“There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's sleep”- Edgar Watson Howe

I live on an island. I wouldn’t say it’s a tropical island, but I do live on a raft. I am still sleeping on an air mattress in the middle of the floor. I really should have negotiated chiropractic treatment with my employment contract. This weekend, though, my island is getting a foreign invader… John is finally coming!!! He gets in Sunday evening, so I’m going to try not to go crazy waiting this weekend. It’s finally time to clear out a spot in the closet, buy groceries for two, and dump all of my Swiss boyfriends. I CAN’T WAIT!

The last two days I attended a Swiss law training course in Bern, about a two hour train ride away in the German part of Switzerland and also the capital. The course covered a variety of topics including oversight of auditors, contract law, VAT, Swiss & international corporate taxation, and the Swiss social security system. It was interesting, but the two days were pretty long just listening and taking notes. The Swiss social security system was my favorite part I think since it was interesting to learn about their pensions, medical care, etc, especially since I have to contribute as well. It is pretty much completely opposite of the US. But their social programs are in the tank too, so clearly no one has it quite right if that makes anyone feel better.

Actually, my favorite part was that I got to sleep on a real mattress at the hotel last night. I thoroughly enjoyed stepping up into bed rather than getting down on the floor. Ah, the luxury. 

John boy, fly safe!!! Can’t wait to see you!!! xoxo