1. Lose those 8 kilos I've gained since summer
2. Become an intermediate in German by May
3. Find full-time work (another class at Abbey or another job)
4. Save money for travel, emergencies, a new computer, gym membership, etc.
5. Become self-sufficient (including health insurance and travel)
6. Write emails to people (use Jens for inspiration)
7. Provided it continues to be totally happy and make both of us feel amazing, stick with Jens like a proton to an electron
8. Learn to solve a Rubik's cube (Jens is also helping with that).
Xmas gift haul:
one day in the Roman baths at Friedrichsbad in Baden Baden from his parents
some edible German gifts from Dirk and Ann
J and I are sharing a game from Antje (and Tom?)
body lotion from cousin Traute
body butter from Carolin
from himself: a scarf from Ethiopia, cherry-chilli rooibos tea, a book and A TICKET TO
ELECTRIC PICNIC from TCD: MPhil results (pass)
from laura and craig: chocolates and the world's most adorable guinea pig beanie baby
from mom and dad: a book of crosswords, an anklet, framed photo of me and natalie from portugal, nail files, cute tights, and a mezuzzah to replace my broken one from last fall. I think I lost the pieces of that one, though, and the parchment that goes inside. boo...
from Karolina: four varieties of Polish honey and gorgeous silver earrings
from Candice: shawn the sheep toothbrush/cup holder and bubble bath
from life: such great happiness.