You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. ― Mae West

I have now been back for almost a week and I am feeling really great about being here. Saying goodbye is the worst part about leaving. Once I said my goodbyes and was on my way to Germany I felt okay. I have such great friends here and I am having so much fun. Today while I was walking back from a friends apartment I realized how happy I am. Sure I miss my friends and family but I wouldn't trade this for the world!

Yesterday was Sam's birthday so we all went out to dinner on Wednesday. We went to a great Thai restaurant in Cologne. They have great prices on food and drinks.

Last night marked the start of a great weekend. Sarah had people over before heading to the club for the Welcome Back Party. Sarah's was a lot of fun but since I am not a fan of the club here in town I decided to bail on the welcome back party which was fine because it was 12:30 when people started to head over there and I was exhausted.

Today was 70 degrees and beautiful out so I went down to the island to read with Claire and Anna. We stayed for almost 3 hours to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. It reminded me that I hate the cold and would love to live somewhere warm!

Today I had my first visitor and quite possibly my last. Flat Stanley came for a visit all the way from my home town of East Aurora! I am super excited to show him around Germany and Austria!

Tomorrow Claire and I are heading to Vienna until Monday night. I am so excited! I get to meet up with my friend Tina who was an exchange student in high school. I get to check another thing off my list of places to visit. I might be going to Prague for Easter break but that is not for sure yet because it is kind of expensive.

Well just thought I would write a quick update on life in Germany. Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! Check back on Tuesday for my recap of Vienna!