Location: Fossoy
Today, after the final session with professor in the most horrid pin-striped suit I have ever seen in my life (you have to see to believe), we are heading to Paris... not sure what I'm going to do but I'll probably go shopping with Mathilde... I like Mathilde... :)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Entry 64)
Location: Fossoy
Last night we had the last 'home-made cultural evening' it was by far the lousiest of the three we had. It made me wish I was drunk on hard liquor... anyway the highlight of the evening was this girl who showed us a video of herself... at the end she blew herself up... :S I thought she was one of the 'normal' ones... nope... luckily for me I told her I liked the patchwork pants she was wearing yesterday... maybe that will save me from having my guts splattered all over the farm... :S
Last night we had the last 'home-made cultural evening' it was by far the lousiest of the three we had. It made me wish I was drunk on hard liquor... anyway the highlight of the evening was this girl who showed us a video of herself... at the end she blew herself up... :S I thought she was one of the 'normal' ones... nope... luckily for me I told her I liked the patchwork pants she was wearing yesterday... maybe that will save me from having my guts splattered all over the farm... :S
Entry 63)
Location: Fossoy
Apparently Fossoy is not pronounced foss-oy but foss-wa... ops :S Had to take me four days of being here to discover it didn't it?
Apparently Fossoy is not pronounced foss-oy but foss-wa... ops :S Had to take me four days of being here to discover it didn't it?
Entry 62)
Location: Fossoy Dining Room
Apparently dipping a spoon into a jar of Nutella and taking it back to table with you is 'not done'... ops. I guess I should have known better... But the flan or the yoghurt didn't seem half as appealing :S
Apparently dipping a spoon into a jar of Nutella and taking it back to table with you is 'not done'... ops. I guess I should have known better... But the flan or the yoghurt didn't seem half as appealing :S
Entry 61)
Location: Fossoy
Estelle, who last night giggled through a presentation on a Hiroshima bombing comic series, will not be driving us through France today. I enjoyed it v much yesterday when she drove us to Chelles. Estelle couldn't handle the Renault van's breaks so we ended up emergency braking at every stop sign. Loved every minute of it.
Estelle, who last night giggled through a presentation on a Hiroshima bombing comic series, will not be driving us through France today. I enjoyed it v much yesterday when she drove us to Chelles. Estelle couldn't handle the Renault van's breaks so we ended up emergency braking at every stop sign. Loved every minute of it.
Entry 60)
Location: Fossoy
I've officially become the mascot of the workshop... Everyone seems to like me... Yeah, I make them laugh, but WTF?
I've officially become the mascot of the workshop... Everyone seems to like me... Yeah, I make them laugh, but WTF?
Entry 59)
Location: Fossoy
Inevitably it finally happened, woke up all of a sudden and bang, there went my head against the bunk on top... :S
Inevitably it finally happened, woke up all of a sudden and bang, there went my head against the bunk on top... :S
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Entry 58)
Location: Computer Lab
From where I'm sitting it sounds like the Algerian and the French girl are watching 80s porn... v.unlikely...
From where I'm sitting it sounds like the Algerian and the French girl are watching 80s porn... v.unlikely...
Entry 57)
Location: Computer Lab
My dear Egyptian counterpart who likes to call herself an "Art Curator" cannot seem to remember what MOMA stands for... not good...
My dear Egyptian counterpart who likes to call herself an "Art Curator" cannot seem to remember what MOMA stands for... not good...
Entry 56)
Location: Fossoy
Quote of the day:
"Yes, like that Abba song: Monet, Monet, Monet" she said.. and right there this is what I was envisaging:
Quote of the day:
"Yes, like that Abba song: Monet, Monet, Monet" she said.. and right there this is what I was envisaging:
Entry 55)
Location: Chelles or thereabouts..
Tina, I have tried a pistachio macaron and loved every minute of it! :)
Tina, I have tried a pistachio macaron and loved every minute of it! :)
Entry 54)
Location: On the road
I might just move to France, make cheese and marry a nice French girl... HA!
