While there are a fair amount of Ex-Pats here, it is difficult to find that person that you connect with (although I know this will take time). For New Years Eve I had absolutely no plans and was going to be alone in Zürich as everyone I knew (meaning Kevin and Dave) were on Holiday.
Kevin finally emailed an American girl at the firm whom he had met in his German class and asked what her plans were and if they would not mind another American joining.
Next thing I knew, I had plans to take a 6 hour train ride at 7am from Zürich to Paris New Years Eve Day. I literally met Alex and her friend for the first time as we were boarding the train. We spent our day walking through the Louvre, sitting at cafes, partying all night with no hotel at a private local Parisian club, and then catching the 7am train from Paris to Zürich on New Years Day.
Paris was beautiful and I will definitely have to go back, but next time, perhaps I will spend a bit more time there
"Obtaining knowledge isn’t always about getting new information. Sometimes it is simply about seeing the ordinary from a new perspective."
Sunday 1 January 2006
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As with all American things, I would like to direct your attention to the following disclaimer of liability prior to your reading of this blog.
#1: Please be aware that I write these posts keeping in mind that others may read them, and therefore try (key word "try") to make them somewhat entertaining. Therefore, while it is all true, I tend to put a very sarcastic twist on most of it, as is my nature. So, please do not find any offense to the following posts. If you do, then maybe we shouldn't be friends.
#2: For those of you who know me well, I have the attention span of a three-year old child and a pinball machine for a mind. I apologize in advance if I jump from one thought and/or event to the next. Please bear with me.
#3: For those of you who don't know me well, I really am a nice person..or so some tell me. So I hope I do not come across a bit strong. But do you really want to read a blog with the following: Today I took an airplane to Costa Rica. The woman I sat next to on the plane was very nice. We had an interesting conversation. The rainforests we drove through to the place I was staying were very beautiful. I am teaching at a school in Costa Rica. The children I work with are really great. Get the point?
#4: Yes, I do work. But I don't think you want to hear about my typical day of waking up at 5:30am going to work, sitting in front of a laptop for 12 hours doing very boring things, going to the gym, and then going to bed..often in a lonely hotel room, now do you?
#5 My intention of these posts is not to brag about all the places I have been. Believe me, living a nomadic lifestyle is a bit exhausting and often times I am even envious of those friends who are a bit more settled with their homes, friends, families, significant other, etc. In the journey of life, there are many paths to follow, and it is a good thing we do not all take the same one. Always keep in mind, the grass is always greener on the other side.I am therefore not liable for any offense taken.I hope you enjoy