In Eislingen

Tina, Dagmur und Leni (my landlord) picked me up from the airport. My place is fantastic--waaay too big for someone who came with only two suitcases.
I have a nice sized bedroom--it has a patio door that leads to outside, nice big windows that open wide enough to let in (AND DO) 3-inch poisonous spiders, and a wall lines with wooden wardrobes from floor to ceiling. My living room has a patio door and huge windows, a tv, two couches, a dining room table (adorned with plums and flowers from my garden) as well as several cabinets housing dishes that are too nice and proper for me to consider using.
There's a fully-stocked kitchen (wine included) and a bathroom with tub and shower seperate, and another toilet room. Then there's a whole other bedroom with a normal bed and a pull-out bed. I really need a roommate. What does one person do with all this space?
I'll post the pictures when I'm less lazy and have had less to drink.
I"m enjoying myself, but I have yet to meet anyone my own age (who lives here anyway).  Peter und Tina have practically adopted me, and take me out to eat a lot, and Leni, my landlord, is taking me to the swimbad Sunday for a swim and for some breakfast.
My English is getting worse, I think. We tried to speak in English for about a half an hour tonight, but I couldn't make the switch. When people struggled, it was more natural to switch back to German than to stick to it. Anyway, I am nervous about this when it comes to teaching.
On another note, I tried plums today. They were previously ruled out of my diet due to the strange outer texture. HOWEVER, I have inherited a plum tree, and European plums are a little different. I got bored today and decided to try a bite. One thing led to another, and three plums later, they are now a valued part of my diet. I took pictures of these as well. Strange, I know.

Anyway, I should probably sleep. I have another meeting at the Eis cafe here. Italian ice is very important to these Germans.
Pictures next time. I promise.

xoxo
die neue aus Wisconsin: Sara