Best of times and worst of times

I'm stealing this blog title from a friend of mine who wrote quite possibly the funniest blog I've ever read (although, Hayley takes the cake for overall hilarity on every entry).  Here is the summary of the last few days:

1.  Best of times:  Food choices increased dramatically after discovering a larger Albert Heijn on the other side of the train station next to the temp living.  Parents cooked shrimp scampi feast and a baked chicken dish that was delicious (thankful for leftovers!).
2.  Worst of times:  Parents left today.  That was tough - tougher than I thought it would be.  It's going to be a long 3 months getting used to being here by myself. 
3.  Speaking of being here by myself, if you are interested in coming over to visit, please let me know!  Everyone and anyone is welcome.  My stuff (i.e. a bed for you to sleep on) won't be here until the end of October, early November, but after that, you should come.  Only rule is that I get to go wherever you go on the weekends.
4.  Best of times:  I got a debit card today and surprise I was paid last week!  So it wasn't volunteer work - I'm getting paid!
5.  Best of times:  Work has been great this week - minus carrying 2 very heavy laptops which is another story.  I'm being super productive with 2 laptops. 
6.  Worst of times:  This one is huge.  The option on the house fell through.  Buyer got cold feet.  I've added lease to the listing now, so hopefully I'll have some more action soon.  Huge prayer request.
7.  Best of times:  Booked a weekend in Milan, 2 weeks from now with some co-workers from Houston.  REALLY EXCITED!
8.  Worst of times:  Still no rental agreement on the apartment I really like.  Hopefully some movement on that tomorrow.

So, overall good.  Really bummed about the house, but I'm in Europe, so I'm not allowed to be bummed for long.  Upcoming:  Free weekend in the Hague/Holland - debating a shorter road trip to Haarlem or Amsterdam. Should be fun!