So many thoughts

   For such a long time I have felt like I am just a tourist here and felt like I was never going to feel really settled in. Thank goodness that is not the case. I definitely now feel like this is where I live. I know my way around very well, have met some great friends, and have finally gotten a hang of not understanding much. I am very surprised how much I have caught on. I go to the store and at the checkout if the cashier starts talking to me, I know to always say "keine" which means "no". She either ask me if I have a store card or if I would like a receipt . I can go to most stores and restaurants and they not really know I only speak English. It has been a lot to get use to, but I finally really have got a hang of it all. I know this is where we live and this is my home right now. It stills is crazy to think I live in another country though. Never thought I would ever live outside the US. 
     Being here has given me the chance to do many things that I would not take the time to do back home. I have been wanting to work on finishing my "Making of a Pastry Chef" book that my old boss gave me and I am loving it. Get a lot of exercising in every morning, a lot of wonderful time in the word, and have had some amazing time with my husband here. Only having each other here has taught us both so much and has really brought us super close. Not very many couples get to see Europe in the first year of marriage. especially at the age of 19 and 22. This is time for me to really focus on staying positive in life. It is so easy for me to just sit here and think of everything I miss and don't have, that I forget to look around me at what I do have. We are the ones who decide our attitude and by choosing to have a good attitude in life, you start to really realize how much you have around you and the joys in life. It never does anyone good to grumble and complain about what life has throw at you. Make sure to stop and look around and notice all the blessings you have. You will be amazed at one you see, I know I have.
  Another thing I been blessed with by this move, is the reconnecting and getting closer to friends and family. Back at home being so busy with life, I never took the time to really talk with others and stay connected with friends. Again, it is the busy life that distracts me from so many amazing things. I have talked to my best friend way more here, then I ever did at home. I actually have meaningful conversations with family members, or even one-on-one conversations with family. Don't let the crazy life let you lose relationships. Try messaging a long lost friend today. Who knows where it might lead. Figure out where they are at in life. Surely you have time for a quick message to a friend. It definitely can't hurt anything. 
  I know it probably feels like my blogs post are always all over the place and hard to follow, but hey, at least I am trying. I just always have too many thoughts and it is so hard for me to put into words, so this has been really good for me to really do something with my thoughts. Hope everyone is doing amazing and know that I miss you all very much. Anyone is welcome to come stay with us if they are looking for a cheaper way to stay in Europe. Love you all!