Reunited and it feels so good!

After nearly one month I finally have phone and Internet access.  To say it has been a long month would be an understatement.  I don't think I actually realized how much I depend on the Internet; not only to stay connected with family and friends, but to deal with Sallie Mae and other financial stuff.  However, all that is taken care of and I can return to my life in Germany, which pretty much entails writing this blog, trying to learn German and cooking.  Prepare to read the long, and sometimes boring, entry of the last four weeks.