Balladins Vienne

... It was hilarious and I was surprised I enjoyed a puppet show. Lol but did. Apparently these guignols or handmade puppets had been invented here in Lyon probably hundreds of years ago.

I am going to be decorating the Christmas tree in a few minutes and I just finished helping Michel mount the tree. Julie is playing with Christmas lights and I am relaxed in my little French world.

Until next time, and I hope sooner than later xoxoxo

Amber

... the UK. When I arrived Lis had cooked me an amazing 3 course french-themed dinner! I was so spolit by her the whole time I stayed, actually. It was so nice to see an old friend and completely relax in her company.

The next day I got up with Lis, who had to go in to university fairly early for classes. I headed to the Musee de Beaux Arts, via some great shops and a stop for a hot chocolate which came in a little jug and was so rich and dark I couldn't finish it! The museum was ...

... I am trying to make is though I am SO not YET ready for the house with 2.5 kids, I am saying that I am finding myself going that path. I always thought I would be the “high powered” career woman who would stop at nothing for success but I have learned that that is not the life I want. Now don’t get excited! You’re missing one piece, I am and still will always be the hardest working person you know, but my idea of “ ...

... key to a successful relationship. We were going to talk about issues as they occur rather than waiting until someone, or Virginie, blows up in my face and throws words like knives.

Its times like these I not only feel like a badass but I am also SO grateful I chose communications as my area of study in college (I feel SO sad saying that in the past tense, and old too). Communication is key to success in every aspect of a relationship ...

... to eating and not feeling like **** afterwards. I am looking forward to being able to accurately follow my weight on the scale and maybe poop out a few pounds. I am just looking forward to getting all of this **** done, HAH no pun intended! So yes, that’s all what is going on here.

As you can see everything is kinda “glass half-empty” right now. I mean let’s re-cap ...

... to make an effort and be more myself. I have gotten a little lost in my mind lately I suppose. I did lots of stuff and will write about it later but wanted to update on the "problem".
"the serious discussion" has not happened yet but I am more positive about it after having had such a great weekend. I have more reason to want to make things work,
Will write more when i know more..
MISS YOU ALL

I have just spent the quietest weeks of my life. I've stayed at my parents' house the entire month. I got eye surgery twice (left eye then right eye 2 weeks later) and could not go outside for a little while (too bright).
Some friends and cousins stopped by to visit though and my parents hosted two kids from "Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois" two days after I arrived in Lyon.
For ...

... frisbee dinged this girl's wrist. Wh*t c*n I do? Apply *n*lgesic cre*m *nd give her *n icep*ck. Conveniently her wrist st*rted hurting b*dly right before English cl*ss, *nd of course she writes with the wrist she hurt...Also conveniently before every sportive *ctivity she s*ught me out of the crowd to tell me her wrist w*s hurting. "NO NO NO don't c*ll my mother!!" B*sic*lly every *ctivity she s*t out just so she could h*ng out with Spr*ined Ankle girl, to ch*t the ...

... so we got an extra seat cushion and 2 drinks and were ready to go. The first act was a French jazz orchestra called Martine with the Nelson Mandela Choir from South Africa. The orchestra had about 5-6 horns, 2 bassists, a pianist and a keyboardist, a drummer, and a guy who did miscellaneous things. At different times, different guys would conduct the orchestra and the choir. The choir was about a dozen women and a dozen men. The men ...

... and then drove back via the Cote di Fiori and Cote d'Azur. Breathtaking. On the same tour, we went to Monaco City - saw the Palace and the Basilica where Prince Rainer and Grace Kelly got married! - and Monte Carlo - saw the original Casino and its grounds. Holy opulence!! There are some freaking nice cars and awesome sites in Monaco. Can't wait to go back with Robin and Mani, that's for sure!! The final day in Nice we headed to Juan les Pins and ...