18.9.06

new friends

I have begun to understand why so many people in Seattle commit suicide from the rain. It really is depressing, and I was getting pretty homesick for awhile there. But this past week, some great things have been happening, starting with that bright light in the sky. I think it's the sun, but since I've forgotten what it looks like, I'll just have to assume. It's been there for about 5 days in a row now, and wow, what a difference.

Also, ever since Priya got married and moved away, I've been a bit lonely, thinking I had no friends in town. But I went over to hang out with my landlord's wife a week ago, and the next day she sent husband and me some delicious lunch. I was so happy to be reminded that the boss still cares for me that I took a picture. Seriously, food here is not photogenic in any way, but it sure tastes good. Our landlord and his family are coming over tomorrow night for dinner, and we are cooking them a mexican fiesta! I hope we can start to build a relationship with them, especially since in the winter, they will be moving below us.

Then, we met Kristof and Katarina, a new couple who have come here for the same reason as us. They are from Slovakia and are close to our age, and we have a lot in common. Kristof is even just as much into Macs as husband, and Katarina and I share a love/hate relationship towards the computer. (mine stems from that I love our Mac but hate to tell husband that he was right :) Katarina and I spent all day drinking coffee and shopping for things for their new flat, and Kristof and husband spent all day getting their internet set up. We are hoping to partner with them in our work, and it'll be great to have a female to work with.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Doesn't the boss always know just what we need. How does He do that!! Maybe it's because He's the BOSS. Luv Ya!

Anonymous said...

What part of slovakia are they from?? I stayed in slovakia for about a month and Kosice was my favorite city.

Anonymous said...

I love you. I'm so glad you have a pal in town now! I'll lift it up! I'm on lunch detention duty now...good times.

Anonymous said...

I've been reading for some time now and really enjoying but I have not tried to write back. Don't know if I can. I hope this works. First try. The boss is so good. Love you guys.

Anonymous said...

im excited you have made new friends...but your friends here miss you! :)