I might just move to France, make cheese and marry a nice French girl... HA!
Entry 53)
Location: Fossoy
Apparently according to some warped logic, if my room mate doesn't wake up on time it is my fault...
Apparently according to some warped logic, if my room mate doesn't wake up on time it is my fault...
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Entry 52)
Location: Computer Lab
Somehow these days Daphne (the real one and not the doppelganger we have with us here) is managing to crack me up more than usual... Obviously when I laugh out loud in a computer lab full of people I am given certain looks which hint at me being unstable... well, possibly...
Somehow these days Daphne (the real one and not the doppelganger we have with us here) is managing to crack me up more than usual... Obviously when I laugh out loud in a computer lab full of people I am given certain looks which hint at me being unstable... well, possibly...
Entry 50) - Golden Anniversary
Location: Fossoy
Being next door to the Champagne region certainly has its perks. What am I referring to? Well, drinking champagne after dinner of course... But do not be fooled... all the champagne in France wouldn't have made the presentations following dinner any more pleasant...
Being next door to the Champagne region certainly has its perks. What am I referring to? Well, drinking champagne after dinner of course... But do not be fooled... all the champagne in France wouldn't have made the presentations following dinner any more pleasant...
Entry 49)
Location: On the Road
If I here another Arab singer moaning Habibiiiii I swear I am going to lose it.
If I here another Arab singer moaning Habibiiiii I swear I am going to lose it.
Entry 48)
Location: Fossoy
Daphne’s long lost sister is here posing as a camera person. Why? Will try take a picture of her.
Daphne’s long lost sister is here posing as a camera person. Why? Will try take a picture of her.
Entry 47)
Location: Fossoy
Ah! If only i could sleep 8 hours a day; I would be such a happy man. Four flat pillows and my neck isn't cramping anymore. Yeah. A little moisturiser before going to bed also works wonders...
Ah! If only i could sleep 8 hours a day; I would be such a happy man. Four flat pillows and my neck isn't cramping anymore. Yeah. A little moisturiser before going to bed also works wonders...
Entry 46)
Location: Fossoy
Finally showered like a decent human being. The joy. Off to sleep in my 'Uzgur... initgifieri" T-Shirt. Will miss Ian & Elisa's karaoke night :(
Finally showered like a decent human being. The joy. Off to sleep in my 'Uzgur... initgifieri" T-Shirt. Will miss Ian & Elisa's karaoke night :(
Friday, November 6, 2009
Entry 45)
Location: Fossoy
Have a free afternoon in Paris next week! Might make it to the Butte after all!! Hurrah
Have a free afternoon in Paris next week! Might make it to the Butte after all!! Hurrah
Entry 44)
Location: Fossoy
So our chef Pierre recycled yesterday's soup and today's lunch for dinner... but he also made Belgian Beef... Who cares I ate French cheese... I was told to have my knees in cheese... Why would I have my KNEES in cheese? Must be a French thing.
So our chef Pierre recycled yesterday's soup and today's lunch for dinner... but he also made Belgian Beef... Who cares I ate French cheese... I was told to have my knees in cheese... Why would I have my KNEES in cheese? Must be a French thing.
Entry 43)
Location: Reims
So the circus performance we came to watch sucked. It sucked more than your average porn star.
So the circus performance we came to watch sucked. It sucked more than your average porn star.
Entry 40)
Location: Fossoy
Lunch. I do not enjoy socio-political conversations especially when both sides from opposite factions are sitting so close to each other.
Lunch. I do not enjoy socio-political conversations especially when both sides from opposite factions are sitting so close to each other.
Entry 38)
Location: Fossoy
Reminder to self: NEVER tell room mate you thought he'd wake up and kill you if you made noise!!!
Reminder to self: NEVER tell room mate you thought he'd wake up and kill you if you made noise!!!
