Easter with Germans

Some dudes jammin out on a bench.

a parting in the trees that caught the shimmer of the sun

even the birds eat upside down... foreal

So this week was the mid-semester break; thus a whole lot of nothing was accomplished.  Ah yes, it was reminiscent of the good old Davis days.  Sleeping in well past daybreak (thank you blackout curtains), lunch, lounging around, dinner, and more lounging around.  Yep, the days just flew by in a blink of an eye; it was one of those weeks.  taking it easy was just the thing to do.  Needless to say, this week of 'catching up on my work' didn't go so well.  No matter, I've still got the weekend to settle down and do some work; though I'll probably make some time for more lounging.  

kids!! why you no fear death?!

Anyways I had no idea Easter was such a big thing!!  All the stores were decked out, and eggs and bunnies were all about.  Now I'm not a religious man.... but I do believe in after-Easter sales.  I'm talkin bout 'chocolate' chocolate chocolate.  yeah buddy.  I treated myself with some of that righteous goodness... yah know.. to honor Santa Claus' birthday??

Well, my German housemate (hausmate?) had her parents visiting... and on Easter Sunday, a feast was had. We were blessed with home cooked- made from scratch spaetzle (pronouced: german spaghetti, as I was told by the german mama).  Google that.. it's the scheisse!  little bits of noodles + gravy + meat+ good company. ... a joyous occasion for all.  I wish I snapped a picture of it, but I was pretty hungry.  It took a long time to prepare (equivalent to many games of super smash bros, in which I partook), but the wait was well worth it.  Delicious.

It had been a while since I've had a home cooked meal.  I mean I cook pasta, rice, and all that other stuff pretty standard, but to have parents (anyones parents) in the kitchen whippin up some grub just adds flavor and gusto to the meal.  maybe the secret ingredient is love.....  awwww.