Happy Blogday!
It was one year ago today that I sat down at my computer and typed http://blogger.com into my browser window for the first time. I wasn’t sure if I would like the whole blogging thing, but figured I might as well give it a try. It is true that my blog has moved homes a couple of times since then and it took me a couple of months to find my voice, but I am still here and though I go through a dry patch now and then, I enjoy blogging more than ever!
Due to my hard drive crash, I wasn’t able to highlight my favorite posts throughout the week as I promised. However, today I am making up for it by giving you the whole list. So, without further ado, I present to you… (drumroll, please)
“Culture Shock and the blondelibrarian:” One Year On
A Wine Drinker in Beer Country
It is hard living in a country where beer is the national beverage when you don’t like it. Here I explain why. (originally posted 27.03.04)
A Bra Story
Like most women, all of my adult life I have dreaded bra shopping. After many weeks of casual browsing, my first bra shopping experience in Germany didn’t turn out nearly as bad as I feared. (originally posted 20.04.04)
A Keyboard Story
The hard drive crash wasn’t the first adventure I’ve had with my laptop. When we bought it June I faced a major dilemma: An International US (is that an oxymoron?) keyboard or a German one? Find out which one I chose here. (originally posted 28.06.04)
A Melon Story
Memories of the time I received a 30 pound watermelon as a gift from my “Little Chinese Guy.” (originally posted 05.08.04)
Die Deutsche “Recht”schreibung
One word or two? A scharfes “S” or not? Just when I thought I had learned enough German to get by, I find out some reputable German publishers want to abandon the spelling reform! (originally posted 08.08.04)
Flying Kitties
Thinking about moving abroad and bringing your pets? After you read about the most stressful time in my life, perhaps you will think twice. (originally posted 10.08.04)
Lily White vs. Golden Brown
In which I attempt to come to terms with my naturally fair skin while also making a case for the tanning bed. (originally posted 10.09.04)
Confessions of a Coke Addict
Hello, my name is Renée and I am addicted to coke. It may or may not be what you think… (originally posted 15.09.04)
Pork Chops and Side Burns
One word, two plural endings. Getting them mixed up at the butcher can sure get some odd looks thrown your way! (originally posted 27.10.04)
The Panty Thief
In which I retell three bizarre instances that resulted in the same thing: missing underwear! (originally posted 21.12.04)
Thanks to all of my loyal readers this past year… I hope you stick around for the second installment! 
24 January 2005 at 03:33
lol..looks like you’ve had a good year..here’s wishing you many more to come
letti