sich gewoehnen an (to get used to something) - verb

You never really think about all of the things you do at home. Going to the grocery store: you know the brands you like, the best prices, etc. Buying stamps, exercising is done in the same place, you know your house, maybe you have a car. The point is, everything becomes routine. Buying stamps is not hard in the U.S. Nothing is really because that is what we are used to. At least I am. I never thought about how easy all of that stuff was until I came to Germany. I had a funny experience buying stamps. I went into the store and asked the man if he sold stamps (in German) for postcards. He asked me if they were to Germany or America. I said America. I thought that because I asked for stamp's' and not a stamp I would get a book of them or something. However, he handed me one stamp. It was the lickable kind too! I laughed so hard. The next day I went to the same store and asked for 5 stamps. Score.
Another thing that we never think about is the grocery store. For instance, my favorite brand of yogurt is Stonyfield. Well, it turns out that don't have that here ;). I have to learn brands and price. Not to mention I can't read most of the ingredients on the package. I have learned what high fructose corn syrup is so I can steer away from that. The first time I went to the grocery I was in there for about 15 minutes and had a whole bunch of stuff in my arms, but then realized I was so overwhelmed and ended up putting it all back and leaving without anything. I am slowly getting it though. I know the healthier brands now and that the eggs here are incredible (ignore the egg recall they had recently here). The typical store bought eggs here have yolks as golden as the ones you get from your neighbors. It is so great! And they taste incredible.
I feel like I am still a tourist here. I haven't found my niche yet. I am going for my first jog tomorrow and I am so excited that I can barely wait. I found this beautiful little park right next to where I live and it is like an oasis in a desert. The Germans really know how to treat their people. Did you know that you can go to any hospital at anytime if you have TK insurance (which I think all Germans have and study-abroad students need) and get treated for a grand total of 10 euros per month. That means if you go to the hospital four times in a month, you only have to pay 10 euros, not for each visit. I think America could learn a thing or two from the Germans. The only thing is that the taxes are really high here. Oh well, that is the price you pay for being treated like a human.
After a long day in Munich I am ready to have a slow night. I think a light dinner, some homework, and then a movie sounds good. Oh and EVERYTHING is closed on Sunday, that means all the shopping is done on Saturday. I love it!