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Well, I am attempting to update this at least once a week. We'll see how long this lasts. It will probably be like my commitment to running...I'm dedicated for a few weeks and then it dwindles down to something like water dripping from a faucet. Get it while you can I suppose.

So, this past weekend a few friends (other Americans) from Cologne came down and visited me here in Mainz. It was a halarious-fun time. We went to a friends party on Saturday night, which was rather boring because the apartment was really full of people who all already knew each other and didn't really seem to want to talk to us, plus it was really hot. So, all in all...it was a bust. But, on the way to the party we ran into some Rastas who just got back from the big soccer game and they bummed a beer from us. On Sunday we woke up at 11am and ate breakfast until 1pm. Then, we watched Friends and got ready, which lasted until 3pm. Then, we went out into the city and they got to see all of the sites in Mainz.

The good thing we accomplished is that we decided (plus one or two other people, pending) to go to Croatia before we have to head back to the US. So, we are searching for info this week so we can book everything from flights to an apartment or house by the end of this week. I'm pretty excited for that. I've never been to Croatia before, and honestly don't know much about it either.

But, Maura told me this weekend that we only have 11 weeks left...give or take a few days. That's insane. It feels as if I haven't been here that long. I mean, I've been here for a little while, but not that long. So, that means I have 11 weeks to find a job...and my search so far has produced nothing fruitful. I have applied for at least 12 so far...and I'll try and apply for another two more today. How are you all doing? (You know...it sucks to only have spam in one's email box...)