Some days are easier than others. This weekend, I got food poisoning right in the middle of my only day off. Not only was it my day off, but it was the last day I was able to go to the Oktoberfest. Thank goodness I wasn't there yet, because being as sick as I was in a Wies'n bathroom would have topped the list of worst things ever to happen to me. Thankfully, I was at Marcella's dorm, so she took care of me as best she could.
Coming back to the family that night was nice, my host mom made me tea and urged me to drink fluids and get lots of rest, but the next day they had a Wies'n reservation - so unless I was still vomiting I would be on childcare duty.
I absolutely felt like crap, but managed to pull my life together by noon to help out with the kids for the day. Then of course, S and G threw huge tantrums during dinner and bath time. Apparently I was not the only tired and cranky one. By the end of the night I was feeling really emotionally exhausted, and I continue to have these momentary thoughts of good god what have I gotten myself into. Whenever these thoughts come to me, I continue to remind myself of the awesome experiences I have already had. My trip to Spain, multiple days at Oktoberfest, a day trip to a castle near the Alps, one too many drinks at my new favorite bar with new friends - these are the reasons why I have come to Germany. No matter how tough some days may be, the good days always come as well. I am reminding myself to live inside the moment and have as much fun as I can during this year. Not all days will be beer and castle tours and I need to remember to enjoy today.
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