Voldemort

Already missed a day and I just started... oh well.

To keep it short and simple, for a moment today I thought Voldemort was attacking me with the Killing Curse as I left the shower just now.

And while thinking that someone is trying to kill you is not pleasant, I am impressed at my momentary belief that the JK Rowling world was real and i was a part of it. Pretty Nifty, I must say.

Tuesday Talks

So, I had a new idea slash goal for myself for this second year in Klagenfurt. I am FULLY aware of how much I am not looking forward to the thick fog, bitter cold, and dirty snow, or 'snirt', as I learned today. However, there are so many times throughout even the worst days that I find something amusing or someone did something to make me laugh or I witnessed an event that brought a smile to my face. Therefore, I'm resolving to try and write down every day something good that happened that made me smile or laugh, even when it might seem insignificant. Life is to unsure to go around grumpy all the time!

Today is a good day to start!

Back to 'snirt'. After the first pronunciation class, I couldn't make it to the bus in time, so I thought I would go say hi at the claddagh. Jules was there working, all by himself with no other drinkers there. So I interrupted his alone time and we had a nice long chat for about an hour and change, until the wife called me home for dinner. But basically, talking about how I don't like dirty snow in the city after the plows come through and mess up the pretty white layer, Jules blurts out 'snirt.' I love learning new words!!

Why am I doing this?

Although today was a Monday, it wasn't as horrible as Monday's usually are. I had no class this morning, so I sat in bed watching tv on my computer until heading off to my 3 hour class with the Erasmus students. Hilda cut class off early to head to Kaufmangasse, and we all waited and attended a gallery opening. I wish I wasn't in such a hurry to be home for dinner, and the room was to packed, so I could have enjoyed the Kaernten folksongs more, or indulge in a second or so glass of champagne. I arrived home to enjoy the great cooking of Irene, even if it did include lots of mushrooms. It was a great dinner and good conversation. Overall a great ending to an unusually happy Monday! Lets hope the rest of the week goes just as smoothly.