German Girl

Last night was interesting. I met up with some ppl that I had met the night before for a bbq, but I could only stay for a short while because I was supposed to meet Nansa (the family's old au pair) for drinks. Well, this bbq was sooooo out of the way (hidden behind the Machsee) that I only stayed for about an hour then had to get back to an UBahn. Thinking that I am the savviest person alive, I tried to take a different UBahn than the one I took TO the bbq... It took me *forever* to find it, so I got to Mister Q's about 15 minutes late and couldn't find Nansa! I walked around for 1/2 hour and finally gave up--thinking that I had missed her.

I got back on the UBahn & biked home, and Ina said Nansa was running even later and had just gotten to Mr Q's at about 8:45 (must have been MINUTES after I left). Arg, I need a 'handy' (cellphone). But Ina is sooo sweet, she called a cab for me to take me back to MrQ's (and paid for it). Honestly, best family situation ever. Nansa is awesome; we had a blast hanging out and chatting with one of her friends (from Zimbabwe!!). I had this Mango cocktail that almost knocked me over... someone should tell Sven to start plying me with stronger liquor ;-)

This morning, Lars said that the family is thinking about going to Oman in April---and that they would take me (if it works out with budgets and stuff). Um, hell yes. I have to go check on the visa requirements. More later--we are doing German things today (young wine & onion cake, going back to the fireworks to see Switzerland's exhibit). <3