back for days…
Hey, Squiddies All!
Okay, I’ve been back a few days now… but I gatta tell you, it’s been a bit hard to return to life as I knew it before. They say a mind stretched can not return to it’s previous state. My mind got stretched like silly putty. A whole month in France has made me want to not just slide back into the routines and ruts I left behind, but to fling open doors and let in new perspectives and sunny ideas.
Right now I am listening to France Bleu… French Radio. It’s eclectic and every now and then, they throw in some disco or Beatles (in Anglais). For the most part, I don’t understand everything being said/sung… but I get words here and there. I like the weirdness of the music I don’t recognize… kinda like shopping in the FranPrix (a French grocery store).
I have found joy in French food and have decided to buy baguettes and chevre and whole “European Style” yogurt and Mueslix.
Harold is still wearing his beret… he isn’t wanting to be back from France either. He and I looked up a DIY recipe for Pastis this afternoon. For giggles. Pastis was cheaper than soda in France… as was the wine…. I’m proud of Harold… he kept it together in France (no embarrassing over-indulging in alcool incidents)… well, just one… but 3 glasses of Pastis will do that to anybody. Ahem.
“mind stretched …” ah yes, gallic psychological hysteresis. often comorbid with aggravated francophilia. indicated treatment is “hair of the dog”.
Ever think about taking up the language, Brig? There are some inexpensive language programs out there that aren’t bad. The best on is pricey but used and highly recommended by countless organizations: Rosetta Stone.
I love learning languages and would very much encourage you to learn French. Your own world views expand as you learn languages, and that’s not a bad thing.
anatman… Um…. I don’t think I want a “hair of the dog….” Any other suggestions?
Pete… I am taking up French… and have been for awhile. It’s not an easy language but I am enjoying it. I listen to French podcasts, which are helpful. Now, I am becoming much more serious about it… Thanks for the suggestion… I’m on my way.
Heh, reminds me of Regina Spektor’s Ne Me Quitte Pas – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HbQFb9GR5E
The Auld Grump
Anatman…. Um, I get it… And I will order up a return trip ASAP!
Grump…. Very catchy… Thanks fer the ear worm! I am not sure that I like to be IN Paris rain… But I like watching it from my vaca-rental apartment window!
I am fond of walking in the rain.
But then I am also fond of walking in the snow.
As long as the weather is not stupidly hot and humid or freezing rain then I am happy. I hate summer sometimes….. So very much a creature of Fimbulvetter….
The Auld Grump