04:30pm
Cloudy, has been raining all day
Hey folks,
I spend 1 ½ weeks in Hanover at my great aunts. Because she had guests at home, Marina and I stayed on the campground, where she has a trailer. It was a trial for me because I used to be scared sleeping out there, even if I had company. But even after Marina headed home (she had to be back at work on Monday) I stayed alone and wasn’t afraid.
For anyone with an anxiety problem who really wants to have his/her life back, get some therapy! I am so glad I did.
Hannover helped me breath again. I took some long walks, talked with my great aunt about family history (which my grandma never does), cuddle with an adorable dog (she was dog sitting),
cooked for the 2 of us and enjoyed bike tours despite the nasty rain.
The fresh air and time for myself did me good.
Back at work, I did 6 nights in a row and was more than happy about being done with them. Lately we’ve been having very sick children coming in and it seems one is sicker than the other. I just hope we won’t have to face any tragedy as the last one any time soon.
Marina and I had a bit of a problem. Since she broke up with her boyfriend (he cheated) she seemed very unhappy, despite pretending to be live itself.
I knew from friends that she met other guys (everyday a new one) and she complained about work (saying that everyone was nice, but that she felt unhappy and dissatisfied). I tried talking to her, asking her if she needed help, if she wanted to talk about something, if everything was alright. She blocked me off.
I vented my frustrations at Sandra’s and apparently she got some sense into Marina. We talked and she said that she doesn’t know what’s wrong, but is sorry that she didn’t say anything. We decided both of us need to spend more time with each other and I told her that she needs to get one of her hobbies back – specifically her riding. She’s now looking for a stable close to our home, which offers a cheap and good possibility for her.
I want to start walking. There will be another ‘Run for Mucoviscidosis’ and this year I would like to participate as runner and not as helper.
In April friends from India will come and visit me. Trust the German paper pusher to ruin my happiness. It took 25€, a cell phone call to Indian (for some dates I didn’t have) and some stupid papers to be filled. I love Renu and her family dearly, but those paper pushers rob me off my last nerve.
Concerning Renu and family, they are still looking for places in Rome, Paris and Amsterdam to stay at for a couple of days. They are a great bunch of people and are traveling through Europe on a budget. A room in a church as well as a room at a family home is appreciated. Write me if you can provide a room or a contact. Thank you!
I wish everyone a Happy Easter!
Love, Rea