Entry 37)
Location: Fossoy
I couldn't believe my eyes... They put me in a room with someone who does sit ups in the morning! I don't I eat French cheese. Sue me.
I couldn't believe my eyes... They put me in a room with someone who does sit ups in the morning! I don't I eat French cheese. Sue me.
Entry 36)
Location: Fossoy
This morning I showered without using the shower (couldn't figure how to make water come out of the shower rather than the tap), it felt biblical... And disgusting :S
This morning I showered without using the shower (couldn't figure how to make water come out of the shower rather than the tap), it felt biblical... And disgusting :S
Entry 35)
Location: Fossoy
Before we went to bed I asked my room mate if he snores.. you won't even know I'm there he replied. Yeah right! I wasn't the one producing Zzzzs zzzzs
Before we went to bed I asked my room mate if he snores.. you won't even know I'm there he replied. Yeah right! I wasn't the one producing Zzzzs zzzzs
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Entry 34)
Location: Fossoy
Our chef is called Pierre. He is French and he cannot make pumpkin soup to save his life. But he's v nice and referred to the pumpkin as Halloween! Turkey a la Colombo was also served. Not bad. Tangy. Didnt get my hands on the selection of fine cheeses yet. If it were for me Pierre need not bother cooking - I'm happy with the fromage! :)
Our chef is called Pierre. He is French and he cannot make pumpkin soup to save his life. But he's v nice and referred to the pumpkin as Halloween! Turkey a la Colombo was also served. Not bad. Tangy. Didnt get my hands on the selection of fine cheeses yet. If it were for me Pierre need not bother cooking - I'm happy with the fromage! :)
Entry 33)
Location: Fossoy
I forgot to tell you. At Chateau Thierry Station where I got off (the train, not with someone) there be a poster with missing children on it... About 15 or so of them... CREEPY!
I forgot to tell you. At Chateau Thierry Station where I got off (the train, not with someone) there be a poster with missing children on it... About 15 or so of them... CREEPY!
Entry 32)
Location: Fossoy
Blimey! Fossoy = Solymar. All is dark. There are no cows around. I asked. I won't have to milk my own breakfast...
Blimey! Fossoy = Solymar. All is dark. There are no cows around. I asked. I won't have to milk my own breakfast...
Entry 30)
Location: Gare de L Est
Mental Note: Train to Chateau Thierry platform 18. OBVIOUSLY I hopped on to the train on platform 17 - I don't know. Don't ask. Luckily I realised in time and made it to Chateau Thierry. Bless.
Mental Note: Train to Chateau Thierry platform 18. OBVIOUSLY I hopped on to the train on platform 17 - I don't know. Don't ask. Luckily I realised in time and made it to Chateau Thierry. Bless.
Entry 29)
Location Gare de L'Est
I now understand why people queue to buy baguettes from Paul. The bread just tastes like heaven. Not to mention the camembert of course...
I now understand why people queue to buy baguettes from Paul. The bread just tastes like heaven. Not to mention the camembert of course...
Entry 28)
Location: Gare or Metro Station
Not to be outdone by my shopping trip failures, and with an hour to burn I head towards the Champs Elysees! The station I pick to stop leaves be bang in the middle between Place de La Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe... I walk to the Arc just taking it all in. No time or urge to shop. Although I must admit that on the Champs Elysees it is probably easier to buy a car rather than anything else. The LV flagship store looks tacky in quasi xmas decorations... but then again LV is there for the rather gaudy...
Not to be outdone by my shopping trip failures, and with an hour to burn I head towards the Champs Elysees! The station I pick to stop leaves be bang in the middle between Place de La Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe... I walk to the Arc just taking it all in. No time or urge to shop. Although I must admit that on the Champs Elysees it is probably easier to buy a car rather than anything else. The LV flagship store looks tacky in quasi xmas decorations... but then again LV is there for the rather gaudy...
Entry 27)
Location: Paris Gare something something....
