Just working

Just wanted to post a quick update.  I feel like a lot of things are happening, but unfortunately for you, they aren't all that interesting!  I have been working a lot.  As I wrote, I was in Istanbul last week.  We have a new R&D associate that started a few weeks ago, so I'm helping with her on-boarding.  And I am continuing my Serbian lessons.  I really like it so far, but it is hard.  I still can't hear (let alone correctly pronouce) the difference between ć č.  The teacher even said "can you hear me?"  Obviously not!

I also officially joined a gym.  It is great!  I feel normal (as normal as I get) now that I have a regular schedule and workout place.  The gym isn't fancy, in fact, you have to bring your own towels.  But I'm glad it isn't a fancy place because I hate when women put on makeup and do their hair prior to their "workout", and the price was reasonable.

My book club meets for the first time this week; I'm excited to meet a whole group of women here and to start some connections/friendships.  Plus, the book was really good.  I stayed up until 2am one day last week finishing it.

Finally, here is a picture of me with a project that I worked on before I left:

I'm managing to stay warm and busy, so don't worry mom and dad!  Oh and ESPN America showed the Colts game live yesterday so I stayed up late to watch it. GO COLTS!  (and Drew Brees! BOILER UP!)