Keine Ankunft ist leicht (No arrival is easy)

My good friend Markus was kind enough to let me hang out in his place today while he is at work, so right now I am using his internet to finally write something meaningful in this blog. My arrival on Saturday was a very emotionally charged moment for me. It was a mixed feeling of relief, happiness, uncertainty... The people that were here can confirm: I almost broke down. I didn't know what to say, what to do... This wasted state of mind lasted for more than one day. Only later on Sunday could I finally feel better.

When my mind fell into place, I realized how much I feel like home when I am here. It's such a strange feeling. Especially now, that I can understand more than double what I could understand when I left. It's good to see my german training was worth it. I am managing to have important conversations in german and understand people talking on the streets. It's a great feeling indeed. Also, the weather welcomed me with sunny, hot days; it's as if I didn't change seasons at all by crossing half of the globe.

It was also very cool to travel with Paula, who kept me company and helped me handle the stress. She is now staying with Carlos and it's amazing to see them both here in Germany, sharing this great experience with me and our now common friends. I already visited Mannheim and Heidelberg and had the chance to review many known places and people. I really missed all that and I am glad to be back.

Unfortunately I am struggling to figure out my situation at the Uni and at SAP. I need to take care of a lot of paperwork, visit several places and talk to many people. I really hope I can do it all this week. I will try to write again soon, but I don't know when I am going to be able.

I hope everybody is doing fine in Brazil. I send here also a big happy birthday for my aunt Vivian in Florianópolis and our family friend Edwiges in Curitiba. Hugs to all!