That's how I refer to work so I don't lose perspective. It reminds me that, no matter what the day at work brings, I have a pretty good job and occupation! I haven't posted because I've been working. Yesterday I got settled into my office at Humboldt but there was a computer program I needed that was not loaded on the provided computer; not to mention the computer was in German. I also got picked on a little because I had to have an air conditioned room. Yes, that's right, I was reminded again that air conditioning is not normal in these parts!
After a long day yesterday I had dinner with Jaap. For dinner we went to his favorite Italian restaurant. He once dated an Italian who introduced him to that restaurant as the closest to her food back home. So I like to think that I had REAL Italian pizza! Of course it was good so I'm happy. Oh, and Jaap isn't German, he's really Dutch so the accent I'm exposed to isn't a real German accent. Oh well, the only thing I think I've picked up in German is what sounds like "Links" means "Left" (thanks to my many rides on public transportation). Oh, another odd thing I've noticed, there are no bugs in Berlin. Seriously, I haven't seen one ant since I've been here AND I'VE LOOKED! No mosquitos, flies, nothing. Even Jaap said he's noticed that. Makes me worry there is something strange in the air or water... :-)
Today I was holed up in my room working so nothing to report. Tomorrow I meet with Jaap to go over what I've found and then I'll go from there. Only 1 week to go and I'll have a lot of work to do. I think I'll go to the Jewish Museum this weekend and wander around, maybe take a boat tour. I can't believe I've been here for 2 weeks! I can't say I haven't truly experienced Berlin!
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