Last night after supper and cake, I wasn't really tired but was just feeling a bit worn out. I do not really know why really, but I just was... I suppose maybe it's still the adjusting to the new surroundings and everything. Anyway, I decided to cozy up in bed with Sunny, my monkey and forever cuddle partner, and watch a movie. Something I did quite often during the summer. I decided to watch Leap Year, one of Sunny's and my favorites. It did not fail to make me smile and make my heart happy.
I slept in today until 10:30 this morning, stayed in my pajamas for a good while before showering and getting ready for the day.
After lunch we went to visit with another family in Hollabrunn who has also hired an au pair from the USA. I cannot even begin to explain how lovely it was to speak with her and exchange stories. Stories from the past, present, and of future adventures we would both love to have while we are here in Europe. Their house is just a mere five minute walk from mine, so it is comforting to know someone from the States is close-by whenever I need a taste of home.
Speaking of tastes, that's where the next one comes in. I finally decided to bust out the peanut butter and Oreos. I've thought about it a few times before, but decided I could hold off. Well, no longer, my friends. I don't know what it was...maybe a twinge of hunger, maybe the fact that it was 8:15 pm and I was already falling asleep and needed a pick-me-up, or maybe it was the excitement that carried over from the lovely afternoon visit. Haha. Anyway, I was good and practiced some contro; I only had three. Which is really good for me.
Then I decided to actually read/watch some of the current events going on back in the States, in particular storm Isaac and the Republican National Convention. I listened to one of the speeches and watched several other news clips and interviews of various people. It's important to stay informed and have an opinion, so I am going to do my best to accomplish both of those things.
Then I had a great Skype session with the best and my most favorite lab partner ever!!!! We kept in pretty good contact over the summer, so it was great to talk with her and see her face for a bit on this side of the pond. Yay!
To cap things off, in a really random way, I got an e-mail telling me that I had a new follower in Twitter. I clicked on it, and it was a married couple that lives is Nashville, TN who make some darn good music that I've been listening to for the past...oh, nine songs. You should check them out: Carolina Story .
Alas, I suppose these are the facts that show how I am indeed a bit homesick.
But it's really okay.
There is no reason to worry or be anxious; for I know that the Lord is at work in me, molding and making me exactly the way He wants during this time. There will always be easy days and there will always be hard days, but I know He is there with me during all of them. And for that I am truly thankful and blessed.
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