A few things:
-Switzerland went well. I remember more French than I thought, which was completely useless in Zurich, where everyone spoke German. J promised that we can learn German together. He's got some tapes. But I actually spent most of the trip in Geneva, where French is the norm. I ate truffles for the first time, and also some cheese that completely reinforced the origins of the question "who cut the cheese?!" I brought back Toblerone, and Swiss Army Knives made of chocolate. And a windchime (it had a nice sound; I prefer unusual souvenirs).
-I am a pushover. Got a call from a recruiter today and he probably could have gotten me to tell him my weight if he'd asked. Nevermind that I am not at all interested in looking for another job right now. He was dangling offers of a position with more responsibility; I was frank and said that was something I wasn't necessarily looking for more of at the moment.
-Our mortgage was approved. So was the mortgage of the folks who are buying our house. 2 weeks to wooded bliss! Free pizza and beer if you help us unload the trucks :)
About Me
- Kat E
- I am a lover of nature and a science geek. I am an excellent procrastinator, always have been, probably always will be. I consistently fluctuate between laziness and obsessive-compulsiveness. I like caring for plants and animals, including my husband. I like circus peanuts, and I am secretly a fan of Martha Stewart. I have expensive taste in shoes, but you're more likely to find me wearing cheap flip flops. I love bugs. I guess I should also mention that I'm now a mom, so excuse me for posting about that too.
6 comments:
Glad your trip was good! Glad you're only two weeks away from wooded bliss. Sorry you have to move. Blech
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You are a strange mix of push-over and stubborn-lady. It is nice to wanted though.
And congrats on the mortgage! Wooo...you're so close to moving...er....where are you moving again? I mean I get that you're staying in CT, but are you heading North? West?
And I really hope you get J over to Europe soon...how 'bout the UK? ;)
I worry that I'm losing my french, and that someday when I may actually need it, I'll be a bumbling fool like all the rest. Glad you got to use yours.
I'm glad you had a great trip! I'd love to see some pix.
Jennifer, great suggestion! Pics to come soon :)
Oh, and Jay...thanks for stopping by! I have to admit, I didn't so much use the French to talk, but more so to understand. That was about my limit...
And everybody else be sure to vote for Jay's blog "Kill the Goat" in this year's Bloggies! She's nominated for Best Canadian Blog and totally deserves it :)
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