Craving Chipolte already? Pathetic..

You would think I could last more than a week and a half before I had a Chipolte craving, but no...it hit hard yesterday! The bread, cheese and pastries here are delicious; however, they get old when you have them every day. Caitlin and I have been trying to save money and having been cooking for ourselves...so pasta is now on the X-list as well, since we have made that at least 4 times in the last eleven days. We plan to be more creative, but with a fridge that doesn't get very cold, we are scared to buy meat and keep it fresh. So after a long day of class...

#11: we found the one Mexican Restaurant in Heidelberg and treated ourselves. So worth it...no Chipolte, but Chimichanga subsided my cravings!

I also finally got to catch up with Julia for a few hours after class. It was great getting to hear about what she has been up to in the last few years and comparing stories. Being exchange partners really has made us life long friends. We can talk for hours and its like I've known her my whole life. She was also nice enough to let me vent about Germany a bit, and having studied abroad herself, she understands my petty frustrations.  She also showed me how find all of the REAL local grocery stores, instead of the ones the AJY program tells us about. A great afternoon with an old friend :)

After my time with Julia and dinner with our little group, I came back and ATTEMPTED to do my homework. As always, facebook and skype got in the way so I had to get up early to get my blogging in, but it was worth it catching up with people back home. I also bought my TICKET TO SEE THE POPE last night. He will be in Freiburg in a few weeks and is holding a youth service for free! All we had to do was register, so Caitlin and I, as well as a few other classmates, are all making the trip to see him. Not only is it cool to see him, but I know Oma/Grandma would probably love that I am getting this opportunity as well. Not to mention..I get to see Freiburg and the Bächlen. I learned all about Freiburg in high school from Frau, so its really exciting I get to visit while I am here. Overall a good Monday.

I hope everyone had a relaxing labor day at home. Off to start my Tuesday. Miss you all!