travel
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The sky has been grey all day. It has been hazy, overcast, and drizzly(my word), in a bunch of words, it has been a dreadful day. So on my walk back from class I am overwhelmed with sadness and loneliness. It is so difficult to stay up and not succumb to the energy of this… Read more
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Let’s talk about disappointment for a minute. I know all of you wanting to jump on the spiritual bandwagon trying to help me deal with disappointment, it’s God’s will blah blah blah, line up and wait your turn. I have been fighting with myself for the last 3 years. Pulling myself back from the edge… Read more
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I went to the coffee meeting today curious to see what the new students would be like and I left in about 5 minutes. I don’t know what it is I am expecting but it has become quite clear to me that I am indeed waiting for something. I certainly hope I have gotten over… Read more
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It’s Saturday here in Sancerre. No class and it is very quiet around here. A great day for introspection. Each day passes and the realization of why I am here far surpasses my desire to master French. Just as the time spent on my 10 day silent retreat went way past the need to be… Read more
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Le vent, the wind! Today there is so much wind. My class every other day is in the matin, morning, as in I had class this morning. When I woke up and looked outside, didn’t really have to because I could hear the wind whistling through my apartment, there was nothing to see, all rain,… Read more
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I am going on the biggest adventure of my life. I am so excited and I must say a little afraid. After much deliberation( maybe a few hours) I have decided to go back to France and immerse myself in the language. I have always loved the language and have had a monster desire to… Read more
