sister, Emily, and I speak some English, and we'll learn even more once we start school.After the brief registration at Ellis Island, Dad took us straight to our new dwelling. I was hoping it would be spacious and clean, just like our old house, but it wasn't. It wasn't a house like I was used to, but what they call tenement housing. It's a small apartment, with only two rooms. I don't even get my own bedroom. The living arrangement is disappointing, but I won't complain because Mom and Dad seem happy with it. Dad said that people share a tenement like this with other families, but at least we have only the four of us to live here. October 20, 1900First thing in the morning my family and I went to a tailor to have new clothes made. The clothes are hues of blue and gray, much brighter then the drab brown and white I am used to wearing. Dad says that these clothes are American, and we'll all fit in better with them because no one will know we just came from Germany. I like the thought of looking American.Dad also said that Emily and I could begin school the following week. I was truly excited after hearing that! School has always been fun for me!Dad will be going to look for work next week. He owned a shop in Germany where he made furniture. Dad was quite famous for his quality furniture, so I am sure he will have the same success here.November 20, 1900 I have been so busy with new friends and school! I'm making many friends here, just like I had in Germany. School is a little hard because I came half way through the year, but my teacher said that I should have no problem catching up. Dad was unable to find any work making furniture, but he found work in a shoe factory. He explained to my sister and I that he won't be making m...
