Monthly Archives: August 2010

It’s the “Little Things,” Part 3

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bittenbythebug

One of the things I really like about Germany (and that I’ll no doubt mention in my upcoming “I heart Deutschland!” post) is how green it is. Practically everywhere you go, you can find refuse receptacles divided into paper, plastic … Continue reading →

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It’s the “Little Things,” Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2010 by bittenbythebug

Let’s be honest: I’m a fairly lazy person. I’ve never been a workaholic in any context (professionally or personally) and I have no problems having a (or many) lazy day(s) sitting around the house and faffing about. Sadly, these lazy … Continue reading →

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Discovering Bamberg

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bittenbythebug

I thought I’d take a break from picking on Germany to share some photos of the trip we took yesterday to Bamberg. We didn’t really know what to expect of Bamberg other than we had been told it was very … Continue reading →

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It’s the “Little Things,” Part 1

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bittenbythebug

When one moves abroad, there are a lot of adjustments to be made. You leave behind friends and family, for example, and have to accept that you’ll only be able to see them occasionally. You change jobs or become a … Continue reading →

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The Best Things in Life are Free

Posted on August 13, 2010 by bittenbythebug

In these tough economic times, it seems most people are tightening the belt and trying to cut back on spending. And while the idea of foraging for food is gaining in popularity, I’m surprised that most people still don’t take … Continue reading →

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Gesundheit! (or, Bless You!)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by bittenbythebug

I didn’t want to believe it. I figured, when it first started happening, it was a fluke of some sort. I was getting a cold, or I had done too much cleaning and stirred up a ton of dust. But … Continue reading →

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Fun with Ikea Construction

Posted on August 2, 2010 by bittenbythebug

The saga that was “building the wardrobes” has finally come to an end for the poor Mr., nearly 24 hours after he began the task. We received the Ikea shipment in the early afternoon on Thursday. Before the Mr. could … Continue reading →

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