expat on the go...

BLOGS I LOVE TO READ

I thought I'd write about the blogs that I love to read - here they are:

La colonisation quebecoise de Paris- this is a blog about a Canadian guy, his wife and a new baby, living in Paris.  I feel his pain.  He's quite interesting and is quite knowledgeable when it comes to history.  I've learned quite a bit from this guy.

Margaret and Helen - Oh my God!!!!   That's what I have to say about that one.  This is a blog written by 2 80 year old women (I question this, but who cares, it's interesting).  They are as liberal-left, as I am.  You go girls!

Queer Joe - This is a knitting blog written by a gay man.  What he knits is out of this world!  I have purchased some lace books in the hopes of trying to follow his footsteps in the lace-knitting department (wish me luck!).

I eat my pigeon - This a a blog written by a young, American 20-something that moved to Tokyo, Japan.  I thought her blog was interesting because she describes the many cultural differences.  She has now left Tokyo, but is waiting 'for the next big thing'.

Scriptended - This is my friend Mary's blog.  She moved to Paris, with her husband of 25 some years.  After 3 months in Paris - he left her.  They had sold all their belongings and had intended to move to Paris permanently.  This is her life... She now has a wonderful French boyfriend.

These are my favorites.  I hope you enjoy them.  Let me know which are your favorites.

THE GUY DOWNSTAIRS

When you're used to living in a house, your neighbor can stay incognito.  Although move to an apartment building, the cover is blown and you know the comings and goings of a lot of your neighbors, the activities they practice - 'funny smells' and loud noises (!). 

There is this one single guy that lives on the main floor (or rez-de-chausee).  The noises that would emanate through his door and walls were, to say theleast, astounding!  I have been an 'ear-witness' to a few hair-raising, eye-popping sounds!!  So has the hubby.  Hey!  The guy's single, early 20's - a guy's gotta to do,  whatta a guy's gotta do.....

Anyhow, the hubby and I have noticed the same young woman going to his place for at least 6 months now.  He has even changed his tag on the intercom from his name to ....   their names.....

Honey said, "There goes the entertainment - we'll hear no more sounds from him OR her!"  I thought he was being a little crass and quite cynical.....   Well, I'll have you know that we have not heard a peep for at least 2 months!!!  Does a committed relationship make you forget about the chandelier?