What's Up with Munich?

I forget sometimes that the original purpose of this blog was to update friends and family back home about our travels and life in Europe. It's easy to get sidetracked with all the news, gossip, music and tidbits I find interesting and want to share with the world. After all, I am officially media and press don't you know. So, with that being said, consider this a quick blip about our life in Munich. It's easy for me to reflect on the past 60 days in Munich while I'm sweating in Chicago.

In terms of quality of life, Chris and I really enjoy Munich. For starters, it's not as pretentious as Paris. There isn't that "fashion plate" mentality in the air. People are nothing but friendly - even if you don't speak the language. They appreciate you trying, but if you can't, it's not the end of the world. Everyone seems to bike which adds to the "bohemian" quality of the village. Our flat is conveniently located to public transportation (and also a soup kitchen across the street that feeds the homeless). We've met wonderful people including our neighbors Molly and David, Eric and Filippo, Matt and Emily (see Bavarian Days for more information). I actually prefer the food to French - though it can be just as heavy.

How long will we remain in Munich? We're not sure as Chris' contract is through next June. I'm sure, by then, we'll be ready to come home. I'm actually a bit ready to return stateside now. Not that living in Germany is bad, it's just I miss having a home, our friends and family nearby, and the ease and convenience America has to offer.

But, we're trying to live in the moment, not tomorrow, which is very difficult - especially for me. I've always been the type to plan what's next instead of enjoying what's in front of me. Because I'm sure once we do return, we'll look back on the past few years as some of the most adventurous and exciting times in our lives. It's not everyday you get to live in Paris and Munich and travel to Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, Cannes, Nice, London, Stockholm, Brussels, Rome, Venice, Florence, St. Petersburg, Athens and Mykonos. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!