Lacassagne Hotel Lyon

... inspiration to write anything that to me, was worth saying. But more recently I have been inspired to share my most recent experiences.

Its December 6, 2009 and Jimmy is leaving in 9 days to come see me. I will be flying into Portugal shortly after his arrival to spend the Holidays and our 5 year anniversary with him. I can’t wait. At the end of this month it will have been four months I have been gone for California. I can’t even ...

... Le lendemain, on est allé se promener à Lyon. C'est à peu pres comme dans toutes les grandes villes francaise; il y a le vieux-lyon, les basiliques et cathédrales, les boutiques, et la nourriture, patisserie et croque monsieur qui t'appelle en permanence!
On se préparait mentalement pour le soir puisqu'on savait très bien qu'il allait avoir beaucoup de monde pour la première journée de la fête des ...

Hello!

It's been a super busy week for me and I haven't done much uni work. Eeek! However, it was worth it. On Tuesday I flew to Lyon in France to stay with my friend Lis, who is doing an exchange at a university in Lyon. It's kind of like my exchange, but more hard-core, since she's taking classes on literature in french! I have to say, it was very handy having her french-speaking skills to get around the city. I stayed at her apartment, which she shares with another girl ...

I have been thinking about women and our undeniable complexities. As time goes by I learn more about life and the changes I go through teach me more about myself. What continues to perplex me are the natural and maternal instincts that women go through.

I am the first to acknowledge that women are different; in fact one great communications professor taught me that there are more differences between women than there are between men ...

... his methods can be adapted a bit but I can now see that I was misreading his behavior. I although made it clear that I felt at times that he treated me as a $ sign and it hurt my feelings so he should take that into consideration.

We went on to talk about the things I had always hated to discuss, like asking for money, and how I felt uncomfortable just hanging out and doing nothing. We tackled every issue and all agreed that communication ...

... know I lost quite a bit of weigh last January, due to stress and personal issues, but have been able to keep it off. Most of you think or thought I was too skinny but I was happy with myself, which to me is what is important. Anyways, so I am bound to gain some weight in France due to the dietary changes, and I have put on a few pounds, which most of you will be happy to hear that I am not so ...

... there is a point to make and share for everyone to take home and remember. Because what I learn every time I meet a douche nozzle (pardon my French) anywhere in the world, U.S included only gives me personally something to gain.

What that is, is appreciation for what a great guy I have. How lucky I am to be in love with my best friend. A guy who, oh my, how can it be so? Who treats me with respect, like a ...

Today was my first day of school. Well more like it was my placement exam but I was still so excited to meet and greet all the fellow class members. But I guess I have to wait until tomorrow. I am still excited for that though J

It wasn't school though that got my hopes up because I knew I was only taking an exam today. What I was way excited for was to meet the au pair of the other family I interviewed ...

Day 187. 1983 party 18/10/08 With 20 hours to go I found out I was going to a 1983 themed party in Lyon. Always one for a dress up I soon came up with an idea, the Internet. Great party and I even found a girl to chat to in English. Day 188. Memories of Lyon 19/10/08 Using the free bikes to get around the city I found my way to the tourist office. Free wifi at last. It was Sunday so the shops were closed, but the tourist attractions were still open. My Euro's were ...

... minded might prefer to make the short walk to the Lyon Auditorium. Famous for its swirling seashell design, it is the brainchild of celebrated French architects Henri Pottier and Charles Delfante. It also has pedigree when it comes to attracting performers, playing host to the Lyon National Orchestra, as well as a variety of workshops, jazz and world-music concerts from June to September.

First published Business Traveller 12/08/08. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.