There hasn't been a whole lot to report this time around. March has primarily been a month of routine, relaxation, and regrouping now that the hectic nature of getting accustomed to new work environments is behind us. We've more or less settled into the pattern of favourite bakeries to go to, the restaurants we like best, and more or less knowing which convenience stores are open latest. The only thing I wish I could change about our daily life is not knowing enough Polish to speak to any of our neigbours. Though I still sometimes wake in the morning with the throb of terror that I would have to go to Kozienice in a few hours, we are both very happy to be where we are.
There have been a few small get-togethers with friends and colleagues, and my birthday was quietly celebrated with Skype calls from family back home. There was a fantastic rock and gem expo not even a five-minute walk from our apartment, where Sarah and I spent a couple hours enjoying all manner of shiny objects before going home to watch a movie and spend a rainy day inside.
April I fear has been just as uneventful. In spite of all our plans to go forth and explore more, fate and the Student Loan Bureau continually conspire to keep us at home. It's okay though. Experiencing a traditional Polish Easter with Peter and Christiana was fun, and decidedly a much more subdued affair than the typical dinners and family gatherings at home.
Eventually the long awaited pictures of the flat will come. We've just been a little tired of late with all the extra hours we've been getting at Speed due to a staffing shortage at the school in Wroclaw.
Next post will likely be an FAQ from the students here about our lives in Canada and how they compare to our experiences in Poland.
Until next time.
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