Lockdown edition #2

Aside from the awesome weekend and daily walks in the country + woods, plus the weekend market shop, it's been fuckin SHIT. Like so freaking shitty. I miss my friends. I miss going out to shops and just looking and not buying. I like walking around without an aim in the world. I miss my … Continue reading Lockdown edition #2 →

1st week in confinement

So much time so much cooking!! After settling in with the idea that one is more or less housebound for the next 5 weeks, I have tried my hand at at a few recipes: Greek-style stuffed capsicums (re-make): classic tried and true. Definitely a permanent fixture in my repertoire. Frittatas (re-make): another classic tried and … Continue reading 1st week in confinement →

Countryside pour le weekend

3rd weekend of Oct just before the lockdown and I had a day off. Though there were already restrictions in place with a curfew that didn't deter me from... ADVENTURE! :D. After a glorious sleep-in, M + I were off to our first stop in Albi for a beautiful menu formule 3 course lunch at … Continue reading Countryside pour le weekend →

Cinq Terre + Pisa & Reflections / Part 3

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay a few days w/ M in Monterosso. We took the train there from La Spezia (very cheap and on time and clean!). We went to the beach, chilled out, had some nice walks. Ate some great food too... one place was so friendly and … Continue reading Cinq Terre + Pisa & Reflections / Part 3 →

Time. Out.

While the trip was great, I really needed some down time. I felt rushed trying to plug away at my hours for work, but get up early to overlap with the team and then go to the gym, and cook, and do life admin and see friend. It was a bit much 😦 My physical … Continue reading Time. Out. →

Last min trip to Italie!

I finished with my babysitting job and while it was sad that I wouldn't see the family on a more regular basis, I was happy to have more down time to myself. I was reflecting lately that I didn't go out much. Not necessarily for dancing or drinking but just walking around the city, riding … Continue reading Last min trip to Italie! →

Dîner party + retourner à babysitting

Had some friends over at the end of May for a little gathering for my birthday, housewarming and my visa auto-renewal for another 3 months 🙂 So, I'll definitely be here for the summer 😀 Had some good friends come that I haven't seen in a long time 😀 That was really nice. My friend … Continue reading Dîner party + retourner à babysitting →

Retour to city centre

Well well well deconfinement happened on May 11 and I moved back to my room in the flatshare in the city centre. I was sort of in awe when going through the city. Not much has changed but it was day to day. I do love walking amongst throngs of people, smelling delicious smells, hearing … Continue reading Retour to city centre →

Plus plus de fooding

Work, sleep, deal with allergies, watch TV (so far into the last season of "Colony", where many scenes were shot in Vancouver!) and a bit of exercise. Not that much more to do as I don't have tools or access to anything to do crafts so.... lotsa fooding! 😀 Walnuts: This is embarrassing but I … Continue reading Plus plus de fooding →

1 month en Australie

Well, let me tell ya, it's been a blur of a whirlwind. I went by 7 hour train to Paris and caught up with a friend. 🙂 It was fabulous and she's moving to Australia on her work and holiday visa too! It will be great to see A in a few weeks 😀 No … Continue reading 1 month en Australie →