VISA!

I FINALLY got my visa today! I am so relieved to have all of that crazy business behind me. When I went to the immigration office in October, I had a really hard time because Germany has a lot of restrictions for getting a visa, which includes a lot of forms and proof that you have a lot of money.  Well, I wasn't aware of needed to much money! (650 euros per month of stay...so 650 x 11 is 7,150 euro). So yes, many complications! Luckily, I've got a great boss, and he wrote a letter to the immigration office guaranteeing them that I would make enough money to stay here.
So yes, quite the experience I've had! It's all quite complicated! I went back to the immigration office today to get my official visa. At first I had some complications, but the woman was very nice and helpful, and we figured everything out! It's such a relief to finally have it taken care of.

See you in 3 days! :)

Let it Snow

We have TONS of snow here in Passau! It's so beautiful!


This is the view out my window

This is in front of my building, walking down the driveway towards the main road

Leonhard-Paminger Strasse, Haus #25!! Home sweet home

This is a view of my complex from the main road

My newest additions! A tiny poinsettia  and a santa-cactus! :)

 Tom and me! He is one of my co-workers and we are also birthday buddies

Here are my friends that came out to celebrate my birthday

NEWSFLASH: I'm coming home in 8 DAYS!!! :)