Thanks to Martha for pointing out the obvious: we are such consultants! It even peppers our everyday vocabulary. Allow me to explain….
We are finally starting to make a little progress in getting our apartment in order and acclimating to Germany. Since Buddy's travel schedule has been pretty non-stop, it has wreaked havoc on our home improvement activities as well as weekend schedule. Saturdays are what we call "procurement" day: we get up at the crack of dawn, race around all day making purchases at local shops and stores, source necessary products (food, home interiors, basic services), and fall into a heap around 8 pm just as the stores are closing. Buddy also describes this day as a “day long sprint”.
Sundays are mainly reserved for "implementation" where we have been completing all the projects for which we just purchased goods for on Saturday. These include hanging pictures, unloading boxes, hanging draperies, painting walls, planting plants, etc. The challenge here is that if we don’t have all of the required items “procured”, we can’t implement. Always a bit disappointing when you realize that the drill bit you need to drill into concrete is not in the toolbox like you thought it was.
Again, we think we are nearing the end, which is thrilling because we are ready to do fun things on the weekend, like sightsee and travel. We are starting our church investigation as well, but the options for English speaking churches are looking a bit slim...will keep you posted.
Well better put my project plan together for procurement day… :)
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