It's funny how this day seems to bear more relevance than any other. You'd think the anniversary of somebody's birth might evoke more emotion that of their death. And perhaps it should. Is it right, four years on, to lament somebody's passing sooner than celebrate their life? I suppose if there's any 'appropriate' time to grieve, it's today. The ( Read more... )

...in Montreal - perhaps just on this side of the Atlantic - may be the most confusing experience ever.  I just wanted a few groceries and went to a local supermarket.  Everything was in a really strange order, dog food isn't supposed to be in the same aisle as washing powder!  Nor should there be an aisle which spans the length of the building and ( Read more... )

So I'm in Montreal ( Read more... )

Right, French oral exam already well out of the way, 3-hour French language exam done 2 days ago, 3-hour French translation exam done today. I don't feel as though I've done my best, in fact I'm quite disappointed with my performance so far. So much is hanging on this exam period. Tomorrow is a really big deal. I've got a 3-hour German ( Read more... )

The last ever French oral exam of my entire degree is in about 15 minutes so I've come to the computer room at the Department of European Studies to run through my presentation a couple of times. Some annoying little pricks are holding a conversation across the room while people are trying to work. It's taking all my energy and will-power not to ( Read more... )

Exams begin on Tuesday and end on June 9th. I've got a job secured for the summer and thus funds for my 2 month stay in Canada beginning in September. After that, well... search me I could be doing anything. Whether I really do pluck up the courage to teach English in Germany remains to be seen. All that is certain is that the end is in sight ( Read more... )

...to Berlin. See you in a few days, folks. I'll try to practice a bit of the lingo for my German speaking exam next week, it's now or never! If you're jealous of my spontaneity, leave me a message. Buh bye for now!!
Ed

laisse-toi aller et n'aie pas peur...

:-)

It's January and it's been raining lots. I have a cold and horrible sinus pain. I have two essays to write and one to practically re-write - totalling about 8,000 words. I have a German oral exam in 2 and a half weeks and have done no preparation for it; I have to give a presentation on the German government and associated parties, but I won't ( Read more... )

A great start to the year for my good friend, Chris, who has come many miles to spend a few days with me and my housemates. In true fraternal style, I just left him in a club swaying from side to side, in the arms of a woman twice his age and equally as pickled. I sent him a text message with our address and a good luck wish. It was only upon ( Read more... )