Allowance

So not long after our arrival in Germany, Chris and I looked at our finances and decided that since we were actually making money we should give ourselves a larger allowance. This has been a really fun development. Now instead of feeling a little guilty about buying stuff that is not for "the family," I feel obligated to spend my money on myself because it is in the budget. Chris has been buying camping stuff. It's pretty cool, and I would tell you about it but he gets a lot of pleasure from explaining why it is so awesome so you should really ask him. (Also it's cool but boring.) I have been spending my money on...hmmm. I don't quite remember. Probably charity and stuff. But, I know what I am buying next. It is this:

This is the 88630 Charcoal SunRise Clock.™   This is one of those clocks that simulates the sun rising.  I have been doing some research and this one seems to be the best. I'm really excited. It's really dark here now...kind of all the time and it really hits me hard. I'm really hoping this will make my life feel like this guy: