Hey Everyone!
It's been a rough couple days here in Bremen. For starters I have contracted my first cold. Instead of going to the doctor, like I would in America, Mary came with me to the apotheke (drug store) where I got something like cough drops, some pills for my halsschmerzen (sore throat), and nose spray. I also stocked up on tissues, but have used about half my supply already. I did spend Friday night at Mary's house and she took excellent care of me on a night when I really needed some TLC (tender loving care).
In addition the cold I have sprained my ankle. It's pretty swollen and hurts like heck. It's slowing down my walking quite a bit. I wouldn't walk on it, but I honestly have no other way to get around. I'm not sure what to make of this.
There have been a couple of bright spots though. Like a trip to IKEA. I love IKEA. I mean I really love it. I got a lamp, some way cheap towels (seriously cheap - only 19 cents), a bathroom rug (only 99 cents), sheets, pillow cases, a big pillow, a plant that I'm going to try to hard to keep alive, and a couple of other things. I am loving how they look in my room. I chose bright pinks and purples because everything tends to be either be dark or gray here. I am trying to soak up all the color I can.
The other bright spot in my life is my new friend Maria from Trinidad. She did her undergrad work here and is back just starting her masters in the Intercultural Humanities program. She is funny, let me do my laundry at her apartment, and knows lots of things, like how German windows can open two different ways. Maria and I went school supply shopping then she showed me this store that sells everything (kinda like a smaller version of meijer's, but with more cheese). It even had peanut butter. I am so glad to have my peanut butter back. They also carry quite a few American brands.
American brands. I don't realize I've missed them until I see them then I get all excited. Immediately after the excitement I feel guilty though because I feel like I should be soaking up everything I can and learning to love something strange like sparkling water (which I am pretty sure will always taste yicky to me, but I am coming around on the bread-butter-cheese combination).
Today I attended an English mass on campus which was really nice. There was a very small group, but it felt right being there. I am planning on going back.
I hope things are going well with each and every one of you.
Love,
Bits
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