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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Silencing the Germans
After enjoying my Flatmate’s cooking for a few weeks, albeit only one of hot food, I decided to do my share of the cooking. The shy suggestion yesterday was met with encouragement, so that afternoon I considered what I would … Continue reading
How to Make Friends
Few things are as scary for a child as starting a new school. The problem is further exacerbated when the environment is only new to a single person, and further impaired by language barriers. So how best to make friends … Continue reading
The GasMan Cometh
Twas on the Monday midnight… My flatmate stayed in all yesterday morning, waiting in vain for the Gas man. He did eventually come, after her return from University. He fumbled about for a while, saying things were wrong. After about five … Continue reading
Week 1
Well, I’ve had a request to write more, so I suppose an update of the first academic week is due. I have had more hours of French lessons this week than ever before: between 2 and 5 hours each day. … Continue reading
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Day 1
The first day of the academic year was not what I had expected. A 9am start for an early French class was expected. That the class was half empty was also unsurprising. That we would have another two hours in … Continue reading
A few cold showers later…
It’s a small thing when you have it already, but to still be looking for accommodation at this time is a daunting prospect. I’m relieved to already be renting an apartment, even one lacking in utilities. The gas doesn’t work, … Continue reading
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