I sit out on our roof terrace and watch an old lady with a crutch water her plants. She has a small plastic children's cart in the middle of her garden with some plants in it. That's about all that is going on up here. I am feeling sad today because I had looked forward to yesterday evening so much and for such a long time that i am really disappointed it is over. Yesterday my aunt and uncle from Germany and my parents came for dinner. Aunt and uncle had never seen our house before so that was very exciting. And they liked it, so nice to see, because of course we love it and want other people to see that indeed we have a beautiful house. And it was just a very nice evening. Being with family makes me so happy, I think it actually makes us all happy because we know one another so well, and we understand each other. So whoever says what, it does not really matter because you know you care for another and can count on each other. After about 27 years of going to Wengen together I think I can say that. What we, being Bernard and I, do not know well is how much everyone eats. A lot we thought, probably true, but not as much as we had bought... We are going to be eating cheeses, fruitsalads, salads and champignons for some days to come. Luckily I had not miscalulated on the wine, in some ways I do know my family well :-)))
Otherwise things are going ok. Ok, rather than very well, because of work. It frustrates me, and at times makes me unhappy, and I just want to finish my dissertation and move on. My time in the States luckily did show me that I can enjoy my work. It helps to think I can go back, even if going back for longer (which career wise I would love) may not be an option. Unfortunately L and J do not seem to be together anymore, but I would love to see her again. So I have planned a trip in the autumn, and I can't wait!
Time to go down and finish up some of the food, poor B is waiting with the cheese - and I'd better get there before it is gone!