Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Just when i'd thought i'd reached the bottom..

Hola!

Things are starting to look up towards the bright side of things over here acrossed the Atlantic Ocean. Thursday John managed to pass his German drivers license test, and we went and bought a car that same day. Bertha is a '89 red Ford Sunny, and looks like she has seen way, way better days. However, she drives great and was able to surive a trip on the Autobahn.

Saturday we traveled to Trier, Germany which is the oldest city in German. It used to be one of the capitals of the Roman Empire. We were able to find the Pink Palace, and the Imperial Baths. We took LOTS of pictures, and I will be posting them soonish. Trier is gorgeous but huge! It sits on the banks of the Mosuel River, and has several different parts of the city. We came back and proceeded to watch Star Wars after our adventures.

We had been meaning to try to find a cheaper hotel for some time, but everywhere else was booked until yesterday. So yesterday morning while John was at work I moved us from one hotel to the next. I have gorgeous flowers on my windowsill now..and its cheaper by half. We also made the investments in a hot plate like stove top, some pots/pans, and a mini fridge. With a stop at the local commissary and finally lugging everything up a steep set of stairs..we were in business. Burgers for dinner, and bacon and eggs for breakfast.

I am slowly adjusting to this normal. Now that we are in a cheaper room, and cooking our meals things just got infinitely easier.

We are planning on doing a little bit more exploring this weekend. I am opting for the castles and sights around Landstul and Kaiserslaturn, while John wants to go back around to his previous post. So we shall see. I would rather stay close this weekend, but who knows.

I had the weirdest moment with my friend Mandy the other day. We were filling out forms, and when it got to residental address we looked at each other and laughed. I am not so sure where to declare my residency anymore. Texas? Germany? The hotel? I am a US citizen..but where exactly do I declare where I live?

I chose Texas, cause I will always be a Texan girl at heart.

The homesickness is starting to fade away. I no longer get tears after I speak with friends or family back in my Lone Star state. It has become easier. I have come to accept this..the hotels, the cooking in the rooms, walking everywhere, hurried conversations at weird hours to fit the time differences, as my normal. I need some sense of normalcy or else I will go insane.

We have had more cooler days then not lately. I think the weather is slowly starting to turn. My first sight of real snow will be coming here in the next few months. Thank god John will not have to go to the month or so long field training come November-December.

3 comments:

  1. Hola Calamari, I had not checked the Blog for a while, so thanks for reminding us on Facebook that you udtated it (several times).I just took in all the news, accompanied by my second strong cup of java.
    I'm sorry to hear the Command sponsorship was denied, but things always happen for the right reasons, even when we can't see what those are right now.
    You 2 are Busy Bees, passing the driving test, buying a car (wooohoo!!!), moving to a different hotel, taking weekend drives.
    Calamari, I am SO glad that you are there with JJ. Your blog entries remind me of when Joe and I were that young, Air Force couple, with baby (Joey)in tow, living in Denver, then Panama City, Fla, then Denver again, then Minot, ND, then having Josh in Minot, then coming back to Denver. Man.... we were together, we had beautiful kids, we had the Military, we were Invincible!!! It never really mattered where we were, as long as we were with each other. The towns changed, the kids adjusted (better than we ever expected), Home is where the Heart is. And you my Dear Calamari, are doing such a great job of making your living quarters a Real Home with your awesome husband and your newly acquiered car, and your new friend in your new surroundings..........You are saying to the world, to Life..."Bring It On".
    I can't wait to see the pictures.
    We Love You Sarah, please give our love to J.

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  2. Great Posting Sarah!! I gotta say I'm honestly quite jealous of your Denver like weather. We are very much looking forward to our first snow this year and everyone after that!!
    I'm also envious of your travels... I guess I'll just live vicariously through you, J, and your photos at least until John and I can retire.
    Congratulations on the new/used car. I've never heard of a "sunny" post a pic of Bertha for us. She must be in pretty good shape to take on the Autobahn.
    It's so great that you can actually do some cooking now. As far as I'm concerned eating out gets really old really quick, not to mention goes straight to your waistline. It's so unhealthy.
    Any new news on coming stateside, getting a visa extension, trying again for comand sponsorship, etc... ?
    We are all missing you both SOOOO much!!! I can't wait to see your faces!!! Please give each other a big hug and kiss from me!
    So excited anticipating the pictures!!!
    Love you both MUWAH!

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  3. How wonderful to read your newest post Sarah & JJ. We're looking forward to the pictures also. Of course, we're also looking forward to having you posted in El Paso... Just think, you'll still be a Texas girl, and you can come to Phoenix when it's cold outside. Love you mucho, Grandma Jean and Harry

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