Just Do It
I can’t believe it’s the end of January already. I guess I owe you all a belated Happy New Year (of both the Western and Chinese varieties). I keep saying that I’m going to write a blog, but every time I try to do it there seems to be something else I need to do. No excuses, I’m just being lazy.
We spent about 2 1/2 weeks in the US visiting some family and friends and getting a little work done. It was great to go shopping and eat out – I didn’t realize how much I would appreciate getting a good burger, taco, and curry (not all at once).
Back in Austria we are faced with Winter. The cold and the darkness can be hard to deal with, but we’re coping by doing what most Austrians do. There is just enough snow to cover the ski slopes and the lakes are all frozen, so that means every weekend is a ski-skate double header for us.
I must admit that I’m enjoying it a lot more this year. Last year at this time we were scrambling to find furniture and appliances, to build our Ikea bed and closets, and to move into our apartment. We squeezed in a few outdoor activities whenever we could. This year we’re settled in and know the good resorts and the best times to go. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
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