A Normal Post About My Normal Life

Well, lookie here; a post that isn't being written right before or after a big trip. Could it be that I'm getting once again into the habit of doing normal, charming posts? I kind of hope so.

So! I've been sick since about Wednesday. After being under self-imposed house arrest (barring groceries runs) from Thursday to Monday, I had to return to work today--not because I was under obligation to do so from the school, but because I knew I would go absolutely insane if I stayed in my flat any longer under such conditions. And a good thing, too, for Frau Doehrmann gave me a little birthday gift on behalf of the school: a plant with pretty-smelling flowers that I hopefully will not brutally murder (I don't have a green thumb) and some really awesome-tasting Stroopwaffeln. Best thing ever? Quite possibly so. Additionally, it was nice chatting with Suzana (yay, I now know how to correctly spell her name) during the break and then working with her on the new schedule.

Yesterday, I unknowingly bought cheese that stinks like smelly dog farts. Muenster cheese is no longer named so, for I have now renamed it Smelly Dog Farts cheese. It's currently stinking up things like nobody's business in my fridge...in an air-tight container, of course.

Also yesterday, Maryle and I have begun the process of planning our big spring break trip: London-Lisbon-Madrid-Barcelona-Basel/Freiburg-and back to Celle. Needless to say, I'm quite excited. I'll let you know how that goes.

Oddly enough, I've taken up drawing again. I started a few nights ago on a pseudo-self portrait, and it turned out pretty well. Maybe it will tide me over until the weather is lovely enough for serious photography.

I know it's a short post, but it feels good not to document a trip or apologize for not having updated. So, here it is: a normal post about my normal life.