Fiona Came To Visit

First of all, I would like to apologize for the lack of updating. Internet has been pretty spotty in my room and I haven't felt like hogging a library computer for long enough to write a post. The good thing is that not a whole lot has actually happened.

I have successfully moved into my room in Tuebingen. It seems like it is bigger, but it is most likely the same-ish size as my room at Wash U, I just don't have all the stuff here that I do there. I live up on a mountain, so I have a great view from my window. The only down side is that town is down the mountain so I have to take a bus any time I want to go and do anything.

I have started the Deutsche Kompakt language course here. That means that I am in grammar class for three hours a day and I have a "tutorium" for an hour a half a day as well. The grammar stuff has been good so far, I have actually learned a whole new tense that I had previously just ignored. The tutorium is also pretty useful. Yesterday, we learned how to sort trash in Germany, which is a really useful skill. Anytime you go to throw something away there are approximately five different containers: yellow sack, bio trash, paper, rest trash, and glass. And that is the minimum, things can get sorted even more.

Yesterday, was also a very exciting day because Fiona, a good friend from WashU, got here. She is staying with me this weekend and next weekend and going to Italy during the week when I have class. It is nice to see a familiar face.

There is snow on the ground, the sky is blue, and the sun is shining the perfect combination to go out walking around exploring. Have a great day.