In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?
We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…
We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…
I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…
I was listening to the radio today and the host was talking about how this presidential race was both a) incredibly bitter and 2) the most expensive election of all…
Our bathtub has been broken since the heat of the summer. It's currently snowing outside, so that should give you an idea as to how long it's been. The previous…
I think I mentioned it before, but I just started the Couch to 5K program a couple of weeks ago.It's rather humbling to follow such a basic run/walk program, but…
I was going to post some hilarious (at least to me) photos of me goofing around with my lobster baby. But then iPhoto crashed. And then I rebooted my computer.…
Lilian and I visited my Grandmother today and we spent a few hours scanning and tagging old family photos. And then I had to document our documentation. Because I was…
Despite my better judgement, I've decided to attempt NaBloPoMo this year. I'm hoping that forcing myself to write a little bit every day will be beneficial. If it isn't, well,…
She's too young for trick or treating, but Lilian is going to help us hand out candy dressed as a lobster. I bought Lilian's costume six years ago as a…