Culture week is over, and I’m sure most of us are very relieved – despite of all the fun it brings. Now, we can focus back on the simple things of life. Like taking a shower.

If you remember, just a couple of weeks ago, I posted about my hot water heater, and how it makes me really happy. And that’s exactly the reason why showering takes me twice as long these days. Well, or at least it’s half the reason. Next to making me really happy, my hot water heater also has another big bonus: It makes me feel warm and cozy each time I shower. After all, our heat hasn’t been turned on yet, and my little Mr. Electric Heater – with all his hard work – just can’t keep up fighting the cold that’s been creeping in from all around. So, I am cold; my apartment is cold; outside it’s cold – only my water heater is really, really hot! And that’s why I love spending all that time with my shower and my water heater these days. Because, don’t you know: There’s nothing worse than having to finish a nice and pleasant shower – only to step out into the cruel and merciless cold! At least that’s what I think. So, every morning when I shower, I try to linger and put off that step into cold reality for as long as possible; and for now, me and water heater are best friends. So now you know exactly why showering is taking me twice as long these days.

Saying Thanks …

Today I’m very thankful that my classroom was really nice, and almost cozy, and warm – even despite the fact that it’s in the far north of the campus …

… or that it’s on the first floor …

… or that it’s doors are always open (since they won’t stay shut) …

… or that its open doors lead directly outside where it’s cold.

PS. And I’m thankful that it’s only going to be one more week until the heat is turned on.