I’ve officially been on my own for a week in Neuss, Germany. Officially an adult!…sort of…
After graduating in May, I worked at a private school’s summer camp before hopping on a plane. I spent about two weeks with family in Munich before coming to Neuss and in November I’ll move into a more permanent apartment in Düsseldorf proper. I’m still working on visas and paperwork before I can start my job as an English teacher but it’s all in the works. My days are spent writing, blogging, and so many Miyazaki movies – so many…
I also, of course, make trips to the store, and do laundry and all those good good adult activities. I love how often Europeans go to the store, it means I get fresh bread (and plenty of chocolate!) every other day. It’s been frustrating not having a lot of things to do but I think it’s turning into valuable “me-time.” As corny as that is to say, I think it’s true. I’ve been journaling and thinking and reflecting and creating. I miss my friends and I don’t really get out as much as I’d like to, but I think this time is a necessary step as I begin life on my own in this big scary “adult” world.