We've started our German lessons (a whole four hours). Needless to say we're not very good...we can count to 100, recite the alphabet, conjugate about 4 verbs, and say a few things like 'My name is Crystal. I wear a blue shirt. It is quarter til 4 in the afternoon. Please turn on the light.'
Kyle is a lot better then I am. I blame it on the 6+ years of Spanish (including a minor in it). My 2 years of high school French only confuses the crap out of me!
In the meantime, me and my new pocket English/German dictionary are BFF.
30 December, 2007
10 December, 2007
The Bags Are As Good As Packed!!
I feel like I haven't written in a very long time...mostly because there was nothing to write about. Well, we finally have some news - the date has been set! MARCH!! (Yes, the entire month...) Actually, we don't have an exact date but our 'anticipated move date is sometime in March'.
Again, we have nothing set in stone and I'm convinced that nothing really will be until we get on a plane to move but at least things are moving in the right direction. We've lived the last 3 months of our lives in a holding pattern, afraid to think we were going and afraid to think we weren't, it's finally nice to be able to mentally move in one direction.
It's the little things that have been driving us crazy with this whole move. Our parents wanted to know what was on our Christmas lists - we had to have 2, one for things we needed/wanted if we went to Zurich and one if we didn't. I really need a new winter coat (the one I currently wear I've had for at least 5 years and my mom wore it for a couple before that - Thanks mom!). I can't even buy one because I don't know what the styles are like over there - same thing with clothes (and Kyle really needs some :) )
But, it's worth the wait! It is going to be an amazing experience and I can't wait to get it started!
Again, we have nothing set in stone and I'm convinced that nothing really will be until we get on a plane to move but at least things are moving in the right direction. We've lived the last 3 months of our lives in a holding pattern, afraid to think we were going and afraid to think we weren't, it's finally nice to be able to mentally move in one direction.
It's the little things that have been driving us crazy with this whole move. Our parents wanted to know what was on our Christmas lists - we had to have 2, one for things we needed/wanted if we went to Zurich and one if we didn't. I really need a new winter coat (the one I currently wear I've had for at least 5 years and my mom wore it for a couple before that - Thanks mom!). I can't even buy one because I don't know what the styles are like over there - same thing with clothes (and Kyle really needs some :) )
But, it's worth the wait! It is going to be an amazing experience and I can't wait to get it started!
05 November, 2007
Exciting Development
Kyle had a meeting with his boss and his 2 potential bosses. He was a little concerned going into the meeting because he was afraid they would be set in their ways and not real interesting in bringing Kyle it Switzerland.
He was very pleasantly surprised. Everyone was very complimentary of him and wants to do anything they can to get him overseas. Kyle believes they have found a position for him that they both agree on. Of course, even though I heard all about it I can't tell you anything because I don't understand but he will continue to have the management aspect (something he was very adamant about keeping as part of his job) and may even have 6 reports.
Our anticipated move date is sometime after the first of the year- so things are moving and moving quickly!
Right now, Kyle is at his analysts training that he was requested to take 'in preparation for his international assignment' and he will probably take an exploratory trip to Zürich sometime here real soon.
Currently, his boss believes that he should go alone to discuss jobs and whatnot. I, of course, disagree for more reasons then I just want to go to Zürich. Now that it really looks like we are moving I am starting to get very concerned with the unknown. I think just seeing the unknown will help to put my constantly thinking brain at ease a little bit.
My latest bafflement is how do we plug things in. The circuits there are completely different and run on a different system. Do I have to buy all new appliances for 2 years? What about my computer and blow dryer and toaster oven (not to mention all the chargers and stuff I'm not even thinking about)? What a silly thing to think about right?
He was very pleasantly surprised. Everyone was very complimentary of him and wants to do anything they can to get him overseas. Kyle believes they have found a position for him that they both agree on. Of course, even though I heard all about it I can't tell you anything because I don't understand but he will continue to have the management aspect (something he was very adamant about keeping as part of his job) and may even have 6 reports.
Our anticipated move date is sometime after the first of the year- so things are moving and moving quickly!
Right now, Kyle is at his analysts training that he was requested to take 'in preparation for his international assignment' and he will probably take an exploratory trip to Zürich sometime here real soon.
Currently, his boss believes that he should go alone to discuss jobs and whatnot. I, of course, disagree for more reasons then I just want to go to Zürich. Now that it really looks like we are moving I am starting to get very concerned with the unknown. I think just seeing the unknown will help to put my constantly thinking brain at ease a little bit.
My latest bafflement is how do we plug things in. The circuits there are completely different and run on a different system. Do I have to buy all new appliances for 2 years? What about my computer and blow dryer and toaster oven (not to mention all the chargers and stuff I'm not even thinking about)? What a silly thing to think about right?
14 October, 2007
Ok, So this has nothing to do with moving...
Elton John was AMAZING last night! He was a great opening act for the Sprint Center and I am very excited that downtown is coming back to life! He did a 20 minute rendition of 'Rocket Man' that may be the best live song I've ever heard in my life!
The news paper today said that everyone loved the arena and can't wait for the restaurants and shopping to be open (probably some time in March). With any luck we won't be here for the opening but will be back with plenty of time to enjoy it!
The news paper today said that everyone loved the arena and can't wait for the restaurants and shopping to be open (probably some time in March). With any luck we won't be here for the opening but will be back with plenty of time to enjoy it!
12 October, 2007
My Parents Have Been Notified
Kyle and I went to have dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. We decided to wait to tell my parents in person and together and this was the first time that every one got together.
Both of my parents were very excited for us, but definitely want us to come home in 2 years. I was afraid my mom would be absolutely against it (eventhough when I graduated from college she said she couldn't stop me from leaving since my parents moved from NY from NE right after my dad graduated).
It was a great night all the way around, good food, good people, and exciting conversation.
Both of my parents were very excited for us, but definitely want us to come home in 2 years. I was afraid my mom would be absolutely against it (eventhough when I graduated from college she said she couldn't stop me from leaving since my parents moved from NY from NE right after my dad graduated).
It was a great night all the way around, good food, good people, and exciting conversation.
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