Folks, lots of exciting changes and new beginnings are underway in these parts. Some I can already mention — like a new job that will be keeping me in Bremen for a little while longer — and some others I’m keeping under wraps for the moment so I don’t jinx ’em. :) In any case, this week has been full of anticipation and planning for the future, which is really kind of my favorite thing in the world…
Seeing: Sweden win last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest (although I guess I could also place it under hearing) — a uniquely European annual spectacle of pop music that’s been running for nearly 60 years. For more insights, it’s really worth having a look at Ginger’s description over on her blog.
Hearing: KEXP‘s live stream. I love that radio station so much and am still a devoted listener even though I haven’t lived in Seattle for over 13 years.
Tasting: An obscene amount of gummy candies and Fritz Cola at the aforementioned Eurovision viewing party.
Smelling: Freshly ground coffee.
Feeling: Sore shoulders. I moved out of my old university office this week and have been gradually schlepping all of my binders and books and papers home in an overfilled suitcase, just so I can move them all into my new office next week.
Happy Friday! How has your week been? Feel free to join in if you would like! And for more Five Senses Friday (or Monday), visit Life Simplistic and Travel with Emily.
Ha ha, I suppose the Eurovision uses up all senses, it’s that little bit over the top ;-) Thanks for the link, although it didn’t help Germany’s entry much. And my predictions were so wrong this year in that a balalalaika-free, non-funny-language song won! Good luck with all your changes to your life – a new job sounds already fantastic news, and Bremen’s not that bad either!
Hi Ginger, yes, you’re right — Eurovision requires all the senses! :) Germany’s lack of points was a bit disappointing, especially since the song wasn’t half bad. Oh well, it’s definitely a political popularity contest, for sure.
Thanks for the positivity – I thought it was a little dull, but then so where quite a number of the songs!
Many congratulations! What’s the new job?
Thanks, Anoush!