German - the mean language...

It not only sounds mean but apparently the people are mean there too. People in Europe - odd.
What is with them? So some of you may know my Dad spent a year there and he liked some of it, but for the most part was terribly lonely and starved death and did I mention picked up smoking and drinking again? Did I also mention this is a culture that thinks cheating is well fine.
eeehhhh.

Well now one more reason they are no good I tell you!
My best bud Beth - her younger sister Laura has taken a job in Europe as a nanny.
On the surface sounds so cool, kids I can't even get into it.
Reality it makes the Nanny Diaries look well tame.
Let's just say the child has rage issues and the parents are clueless. Laura is made to take to her room and be quiet and then summoned to dinner.
Hello what century is this?!
Add to that she doesn't speak German. And aparently the US Embassy hasn't been very helpful. I just feel for her. This is a very talented, bright, young woman. There has got to be other opporutunities in Europe.
I say she starts applying for job with American companies w/subs there.
God knows she's got the education!

That's just me.
In other news - I leave Friday morning.
So excited and scared - can not freaking wait.

Oh and had my meeting w/my boss.
That went well but dinner is ready
got to roll...