It's been over six months since we have moved to Brussels. Time is already starting to go fast! Before I know it, it will be time to move back to the states. I have pretty much given up finding a job here. I could probably work for a public accounting firm, but who wants to do that! ;) I actually met a really nice American couple - the wife works at Deloitte and the husband is what they call here a trailing spouse. That's me too. At first I resisted that phrase, but now I'm embracing it. When in my life had I had the opportunity to do what I wanted to do during the day. Never! So, now I'm spending my time learning how to be Martha Stewart and working on a book. Charles kindly suggested I start with a short story, but I'm determined. It's a bit harder than I expected but fun at the same time.
I actually am beginning to like Brussels. People complain that it's boring, but for us that just means we've become creative with having fun. We have dinner parties, meet friends for drinks, and go on trips. How is that boring??? I've also discovered the joy of markets. yes, we have those at home too, but for some reason it isn't quite the same. Markets here are a passion and many locals do there shopping there. I think this could be because sometimes its difficult to find stuff here. The market is also an excellent place to practice French. Charles and I took turns talking to vendors last weekend. It was fun. French is such a difficult language to learn, but we are determined. We are in our third session of lessons and now consider French as an investment we have made that we should not waste.
Life does not suck.
