Finally some news...

Hey there dear friends! It's been a while since I wrote a blog and I am so ashamed...but I have had a LOT to deal with again in the past few months. I'll try to give you some updates:

• My house. I have my wardrobe, I have internet (after sitting in the library twice a week for weeks on end :p ) and the landlord had to pay for the damages he has done. I am still living in a refurbished garage and it's still not my ideal but...I have sort of learned to live with it!
• I have been to Chicago again!!! 2 weeks with my darling, in November/December. I got to celebrate Thanksgiving and his birthday (that was the same day this year). Dan turned 46. I mean: 46!!!! He is quite a bit younger than he made me believe LOL. But he is still the same (sweet) person so I don't care ;) He was scared I wouldn't like him anymore if he told me his real age since I am 5 years older than that.
• We have set a time frame for me to emigrate to Chicago. 1-2 years max. Again: not ideal but it is something I can oversee and deal with.The whole 'process' is gonna take about 8 months anyway so...
• 3 days after I came back from vacation my supervisor at work asked me to come with her. And she told me my contract was NOT going to be renewed. Well I was like WTF! Just before Christmas my job was done. Such perfect timing. The first time they pulled one like that on me (in August) I still had to work 5 days, which I did and totally kicked ass. This time it was 10 days. And I swear: I went to work thinking I was gonna repeat that. But I couldn't. I simply couldn't. I felt literally physically ill.I was numb. And I called in sick for the remainder of time...
• I am filling out forms like crazy. Quittance for the City Council Tax, Water Tax. Forms to get on dole. And even forms to ask for special assistance because my washing machine broke and I don't have the money to get me a new one. This is all new to me. I even filled out the forms for income taxes and I should get €120,- back this year ;) But I mean, A4 envelopes full of bank statements (of 4 pages each) pay specifications, copies of my ID and stuff, at least 20 pages per envelope! And that times 4! Guess that was something I still had to learn ;) 

So, I am keeping quite busy ;) I even made 2 new friends here, ex co-workers. I got to really know them after I was fired. And they are sweethearts, they make me feel less lonely here in Alkmaar!

And my long awaited grandson is born on March 30. His name is Xavi and he's a cutie, just like his sister Layla!

I am still hoping to find a job soon again. That I don't have to wait and wait and apply for jobs and get rejected like the last time. I am not one for hand outs and I really want to work!

Well, guess this is it for now. I promise I will write soon again (I promise that a LOT don't I?)

You all just have a great day and a wonderful life!

Hugs, Anna