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- church started later because the Vienna Marathon was today and so many roads were blocked off- all this was perfect because I had to wait like 7 minutes for the streetcar and I would have been late, but this way I was even a smidge early! :) 
- walking home after taking the S-bahn (fast train) ... it is so gorgeous today!
- time to read and catch up on emails and watch a movie this afternoon!
- random Starbucks run with Whit!!  Good talk and walk :) 
-  talking to a friend back in the States that I haven't talked to since the summer!!  

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