Today is My Birthday!!!

The girl by me is my new lil' sister. I'm living with a family here in Germany and they have 3 kids. Julian 20, Vanessa 18, and Samira 12. I'm having a great time with them and they crack me up!

Monday, November 03, 2008

As I was walking on the roads with my horse today, I found myself yodeling as we passed by some cows. Losing it…yes! But, I started laughing hysterically once I realized what I just did and turned my iPod on. Then I thought of the Sound of Music and tried to decide if this place reminded me of the movie. It does just a little.
In Germany, there is a mandatory relaxation period from 12-2. Most businesses are closed during these times except for most dining places and shopping centers. So, I usually come home during this period and get a few things done. Today I came home and started reading from my mark in my Book of Mormon. I realized that I only have a little over 100 more pages to read before I’ve finished it. So, I’ve challenged myself to finish it by my Birthday which is this Wednesday.

Stake Conference in Hannover

I had stake Conference today in Hannover which is a long drive. But, it was great to see all of the German church members gather together. For them I think it is really a big deal to see so many people gather together from the same Faith because they are so spread out. So, we were there forever afterwards because of all the visiting.

I enjoyed the talks. I am understanding more everyday and I especially loved the mission presidents wife's talk in German because she doesn't know much either and she has a very thick accent but she was the only one I could follow completely.

Then, oh my goodness there were so many americans! I was in heaven for an hour afterwards. There is a sister here on mission who I just met last Sunday. She is from Utah and I just walked right up to her today and we gave eachother a hug like we were old friends. I didn't realize how happy I would be to see another american. We both laughed because we thought that was weird right after we hugged eachother. Anyway, then she introduced me to the rest of the majority of american missionaries and then two girls who moved here with family. They were also from Utah and they will only be here to the end of Dec. Bummer.

Then it was back home talking German with my family and getting laughed at because I say things so weird and wrong!

also, gute nacht und bis gleich

So, Great News...I'm going to be an Aunt!!! I'm so excited and My friend Miranda is due with her little girl any day now and so many of my friends are having babies!!!

The Day after TOMORROW

Well, I'm mostly packed and ready to set off on a jet plane with my horse on Wednesday Oct. 8th. A lot of preparation and feels like I've been working on this forever when actually I didn't start making many calls or really getting it all together until 30 days ago.

And with all of the business going on I feel like I have not been able to visit very long at all with the ones that matter to me most. I'm not down or anything. I know everyone is very excited for me and hopes for the best and I certainly do too. I'm very excited and anxious to see whats in store.

I don't think Roode has a clue what's in store and I think he'll have me worried all the way until we get settled at the stable in Germany. My dog Tucker really thinks something weird is happening and he's been following me everywhere! I'm going to miss him very much. He'll stay in CT with a client at the farm here and her ten year old son who absolutely adores Tucker as does he likewise. They had a week together while I was at my Brothers wedding and Tucker was sleeping with the boy.. : (. Will I ever get Tucker back? I'm only kidding. But, I think I'll have to bring the boy a puppy in exchange when I get back so that it won't be too difficult. But, I know Tucker is hard to beat. He's so perfect...most of the time.

Johnny and I are definitely getting sad about leaving eachother. Oct. 13th would be our 1 year dating spree that we don't get to celebrate because I'm leaving a few days before. But he's very excited for me and this whole year he's definitely been my very best friend since Ashley and Beta left me in the dust.

I'll give every bit of interesting detail on Wednesday of all the craziness that entails flying a horse! It will probably be on my other blog of all Germany's journaling that I am promising everyone that I am doing for the 11 months I will be over there.

So...goodnight and I will try to pay more attention to updating my blog from now on.

Katie

Oh My Goodness! It's a little less than a month until I move to Germany and I am so excited!! It's been a long time coming and I've finally finished most preparations and I must admit it really wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.
My brother is getting married on Sep. 27Th and I will be in Idaho to visit and then it's back to CT to move across the world ...Oct. 8th.