introduce myself, tell them about my classes, and then business stuff.
The language difference is going alright. It's great to have the kids speaking in English. Normally it's no problem... except on Thursday. i thought for sure I was going to be fired. I couldn't find a student. We did find him. He said he told me in German which I completely missed. This was the first big problem.

Last night I got to talk to my favorite family, other than my own. It was amazing that I finally able to connect with them. I was so thankful. I really was the happiest girl but of course, my heart aches to be close to them. We talked about the what if... What if I stay here. I do think about it but it doesn't feel forever. Although, I'm liking Berlin -I don't have the people I love here. The people I'm lucky enough to know. Those individuals who I am so blessed and encouraged by their presence. I walk to the train or when I'm sitting at my desk, I think I wish how badly I want them here. I wish I could call whenever. I wish I could go to their home and just enjoy their company. I'm missing you. Come visit me.

All my love from Berlin.