I've been in the Hague now for over two months. I'm settling into the work environment alright, and the apartment is growing on me, although I still think that it's too big for my needs (it also means that I have to clean all that extra space). But at least I can find an apartment - not like friends and family in Australia, who are being out-bid for rentals consistently. The weather's warming up, then cooling down, then warming up, then cooling down.. but I'm confident there'll be a warm spell of a few months somewhere in there. The night-life here isn't anything to rave about - but I'm meeting a few people (mostly from Shell) and it's OK. I've had to throw away my cap, because here (much like in South Africa), wearing a cap indoors is a *big* no-no, and I'm sick of being told off by bouncers and staff. Of course, most of the cap-wearers around these parts are usually teenagers wearing baggy pants and permanent looks of disdain, whereas in Passau it was just optional casual attire.
I'm also leaving shortly to go to Berlin for the weekend (and doing a bit of telecommuting tomorrow morning). Sophia's birthday is tomorrow, and I want to be there for it. There'll be one or two other people I know there, so it should be okay. I'm looking forward to seeing Berlin again, and going out somewhere on Saturday night (I get to practice my German with family and close friends on Friday night), although her parents both speak good English, I believe. I'm really looking forward to this weekend!