July Updates

New Job

My biggest news as of late is that I found a job! I am working at the “same, large, international company where Will works.” It’s just a secretarial job for now, but it’s at least something to keep me busy during the day and a chance to practice my German. Everyone seems very nice and I like it so far. Hopefully now that I’m working, I won’t run out of interesting things to write about. No one wants to read a blog about going to work all day!

Taylor Swift Concert

For Christmas, Will surprised me with two tickets to see Taylor Swift this June. We were a little surprised that Cologne was one of the few European stops on her 1989 World Tour.  The concert was great and we really had a fun time. We sat in a higher section that seemed to be filled with all of the “older” attendees, people who were actually born in the 1980s. I think most of the concert goers were German and they especially liked when Taylor said a few words in German: “Ich liebe Köln. Ich liebe Deutschland. Ich liebe euch.” or “I love Cologne. I love Germany. I love you (all).” One of the best parts was the wristbands that each attendee received. The bracelets lit up and  flashed different colors, programmed with the show--we all blinked along as part of the special effects. 

Kölner Lichter

One of the best traditions that we’ve begun is going to the Kolner Lichter fireworks show. The fireworks are set off in the middle of the Rhine, in front of the Dom, and thousands of people gather on the banks to watch the show. Last year we had a friend visiting us at the time and this year we happened to have a different friend visiting. It’s definitely a great way to show off the city to visitors! Before the show, we also went to an observation deck of a huge building and got some good photos. 

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