Oh, life never stands still. I can't even stand still. After 20 years of being a military family, we can't stay in one place for too long. We are always looking to move up and explore somewhere else. Barefoot Runner and I both got new jobs - back in the States. I love living abroad. … Continue reading On the move….
Category: Germany
Every Home Needs a Gnome!
I enjoy hanging out with the girls from the Spouses's Club once a month to play Bunco. If you are not familiar with the game, you basically sit 4 people to a table (3 or 4 tables) and roll 3 dice. The goal is to score points by rolling a certain number. You start with … Continue reading Every Home Needs a Gnome!
It’s a love & hate relationship
Oh, school... how much I love you and hate you at the same time. I enjoy the learning, but the papers I have to write are a different story. I have class this evening (Friday) all day Saturday, and all day on Sunday - 3 (10 - 15 page) papers due on Sunday and a … Continue reading It’s a love & hate relationship
Enjoying the view while I work
It's been a while since I wrote a post, life is a bit crazy. I'm supposed to be working on a project right now, but I needed a 5 minute break. I am spending my 5 minutes with you... Oh, aren't you lucky! I want to share the view of the Bavarian Alps that I … Continue reading Enjoying the view while I work
Baby Shower Cupcakes
A friend of mine asked me to make cupcakes for a baby shower she was hosting. I love to make cupcakes, so I said yes. The order was for 2 dozen cupcakes, themed for a baby girl. Living in Germany can present some challenges. Cupcakes are not quite as a big deal here as they … Continue reading Baby Shower Cupcakes
I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again
Okay, so I'm hoping I'll be back in a year, however, today is the day I leave D.C. & head back home to Germany. Barefoot Runner will be picking me up in his new car & I can't wait to see him & the car (he got it while I was out of the country). … Continue reading I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again
To sulk or not to sulk
The big reason why I came to D.C. was for what was basically a job interview. After a day long process, it didn't go as well as I thought it had. I did well, but I did not pass. Boo! I got back from my interview, spent about an hour on the phone with Barefoot Runner … Continue reading To sulk or not to sulk