on my to do list
I’ve been working quite a bit, what with UIST and another deadline, plus getting up to speed on my project here. It’s actually great, but it means I have a long list of things to do that I haven’t gotten around to yet.
1. Sit in a café and write letters and postcards. OK, this may seem like a gimmee, but I bought tons of postcards and writing materials my first day and haven’t had a chance to sit down for a few hours and write. Blame work, ultimate, and this blog.
2. Explore churches. I’d like to find a place to regularly attend but I’d also just like to experience French catholicism. There are tons of churches, everywhere – it seems like a neat way to explore history and art would be to visit services at a different one each Sunday. (There’s actually a ton of famous art in old French churches, but you have to seek it out.) Alas, thus far I’ve only managed to sleep on Sunday mornings.
3. Go dancing. I would like to find some cool places to dance, ideally before people start visiting me, so I actually know where to go.
4. Go to shows. There’s definitely a live music scene here but I’m not at all tapped in. There’s a blog (linked to from here) with upcoming indie shows, but it’s not exactly threeimaginarygirls. Oh how I miss you, Seattle.
5. Go to Lyon. For all those of you who feel terribly neglected by me (I’m pretty sure that’s everyone, since I’ve been totally out of communication), it may make you feel better to know that I have yet to see my relatives in Lyon. Which is two hours away. I really need to plan that out someday soon.
It’s Thursday, thank goodness, because this has been a rough week, what with the French classes and my new early schedule. This weekend I’m going to watch Yaka play (win) French nationals, go to Rum-Rum, and otherwise probably explore a few more neighborhoods. Oh, and sleep. Paganello is like a beacon of hope – a whole week off (my first days off since Christmas, come to think of it), Emily and Dave coming all the way to Europe sans (lovely!) children, a chance to see Drew and Zucker, beach, sun, ultimate – I really can’t wait.