I just bought my return ticket to the States.
Now, don't get me wrong - I love my man, I love my family, and I'm actually looking forward to embarking on this new adventure. However, it was actually hard to push the "go" button on the website to buy the ticket. It was the point of no return to this plan. The point where I couldn't go back. Not that I want to. Just, you know, a turning point.
In other news, my youngest brother is coming to visit/help me move/travel with me in a month for the entire last month. We're going to go to Dresden/Poland/Berlin (one weekend), various small German towns (the second & third weekends), and then travel for 4-5 days in Scotland. Speaking of - those are the next tickets I have to book. Before the RyanAir prices go up.
Anyway, I was totally surprised when Mom said Joe initiated the idea to come visit me. He got a little taste of travelling around Germany two years ago - he spent 6 weeks with me in the midst of my "I've just moved, have no money, my company has just declared bankruptcy, I haven't been paid in 5 weeks, I'm searching for another job - ACK!" Munich whirlwind job/vacation/experience of a lifetime. I guess he wants to take advantage of having a guided tour while I'm still here. :) Besides, Joe & new places & public transportation don't mix very well. So he needs the guide who knows what she's doing, or can fake it really well, to get around.
Other news? I've been crocheting like a mad woman (see "avoiding searching for a new job/car/buying ticket home"); started selling, or trying to sell, various bits I'm not schlepping back with me; and desperately trying to catch up on the West Wing and CSI episodes (shh!). Oh, and it seems Germany has finally decided it's summer (~80F) - practically skipping over spring - so I spent a good portion of Saturday afternoon hanging out in a nice park in the middle of Frankfurt. It reminded me a bit of the English Gardens in Munich. Nice relaxing weekend.
That's the news for now.
Posted by Jinglelady at May 3, 2005 01:03 AM | Traveling | TrackBackHey you're back! Well...sort of.
Losing the ole expat status and just think...you’ll be able to watch next season’s West Wing every Wednesday night! What more could you ask for in life?
Wish you the best of luck back home in the States.
I sure am happy to see you blogging again! You had me worried for awhile; especially since I couldn't talk to you on weekends.
Did you put out the flower boxes on your patio?
I know that you enjoyed your time in Germany but, we will enjoy your time in the U.S.A. See you soon.
Posted by: Mom at May 3, 2005 02:54 PM