Sad News.....poor FIFI

Over the last 10 months, my blog has been a blend of many things - but mostly about traveling, fashion trends, and a teeny bit about my H&M shopping problem. It's hard to believe my time is coming to an end. On one hand I am excited to return home, but on the other it's a bit nerve wracking since it marks the beginning of change. AGAIN.

Over the last 5 years, I have experienced a MAJOR life change every 6 months or so. Between friendships, travel, relationships, career moves (both sucesses and failures in every category) - my life has been anything but routine. So here I am again, RIGHT ON TIME for my next 6 month life change.

On one hand you WANT to know what lays ahead of you, but on the other hand that is the beauty of life. The surprises, the unexpected and the gifts of the unknown............ isn't that what keeps us moving forward?

SAD ANNOUNCMENT:

Being silly at the fountain

(Backdrop story for new readers.....) When I first arrived in Germany I bought a bike and named her Fifi. I decorated her with travel stickers, and her and I traveled Europe via the rail system. She was my beacon of independence and fun, and occassionallyy I would write stories of her antics and crap behavior. Even fellow bloggers joined in on the fun and sent Fifi stickers.

So......I'm sad to say that I don't have room for Fifi, so she will be staying behind in Germany. Granted we had our ups and downs (read: temper tantrums and hissy fits), but we came to an agreement and she has been on her best behavior the last 2 months. It's almost as if she knew our days were drawing to an end.....

I don't feel right about selling her, so I've been on the scout for a new owner that I could GIVE her to. Any suggestions or ideas? Any readers in Germany interested in taking care of her?

Hanging out with Beaten Betty's boy bike in the basement. Hey...maybe that's why she started acting better. So typical.

Patiently waiting as I finish my brew. See how naked she looks without her stickers?

Rain or shine - we went to H&M!

In retrospect, I could have written an entire blog dedicated to Fifi. The challenge is that the postings are 'creative writing', and if you're not feeling creative.... well, you're kind of stuck. Fifi is not my alter-ego, instead she was/is more of the quiet friend I wished I had. When you're constantly surrounded by people and living in a dorm room, you really need to 'get away' to keep your sanity. Fifi was that escape, and I will miss her when I go.

OMG - I'm tearing up over a bicycle - this is so lame. Signing off.

xoxo
Michelle