Thanksgiving

Celebrated Thanksgiving twice this year. And although each time was full of good food and merryment, I realized that the only thing I'm really thankful for is something I don't have here in Germany. Friends. Ok, I have Chelsea and Mike, so I have my family. =] but there's something that each of my friends donate to my life that I don't like living without. Even those who I don't talk to on a regular basis are special in some way. I can't wait to come back home. Seeing my friends again will be like a Brazilian watching his soccer team wining the World Cup. =]

In other news, besides studying German, finding new easy and delicious recipes for dinner, planing out Christmas markets and chocolate festivals to visit (I know, what a chore!), I've been watching How I Met Your Mother online. At first, it took me awhile to cosy up to it seeing as though I have so many other wonderful shows to keep up on. But How I Met Your Mother is a pleasant change to my typical 30 Rock. It has just enough drama to keep you interested, but has more humor and wit then the average show. Plus, lately it's been delving into some interesting topics of discussion which leave me thinking, "Hmm, why haven't I thought about that before?" All in all, a delightful treat that I recommend.

This weekend I have the opportunity to go to Esslingen for the Christmas market with a few friends. Although it'll be great, I've ironically already planned to go with another friend in a week or so. We'll see what ends up happening. I'm also still trying to post pictures from Italy, but Facebook is making it difficult to comply with that wish.

And, still waiting for a birthday package that was sent from my family three weeks ago. =/ I'd really like to get some love via mail soon. Feeling a bit lonely during the holidays without hearing from my friends. I know some letters are coming for us, I just want them to get here already! It really brightens my day to see my friend's handwriting.