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…
Apparently, when we travel, one of us has to get their credit card stolen. This time, it was Kristian's turn. My credit card was used to purchase English lessons and…
Guess who ran four miles today? Me. Well, sortof. Running along, stopping every other block to suck wind and then walk counts, right? I mean, I went four miles from…
We're in DC visiting Jen(nie) and, once again, my insane Jen(nie) travel luck has shone down upon me. I don't know what sort of voodoo magic she does to make…
I spend far too much time taking public transportation and helping PhDs with A/V equipment . As a result, my faith in humanity is not always exactly sky high. Throw…
Dogs in booties. A certain someone (*cough* Gracie *cough*) decided this weekend that licking her left paw constantly was just the greatest idea EVAR. She licked it any time we…
... And I'm writing to let you know that I've posted something elsewhere. Kindof a copout, I know. Because, I took a songwriting class today. And, really, I should talk…
I fear that I may have become one of those people. You know, those people. You know, the kinds of people that buy things for the sole purpose that they…