H&M leaves a lot to be desired including the coveted Jimmy Choo boots, bag and belt... (I will learn later that the range comes ot in selected stores - certainly not random station ones- on Nov. 14th... so there nada. No acting cute in my Jimmy Choos for you baby - as Mariah Carey so aptly puts it... (Apologies, couldn't help it)
H&M leaves a lot to be desired including the coveted Jimmy Choo boots, bag and belt... (I will learn later that the range comes ot in selected stores - certainly not random station ones- on Nov. 14th... so there nada. No acting cute in my Jimmy Choos for you baby - as Mariah Carey so aptly puts it... (Apologies, couldn't help it)
Entry 26)
Location: Centre Pompidou
So long free WIFI. I'm off for a spot of shopping. If you're reading this pray I find the Jimmy Choo range at H&M.
Cheers. The next time I update this I might be in the middle of nowhere ie Fossoy my final destination...
So long free WIFI. I'm off for a spot of shopping. If you're reading this pray I find the Jimmy Choo range at H&M.
Cheers. The next time I update this I might be in the middle of nowhere ie Fossoy my final destination...
Entry 25)
Location: Centre Pompidou
The French are so stylish. It's so effortless for them, home seems more shameful than usual.
The French are so stylish. It's so effortless for them, home seems more shameful than usual.
Entry 24)
Location: Centre Pompidou Cafe'
Informal business meetings between Americans and French make me cringe... obviously the truth is I also wish I was tall, clean shaven, wearing a suit and speaking in a sexy accent...
Informal business meetings between Americans and French make me cringe... obviously the truth is I also wish I was tall, clean shaven, wearing a suit and speaking in a sexy accent...
Entry 23)
Location: Centre Pompidou Cafe'
The WIFI here is free. The food on the other hand is not. Didn't expect to pay 12euro for a chicken sandwich and a small bottle of mineral water.
The WIFI here is free. The food on the other hand is not. Didn't expect to pay 12euro for a chicken sandwich and a small bottle of mineral water.
Entry 22)
Location: Centre Pompidou
Centre is MASSIVE. I am TIRED. Saw a Frida Kahlo self portrait, lots and lots of Soulages and some Man Ray too. Hungry. Weather is not helping much. Paris is so grey and hazy it looks sad.
Centre is MASSIVE. I am TIRED. Saw a Frida Kahlo self portrait, lots and lots of Soulages and some Man Ray too. Hungry. Weather is not helping much. Paris is so grey and hazy it looks sad.
Entry 21)
Location: Centre Pompidou
Made it to the above. It's raining. I'm a bit wet. The Pompidou is massive. The view is breathtaking especially in the direction of the Sacre Couer... no time for all that... or the Champs or the Tour.. Just going to enjoy the Centre.
Made it to the above. It's raining. I'm a bit wet. The Pompidou is massive. The view is breathtaking especially in the direction of the Sacre Couer... no time for all that... or the Champs or the Tour.. Just going to enjoy the Centre.
Entry 20)
Location: Some Station
How can a station be so big? Once again I ended up waking in the wrong direction... oh well.
How can a station be so big? Once again I ended up waking in the wrong direction... oh well.
Entry 19)
Location: Between Paris Nord and Paris Est
The deaf mute girl got terribly pissed off that I did not produce a donation for her cause... I thought she wasn't helping me with my luggage for no reason... so much for altruism!
The deaf mute girl got terribly pissed off that I did not produce a donation for her cause... I thought she wasn't helping me with my luggage for no reason... so much for altruism!
Entry 18)
After to-ing and fro-ing between metro stations I head in the right direction thanks to a black older woman in leopard print. I will not judge her taste, she was kind and she lived in Paris... so there.
Entry 17)
Location: Paris
i'm not lost but I basically don't know where I'm going either... Joy.
(Comments not appreciated)
i'm not lost but I basically don't know where I'm going either... Joy.
