Yesterday, Hubby and I were thrown into a big pile of BureauCRAPsy . Without going into the details, the end result is to the tune of 3,000 Euros for something we had no knowledge of. Apparently, Germany passed a law back in January 2009 that residents could only have Private Medical Insurance from a German insurance company. And, if … Continue reading Bittersweet
Month: January 2010
Feeding the soul
I love to eat. After every meal, I look forward to the next one. Breakfast, lunch and dinner – to me, mealtime is important not only to refuel the body but also the soul. Hubby and I have enjoyed meals together pretty much from the first few months we started dating. I was very fortunate, … Continue reading Feeding the soul
Letting go
For months, hubby & I have tried to encourage our 5-yr old son to get dressed on his own. We aren’t trying to be cruel, but instead are trying to create some independence for him. We tried to set a rule that he had to get dressed in the morning before he could play (during … Continue reading Letting go
Why I decided to start blogging
I have lived in Germany for almost 2 years. For a year and a half, I have written a weekly email update for family and friends back in Canada. This year, after likely boring my family and friends to tears, I decided to try expanding my writing into a blog format as I thought that … Continue reading Why I decided to start blogging
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