American holidays are just normal days in Germany...

This was my 4th year of missing 4th of July and Thanksgiving. I see the blogs from all of my family/friends and I think to myself: 'oh, yeah...everyone has a few days off for Thanksgiving. Huh. Is it already the 3rd Thursday in November??'

Yes, and that means it is the 1st weekend of Advent.
That means, here in Germany, Christmas season can officially begin. (Despite that traditional Christmas foods have been on sale since the end of September).

So, am I rapidly cleaning our apartment and getting ready to decorate???

why, no, I am not...we are flying to Berlin today to meet with Thomas' group of friends from America. (it has been 7 years since Thomas was in the States...ahhh!!!) <---total other blog required to explain my feelings of how fast 7 years has gone by...

So, spending the weekend on the North Sea relaxing with old friends. BUT first, I have to go and buy shampoo, conditioner and body wash in 150 ml bottles. Good times!!

See you all again on Sunday!