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[ktylove]

Little by little we're getting our sea legs here, although being sick doesn't help. I've had a stomach thing for a week now, after a flu, fun fun. Hope this will be the end of it, soon at least.

Each little bit of paper comes through for our immigration process, so far, so good. Still waiting on a few more and then to find out what they think of our

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[sagefemme11]

Keep on going, Girl. Things will pan out for you. Glad the money end of things is coming together now. Bet that helps.

Now for the wellness. The sky is perpetually cloud-covered, if memory serves correct. Take as many walks outside as possible to get some Vitamin D. I suspect there's so much more to solar radiation than we even realize now.

Sunshine

[sagefemme11]

I am convinced your right about sunshine. I left Florida 5 days ago and that's the last time I saw the sun. Within 2 days it felt like it had been an eternity. And when I first saw all that grayness, it made me feel so sleepy, I thought of taking a nap.

I should know this as I used to live in Chicago and people would get seriously depressed over the winter. I went to visit there after being away for 10 years and I could literally *feel* the gloom oozing out of people. Plus there is no color. Everything is shades of gray. Maybe one should invest in lots of color for their home if they live in a climate such as yours.

The FDA raised the minimum requirement of vitamin D from 400 IU to 1200 IU @ day. And that is the minimum to prevent rickets or scurvy or whatever it is you get without it. I do know a lack of D can cause aches and pains.

I should listen to my advise as I have a light box that someone gave me, but the bulb broke so I haven't tried it yet. Anyone else ever try one?

[traballenguas]

Glad things are progressing. Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the link, looks great!

[maeve_sp]

I can completely understand, as I'm doing a bit the same. Today we went to get our National Insurance Number and they hassled us at the office. It's funny how important it is to get official recognition. Not just because it makes things easier, but because it makes you feel actually entitled to being in the place. You'll get there. It just takes time... I'm impatient too!!

About the Dutch, I think you'll be able to find classes (probably free) for immigrants. Otherwise, try the universities (if there's one close by).