It's been almost 4 weeks since we left France and nearly 2 since Jess flew back to California. I want to say that things have settled down, but that's not quite true. Since she left I've been trying to sort out everything here so that a) I know where my stuff is and can actually make use of some of it, b) look for work and c) look at a more ( Read more... )

Well, we're back from Marseille all sunned up and are (kind of) ready to get to bed in preparation for our final full day in France. Tomorrow consists of cancelling the last few accounts, selling a few things too large to carry home and, of course, lots of packing. We're due to meet up with most of the gang for a farewell dinner at 6 then..... ( Read more... )

Since I've just been berated for not having my camera / phone with me when we experienced 'Old French guy in Beret with Baguette' at last, I'm posting a few photos to prove that I have been taking the odd photo every now and then!

( A few piccies )

One of the American guys who's over here on the EAP scheme with Jess is working parttime in some sort of lab and came round the other day to 'show us something really cool.' Turns out that cool thing was a thermos of liquid nitrogen =D ( Read more... )

Yesterday I got a call from my elder sister asking for some advice. Before I explain what she was asking I'd best describe why she was calling ( Read more... )

OK, so I didn't get round to updating again while Jess was skiing yesterday. I got a little caught up in wandering in the sunshine and playing WoW. Same ol', same ol' =D ( Read more... )

I hadn't realised just how long it's been since I last updated.... I apologise for closing the window into my life that this textual vessel should allow. As for updating, well, where do I start ( Read more... )

Miyagi-san waxes off into the sunset.....

RIP Pat Morita

I flew home last week to pick some 'essentials' up and say hi to some mates. The idea behind this was that a) the flights were around £15 each way and b) Jess was due to have a girly weekend in Milan with her buddies. Great idea, except the girls ended up missing their train and not going..... I swear it was an elaborate plan to get me out of the ( Read more... )

Another week, another few steps towards the new Frenchiefied Stu..... I'm trying to surround myself in familiar stuff that just happens to be in French instead of English. Currently this includes Calvin & Hobbes and a random car mag I bought yesterday. It's weird how much info I can get from a car review even without understanding the majority ( Read more... )