I've tried to write this post multiple times and have deleted them all. The menial words I have on my tongue could never fully explicate my thoughts and emotions. Incredible growth has sprouted from my roots - like it's always been there, a seed within, waiting for the sunlight of experience for the little leaves … Continue reading Ein Jahr.
PCS Germany
Little Things: Part Three
This edition of "Little Things" is mixture of both positives and... less positives. Don't misunderstand - I love living here (you know, in the whole four months that we've been here), but there are some things that I miss from home - as well as absolutely baffle me about Germany. While there are things that … Continue reading Little Things: Part Three
Drei
And suddenly, in a few days, it will be three months since we made our journey. In these three months, I've begun working, found an amazing sitter for Tristan, explored a few castles, met some wonderfully welcoming co-workers, learned to drive the German roads, learned to move fast in the checkout line, eaten an insane … Continue reading Drei
Fahrschule
Since getting my driver's license, I've had many questions! Now, I've only had it for a short time, and have only driven to some familiar places, but I thought I would write a post about my experiences thus far, as well as some others' that have been driving here for a longer time than I … Continue reading Fahrschule
Castle Chronicles: Burg Neu-Wolfstein
It's been almost a month since I've posted last - it's been busy around here! I began working on the unit (I never knew how much I could miss patient care), and we moved into our house. There is still so much to do in order for us to be fully settled, but we're over … Continue reading Castle Chronicles: Burg Neu-Wolfstein
All in a Month
It's been a month since our big jump across the great blue pond. We experienced two weeks of quarantine, lots of binge watching great television, doggie walks, and lots of learning curves. My curls are a hot mess; my kid has yet to start school; and I've spent way too much money on brezeln and … Continue reading All in a Month
Castle Chronicles – Burg Lichtenberg
"Have fun storming the castle!" And we did! Tristan and I spent our morning lazying around, and our afternoon getting acquainted with a few local stores, scarfing down schnitzel and pommes (fries) from the food stand, and driving about 20 or so minutes to Thallichtenberg, inside Kusel, to see a castle. Now, to say that … Continue reading Castle Chronicles – Burg Lichtenberg
The Little Things: Part Two
So, we've been here for slightly more than three weeks. We're out of quarantine and I've finally been able to pound the pavement to the Edeka I can see from the apartment. Oh, how I love this store. It's comparative to a small Wegmans or Ukrops (if you're from Virginia). I pop my little plastic … Continue reading The Little Things: Part Two
Little Things: Part One
I thought I would spend some time describing some of the little German/European nuances that I've come across that I both love... or not. This will likely be a multi-part post as we continue to settle into our lives here and begin to travel around more. For now, read on! Heated FloorsWhen we visited last … Continue reading Little Things: Part One
The First Week
Today marks our first week here in Landstuhl... and our first week in quarantine. It's hard to say beyond what our experience in our little apartment has been, but it has been good! One more week and we break free! Our time in quarantine has been spent adjusting to jet lag, playing an insane amount … Continue reading The First Week
An (American) Labor Nurse in Deutschland 