Bronchitis, Antibiotic and Hallmark

Berlin, Germany

05:30pm

Mild autumn evening

Hello everyone.

The time flies by and soon it'll be March.

I am sick , again, which for this season is not strange for me. My immune system has to get used to the weather changes.

It's mild outside, but it gets very cold during the night.

Seeing as I am stuck at home, and yes, thank you, I do take the occasionally walk, the time was right to update my DVD collection.

My Vic send me the sweetest Hallmark card and it made me all mushy :-).

So, I got my hands on a couple of Hallmark movies. Just the right kind of mushy I needed. I recommend "Mrs.Miracle" and " Call me Mrs.Miracle". Touch of Christmas with a dash of romance.

I had a little time in between being sick and redecorated my hallway. It looks great and just tonight I hung up a chain of angel lights. Just the right thing for the cold season.

Thanks to my payback card and 1,25€ I am now the proud owner of a waffle iron. Today for the first time I made waffles with my grandma's recipe. Added a little Philadelphia cream cheese with Milka chocolate and they were delicious. Though as I am used to cook for a lot of people, I had loads of dough left, which I am going to use tomorrow to make fresh ones for me and mom.

These are the days I miss my man the most. But I'll be brave and counting the days.

Have a lovely Sunday evening,

Andrea

Story To Be Told

Berlin, Germany

Cold autumn day

07:00 pm

Hello Readers,

Many of you know about this already, but I feel like writing it down.

12 years ago, during the times of AOL, I contacted a young American to ask about the life of a teenager in the States. School, hobbies and family. He was willing and answered all my questions. I thanked him and logged off. We talked again and again and slowly a friendship began. His name was Victor, he lived in California. A short time after, I went to the States, even to California, but was too afraid to loose the precious friendship we had build, so we didn't meet at that time.

He would sometimes send a package, with sweets (I didn't even remember telling him that I like Rice Krispy Treats). His mom once send me a scarf for my birthday, hand knitted.

Often we didn't talk for weeks, but just when it felt right, both of us were online.

Now, after a 12 year waiting period, he finally came to visit.

And no, it wasn't like in the movie: seeing each other at the airport, eyes meeting, falling into each other’s arms and boom.

He missed his flight, we missed each other, his bag was lost, I had to work the first 4 nights and had to get my male cat *fixed*. But it turned out alright. We fit. Very well. We love to kiss, especially each other. Talking is a big part of it as well. Just going on long walks. Sitting on park benches and breathing.

He loves how I smell, that I have a sense of humor and that I am a smart and independent woman.

I love his sarcasm, the way he enjoys food and how soft his touch is.

How the story ends, you ask. It doesn't. We both decided to giv

e us a big try. Yes, I know, but it's 9096,56 km between the two of you. So what. Some people sleep next to each other and no plane can bridge the distance between them. What could I possibly loose? It feels right.

In April I will fly to the States. Meet his familia. I am very much looking forward to that.

Much love to all of you.

Good night

Uncertainties

Berlin, Germany

Warm Spring evening

07:30 pm

Yesterday I finally confronted an old friend about the worth of our friendship to her.

For at least a year and a half I felt that I was the only one investing, calling, listening, helping out. I admit that she is not an easy person, but neither am I.

For the last couple of month I used her, being in difficult situations and me, being busy with work, moving and getting settled as an excuse for not bringing that topic up.

The difficulty is she either doesn't want to or is unable to grasp that I just basically told her that I won't be her friend anymore if her priorities don't change. Some of you might say that as a real friend I would except her the way she is. But I believe that as a friend I don't have to break myself for being her friend.

I gave her some time to think about it, but in reality I don't feel like I got through to her.

Any suggestions, thoughts or ideas are welcome.

Thank you,

Andrea

Cooking

Berlin, Germany

0900 pm

Cold and dark

Hey everyone,

just a quick note that I am still alive and kicking.

By the end of January I moved back to Berlin. It's a two room apartment in an old house, first floor, second yard. Anja, my best friend, lives in the apartment over mine.

I also switched hospital. During the last 2 years I have been kind of unhappy in Potsdam because I wasn't progressing at work. I had been trying to be moved to children's ICU (PICU) permanently, which my boss was not willing to do, especially since I have been jumping between my ward, PICU, Neonatal Care and the Children's ER. So, I decided to give her an chance and told her that I will not wait for ever and should an opportunity arise, leave. She didn't believe me. One of the head nurses left for a better job in Berlin and as it were, that hospital was also looking for Pediatric nurses. I applied, worked there for a day (4h Intermediate Care for patients with congenital heart diseases, 4h ICU) and got accepted. After I gave my notice she asked whether there would be anything to change my mind - which I considered for about 5 seconds and replied - that a week ago, maybe, but not now.

So, I am officially working at the Berlin Heart Center. So far I have not yet regretted the decision. I do miss my colleagues, but the new work place is such a challenge that I barely have time to breath sometimes. And I feel so at home already.

Yesterday I was cooking for some friends and this is what I made: Chicken stuffed with herbs, surrounded by veggies (carrots, fennel, potatoes, red peppers, red onions). As a starter home made Garlic soup, which was a disaster first, but I was able to safe. I also made a salad. Everything was delicious and one of my friends brought the first tasty strawberries and we had Baily's cream with it. Yummy.

I will get a cat (or 2) soon. It's the right situation now - good apartment - friends who are willing to cat sit once in a while.

Have a great weekend,

Much Love,

Rea