Hallo, all!
I'm running a bit short on time this morning, so I am going to jump right in. Yesterday was a pretty average day, except that I finally met the other Bachelor's student in the group, named William. He seems to be pretty nice, and very interested in Americans. (So.....Americans seem to name their daughters after months and flowers a lot. Why is that??) ::Smile::
Also, after lunch yesterday, Bjorn and David and I ran across to a little university shop for a cappuccino. It was crazy, because for some reason, my university card wouldn't work to let me pay for my drink. Apparently, because I'm not a student I can only use my university card at the mensa, or something like that. David realized that this was an error and so we went to some office to try to get things worked out. All I can say is thank goodness for David because I would've been completely lost otherwise. Anyway, the ladies at the office seemed a bit reluctant to do it, but David managed to get them to give me a "Mitarbeiterin" or employee, card. That way, my card will work at other places on campus, and I get a discounted rate (YAY!) for my food. This is absolutely WONDERFUL, because otherwise, getting lunch every day was going to be really expensive.
Yesterday evening was pretty neat too. I managed to get in touch with a few other people from the my program and we all got together to go watch a movie at one of the other MPIs (there are actually several different MPIs in the city). It was neat. They were all nice, although it was a bit awkward because they've already been here for a month and they all work in the same building, so they know each other. I was sort of the odd man out. Oh well. It wasn't too bad, and I think that we all had a good time. One of the guys walked me back to my MPI because he was heading in the same direction anyway. I was relieved because the MPI that we were at was on the opposite side of the city, and I'm not sure I could've found my way back on my own.
Anyway, that was pretty much my day. Maybe not as exciting as I made it sound yesterday. Oh well, I'm sorry if I disappointed any of you.
Alright, now it is off to work! I get to learn how to do in situ hybridization today! WHOO!
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I would say that getting an employee card for discounted meals was pretty exciting! And I am glad you finally got to meet some of the other students over there on the summer internship
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Craig came over last night to pick up his birthday present - a combination jump start/air compressor battery charger. You would have thought he had hit the lottery!! A kid with a new toy! He was so excited. You know how he always says "Mom! I ALWAYS wanted one of these!"
I told him he was easy to buy for; just go on Amazon, type in "Craig" and "automotive" and you would find a million things he had always wanted! Take care! Love you! Mom
Yippeeeeee for employee discount cards!!! "Dah-vid" sounds like he really took care of things for you. Awesome!! :-) And we want to hear all about in situ hybridization, too. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, sister (for this public response via KC's journal), but I didn't see your siblings in the numbered line up to get a call on how your surgery goes tomorrow! I totally understand your immediate family coming first for the news, but hope your sisters come in after that - LOL.
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Clara
Actually, that regrettable omission did occur to me at some point this morning! You and Doey are now penciled in right after Barbie and before Lori!! Or maybe Sheila and Craig both can man their phones and get the job done in short order!
ReplyDeleteGod is SO wonderful to work through David to get you a discounted meal card! Do you see how He not only makes the way for us, but smooths it out, too! I was concerned about that when you said your meals were expensive. See? Now--don't worry about Mom because He's going to smooth that out, too! Every little detail is in His capable hands! You just keep doing what you're there to do, have fun, and don't worry 'bout a thing!
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