12/15/2012

Xmas

With the approach of Christmas Eve we are very excited. English people prepare christmas tree quite early, at the beginning of December so adapting to the traditions we also have already one. My daughter and wife really enjoy it of course. Another local tradition is to present christmas cards to each other which was new for me. I mean the way how they deliver, face to face, instead of using the post office. Together with my colleagues, we also had a traditional christmas lunch including the Great British Carvery, christmas pudding, cracker, etc. Since the pronunciation of my first name sounds quite similar to the doughnut, I have got 16 ones for  Secret Santa :-)




12/01/2012

Good news

The Research Executive Agency made the decision about our proposal modification this week. They gave my host supervisor a call and informed him that it was a very unusual request but OK, accepted. So after 3 months I can absolutely focus on my new project without any concern....