I've been adopted by Germans

So I guess I didn't get the notice - but apparently this week is family week at NUI Galway. Two of my roommates, and close buddies, Julia and Judith had their entire families over for the last 4 days or so. So not only was I a bit friendless in my home due to them touring around Galway with their families, but when they were around I was constantly reminded that my family was not! The worst (although best at the same time) was seeing Judith's family, who is structured just like mine: three girls all close in age, with fun loving mom and dad - and loud and lively even more so than mine! Mel: our arguments would have been put to shame by these gals! haha!

However, I did manage to find my own family this weekend by hanging out with a few friends: almost all who happen to be german! It was actually great fun being around them. In the last few days I have learned all about the tele-tubbies thanks to my southern-german friend Robert who knows WAY too much about that show, been advised that if I stand on my head in the mornings, my circulation will improve (which I actually tried this morning!) , and even managed to slip in a few WWII jokes here and there!

Apparently my jokes must have been good (or really really bad) because a few of my new pals came over last night for home-made, grandma's recipie style German pancakes! They were quite amazing. It even puts up a fair fight with the early morning blueberry pancakes a la KeMaWiCo at the lake (but I think we all know who wins that fight!).

Although Julia and Judith's parents have left, I feel the luckiest because I have found a temporary family here that will stick around for the next two months to keep me company - and of course Julia and Judith can join!

HOWEVER: this weekend I also missed the notice (where my mail ends up I just don't know), and apparently now its boyfriend weekend, with 4 of my friends' boyfriends coming to visit....lucky for me I am off to Florence Italy this weekend! Chao bella!

xoxoxo
Vanessa