beating the summer heat
It’s really getting hotter and hotter each day and people here have their own ways to beat the summer heat. Many houses here have lavish gardens where the owners spend time in if they cannot go somewhere because they probably have no time or they’re too tired from work. In our case, we have [...]
taking care of your eyes and your pocket
I’ve been bothered by recurring headaches lately. At first I thought it is because of stress and the changing weather but I realized that it is because of my eyes. Looks like I need a new eyeglass prescription. I think I need a new pair of eyeglasses again. The contact lenses I bought for 204 [...]
I am getting old
I went to see my eye doctor the other to have my yearly check-up. Here in Europe, I get to visit my dentist, my ophthalmologist, our family doctor, and my gynecologist without worrying about spending €€€€€€€. We get the basic and necessary health care for free…err, well… not actually free. We are paying an obligatory [...]
Feeling secured at home
We moved in to our new flat three weeks ago and we are slowly settling things down. Our flat, although not 100% furnished yet, has all the basics already. I go out almost every day to get to know the city and I must admit that I really like Graz and the fact that we [...]
Divvy up for that perfect gift
Mothers’ Day is fast approaching and my husband and I decided to do the usual—send flowers and cards. I know that is soooo uncreative but we have a lot of things to think about at the moment and I am sure that my mom, my mother-in-law, and my two sisters will understand.
For those of you [...]