This past week I engaged in a variety of activities. One of those activities, well really is was part of my work, was to make a Christmas tree for Margaret's brother-in-law's family. It was great to be creative and work with Oliver, the youngest. He would speak to me in German, and yes, finally I understand what he is saying. My German is improving! I can understand and make complete sentences and usually my grammar is correct. It is great to also hear others saying I am doing so well. This coming week I am home alone because the family is on a two week vacation. That poses a problem for my German. I will be spending a lot of time by myself and speaking very little German so my improvements will not be so great. Further, this coming weekend we are having a trainee weekend, which I am so excited for, and we will only speak English there. It is just part of life and something that I am going to have to expect. Actually, I am glad because I feel overwhelmed sometimes by the amount of German that I am learning and speaking. That's all for now! I am off to choir.