Last summer when we were in the States, we had lunch with my American Grandma and Grandpa (it was actually the last time I ever saw him, he passed away around a month ago). I was chatting with Grandma about salad dressings (for some reason). The subject of vinegarette came up, and she mentioned how she couldn't find any at her local grocery store.  ( Read more... )

Well, work has picked up lately. I'm in charge of the translation of a new brochure for our bread-and-butter product, which is a great experience, but very stressful. The project manager stepped down/ was removed / disappeared, so no one is coordinating anymore, which is why we are late in delivering our translation (we weren't informed of the ( Read more... )

Another boring day. Neither of my colleagues are here today, one is sick and one is taking care of his sick kid (which is a paid day off). I haven't managed to be sick since I started working here, other than over Christmas break. That was clearly a reaction to coming down off the stress of December, though. Perfect timing, right? Anyway, it's just ( Read more... )

I finally finished the front and back halves of the sleeveless sweater (is that a sweater vest?  The thing you wear over a button-down shirt?) I promised Stefan for his birthday (2 years ago, but who's counting...). I've knitted this damn thing once, but it ended up huge. I don't know what I was thinking, but as you spend more and more hours going ( Read more... )

The first week back to work was pretty relaxed.  Not too much going on at the moment.  I'm working on a brochure for one of our major products and have been since before Christmas.  I had to get it done as soon as possible because the English version had to be sent to China to be translated into Chinese (we always have German, English and Chinese ( Read more... )

One more week of work until Christmas break.  Our company is locking up for 3 weeks over the holidays, during which time we are required to use our vacation days /overtime compensation.  I know what you're saying, there's a lot worse things in the world than being forced to go on a 3-week vacation.  But I was kinda hoping to save up most of my ( Read more... )

It snowed for the first time this winter over the weekend.  Pretty blustery too, but we only got around 3 or 4 inches ( Read more... )

I have to save up my words for this evening, when I'm meeting the English-speaking ladies of the region for dinner.  I've heard that each person has a certain number of words s/he tends to use per day.  Women tend to use more than men.  When that limit has been reached, we tend to stop talking or it gets exhausting.  Which is why if you've been ( Read more... )

We visited some friends outside of Vienna on Saturday.  They've just (well, 4 months ago) had a baby, which we hadn't met yet, also didn't get a chance to see their new place before we left the city.  Basically, it was high time for a visit.  Now I... don't know much about babies, and frankly, haven't spent a lot of time around them.  I mean, I've ( Read more... )

As I wait for the Savage Lovecast to download (is this not the greatest show not on the radio?) so that I can listen to it while I clean the bathroom and toiletroom.

I just got back from Pilates after work.  It's not bad, but seriously.  Lay on your back on a mat, and then lift your head up a little bit and look towards your belly button.  And then ( Read more... )