Yesterday was just a regular Sunday. Spent time with friends planning a party and having dinner / drinks on the Rhine. I know that sounds weird, but it's not that much different from having dinner at a restaurant on the Potomac or Hudson River, oh wait, yes it is, the lack of pollution and humidity, but equally as beautiful.
Today I went to my friend's farmhouse in France (FAUCOGNEY-ET-LA-MER) for the day (thousands lake region in south east France). She gardened, I didn't (the Bersin green thumb passed me up for sure), although I do miss the two plants I was able to keep alive for many, many years. They will likely be replaced by a few fish when I move into my permanent apartment in a few months. It was absolutely gorgeous today. I read, slept on / off in the sun and engaged in lots of girl talk. Although we were meant to stay over, we opted to drive back instead. I had THE most amazing strawberries, probably the best I've ever had in my life. They were small and sweet. Apparently the larger the grow the less flavor they have, so look for something called "alpine strawberries" if you can (grown in the Alps), or if not, try to get them more on the dainty side.
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There is only one day that separates me from the new job and (actually) 10 days straight of work (I will be in Berlin over the weekend for business). I know, I know, I've had two months to get my head on straight for starting my new position, but now that's a reality in just a few short hours, I'm essentially FREAKING OUT, truly FREAKING OUT. I know that I can do the job, and I will gain familiarity with the content in no time, but this is the big leagues folks. If I succeed here, I can write my own ticket upon coming back to the U.S. AND most likely have a company pay to bring me back home. But for now, I will stay for as long as it feels like an adventure.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is EU Labor Day, so alas most shops will be closed, but we'll be sticking close to town and having brunch, seeing a movie, and going 'round to a friend's house for dinner. More later in the week about the new job!
As always, miss everyone and please do keep in touch via e-mail / phone (I received a letter from New York (first class mail) that was sent on April 26 and arrived today (April 30)!).
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