Category Archives: My Life

Ten on Tuesday (Vol. 1)

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I’m not a big fan of weekly blog memes, but I decided to make an exception for Ten on Tuesday. It’s been around for a while and I just decided to jump in because I hope it will make me start blogging more regularly again. Plus, I actually think the idea of answering ten questions about yourself on your blog every week is a pretty great way for your readers to learn more about you.

1. Do you wear glasses, contacts, or are you one of those perfect eyed people?

Oh, I am definitely not perfect eyed – I wish. I wear contacts. I also have glasses but they are several years old and I don’t wear them much anymore as my eyes have gotten a little worse since I got them. I am considering getting a new pair though, as I’d love to wear glasses again more regularly.

2. What is the next item you are going to purchase?

I actually did quite a bit of shopping last week so I think I am done shopping for myself for now. It’s probably going to be Christmas presents for my family and best friend.

3. Have you ever watched Judge Judy or any other real court show?

No, I live in Germany and we don’t get that show here. I have no idea if Judge Judy is like daytime television here (which is when we get those “real” court shows), but I try my best to avoid it.

4. How do you feel about fake nails?

They’re not my thing. I actually managed to stop biting my nails in August and have been really happy with my natural nails since then. But on others, I don’t mind them. I just prefer for nails to look as natural as possible, even when they’re fake. Another thing I don’t like about fake nails is how they seem to completely ruin your natural nails.

5. What is your favorite sport to watch?

Soccer, hands down. I’m not a huge soccer fan, and I don’t watch a lot of sports on TV, but soccer beats football and baseball any day. I love how fast-paced it is, let’s face it, football on TV is a bit boring. But then, I am German, so it’s probably not that surprising.

6. If you could create your own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, what would it be and what would it be named?

Oh, I am actually pretty happy with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. I might improve it with some caramel swirls, though. I’d call it, Heavenly Caramel Cookie Dough.

7. Do you have any scars?

No big ones. I have a tiny one on my left hand from when my neighbors’ cat scratched me when I was 13. I also have a few small scars on the inside of my arm from giving blood.

8. Does your pet’s name fit them? Is there a more appropriate name?

Boring answer but I don’t have one.

9. What is your favorite television show theme song?

Oh, I think that would have to be the theme song from True Blood, ‘Bad Things’ by Jace Everett. It’s been my ringtone for the past two years. In a close second, the theme song from Gilmore Girls.

10. What was your favorite activity on the playground?

The swings. I don’t think I was ever brave enough to swing across the spindle, though.

On a good morning

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It’s no secret I’m not a big fan of living in a small town. I moved here for my job, and nearly a year later, the job is still the only thing keeping me here. I’m a city girl and always will be, but every now and then, I am grateful for living here, even if it will only be for a short part of my life.

Since March or April, I have been riding my bike to work every day. Just last week, I started walking again. It takes longer but when it’s as cold as it has been lately, I prefer walking. I enjoy having this time to myself, to listen to music and spend another 20 minutes lost in thoughts. Another upside is, it’s so much easier to just stop and take a quick picture.

Today’s sunrise was absolutely beautiful. I have often passed by these fields thinking I wish I had the time to stop and take a picture or I wish I had my camera with me. Today, I took the time to take a few pictures. The pictures were just taken on my iPhone 4S but luckily its camera is pretty good.

City girl or not – I am willing to admit that I am not likely to have an amazing view like this in the middle of Munich. Gorgeous, isn’t it?

P.S. Be sure to sign up for my Christmas card exchange if you’d like to receive a card from me this year.

Christmas Card Exchange

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The lovely San has been doing a Christmas card exchange on her blog for the past few years. I thought the idea was great because I love sending and receiving mail – it’s such a nice and rare surprise to find personal mail in the mailbox these days.

Even though I haven’t blogged much this year, I still love it and appreciate the fantastic people I have met through blogging. This year, I decided that I’d do my own Christmas card exchange. I’d love to show my appreciation for all of you by sending you a Christmas card.

If you are a reader of my blog and would like a Christmas card from me this year, please fill out the form below.

P.S. You don’t have to send me one in return, but I do love getting mail as well. ;)

P.P.S. As you may or may not know, I blog under my middle name for privacy reasons, but I will be using my first name for sending out Christmas cards. Tell me if you don’t know it yet.

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