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Hello!

Check Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava posts again...pictures are up!! (They're Heather's.)

I can't believe it's been over a week since I've written! I've been thinking lots about my camera being stolen (I should really get over it, I know), but in the context of New Year's Eve. I've always heard that what you're doing NYE sets the stage for the year. Ok, so then last week I got to thinking that if my camera was stolen, perhaps it will be a year of things getting taken from me, captured from me. Perhaps it will be the year someone takes my heart. Yes, I said it. I'm still a hopeless romantic. Haha Of course the night I had this thought I dreamt that my wallet got stolen...although there wasn't much in it. So THERE, stealer person. Take that.

I was successful last weekend in Warsaw, in finding a new camera!

My belated birthday celebrations were fun. Nothing too crazy, just me, Heather and the dance floor. We tried some new places in Warsaw we had heard about, but returned to old faithful - it's called Krytyka. It's where we went for Heather's birthday. No stage this time, but a trumpet player instead! Alternative influenced jazz stuff. It was wonderful. The next day in the mall, I went insane briefly. I was making a clothing purchase, and the man at the cash had to remove that grey plastic tab thing that was on the item. Instantly I mimicked the sound once it was done. Why? WHY?? Heather was impressed with the accuracy of it. I saw the cashier smiling too. Then I lost all control and couldn't stop laughing. I was fighting back tears. This is what living in Poland has done to me.

Wednesday, Irene, Heather and I tried the new sushi restaurant in Radom. We were pleasantly surprised! IT WAS GOOD! (Although we all chose safe things - avoiding raw fish - but still!)

It's been the coldest week here so far, I believe. Thank goodness for my red winter coat. Heather and I have been busy planning the details of our Spain trip (we leave in a week!). We fly into Barcelona, and we're going to traverse the northern coast - we'll see the Pyrenees and do some hiking, and go as far west as Santiago de Compostela. SO EXCITED! In the mean time, we're heading to Warsaw again this weekend. Martin - who I met up with at Oktoberfest and met travelling summer 2008 - is meeting up with us. Yey!!

Sending love and good thoughts to all those who may need it. Thinking of you and love you.