Archive for March, 2008
The Caveman Solution
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008One thing you hate to see when you’re living overseas, and particularly in Europe, is the obnoxious American, virgin to international travel and the associated behavioral etiquette. I experienced one of those moments last night and was embarrassed as an American. Imagine if you will this situation.
It was our weekly trivia game […]
Comprehension, quickly!
Monday, March 24th, 2008I’ve been in country almost 30 days and this last week I’ve begun to hit that first low, the lonely and un-motivating feeling that drives the question – why am I here?
My experience in Montpellier has been good, but not great. I don’t think I’ve clung onto this city because there is nowhere I […]
Corporatizing Europe
Friday, March 21st, 2008I promise not to turn into a raging socialist while living in France, but I would like to take a moment to highlight a benefit from its spoils, which I feel is one advantage against aggressive capitalism – at least in this yuppy’s mind.
One of the more compelling traits of Europe is its commitment […]
Dog Gone Curbing.
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008One component of the place I am royally not pleased with is the lack of respect toward “curbing your dog”. This town, aside from a river running just off the center, and two very small parks, is not animal-friendly. This doesn’t stop folks from owning dogs of all sizes.
I never really appreciated the laws […]
What to Do
Monday, March 17th, 2008On Tuesday nights, we, and by that I mean the language students and I, goto this British/French pub where you (try to) order in French, and they only answer in English. They have quiz night this night, usually followed by a good (this is relative to the reader) Champions League soccer match. Last […]
French BAM
Saturday, March 15th, 2008I could probably write several posts at length about the fashion of Europe. For now I will simply say it is a lot to handle. For one, they love dressing up, and by that (other than nicely and layered), I mean coving their body, which is fine when it’s cold but it was […]
Lecon Francais
Saturday, March 15th, 2008My French lessons are beginning well. I attend class on M-F from 9-12:15ish, and additionally on T, TH from 1:30-4ish. For 9 days of class, I suppose I’m picking up the bits and pieces of the language in progression. It’s frustrating, and I’m beginning to think I’m forgetting English sometimes, as there […]
Niveau Debutant
Friday, March 14th, 2008So I hope to be back in the blog writing saddle with the new adjustment of the website and posting. I’ve missed it. Sometimes it becomes burdensome and consuming, but I like the attention, so I’ll do my best to entertain you, readers and friends, in my new surrounding. I have moved […]
