14th December 2005 - Day 72

The effects of staring at the computer screen for long periods of time is beginning to show.

I need to enlarge the font size of the browser before I can read clearly what it is. Otherwise, I have to strain my eyes, or stick my face close to the screen.

I wonder whether is it because of the cool (sometimes freezing) weather here. I have been sleeping for at least 9 hours every day. That is not so good as the days here are short and there's nothing much to do at night.

Much as I try to limit my sleeping hours, I seem to be able to accidentally hit the alarm off before it goes off in the morning.

Ausreden.

Wednesday. Phonetik lessons again. Today's class was quite simple. Just some tone differentiation between das Spiegelei and die Spiegelei. Or Delikatessen and delikat essen.

Because Phonetik classes are actually quite boring, the teacher-in-charge brings in articles which she thinks might be interesting. We've had articles on the invention of the motor car, the predecessor of the bicycle, Saint Nikolaus, and today, Christmas trees.

Actually, it's because there's not much to teach every session. That's why we need some time-fillers.

I'm beginning to think that my front tooth is giving me problems as well. There's a tingling sensation at my gums. I hope it's not decaying. Again. It's not the first time this tooth is giving me problems. The colour does look a bit funny though. This is bad.

I can't drink much milk, but I have to.

So, it's time to find a dentist here!