Trips. I am planning trips to distract me from the home sickness I feel. My brain is foggy. I would love to be at home right now. Helping out while my Mom is out of commission for a while. Comforting everyone as Gramma goes through Chemo. Alas, I am here and can not be of too much help and that is hard. To distract myself I have been planning trips.
Skiing in the Black Forest
Köln for Fasching
Zurich - skiing and sight seeing
Luxembourg
Eichstätt for Easter
Rhodes, one of the larger Greek Islands
London (still in the process)
Barcelona/Madrid in the Fall
And a few three day weekends open for more traveling experiences to be planned.
What have I been doing? Besides working with a staff I am so grateful for, being with this German family I love, and seeing cute little kids that I adore everyday, I have been making Paleo-ish treats (i.e. trying to avoid eating things I shouldn't), reading books (surprisingly devoured The Host), working on my crafty side (making cards, knitting, cutting and pasteing), and hanging out with friends. Sunday nights have become game night at my friend's. Had parent teach night for Reception this week and for the 2nd grade this coming week. Some people shouldn't have kids. Thank goodness for some parents and their willingness to step up with other parents are acting crazy.
There are plenty of people I would love to skype with. I find myself disappointed in friends, but I just need to learn not to expect as much. Always difficult for me.
I am thankful.
