Posts

Here you can find all of my posts in chronological order, from when I first realised this long-meditated project in my Paris attic.

  • Day 2 of the 14 Day Skit Challenge

    First things first, this is the second video: I performed this piece having been persuaded that singing would be unwise. I think I am catching a cold. Today was good, academically, and socially. I got some good work done at my translation tutorial, and made two Old English Quizlets after that. I also undertook work…

  • Week 11, and Day 1 of the #14DaySkitChallenge

    Oh crumbs. I swore I’d be better at writing than this. Well, friends, it’s been an exciting term. I went against my own commandment not to fall in love. I fell in love at least once, and now I am reaping the bittersweetness of how short-lived the romance was. I say romance – I have…

  • Back to Edinburgh – End of week 1 and a wee update

    Paris. I stopped writing just before my Almost-Fatal Visa Problem struck. So, let’s recap the months. In December, I got back to Paris after my trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow, I helped organise the office teambuilding/Christmas party, and then Mum and Dad picked me up to take me to Tignes for a bit, for some…

  • Paris – Day 59

    This morning began anxious. Once again, I effectively stole a bus trip. I had a ticket, but the machine wouldn’t take it. It was probably broken, and I should have looked for another. I didn’t. So it goes. I walked to work, no music in my ears, trying to chase whatever miasma had settled in…

  • Paris – Days 56, 57, and 58

    Day 56: On Saturday, I woke late, and I spoke to my grandfather, who told me the same as my parents: I should move. I then made my way to my boss’ for lunch. I had no idea that transport was going to be this bad and I planned my journey in a rather tight…