So, ummm … here I was filling out paperwork for my internship. I wanted to make sure I would not lie [unconsciously], so I asked my mom, if she still had Italian citizenship [from her first marriage]. She said, well she doesn’t know, it’s been so long. So I asked her if she ever gave it up. She said, no. Meaning she still is an Italian citizen. Which was the point when I started looking into how Italian citizenship is passed on to your kids. I just called someone at the Italian consulate in Munich. The guy there told me that I indeed appear to be an Italian citizen. I was just never registered but I can do that now. It doesn’t even sound all that complicated. This is so weird. I mean, I don’t have a single drop of Italian blood in me, but apparently I am Italian. Maybe I should really try to learn Italian properly now?! Dual citizenship will not really make any difference for me right now, but it might be useful at some point.

In other news, I called the university housing office again, and I was offered a room in a shared apartment. I was going to go to Heidelberg to find an apartment this upcoming weekend. And I was set on not sharing an apartment anymore. But? Rent in Heidelberg is so expensive! And I really don’t feel like wasting an entire weekend looking for an apartment I may or may not find. And I will not have to deal with any bills as all utilities are included. Besides, it will probably save my parents a good €200 / month. And while I wanted to live by myself, I am no idiot without a [financial] conscience. I will also have the option to apply to move [into a single apartment] after a semester [keyword apply]. So? I accepted. I will be living in the building I applied for, the International House, which is a new residence building, I will share an apartment with three others, and I will not be going to Heidelberg this weekend. My rental contract starts on September 1st, so I might move soon, but I will not be living there until October as I am working here until September 30th. I figure if it doesn’t work out, I can still move after one semester, and at least I will be in Heidelberg to find an apartment which will be easier and cheaper. And I might even end up enjoying living on campus, something I haven’t done since the States [which was technically off-campus anyway].

Edit: What a day! I just got an e-mail from my former supervisor at the bookstore in Heidelberg, and I will be able to work there again! I am not going to do the exact same thing but I’ll be back at the bookstore in October! Sweet! So far, Monday is rocking my socks off!

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