should I stay or should I go?

Hey! Sorry its been a while, I’ve been uncharacteristically busy this past week. First off, I just heard that I got an extension on my grant from PAD, so that means that I have the chance to stay somewhere in Niedersachsen for another year. That does not mean, however, that I’ll be in or around Göttingen, unfortunately. They’re gonna place me again, and one of my teachers, who works with PAD told me they tend not to have FSAs in the same school twice, which kinda sucks… I’m really hoping that I get to stay here, or, at least, around here! I like my school, some of my kids, my apartment, and the town… I wanna stay here!!! However, if they assign me to a little village in the middle of nowhere, I think it’d better serve me to move back to the states and start with my real life. I’ll hear by mid-june where they’re going to place me, so I have to wait till then to make my decision.
In other fun news, an American pub just opened up in town, and I’ve been hanging out there with Karen, and a few other Expats. They have fun things like Reese’s and pancakes. I told them I’d love to come help them perfect their menu, and mess around in the kitchen a little bit, so I’ve been doing that with a lot of my spare time this past week. It’s been really nice to be in a professional(ish) kitchen again, and have the whole array of tools and fun things that go along with that! So yes, I’ve been cooking and baking my ass off for the past week, and, today, got home, made some lovely beef-guinness stew (the bar owner had to get rid of the Guinness keg, and gave me the last 2 liters!!) It turned out really well, and since it’s a lovely day outside, what better way for me to spend it in the kitchen!?!? Banana bread is in the oven now, and It’s making my apartment smell lovely.
Speaking of lovely weather, it’s supposed to be mid-70’s and sunny all this week. I can’t wait!! Karen and I are planning on picnic-ing later on this week, and I’m prolly gonna sunburn my ass off. Hope everyone is doing well!!
-seany