Adjusting

Hello! So I just read over my last post and I apologize to all of you who read it prior to this posting. I'll be sure and proofread this one before I post it, I promise. Hopefully it is better, but I make no guarantees.

Well so much has happened since my last post I don't know where to start. I suppose I should mention that I did finally receive all of my luggage. Thankfully the one with my make-up, shampoo and what-not arrived after a day or two, so I was able to shower finally. The other bag arrived a couple days after that, having made a journey to India and back. I still have all the tags on to prove it, so when my camera works I'll be sure to get a shot of those. But eventually it all got here and I was very happy.

Something that I am doing over here that I'm not sure I told many people about is a German course. This course is offered in the next town over, and is for people of any nationality who want to learn German. So there are some people from Poland, Turkey, Iran, The Philippines, and even Thailand. So there is absolutely no English. I know, rough. The first day I went, I realized that it was SUPER advanced for me and I tried to get out. Unfortunately, all the lower level courses were either full or too far away so I had to stay put. So I am working hard and trying to catch up to my classmates. It is kicking my trash, but I think I will be okay. I'm immersed in German almost all the time so I pick up something new every day. I also really enjoy the course because I am able to get out of the house for awhile each week. I hope it will work out okay and can only be a help.

Church. That is an interesting topic for me. I attend, but have no idea what is being said. Well, I have an idea because the Gospel is the same and true all over the world, but when it comes down to specifics I am lost. Luckily I was wise and got myself English manuals for this year before I left, so I sit and read the lesson while it is being discussed around me. Unfortunately, I miss out on all the really good comments though. But soon I will be able to understand more and that will be VERY nice. Besides not being able to understand much, the branch is extremely small. I really couldn't believe it when I walked in how small it really was. I can understand why they say Germany is such a hard mission now. But no matter the size the members are still amazing!

Sightseeing/Touring. I am going on my first sightseeing adventure this weekend to a town called Heidelburg. It is about a two-hour bus ride from here and also the town were Institute is held. My two fellow Au Pair's, Mallorie and Seline, are going to take me and I can't wait. Also, my "family" has invited me to go skiing with them in Northern Italy in a couple weeks!! I'm not a huge skiing fan, but Italy I could handle. I might go along just for the ride. And Mallorie and I are already planning a trip to Paris for mid-March!! That I can not wait for. It is still so weird to me that I can just hop on a train and spend a weekend in Paris. Love it!

Well, this post turned out long again, but I hope it was enjoyable. I'm sure there is something I forgot to put up, but I'll get it next time. I wish you guys all a good week!! Till next time, Amy!