The greatest most awesome and wonderful invention on earth. Helping pregnant people across Europe (who are smart enough to buy one) sleep one night at a time. The machine that allows me not to dread bedtime quite as much as I used to in previous weeks. I bring to you........
My portable air conditioning unit! God's gift to pregnant people who live in houses in Germany without AC. Seriously, it is not that hot here (nothing like living in Atlanta with no AC) but being seven months pregnant does not do a girl any favors when sleeping in a stagnant room. Before, Deaner and I got away with lots and lots of fans but we realized early on that it wasn't going to cut it this summer. We bought this portable unit from someone selling it on base and yesterday I demanded that it be set up (after a particularly warm night). Pure and utter bliss. When I woke up the 5th time to pee during the night I didn't even mind because I got to return to cool crisp sheets! I'm actually looking forward to bed tonight! :)
Today was about the most boring day of my life. When I woke up I knew I had nothing to do and when I took a shower I knew I had nowhere to go and when I cleaned my whole house I knew that it wasn't like it was for anyone coming over. It made for a very very long day! When Deaner came home from work he decided he didn't want to eat dinner here so we went out to a little pizza place in the neighboring town. It was a pleasant evening. On the way home we stopped off down by the wine stand at the river because we were curious about a set up that has been being built for a few days now. Turns out it is a giant TV screen for all the world cup games! And several wine stands, beer stands and tons of beergarten tables as well! Looks like they will be showing ALL the world cup games there. Deaner just stated that if I was ever looking for him I should automatically know where he is! Here are a few pictures (bad quality from iphone).
I have a feeling it is going to be a long 5 weeks! Thank god tomorrow is Friday! I am ready for the weekend! Monday we are heading to Brussels so hopefully it will make next week go by quickly. Deaner booked us three nights in the Bavarian Alps over the 4th of July at the Edelweiss Lodge in Garmish so now I have one last trip to look forward to!!
Zoo
5 years ago
4 comments:
Oh, have fun at Edelweiss! I want to go back there one day! I am glad to hear you have a portable AC! That sounds wonderful for Germany! When I went there in July a few years back I actually got a heat rash on my arms from not having AC!!! I am too delicate for no AC! haha!
Soccer is the most important sport here in Germany. You should go and watch some of the games! The Germans go CRAZY during the soccer world cup!
Air conditioning is the greatest invention of the twentieth century. Hands down.
It was 119 out today, but A/C is mandatory for apartments that want westerner to occupy them. But the poorer class does not have a/c. I feel bad for them since it only goes down to 110 or so at night (not to mention that electricity is free here).
Enjoy it. Our pregnancy & the summer are gonna be interesting ones :)
~Heidi
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