(Comments not appreciated)
Entry 16)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
TOM & JERRY! TOM and friggin JERRY as inflight entertainment. This episode is called "Baby Puss". Jerry and another cat, not Tom, are giving transvestitism a shot.. The cat dressed up as Carmen Miranda... *sigh*
TOM & JERRY! TOM and friggin JERRY as inflight entertainment. This episode is called "Baby Puss". Jerry and another cat, not Tom, are giving transvestitism a shot.. The cat dressed up as Carmen Miranda... *sigh*
Entry 15)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
The poor flight attendant was too busy bringing a glass of water to turn on the turbulence notification on time. Not to let himself be outdone by this minor set back, he put it on anyway once it was all oh so quiet and perfectly still...
The poor flight attendant was too busy bringing a glass of water to turn on the turbulence notification on time. Not to let himself be outdone by this minor set back, he put it on anyway once it was all oh so quiet and perfectly still...
Entry 14)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
If I see another eight pointed cross I swear I'l puke my baked beans, egg, sausage and vanilla muffin!
If I see another eight pointed cross I swear I'l puke my baked beans, egg, sausage and vanilla muffin!
Entry 13)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
Note to self: If the pilot is here in front of me chatting, who is driving the plane?
Note to self: If the pilot is here in front of me chatting, who is driving the plane?
Entry 12)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
MTA adds, unlike vintage wine, do not get better over the years: Ice cream from a kiosk on wheels CANNOT fall under the LUXURY heading. WTF?
MTA adds, unlike vintage wine, do not get better over the years: Ice cream from a kiosk on wheels CANNOT fall under the LUXURY heading. WTF?
Entry 11)
Location: Somewhere over Europe
The flight crew is unattractive as it is hard working. Pity about my French co-flier's vegetarian meal though..
The flight crew is unattractive as it is hard working. Pity about my French co-flier's vegetarian meal though..
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Entry 10) - Happy Anniversary
Location: MIA (Where else?? Certainly not Paris)
Boots with bows are a no, no.
Boots with bows are a no, no.
Entry 9)
Location: MIA Departures 'Lounge'
Gozitans at the airport never crossed my mind - the striking contrast with La Roux on TV is overwhelming.
Gozitans at the airport never crossed my mind - the striking contrast with La Roux on TV is overwhelming.
Entry 8)
Location: My Head
I decided I'm going to the Pompidou. Not for Piano's sake, but for the Soulages exhibit.
I decided I'm going to the Pompidou. Not for Piano's sake, but for the Soulages exhibit.
Entry 7)
Location: Still MIA
Dear Announcements announcer, I would call a technician cause your English is broken. Thanks.
Dear Announcements announcer, I would call a technician cause your English is broken. Thanks.
Entry 6)
Location: Still MIA
My first primary school teacher is here. She's travelling with a man (who I hope is not her husband), who is dressed like he is heading to Australia to clobber alligators. ( I can confirm it is her husband - miskina).
My first primary school teacher is here. She's travelling with a man (who I hope is not her husband), who is dressed like he is heading to Australia to clobber alligators. ( I can confirm it is her husband - miskina).
Entry 4)
Location: MIA (Non VIP) Departure Lounge
Edward deBono world famous lateral thinker is in the house (airport)
Edward deBono world famous lateral thinker is in the house (airport)
Entry 3)
Location: MIA Departures Lounge
I would like to tell the man who just tottered past me that his pants are too tight and that he therefore looks vaguely homosexual (or maybe that's his intention after all)
I would like to tell the man who just tottered past me that his pants are too tight and that he therefore looks vaguely homosexual (or maybe that's his intention after all)
Entry 2)
Location: MIA Check In Gates
I didn't know the plural of monitor in Maltese was 'mnieter'. You never stop learning from airport personnel.
I didn't know the plural of monitor in Maltese was 'mnieter'. You never stop learning from airport personnel.
Entry 1)
Location: Gudja Area
My father, bless him, can do a lot of things well, driving a getaway car is definitely not one of them.
My father, bless him, can do a lot of things well, driving a getaway car is definitely not one of them.
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