Monthly Archives: August 2012

Time to leave

It’s been a rough week. Getting rid of everything in our flat was way more time-consuming than I’d ever imagined. I’d like to take this moment now that we are waiting to board our flight to thank everybody who helped us that much.

At times I thought we wouldn’t manage it and I was quite stressed out. But this way I didn’t think too much about all the good-byes. Now that we have time again and can slow down a bit (at least during the flight), I’d like to say that you’ve all been amazing and helpful and kind and and and 🙂 So Flo and I will miss you a lot. Thanks for waiting with us at the airport. We will see if the flight really leave tonight. 🙂 Maybe Flo jinxed the passenger announcement system. 🙂

But anyhow, now it’s good-bye Frankfurt. We will be back.

Hello New Zealand, I am looking forward to a lot of adventures. And fun. And friends. And everything else. 🙂

Last day in Germany

This is going to be a very short update. We are sitting here with Flo’s grandparents, goodbyes slowly creeping up on us. 6 hours until take off. Minor catastrophies with the bike need to be managed, but I am confident that it will work out. I gained a lot of confidence those last few weeks that things always work out. …

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My farewell from work

Though Flo is still working, he had is “Ausstand” from work already (see last post). My last day at work was on the 17th of August. It was quite a mixed day…considering that I wasn’t too keen about my work place, I do miss it. *gg* There were only colleagues present that I like and Aurica gave my muffins which spelled out “NINA” with smarties and two smiley faces made out of gummy bears and smarties. That was very cute.

I got my job reference (very good) and a small gift (voucher) for my farewell. Saying good-bye to my colleagues is going to happen today. It started with a “breakfast” from 12.30 to 13.30 at the advertising agency that actually employed me. A whole table full of food from bread rolls and cheese to potato salad and ice cream. Very, very yummy. The breakfast is a tradition at the agency; everybody gets one for their birthday. Three of my work colleagues celebrated their birthday within the last month so this was a combined one and they invited me as well even though I don’t work there anymore. =) There probably will be pictures as my boss and Timo (only male colleague) took some. My boss thanked me again for my excellent work, thanked me for making sure that all my responsibilities were taken care of by colleagues and said he bought a small gift for me but forgot it at home. -.- I’ll get it with the mail. Then he hugged me which was awkward. *lol*

Now the fun part can start. Six of my colleagues and me will meet up at 17.30 to play laser tag. Timo (see above) was quite jealous when I talked about laser tag about a month ago so he talked me into going again. I think it’ll be fun. Again. =) Let’s see how the girls will fight. Aurica already challenged everyone.

Afterwards we will eat out in an Italian restaurant. =)

 

That’s the fun part. The non-fun part is moving out. Flo hired a van on that same last friday. Luckily we had a lot of help from friends because we managed to clear out quite a bit of the flat. Almost all content of the cupboards and wardrobes are stored as is our complete bedroom furniture. On this friday the other furniture will be stored, too. The next step after that is to paint every wall in the flat.-.- Happy times.

A lovely Ausstand

farewell from my colleagues

Today I gave my customary “Ausstand” at work. A formal party to remember your time at an employer and meet up with fellow and cherished colleagues one last time. I chose German style bakery goodness as the morsel of choice. The shop woman asked me if I had my car close by … hmm … what car?

Somehow, with hurting arms and sweating I managed to get everything where it needed to be. Continue reading

A little detour

 

Yesterday a colleague asked me whether I like to go on a ride out with a couple of other co-workers the next day. Our schedule is so tightly packed, but after checking with Nina I nevertheless took the opportunity  to get out  and have a little relief. Even more so since Rocinante will soon be cleaned and crated. Continue reading