Zwei in Elf

OK Folks, I passed the two month mark and things are getting real. I do not intend to be negative but I must be honest and that means less positive than the past. Here's a quick update on some of last month's Q&A's:

Q: How is it going so far?

A: Overall: good. Although I have been here for over two months I don’t feel like I’m that much more familiar with Berlin. February was a crazy busy month and it wore me out plus it's just now getting warm enough to enjoy random wandering. 

I prefer local coffee to Starbucks but never more than the past month have I wanted a giant, american style, coffee-drink so much. Not that I’m a laid-back person but I have generally had a positive outlook. When faced with confrontation, I am 70% likely to avoid/pretend there is no confrontation and 30% likely to cry. I’m not sure if it’s due to the lack of sun-light, repeated and excessive HR frustrations, or scarcity of dark green lettuce that has done this but instead of the old avoid/cry ratio, I have “rage”. Not exactly Hulk-like rage but people are finally hearing that I am not pleased (the first german school, the lady at the gym who brought a man into the women’s locker room, etc). For those that aren't, I’m internalizing it and becoming a little teapot. I've only cried twice and both times were because the internet didn't work in my apartment (which is a crime).

Q: How is work?

A: Still tough. I have about half a clue, which helps. I'm just going to keep my head down and power through. or maybe go in head first, like Pete Rose?

Q: How do you like your apartment?

A: Let’s be honest I wouldn’t live here if I had a choice. Yes, on glance it’s cute but in real life there are those glaring issues that would be identified in the first walkthrough. Although as much as it’s skeevy, it is large and that’s great. It would be great if the internet worked regularly (because it doesn't and that's a crime).

Q: How is the beer?

A: Tasty. I also had a really great beer in Valencia last weekend called Tyris. It was so good I’ve been dreaming about it! I bet it will be impossible to find here but I will look.

Q: Do you plan on staying longer than 10 months?

A: See January. I still don't have my residence permit so it's more likely to be three months...

Q: What do you miss the most?

A: Giant, american style, coffee-drink. I just ordered a coffee maker so you can start sending care packages with Irving Farms and Caribou. I miss a responsive internet phone (but I did I inquire with IT about purchasing my own Android).

Q: What do you miss the least?

A: See January. TV but get back to me when True Blood starts up again.