This weekend my goal was to relax and catch up on things that get pushed to the side: sleep, reading, cooking, just staying put for a little. I succeeded to some extent, okay well not really, but I am quite okay with that.
Thursday night I went ice skating and then watched the Olympics in an Irish pub, it was fun watching the girl from Garmisch win the gold in one of the skiing races. The whole place was alive with pride.
Friday night I went to the American ski lodge and listened to an American band that was mediocre, being there I almost felt like I was back in the states roped into seeing some band that I really had no interest in seeing. I did make a new friend though who took me out today for a 2 1/2 hour walk which was so refreshing.
Saturday I learned to ski! I had the most wonderful, patient teacher Jim (my CT's husband). I was in Mittenval and the Bruno bunny hill... the 5 year olds were passing me, but I made progress :) I am so thankful I had someone that was willing to take their time with me and really try to get me at a point where I could go on my own. After skiing for a while I went to a restaurant with my teacher, her husband, and their 3 year old son. I had a German soup that had a subtle broth and a huge meatball that I am almost sure was made out of liver. It actually wasn't bad, I kinda enjoyed it. Dessert was amazing. It was raspberry cake wonderfulness. Desserts are definitely one of the perks of living in Germany. The food is often bland but the desserts more than make up for them. I got to babysit my teacher's 3 year old last night too! I just sat and read to him for about 2 hours and then played cars. It was so much fun to do something regular. I left there about 10:45 and then my neighbors convinced me to go out dancing... nothing to report on there.
I went to church this morning :) We had a Mexican potluck after the service and it was so yummy. I really look forward to the fellowship time every week. Our skies in Garmisch today were absolutely picture perfect! My new friend Joel and I went walking and it was just wonderful, the sun was actually warm, making our weather a warm 4 degrees Celsius. I am now back in the BOQ attempting to lesson plan for two weeks so I don't have to think about plans when I am in Prague next weekend.
Thank you so much honey, for writing.
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying your trip with you.
It is nice to know what you are doing and eating! You already know we/I like hearing about the Food!
I love you. Blessings and hugs and kisses :) :)
PS I don't get how to make the "comment as" to say MOM