Random Tuesday

I'm trying to have a New Year, New Me attitude. I'm getting a late start...started yesterday....woot, woot!

I started the 30 day Shred with the bitch Jillian from Biggest Loser.I'm starting with Level 1 it's a 20 minute workout! I wanted to quit after 4 minutes. Today I wanted to quit after 6 minutes! I woke up this morning sore...after 20 minutes of working out.....amazing video uh? or poor out of shape Frau!

I also started a 2 week cleanse....we aren't gonna talk about that...TMI! But I'll let you know if it is a success!

Last night was my first night without my Red Wine....trying to be good during cleanse!  I miss it!! Is that a problem?

It's really hard to workout when you have 40 pounds to loose....I've been down this road before and never thought I'd be here again. It was hard work and I have the time but not sure if I have the strength and will. Plus I don't think anything Non fat exists in Germany!

My German teacher is annoying me, she is being an etiquette Nazi pain. Yesterday she told me the way my name is on my Mail Slot is not correct I should not have Herr/Frau or even our first names.....she said "It just isn't DONE" Nobody does it! Okay lets see I can count on two hands in 15 months how many times my door bell has been rung....do you really think it matters?!!!

I also have a Welcome plaque outside my door it's in English with a snowman holding an American flag plus right above it I found a German one saying Herzlich Willkommen, it means a heartfelt welcome. Yes it's cutesy but whatever....when she was leaving she said this is interesting ......so you welcome anyone to your house? Ah!! is this a trick questions?  Anyone that rings the bell....but that doesn't really happen ....it's just a friggin decoration. She said, Nobody has this it's quite different.

I did a return today and I asked the girl in German if she spoke English? She answered me in German and I had no idea what she said......EVERYBODY and I mean Everybody does that when you ask them! If I'm asking you if you speak English don't answer me in German! Isn't it clear I don't speak German!

Wow this was more of a rant than I planed!

 HAPPY TUESDAY! 

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Sundays In My City-Bremen and my ride

Welcome to my City-Bremen, Germany. When we moved here we opted not to get a car.People are shocked when they find out we are Americans without a car in Germany. But you don't really need one, the transportation of this city is very user friendly. Yes I do mumble and curse at time wishing we had a car, but those times are far and few between.
These are our main form of transportation Strasse Bahn-Sbahn or Tram. They go almost everywhere and are a convenient and comfortable ride.

The bus is also available and really convenient, we have a stop 3 minutes from our home. The only problem is making sure your watch and theirs are synced...unless you jump in front of it, once they leave the stop they aren't stopping!

 This little guy is a life and time saver you use it for your fares and they auto take from your bank account. It's nice cause you never have to carry money to ride. Plus each family member has one and it's been cheaper for us than a monthly pass.

When the weather permits I ride my bike. Sometimes when the weather is not permitting we still ride our bikes......like this weekend to grocery shop. I rode my bike in the snow covered paths...I did a lot of ohhhh and OMG!! The whole time I was white knuckle riding I thought to my self I'm an AMERICAN we don't ride in the snow! And my husband was behind me saying ride faster....it's hard to flip him off when I'm holding on for dear life!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Go see UnknownMami and Friends.

Happy Retirement Gordon

This is my brother in law Gordon, he just retired from the Police Force in NJ. Tonight is his surprise retirement party...shhhhhh! We wish we could be there for it, we are all really proud of him. He is a great husband, father, brother in law, hard worker and very good with  his hands! I'm going to miss asking him about the interesting crime stories going on or what exciting happen on the job!

 Congratulations Gordon!  

Black and White Wednesday

Come join Lisa here in her Wednesday Black & White photo challenge

Random Tuesday

It's Tuesday.....and almost half way through January. My focus is off, still have jet lag.....nobody should be awake at 4 am except the Baker down the street.

First German Class of the new year .....I still suck! Today we totally got off subject and had a discussion about the words....strange, odd and curious. She thinks they all mean the same....I disagreed ....I'm stupid it would have been easier to agree. Remember that for next time!!

My German TV at 4 am plays 3 channels with naked women doing things not made for anyones eyes at 4am or 4 pm!

Walked to the store today in lots of snow.....uphill both ways....at least it felt like it! Note to self ...get to the Gym!

Ate half of the Baguette I bought for dinner tonight on my walk home from store...Oops SORRY family!


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Happy Tuesday!!

Sophie and her snuggie

This is Sophie giving me "Stink eye"!  I think she is still pissed off we left her for three weeks or is it the pink snuggie we dressed her in?
It's nice to be home with her and our luggage arrived all in tact!! She came home from the boarder  much thinner than we left her, apparently she was sick the last couple days. I took her to our vet today and all is good, now I just need to fatten her up a bit.
I think giving her extra food and treats will make up for my abandonment and her stink eye will fade in due time!

Have a wonderful Monday!

Sundays In My City-Bremen covered in white stuff

Last winter it snowed once in Bremen, Germany and it was gone by noon. We've been told the year before zero snow......This winter it has been snowing non stop. It's been snowing all weekend and it's quite a site. Everything is bright and fresh, so quiet! You don't hear snow blowers or plows.....I don't think they exist here. Everyone is out walking and enjoying the rare site of snow. It's feels familiar to us a little like Utah followed us home.

Down our driveway....can you imagine shoveling it?

Our country road walk

So peaceful out

Favorite farm house with gorgeous eyebrow window

Another favorite German house with Thatch Roof

Head over to UNKNOWNMAMI and visit her and her friends on this freezing SUNDAY!

Happy New Year!

Back in Deutschland

We are home in Bremen....it's been a long flight home!

I'm happy to be home, excited to see Sophie

and sleep in my BED!

We arrived without our LUGGAGE.....it's in Paris or they have confiscated all my

 Peanut Butter and Ibuprofen.....NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope to catch up on blogs after a good nights rest!

Great trip and Holiday hope everyone's new year is starting out a 10!

Makin Friends Monday-Favorite holiday photos

Makin friends Monday 

Christmas season has been a dream come true....

.Home in Utah for 3 weeks

Family and Friends......SNOW!

All smiles

Katelyn Christmas morning

Not the best picture of me but I love the title.

Head over to Amber and meet some wonderful Friends.

Happy Monday!

Sunday in My City- SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Happy New Year!! I'm still on Christmas break in Salt Lake City, Utah. It's been a wonderful holiday and it's coming to a quick end. I thought I would do a Sunday in the City in my home away from home. Before moving to Germany I lived in Utah for 26 years basically more than half my life. Salt Lake City is a beautiful place to visit any season there is lots to do and see. One of the things I love most about it is the mountains, they are amazing and so close.

Wasatch Mountains-Mount Olympus

Amazing sunset-view of Oquirrh Mountain

Salt Lake City Temple Square

SLC Temple Visitor Center

Utah State Capitol

Cathedral of the Madeleine

Governors Mansion

Winter Olympics 2002 were held here, there still are many sites to see associated with the Olympics.

Gateway outdoor mall- me posing with the Missionaries! Well I was to chicken to ask them to pose so this is the closest I got!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Go visit UNKNOWNMAMI and travel the world with her and her friends.