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7 quick takes Friday

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So a friend of mine does every once in a while - it's called 7 Quick Takes Friday and it's just a blurb about life that week. W/out further ado, here we go:

#1 Saturday was a busy day ... Felix and I had a pre-marital counseling session in the morning - after a waffle breakfast! Then we went to the park and to an Easter market. I picked out some Easter eggs, so next year we can have our own pussy willow branches with Easter eggs. It was so fun picking them out. Look for pictures next year! ;)

#2 Sunday was church and I translated for New City Wien church. After the church service, we had another pre-marital counseling meeting. It was a good and enlightening session about what kinds of disagreements or difficulties we think we will face in our marriage. It's good to know that even if we disagree, we can find a solution and still love each other.

#3 The school week started off well. I enjoyed having a volunteer come in and help with some of my classes. This allowed me to split up the different levels in one class and get some extra work done while she worked alone with another class.

#4 Tuesday, my roommate and I had some time together and were able to relax over a dinner and a TV show. Then we both worked on various things. Not really an exciting day ...

#5 I had a night alone at home on Wednesday. I got some work done and called a few friends in the States. I love quiet evenings.

#6 Game day with the kids at school. Since it was the last day before break, it's kinda hard for things to get done and not just have fun! After school, I met Felix and we went and bought a couch!!! After many months of searching and going from furniture store to furniture store, we have FINALLY made a decision. AND it went on sale this week AND they finally are offering it in the color we wanted! Now it's just a matter of waiting 7-8 weeks until we get it ...

#7 Staff Work Day and a trip to the embassy - one more step closer on the legal side of getting married! Felix and I also went suit shopping tonight and now that is another thing to check off the list - we were successful!! :)

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  1. Thank you for the info ... good to know what is going on!

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  2. YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!! I need to do mine although it will be on a tuesday rather than a friday :)

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