Well, I have been here for 1 week officially today and I'm already in love with Berlin! Whew I fell fast. I can not say enough what a good time I'm having. The girls and I get along great and the parents are very nice. They even went as far as to give me a private phone line in my bedroom because they thought that their house phone rings so much that it bothers me!! It didn't, but it's the thought! and I'm sure no one will ever call me here so...hm. Yesterday, Lutga (polish good fairy, maid) couldn't make it so I helped with the laundry and ironing. They have a washer and dryer but do not use their dryer for anything but towels. There is a big laundry rack - board thing that they hang their clothes to dry on inside....even socks and undies because she doesn't want the clothes to shrink...that's understandable and everything but jeez!!! I feel sorry for Lutga now because she has her hands full with all that. I learned that they have a laundry chute! I guess its necessary since their bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. I am registered for my german lessons...start on November 3rd, the day after we return from holiday in Mallorca. I'm so ready to start classes because its frustrating going to public places and not understanding a word of what's going on around me. Saturday I'm going to dinner with a few other au pairs in Berlin. That will be a good thing...hopefully make some friends and finally get to try some German beer!
